Love your list but that Glasslip ending.
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Love your list but that Glasslip ending.
Cornbread78
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Is Glasslip worth it for the trainwreck factor?
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
1. Clannad After Story
2. Your Lie In April
3. Touch
4. Rurouni Kenshin (specifically the OVA)
5. Honey and Clover
Honorable mention to Dusk Maiden of Amnesia. Great show.
2. Your Lie In April
3. Touch
4. Rurouni Kenshin (specifically the OVA)
5. Honey and Clover
Honorable mention to Dusk Maiden of Amnesia. Great show.
Naw, it's more just left unresolved and that drives me up a wall.
Planetes is god tier but the romantic relationships doesn't help carry it IMO. The familial relationships are much more significant.
nintendoman58
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1. G Gundam
2. Eureka Seven
3. Gurren Lagann
4. Samurai Flamenco
5. Steins;Gate
2. Eureka Seven
3. Gurren Lagann
4. Samurai Flamenco
5. Steins;Gate
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Good sir, do you enjoy watching characters experience NTR? Personally, I can appreciate the texture such nuanced feelings add to the general concept of love. I find it highly captivating and entertaining. You seem like a like-minded attractive and extremely intelligent individual no?
John Blade
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I don't watch too much romance anime show and my favorite romance stuff is coming from manga so, it won't count here. As of now, this is my list of anime romance I already watch which I think is my top 5 romance anime I have watch as of now.
1) Spice and Wolf
2) Emma A Victorian Romance
3) Princess Nine
4) Ah! My Goddess!
5) The Vision of Escaflowne
Special mention anime that didn't get to the list.
Ai Yori Aoshi - Only the 1st 4 episodes where you see the beautiful romance between the two main characters in this show. After than that, it goes downhill.
1) Spice and Wolf
2) Emma A Victorian Romance
3) Princess Nine
4) Ah! My Goddess!
5) The Vision of Escaflowne
Special mention anime that didn't get to the list.
Ai Yori Aoshi - Only the 1st 4 episodes where you see the beautiful romance between the two main characters in this show. After than that, it goes downhill.
Hm, it's actually surprisingly tough to come up with good romance anime. The first two are obvious for me, but after that...
1. Nodame Cantabile
2. Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen
3. The World God Only Knows
4. Bakemonogatari
5. Toradora
I suppose.
Nodame season 1 is just perfection in my opinion. Such a beautiful ending.
1. Nodame Cantabile
2. Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen
3. The World God Only Knows
4. Bakemonogatari
5. Toradora
I suppose.
Nodame season 1 is just perfection in my opinion. Such a beautiful ending.
SNAFU is more of a deconstruction of romance than actual romance heh but good list mate, I forgot to mention WA2 and Chuunibyou (only season 1).
Grim Patron
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1. Steins;Gate
2. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki Kun
3. 5 cm per second
4. Clannad After Story
5. Clannad
2. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki Kun
3. 5 cm per second
4. Clannad After Story
5. Clannad
1. Clannad After Story: It's sad as all hell. Actually my whole list has stories with a lot of trauma or tragedy. This was just the best executed tragedy.
2. 5 cm per second (movie)
3. The Girl who Leapt Through Time (movie)
4. Steins;Gate
5. Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal
6. Usagi Drop (manga)
2. 5 cm per second (movie)
3. The Girl who Leapt Through Time (movie)
4. Steins;Gate
5. Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal
6. Usagi Drop (manga)
not psycho
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1. His and Her Circumstances
2. Nodame Cantabile
3. School Rumble
4. Katanagatari
5. Cross Game
His and Her Circumstances had the characters I could most identify with.
2. Nodame Cantabile
3. School Rumble
4. Katanagatari
5. Cross Game
His and Her Circumstances had the characters I could most identify with.
you're kidding me
Nestled_Grizzly
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Hmmmm.
1. Spice and Wolf
2. Spice and Wolf
3. Spice and Wolf
4. Spice and Wolf
5. Spice and Wolf
1. Spice and Wolf
2. Spice and Wolf
3. Spice and Wolf
4. Spice and Wolf
5. Spice and Wolf
AzureFlame
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Kenshiro and Yuria! T_T.
YURIAAAAA!!
YURIAAAAA!!
Lollipop Dave
Member
1. Oreimo - Not a joke entry, the growing relationship between Kirino and Kyousuke is what grabbed me, then I guess there's some romance stuff with second place girl.
