Makes The Heart Go Pitter Patter Anime
Anime
Tentative list of romance and romantic subtext anime that made my cold black heart palpitate
Included are first season of shows only and stand-alone movies
It goes without saying that each of these are meant to be entertaining. You will find that not all love interests are kind to the protagonists, so do not base real-life relationship choices to ones as shown.
Included are first season of shows only and stand-alone movies
It goes without saying that each of these are meant to be entertaining. You will find that not all love interests are kind to the protagonists, so do not base real-life relationship choices to ones as shown.
3D Kanojo: Real Girl
Real Girl
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Otaku male protagonist holds distain for 3D girls and instead holds favor for 2D girls, that is, until he gets into his very first relationship.
A Day Before Us
A Day Before Us (Season Zero)
ONA, 2018,
19 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Korean animation (Hanguk Aeni)
Female protagonist goes to live with a family friend temporarily while attending the same high school as the son.
The story follows the budding friendship between the two and the development of unrequited romantic feelings.
Female protagonist goes to live with a family friend temporarily while attending the same high school as the son.
The story follows the budding friendship between the two and the development of unrequited romantic feelings.
Ao Haru Ride
Blue Spring Ride
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Reconciliation between first loves after years apart.
Each is no longer who they were in the past
Each is no longer who they were in the past
TV, 2019,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Second anime remake; the first was released in 2001 and had only one season
Female protagonist goes to live with family of strangers who, when not in human form, are zodiac animals
Female protagonist goes to live with family of strangers who, when not in human form, are zodiac animals
Fushigi Yuugi
Mysterious Play
TV, 1995,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Classic isekai romance anime
Female protagonist is transported into a mysterious book where she is identified as the prophesied priestess of suzaku.
Throughout the show, she journeys to find all the guardians required to perform a summoning of the god suzaku to grant her 3 wishes.
Female protagonist is transported into a mysterious book where she is identified as the prophesied priestess of suzaku.
Throughout the show, she journeys to find all the guardians required to perform a summoning of the god suzaku to grant her 3 wishes.
Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman.
More than a married couple, but not lovers.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
High School students take compulsory class where they are randomly assigned a spouse and are forced to live together
Note that this falls under ecchi
Note that this falls under ecchi
TV, 1996,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Classic reverse harem romance anime
Follows the romance of female protagonist from a working class family and group of male acquaintances from wealthy families
Follows the romance of female protagonist from a working class family and group of male acquaintances from wealthy families
Hatsukoi Limited.
Hatsukoi Limited
TV, 2009,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Follows the romantic lives of a group of middle schoolers
Note that there is fanservice
Note that there is fanservice
High Score Girl
Hi Score Girl
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Romance but make it nostalgic
Arcades, game consoles, gaming tournaments, and romance abound
Arcades, game consoles, gaming tournaments, and romance abound
TV, 2000,
167 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Classic anime
A smorgasbord of genres; action, adventure, romance, comedy
Female protagonist gets thrown into another time period where she is recognized as the reincarnation of a priestess.
One main driver in the anime is the complicated love triangle that ensues between the anime's titular character, the late priestess, and the protagonist.
A smorgasbord of genres; action, adventure, romance, comedy
Female protagonist gets thrown into another time period where she is recognized as the reincarnation of a priestess.
One main driver in the anime is the complicated love triangle that ensues between the anime's titular character, the late priestess, and the protagonist.
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
Maid Sama!
TV, 2010,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Double life romance
Student council president by day. Maid cafe waitress by night
Student council president by day. Maid cafe waitress by night
Kamisama Hajimemashita
Kamisama Kiss
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
The duties and romance between human turned god and her familiar
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
His and Her Circumstances
TV, 1998,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Classic romance anime
High achieving high school student rivals turn romantic couple
High achieving high school student rivals turn romantic couple
Koi to Uso
Love and Lies
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Destined romantic partner romance
Scientifically backed government assignment or chosen for self
Scientifically backed government assignment or chosen for self
Lovely★Complex
Lovely Complex
TV, 2007,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Progressive romance anime with focus on height differences
Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta
My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Former flames find themselves in an awkward predicament when their parents wed and they are forced to live together
Meng Qi Shi Shen
Cinderella Chef
ONA, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Chinese animation (Donghua)
When you mix cooking chinese cuisines with romance and action in ancient china
When you mix cooking chinese cuisines with romance and action in ancient china
Nijiiro Days
Rainbow Days
TV, 2016,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Follows male protagonist's romance and those of his male friends
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Keeping up a farce just to save face romance
Special A
Special A (S.A)
TV, 2008,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Chronicles the life and romance of the top 7 ranked students at an elite academy
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Movie, 2006,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Time traveling and its consequences, with a side of romance
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
My Little Monster
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Highly logical female protagonist experiences and navigates new found romantic feelings for the very first time
Wo Shi Jiang Xiaobai
I'm Joybo
ONA, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Chinese animation (Donghua)
Amnesiac male protagonist is assigned editor to a novelist who happens to be someone from his past.
As they work together, his lost memories begin to resurface.
This is a story about loss and love in its many forms
Amnesiac male protagonist is assigned editor to a novelist who happens to be someone from his past.
As they work together, his lost memories begin to resurface.
This is a story about loss and love in its many forms
Xie Wang Zhui Qi
The Demonic King Who Chases His Wife
ONA, 2019,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Chinese animation (Donghua)
Assassinated by her romantic partner, female protagonist awakens in a foreign realm with a new identity and powers beyond her comprehension.
Meanwhile, a prince renowned for his powers notices a disruption in the realm - caused by the female protagonist - and seeks out the source to protect it.
Assassinated by her romantic partner, female protagonist awakens in a foreign realm with a new identity and powers beyond her comprehension.
Meanwhile, a prince renowned for his powers notices a disruption in the realm - caused by the female protagonist - and seeks out the source to protect it.
Zero no Tsukaima
The Familiar of Zero
TV, 2006,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Romance between mage and her human familiar who was summoned from Tokyo, Japan.
Note that this falls under ecchi
Note that this falls under ecchi
