Ao no Hako

Romance Anime that set the bar for what a romance anime should be.
(Based on popularity, success and ratings)

New (to Anime) franchises or remakes of shows and movies that could be amazing


Last updates:
- added Anime announced before 2025
- Fall 2024 are now at the bottom since they are currently airing
- Summer 2024 anime have been removed
- added anime from ANIPLEX and KADOKAWA Anime Festival



Stats (start 2023):

right predictions (shows were received well): 18
wrong predictions (shows weren't received well): 3
neither right nor wrong: 10
good shows missed: 9

neither right nor wrong means: not as good as hoped for, but still good / was liked in it's targeted audience, but not as much by others


List of previous predictions: (https://myanimelist.net/blog.php?eid=899138)

Eden's Zero won't be returning to Netflix as it seems the sequel's rights went over to Crunchyroll, I'll update the list if the next Hathaway Flash Gundam films are slated to release on Netflix. We now know the film cast for the Scott Pilgrim film will return to its anime adaptation by Science SARU, so far, we don't know if it'll even be added to the MAL database like other IPs supposed "anime" adaptations, in quotation marks because Netflix can call it anime all it wants but some don't count.

Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite has been releasing only in Netflix for the time being but isn't marked as an exclusive for the platform.

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/1001
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/1002
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/1003

Includes Sports anime with epic moments that gives a ton of feelings.

No open end (to some extent, in some)
No harem, bl or gl
No ecchi (or slightly in some)
*They are tagged as romance genre or romantic subtext theme, the degree of romance content varies and some blooms in sequels which will require patience.
!After completing the anime it's recommended checking out the sequels, movies and/or source materials, if they have those, to confirm couples getting together and/or for further developments.
*Please do specified research before giving your time to watch.
The list is full but replacements with better quality new animes will happen, therefore it's suggested getting the ones you consider watching on your list.

Upcoming romances:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/22655

Nonshcool/ Adult romances:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/23450

Anime that are the best I have seen in their sport.

This stack is for relatively realistic Slice of Life anime that depicts the daily life of the characters quite realistically and lacks excessive moe or other idealization/objectification of the social groups shown. Of course, taking into account the genre and premise of anime. For example, I defined Hibike as realistic since it's a rather visualy metaphorical anime, but didn't include many other CGDCT shows due to the "girl's zoo" premise.


If you know of other realistic shows that I have not mentioned, then feel free to write me about it in private messages or on the wall.

School animes that are good in comedy,romance and feel good.

if you want to laugh, cry, suffer, or find comfort...these are for you.

Romance Anime 2020-2023 and upcoming romance anime in 2024.
Not all new romance anime, but the most notable one's for me.
This list also includes romantic subtext anime.
Mainly includes school romance anime.

--Only the Sequel-- (The series didn't start in the 2020's)
‣ Masamune-kun's Revenge R [Watched]
‣ Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 [Watched]
‣ Kaguya-sama: Love is War: Ultra Romantic [Watched]
‣ Teasing Master Takagi-san 3 [Watched]
‣ Fruits Basket 2nd Season [Watched]
‣ Fruits Basket: The Final [Watched]
‣ The Quintessential Quintuplets 2 [Watched]
‣ My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax! [Watched]
‣ The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2
‣ The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 2
‣ Date A Live IV
‣ Date A Live V

--Not Included-- (I dropped or skipped)
‣ Remake Our Life! [Dropped]
‣ Engage Kiss [Dropped]
‣ Aharen Is Indecipherable [Dropped]
‣ Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose [Dropped]
‣ Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory [Dropped]
‣ My Clueless First Friend [Dropped]
‣ Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! [Dropped]
‣ Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Double [Skipped]
‣ Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It [Skipped]
‣ Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ [Skipped]
‣ The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague [Skipped]
‣ The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses [Skipped]
‣ Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts [Skipped]
‣ Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence [Skipped]
‣ The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious [Skipped]
‣ Taisho Otome Fairy Tale [Skipped]
‣ A Galaxy Next Door [Skipped]
‣ Love of Kill [Skipped]
‣ My Tiny Senpai [Skipped]
‣ Ayakashi Triangle [Skipped]
‣ Temple [Skipped]
‣ Plunderer [Skipped]
‣ Love Flops [Skipped]
‣ A Girl & Her Guard Dog [Skipped]
‣ The Foolish Angel Dances with Demons [Skipped]
‣ Tales of Wedding Rings [Skipped]
‣ A Condition Called Love [Dropped]
‣ My Wife Has No Emotion [Dropped]
‣ Senpai is an Otokonoko [Skipped]

