Meng Qi Shi Shen

Female centered
Forced to replace as the bride of a prince or a noble
Donghua
(Might have missed to mention some, drop a message if you know anything I've missed)

Recommendations cherry-picked from the entire Gourmet genre.

(Not exhaustive, and if I've missed out anything that deserves to be in this list, feel free to drop a message)

These anime are mostly set at restaurants, cafes or bars. The characters are either working there, are frequent customers, or have yet another connection with these places.

动画 (Dong Hua) or 国漫 (Guo Man; gu-o-mun) refers to anime that is produced in China (correct me if I'm wrong). People often just browse 'TV' section on MAL and sadly miss out on HIDDEN GEMSSSSSSSS, which is frustrating because some of them are really good. This list provides donghua that you should give a chance to try.

You can find donghua in the 'ONA' section
Updated up to Spring 2022.
If I miss out on any good ones, do let me know on the profile comments/DMs!

Here you can find some of the Donghua (Chinese animation) that are here on MyAnimeList. A Tag or Genre has not yet been created to differentiate Donghuas from Animes, but this list is created mainly for that reason to help the community. . .

There is a way to differentiate Donghua from anime
1) the names
2) the animation is more peculiar and is generally CGI
3) the language, the most obvious hehehehe
As I find Donghua interesting I will add it to the list.

Spanish/Español
Aquí puedes encontrar algunos de los Donghua (animación china) que están aquí en MyAnimeList. Aún no se ha creado una Etiqueta o Género para diferenciar a los Donghuas de los Animes, pero esta lista se crea principalmente por ese motivo para ayudar a la comunidad.

hay manera de diferencia el Donghua del animes:
1) los nombres
2) la animación es mas peculiar y generalmente es CGI
3) el idioma, el mas obvio jejejeje
a medida que vaya encontrando Donghua interesante lo podré en la lista.

While the term "anime" is known to be an animated show produced in Japan, there is a wide range of items it may refer to. Another section it may be referring to is the most definitely overlooked part of animation, donghua, more likely known as Chinese animation.

Since it was produced in China, not Japan, it may have not gained as much attention, while it deserves no less than others. Here are a few you might want to check out!

Note that this list includes the main seasons, not side stories.

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Chinese Animations (Donghuas) Shoujos with Ancient China Theme

These are all Chinese animations that I’ve watched and loved, am currently watching, or am planning to watch. I hope you all find some shows you’ll like with this list. Some of these are my favorite series ever while others are just things I have an interest in. Enjoy!

enjoy your binge <3

these are the ones that are guaranteed to make you laugh and swoon, one way or another!

-- alternatively, the romance donghua's that are ACTUALLY worth your time, i promise:)

This includes Shojo, BL, Seinen, and Shounen. Although Shounen and Seinen are usually targeted at a male audience, there are some shows which I think more attract a female audience instead ^^
Also some new shojo that will be airing over the next 1-2 years. I'm so happy that there are new shoujos / female-targeted series coming out instead of just more Shounen romance 😭.

--> Link to Part 2 because the Shoujo gods have blessed us with more shows. https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32081

Isekai (and videogame) anime with a female main character.


See notes for genres and clarifications.

This is a tentative list of anime with romance or romantic subtext that made my cold black heart palpitate.

I have included only the first seasons of shows and stand-alone movies.

It goes without saying that each of these anime is meant to be entertaining. Not all love interests are kind to the protagonists, so do not base your real-life relationship choices on the ones shown here.

Collection of all Romance Donghua (only the first season entry)

Shows and films that you can enjoy with the girlies without too many of the usual anime tropes that're guaranteed to make them uncomfortable

All about cooking/make some food/drink

Donghua is the term used to refer to animation produced in China, encompassing all animated works but specifically referring to Chinese animation. Donghua adapts manhua comics and is often associated with 3D CG animation, although it can also use more standard anime-style animation - IMDb.

All entries are based on popularity, views (audience), rating, quality, and my opinion.

All donghua in this interest stack are considered above-average or top-tier, animation and/or story-wise.

Some 2D donghua here have not been watched by me but are generally well received.

This list is in no particular order.

This list will be continuously updated.


Check out my other list ([SSS] 3D donghua) for more recommendations. Visit my profile for more.