2. Lovely Complex
3. Plastic Memories
4. Kimikiss Pure Rouge
5. Candy Boy
Runners up: Golden Time, B gata H Kei, Clannad, Spice and Wolf.
2. Lovely Complex
3. Plastic Memories
4. Kimikiss Pure Rouge
5. Candy Boy
Runners up: Golden Time, B gata H Kei, Clannad, Spice and Wolf.
Cornbread78
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It is amazing. Season 1 is mostly school life stuff, but After Story continues into adult life. It is a rollercoaster of emotions, be prepared.
Also, I find it hilarious that you can tell who has read the manga/LN for some of the anime based o n their comments, lol.
John Kowalski
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1. Eva
2. Octave
3. Madoka
2. Octave
3. Madoka
badscooter
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Where are all the votes for Maison Ikkoku? MI should be #1 on all these lists.
I've always been disappointed MI never found a real fanbase in America. Godai is one of the great manga/anime protagonists, and probably the best character Takahashi has created.
I've always been disappointed MI never found a real fanbase in America. Godai is one of the great manga/anime protagonists, and probably the best character Takahashi has created.
blueteainfusion
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1. Nodame Cantabile - just overall excellent, excellent series. The romance aspect is actually quite low-key (in comparison to some other examples I'm mentioning below), but it's no small feat to bring such outrageous characters together and make it both believable and rootable. Of course the story (and supporting cast) surrounding them is very interesting and hilarious on its own. Cannot be recommended enough.
2. Nana - since we're ranking anime (and not anime/manga), it's going to be second place. It's a tragedy that the series was never finished and although in the end it did become a little too melodramatic for my taste, it still handles its romantic subplots in an exquisite way. Sometimes it even hit a little too close home.
3. Paradise Kiss - honestly it would be no. 1, but while the manga is my favorite of all time, the anime just doesn't compare. It still has the best, most realistic characters and relationships I've ever seen in the medium.
4. Revolutionary Girl Utena - it does other things much better then the romance, this is why it's so low in my ranking. I still maintain that it's one of the best anime ever created, extremely smart and creative. (I want Bryan Fuller live-action adaptation)
5. Victorian Romance Emma - not much too say, but it's such a gorgeous, calming show. It has all the best elements of a period drama and may be one of my favorites in the genre (yes, even counting Western live action Austen adaptations)
Honorable mentions: Ouran High School Host Club (one of the funniest series ever), Lovely Complex, Toradora (the series surprised me with it's maturity, while still being adorable. Loved it), Skip Beat! (shame that the manga completely lost its plot, it is simply going on for too long - but when it was good, it was an excellent, addictive shoujo)
2. Nana - since we're ranking anime (and not anime/manga), it's going to be second place. It's a tragedy that the series was never finished and although in the end it did become a little too melodramatic for my taste, it still handles its romantic subplots in an exquisite way. Sometimes it even hit a little too close home.
3. Paradise Kiss - honestly it would be no. 1, but while the manga is my favorite of all time, the anime just doesn't compare. It still has the best, most realistic characters and relationships I've ever seen in the medium.
4. Revolutionary Girl Utena - it does other things much better then the romance, this is why it's so low in my ranking. I still maintain that it's one of the best anime ever created, extremely smart and creative. (I want Bryan Fuller live-action adaptation)
5. Victorian Romance Emma - not much too say, but it's such a gorgeous, calming show. It has all the best elements of a period drama and may be one of my favorites in the genre (yes, even counting Western live action Austen adaptations)
Honorable mentions: Ouran High School Host Club (one of the funniest series ever), Lovely Complex, Toradora (the series surprised me with it's maturity, while still being adorable. Loved it), Skip Beat! (shame that the manga completely lost its plot, it is simply going on for too long - but when it was good, it was an excellent, addictive shoujo)
Ooohhh, I like this thread since I think I might be able to find some great stuff to watch I haven't heard of before. Anyway for myself...
Kimi Ni Todoke! Kimi Ni Todoke!!!! I'm glad to see some love for this show from other posters. I went on a little adventure like a year and half ago consuming all romance anime I could get my eyes on and in the end this was what impacted me the most. I loved the focus on a character who is socially awkward and a bit of an outcast but doesn't let that get her down as she enjoys life to the fullest in her own little way. It's both saddening and heartwarming at the same time and on a personal level just very relatable to my own high school experiences. Was just a really great uplifting story.
