One-season romanceanimeare some of the best anime out there. They are usually 12–24 episodes long with a perfect arc. There are enemies to lovers, coworkers, friends to lovers and more. These beautiful anime usually have a beach episode, a festival episode, some campy moments, and a perfect love story.
It’s easy to eat these up and watch them in one afternoon. But of course, there are some romances that stand above the rest. They either have perfect couples, the best setting, or a unique character. Keep reading to see which one you should watch next.
10Bibliophile Princess
Book Romance
Bibliophile Princess is a 12-season show that is a fluffy romance in all the best ways. The show involves a young woman who agrees to a fake engagement so she has all the time she needs to read her favorite books. But when she thinks she’s going to lose him, she starts to regret not giving him attention. They slowly open up to each other and have a beautiful love story.
This anime is fantastic because it hassuch a genuine relationship.You get to watch it grow over time. Plus, it’s one of the few romance anime that surrounds fake relationships, which makes it fun and unique. It’s a great, easy watch.
9My Love Story!!
Unique Love
My Love Story!! is honestly one of the most refreshing shows out there. It’s about a guy who doesn’t look “typically” attractive finding the love of his life. Takeo usually doesn’t have luck with women, but he finds his perfect magic in Rinko Yamato.
This is a really wholesome show. It’s a unique story because the characters aren’t perfect, which makes it more fun. These two defy all odds and make the sweetest couple ever. It’s one of the few shows where drama really comes from outside the relationship rather than from inside it.
8The Ice Guy And His Cool Female Colleague
Coworkers In Love
This is a really sweet show about a guy with ice powers. His emotions show through his powers, which makes it hard for him to hide how he feels. He falls hard for his coworker, which is obvious to everyone, including her.
This anime is great because it doesn’t have much drama. It’s a slice of life without over-the-top tropes. The most important part of the show is the character growth. The relationships are easy and sweet, and thelove story is well worth watching.
7A Sign Of Affection
A Sweet Romance
A Sign of Affection follows a young deaf girl and her journey to find love. She communicates through text and lip-reading, and falls hard for a sweet guy named Itsuomi. They learn each other’s world, go to the same college, and follow their own goals.
The couple starts dating early. In a lot of anime, the couple doesn’t come together until the very end. With this show, you get to watch past that first kiss and really see a beautiful couple bloom.
6Your Lie In April
Tragic Love
Your Lie In April is a beautifully tragic show. It has everything that will tug at your emotions, including terminal illness, emotional journeys, depression, and more. The show revolves around a piano prodigy who loses his mother and his ability to play the piano.
Through connections to others, he learns how to embrace the piano again. Friendship and love allow him to find himself and get back on his feet. He has to go through loss again, but he’s still able to cope and find happiness again despite his losses.
5Ouran High School Host Club
Comedic Romance
Ouran High School Host Club is practically infamous in the anime community, so it’s amazing that it only has one season. That being said, this is the funniest show on this list. It’s filled with comedy, great storylines, and a lovely romance.
This show is great because it’s not just about the love story. There is a fantastic cast that each have their own journey, friendships that slowly build, and a lot of growth. This show also parodies anime, explores gender and sexuality, and has the most dramatic finale ofany romance animeon this list.
4Yona Of The Dawn
Fantasy Romance
Yona of the Dawn is the perfect romance show. It’s got a great ensemble, and unlike a lot of shows on this list, the romance is secondary. The main character, Yona, is in love with somebody in the first episode, who betrays her and kills her father. She’s forced to run away, and she ends up having feelings for the bodyguard she ran away with.
This show is well writtenand has a unique plot. Many fans have gone on to read the manga to get a glimpse at the rest of the story. It lures in romance fans as well as peoplewho prefer action, adventure,and fighting anime.
3Yuri!! On Ice
Sporty Love
Yuri!! On Ice is a sweet anime that follows a skater after he’s faced defeat. He ends up going back home and getting a new coach. Through skating, he’s able to find his true love, another skater who admires him.
This show depicts queer romance as it should be: touching, romantic, and sweet. The characters are so real, and they go through vulnerable moments together. Plus, seeing these two lovely men skate together shows the beautiful passion they have for each other.
2Toradora
Friends To Lovers
Toradora follows Taiga and Ryuji. They both have crushes on other people and try to help hook each other up with them. However, as they spend more time together, they realize that they actually like spending time together.
This anime is about both love and friendship. We get to see this group of friends grow up over time, fall in love, and have both messy and beautiful moments together.
17th Time Loop
Reincarnated Love
7th Time Loop (or with its full name, 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!) is a beautiful anime about a woman who keeps reincarnating. She discovers a lot through her lives by having multiple careers, but she always dies at the hands of one man.
In her seventh life, she ends up engaged to that man. She has to try to find a way to keep herself alive and not fall for the charming man who has taken her into his home. It’s funny, sweet, and one of the best reincarnation anime out there.