--Isekai/Fantasy/Supernatural/Sci-Fi Romance--
‣ The Duke of Death and His Maid
‣ The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2
‣ The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3
‣ Sugar Apple Fairy Tale [Watched]
‣ Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Part 2
‣ My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! [Started]
‣ My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X
‣ The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent [Watched]
‣ The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 [Started]
‣ Vermeil in Gold [Watched]
‣ Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World [Watched]
‣ Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside [Watched]
‣ Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside Season 2
‣ The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady [Watched]
‣ I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss [Watched]
‣ Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs [Watched]
‣ Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte [Started]
‣ The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
‣ Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
‣ I'm in Love with the Villainess
‣ Tearmoon Empire
‣ Surgeon Elise
‣ I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness: I'll Spoil
ㅤHer with Delicacies and Style to Make Her the Happiest Woman in the World!
‣ 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
‣ An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride [Started]
‣ Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again
‣ Unnamed Memory
‣ Love After World Domination
‣ Atri: My Dear Moments
‣ The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies

--Romance Movies--
‣ A Whisker Away
‣ Love Me, Love Me Not
‣ Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
‣ Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop [Watched]
‣ Fruits Basket: Prelude [Started]
‣ The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie [Started]
‣ Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie [Watched]
‣ The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes [Watched]
‣ To Every You I've Loved Before
‣ To Me, The One Who Loved You
‣ Kaguya-sama: Love is War - The First Kiss That Never Ends [Started]
‣ Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out
‣ Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
‣ Make a Girl [Upcoming]

--More Airing or Aired--
‣ The Girl Downstairs (Chinese)
‣ No Doubt In Us (Chinese)
‣ Giji Harem
‣ Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
‣ Love Is Indivisible by Twins

--More Upcoming--
‣ A Bouquet for an Ugly Girl
‣ Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
‣ Can a Boy and Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can't!!)

A lot of romance animes have mc's who get mad or irritated a lot, which is not my thing to be honest.
So here is a list with main characters who are very kind and supportive towards each other!
they show each other appreciation, acception, respect and lots of positivity.


If you have animes that add to the list please tell me and i'll be glad to give it a look.

AAA MY FAVORITE! it's so wholesome.

Anime that come out in 2024, for which I'm hyped for and anime that sound interesting, with the date they premiere on.
(The dates are the japanese ones)

These animes will make you fall in love... some will make you laugh, cry and wish for more.

I don't watch harem/reversed harem so if you are looking for one, you'll find none in my list.

These are either fantasy romance, slice of life animes with happy or at least perceived to be happy endings.

I'm not a fan of harem/bl/gl or ecchi anime... so if you're looking for one, you'll not find it in my list.


I've inserted that link to the manga for some anime that are still left hanging;

1. Kubo Won't let Me be Invisible
2. Doctor Elise

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This collection brings together anime that capture the essence of growing up through real, relatable stories. These series dive into the emotional, social, and psychological struggles of adolescence and young adulthood, exploring themes like self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness, trauma, personal growth, first love, passion, and the search for purpose.

With powerful messages, life lessons, and moments of introspection, these stories reflect the beauty and complexity of coming of age, a journey of change that defines us and pushes us toward the future.

There are so many anime with the title "Blue Something", so I made this list compiling them. For it to count, the english name must have only two words, with the first one being "Blue"

As more of them release, I'll update this list

While 2022 and 2023 both gave us an outstanding amount of new and original anime, what will 2024 bring us? Fortunately I'm here to create a list of shows and movies that I believe will define this year for new anime. I have not read the sources for anything I'm listing, meaning no manga insights, light novel spoilers, or visual novel validations. Everything listed below is based on whether the entry synopsis, poster, or title intrigues me, or whether I know of something that has made me excited for this show.

Criteria:
- The entry has to be a newly airing franchise (specifically not a sequel/prequel season), remakes are fair game though.
- The entry has to start airing within 2024 (meaning Frieren is going to miss this list unfortunately).
- The entry has to end it's season/cour by the end of Winter 2025.
- The entry has to be listed on MAL.

This list was made before the start of the Winter 2024 season, and is a reflection of the shows that were announced to be airing at some point in 2024.

Not much but definietly worth a watch