Anywho, some other stuff:
2. Blue Spring Ride - I liked the twist of this show where the main character is the popular girl every other girl hates and all the guys lust over. Mostly because she hates herself too and her entire outward appearance is a complete fabrication she uses to avoid that image.
3. Chihayafuru - Not exactly primarily focused on romance but that was actually the thing that I loved most in the series. Main male character is a bro I feel for, having feelings for someone socially dumb is a hard life to lead.
4. True Tears - Show is kind of up its own asshole at times but I think it had some of the most believable relationship development I've seen in media in general. Whole thing is kind of bleak to be honest but I couldn't ever stop watching.
5. Golden Time - Generic answer I know but taking a tried and true formula and setting it at a college instead of high school was refreshing and opened up some cool story avenues. I mostly put this here though because it's incredible how the show managed to take a character I absolutely loathed in the first half of the show (Koko) and have me rooting for her by the end. Also Tada Banri is just really fun to say out loud.
Kimi Ni Todoke! Kimi Ni Todoke!!!! I'm glad to see some love for this show from other posters. I went on a little adventure like a year and half ago consuming all romance anime I could get my eyes on and in the end this was what impacted me the most. I loved the focus on a character who is socially awkward and a bit of an outcast but doesn't let that get her down as she enjoys life to the fullest in her own little way. It's both saddening and heartwarming at the same time and on a personal level just very relatable to my own high school experiences. Was just a really great uplifting story.
Anywho, some other stuff:
2. Blue Spring Ride - I liked the twist of this show where the main character is the popular girl every other girl hates and all the guys lust over. Mostly because she hates herself too and her entire outward appearance is a complete fabrication she uses to avoid that image.
3. Chihayafuru - Not exactly primarily focused on romance but that was actually the thing that I loved most in the series. Main male character is a bro I feel for, having feelings for someone socially dumb is a hard life to lead.
4. True Tears - Show is kind of up its own asshole at times but I think it had some of the most believable relationship development I've seen in media in general. Whole thing is kind of bleak to be honest but I couldn't ever stop watching.
5. Golden Time - Generic answer I know but taking a tried and true formula and setting it at a college instead of high school was refreshing and opened up some cool story avenues. I mostly put this here though because it's incredible how the show managed to take a character I absolutely loathed in the first half of the show (Koko) and have me rooting for her by the end. Also Tada Banri is just really fun to say out loud.
questionmark
Member
Off the top of my head:
1. Emma *
2. Whisper of the Heart (film)
3. Touch *
4. Kare Kano / His and Her Circumstances
5. Crest/Banner of the Stars **
* I can't actually vouch for the quality of these animes as I am basing these on their mangas without having seen the anime adaptions.
** I prefer the Crest/Banner of the Stars series to Touch and Kare Kano, but I feel that it just barely qualifies as romance anime. Therefor I put it behind them on this list.
The Maison Ikkoku manga sucked for 8-9 volumes. Only the last and possibly the penultimate volume didn't suck. Now the last volume is actually amazing, and makes the entire read worth it, but getting their was a major drag. Took me three tries before I actually managed to finish the series. Godai is no great protagonist, mostly a frustrating one in my opinion.
1. Emma *
2. Whisper of the Heart (film)
3. Touch *
4. Kare Kano / His and Her Circumstances
5. Crest/Banner of the Stars **
* I can't actually vouch for the quality of these animes as I am basing these on their mangas without having seen the anime adaptions.
** I prefer the Crest/Banner of the Stars series to Touch and Kare Kano, but I feel that it just barely qualifies as romance anime. Therefor I put it behind them on this list.
The Maison Ikkoku manga sucked for 8-9 volumes. Only the last and possibly the penultimate volume didn't suck. Now the last volume is actually amazing, and makes the entire read worth it, but getting their was a major drag. Took me three tries before I actually managed to finish the series. Godai is no great protagonist, mostly a frustrating one in my opinion.
cardinalmind
Member
1.) Kimikiss pure rouge
2.) Ai yori Aoshi
3.) Amagami SS
4.) Kimi ni Todoke
5.) Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
I would have put either one for the top spot but I've just recently rewatched no. 1 so it edges out the three. What I've liked for 1 is that it didn't push through the typical harem route which is typical in romantic animes, there are clear cut love interest, and it feels relealistic compared to other animes. It focuses on how the characters change over the course of the story, highlighting their realizations as to what they seek in a relationship. In that way it's like our quest for true love, We all chase it, but not all catch it.
