the best romance manga/novels
Manga
i'm particularly picky about romance animanga because too many of them drag out for the sake of making more money, they don't even experience the couple's relationships and just ends it at them getting together, etc. the romances i chose have either character development, charm, and/or unique premise.
i tried not including romances where the romance isn't really a huge focus, and i haven't read many novels in general but i'll be adding romance novels i like in the future.
(P.S. I do not hate high school rom-coms, I just read a lot more romances of other genres and it's hard to find a rom-com that doesn't drag out or that stands out imo)
i tried not including romances where the romance isn't really a huge focus, and i haven't read many novels in general but i'll be adding romance novels i like in the future.
(P.S. I do not hate high school rom-coms, I just read a lot more romances of other genres and it's hard to find a rom-com that doesn't drag out or that stands out imo)
Manga, 30 vol, 2005
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Author:10
an endearing coming of age romance in high school with some of the best character development, ever
the friendships are so well thought out, the characters are all realistic and likeable, and it's truly my favorite romance of all time. the anime is great but it doesn't cover 2/3 of the manga, which is arguably the best part
the friendships are so well thought out, the characters are all realistic and likeable, and it's truly my favorite romance of all time. the anime is great but it doesn't cover 2/3 of the manga, which is arguably the best part
Manga, 8 vol, 2015
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Author:9
a yuri slow burn where the love is unrequited for most of the story about two girls who have never fallen in love before
Novel, ? vol, 2019
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Author:9
a supernatural romantic drama with some added politics and mystery. watakekkon is a cinderella-esque romance about a woman overcoming her trauma from the abuse of her family when she's married off to a military commander rumored to be cold and cruel. it starts off really cliche but dives deeper into unpredictable situations where the romance slowly grows along
Manga, 23 vol, 1998
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i could talk hours and hours about fruits basket but overall, it's a manga that's essential to watch (the 2019 reboot) or read. one of the most unique manga among the best selling manga of all time about a girl trying to break a family's curse. arguably one of the greatest psychological dramas in the medium tied in with romance about grief, envy, selfishness, and what it means to love others, including yourself
Manga, ? vol, 2014
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Author:10
an 18 yr old high school girl somehow gets teleported to the Meiji era of Japan because of her grandmother's watch. highly recommend if you like angsty, historical, or time travel romance manga
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:8
a beautifully illustrated gl manga with added psychological aspects and drama
Light Novel, 3 vol, 2018
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Author:7
a side story of bloom into you- truly a beautiful read about saeki sayaka's character and the romance throughout her life.
Manga, 25 vol, 2008
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Author:9
no, this is not a reverse harem. a girl becomes homeless and is offered to become the god of a shrine where she meets a white fox who is supposed to be her yokai. it's a really good, emotional, fun fantasy series with slow romance and a lovable cast
Manga, 10 vol, 2001
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Author:8
a historical romance with emphasis on the differences of social classes- a maid falls in love with a noble
Manga, 15 vol, 1996
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an amazing classic psychological drama romance between an artist and a delinquent
Manga, 17 vol, 2004
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Author:9
one of the few bittersweet romance dramas i actually like. the characters are flawed and can make unlikable decisions but it makes sense as it's a psychological dramatic romance
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:8
really fun rom-com about 2 people meeting through a game
Manga, 14 vol, 2019
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Author:7
it's kind of forgettable but the story telling is immaculate- it tells a story of 2 insomniacs meeting in a closed astronomy room and leading to them starting an astronomy club. it's a great slice of life manga as well with a lot of emphasis on photography and astronomy
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:9
overall just an endearing manga about a smart and overachieving country girl moving to the city with high aspirations. it's funny, touching, and beautiful
Manga, 9 vol, 2012
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Author:9
a manga about the Japanese dance/culture of "owara" with romance and interesting character dynamics. also made by the same mangaka as Kids on the Slope, which is an amazing anime
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:8
about a vampire who loves anime living in tokyo, who meets her foul-mouthed neighbor that looks just like her favorite character
Manga, 8 vol, 1991
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ai yazawa's first hit manga, it's very lighthearted with drama that won't traumatize you unlike nana. this manga is so endearing i love the cast a lot
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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