2.) Ai yori Aoshi
3.) Amagami SS
4.) Kimi ni Todoke
5.) Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
I would have put either one for the top spot but I've just recently rewatched no. 1 so it edges out the three. What I've liked for 1 is that it didn't push through the typical harem route which is typical in romantic animes, there are clear cut love interest, and it feels relealistic compared to other animes. It focuses on how the characters change over the course of the story, highlighting their realizations as to what they seek in a relationship. In that way it's like our quest for true love, We all chase it, but not all catch it.
I find the fact that nobody not once mentioned Ken Akamatsu at all the real travesty. Sadly Love Hina the anime doesn't come close to Love Hina the manga which is in my opinion one of the greatest romance manga of all time. Anime? I would actually say:
Kei and Mizuho from Please Teacher. As titillating and fanservice-y as the show was, I found it to be a pretty thoughtful anime that explored the idea of marriage between two people who are just learning about themselves for the first time and the idea of love and rejection. Too bad the sequel was fan service pandering trash.
Clairvoyance
Member
Top 5:
1. Nodame Cantabile
2. Nana
3. Lovely Complex
4. Kare Kano
5. Honey and Clover
Bottom 5:
1. Oreimo
2. Sankarea
3. Red Data Girl
4. Clannad/AS
5. Bokura ga Ita
I tried to only include anime where romance is an truly integral part of the plot, rather than just a small part of it (such as Steins;Gate, Welcome to the NHK, etc.)
1. Nodame Cantabile
2. Nana
3. Lovely Complex
4. Kare Kano
5. Honey and Clover
Bottom 5:
1. Oreimo
2. Sankarea
3. Red Data Girl
4. Clannad/AS
5. Bokura ga Ita
I tried to only include anime where romance is an truly integral part of the plot, rather than just a small part of it (such as Steins;Gate, Welcome to the NHK, etc.)
1. Clannad/AS
2. Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen
3.
4.
5. Love Hina
I'm throwing a bone to Love Hina because it was my gateway drug to anime and have huge nostalgia for it even though retrospectively it's not the greatest.
I'll think of 3 and 4 later because right now nothing immediately jumps to mind even though I've seen quite a few.
2. Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen
3.
4.
5. Love Hina
I'm throwing a bone to Love Hina because it was my gateway drug to anime and have huge nostalgia for it even though retrospectively it's not the greatest.
I'll think of 3 and 4 later because right now nothing immediately jumps to mind even though I've seen quite a few.
dark_inferno
Member
1. 5 Centimeters per Second
2. School Rumble
I seriously dont know more.
2. School Rumble
I seriously dont know more.
1. Eureka Seven - Incredibly sincere to a fault, every emotion in this series feels authentic. Few other shows have as big a heart. There's not a second of this show that comes off as false or cynical.
2. Kare Kano - highly energetic, unique direction and again sincere emotions. At times funny, other times contemplative.
3. Honey and Clover - More down to earth and relatable in a real world fashion. Not everything always turns out perfect.
4. Crest/Banner of the Stars - Just terrific interactions between two people. Seeing these the two protagonists grow closer together is a huge joy.
5. Rahxephon - One of the more unique romantic situations. The mood in this show as well as the "love a cross time" theme make this stand out to me, especially with the ending.
2. Kare Kano - highly energetic, unique direction and again sincere emotions. At times funny, other times contemplative.
3. Honey and Clover - More down to earth and relatable in a real world fashion. Not everything always turns out perfect.
4. Crest/Banner of the Stars - Just terrific interactions between two people. Seeing these the two protagonists grow closer together is a huge joy.
5. Rahxephon - One of the more unique romantic situations. The mood in this show as well as the "love a cross time" theme make this stand out to me, especially with the ending.
Clairvoyance
Member
Are the characters one-dimensional? Is the story targeted at young teens? Is the romance aspect of it immature and unrealistic? Any forced and contrived "I CRY EVERY TIME ;_;" scenes?
If not, that'll be a tough sell to the Clannad/Your Lie in April/Ano Hana crowd.
Looks compelling enough for me, adding it to my list.
Someone seems salty.
MHWilliams
Member
1. Eureka Seven
2. Honey and Clover
3. Toradora
4. Kare Kano
5. My Love Story
Hori-san to Miyamura-kun would be there, but I don't think the OVAs count.
2. Honey and Clover
3. Toradora
4. Kare Kano
5. My Love Story
Hori-san to Miyamura-kun would be there, but I don't think the OVAs count.
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