school romance (Part 1: CHALLENGE LIST ROMANCE ANIME)
Anime
Hey! This is the romance challenge list part 1 which only consists school romance anime. The following list doesn’t necessarily have to focus on romance. (I will keep updating <3) tell me if you have more ideas for the list!
You can find the entire list
—part 1: school romance
—part 2: isekai romance
—part 3: shounen/ seinen with romance
—part 4: vampire theme
—part 5: mythology & romance
—part 6: reverse harem
in my profile (interest stacks)
You can find the entire list
—part 1: school romance
—part 2: isekai romance
—part 3: shounen/ seinen with romance
—part 4: vampire theme
—part 5: mythology & romance
—part 6: reverse harem
in my profile (interest stacks)
Akkun to Kanojo
My Sweet Tyrant
TV, 2018,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Tags: Short episodes (3 min per episode), comedy, school romance, tsundere ml
-1 season (25 episodes)
-1 season (25 episodes)
Ao Haru Ride
Blue Spring Ride
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: School romance, Slice of life, Friendships, Life
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Ao no Exorcist
Blue Exorcist
TV, 2011,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: Comedy, school, action, fantasy, devil’s son, cute ships with cute moments, romantic subplot
-4 seasons (49 episodes) (4rd season hasn’t aired yet)
-4 seasons (49 episodes) (4rd season hasn’t aired yet)
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu
The Dangers in My Heart
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: school romance, cute couple, comedy, airhead popular girl vs unpopular “want to be a murderer” guy
-2 seasons (24 episodes)
-2 seasons (24 episodes)
Bokura ga Ita
We Were There
TV, 2006,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Tags: Romance, school, drama, sad, wholesome, first relationship VS second relationship (plot twist for what happened in his first relationship)
- 1 season (26 episodes)
- 1 season (26 episodes)
TV, 2001,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: Cuute romance, fantasy, comedy, friendships, family, curse, living together, attending the same school (note: it does not focus on the school life)
-First adaptation
-1 season (26 episodes)
-First adaptation
-1 season (26 episodes)
TV, 2019,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Tags: Cuute romance, fantasy, comedy, friendships, family, curse, living together, attending the same school (note: it does not focus on the school life)
-Second adaptation
-3 seasons (63 episodes)
-Second adaptation
-3 seasons (63 episodes)
TV, 2002,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: Sci-fi, school romance, action, 2000s anime, mecha, military
-1 season (24 episodes)
-1 season (24 episodes)
TV, 2004,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: Comedy with its serious moments, fantasy, young main leads, cuuute, innocent romance, 2000s anime
-1 season (26 episodes)
-1 season (26 episodes)
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Tags: Comedy, artist, school romance
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
TV, 1996,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Tags: Romance, rich ml VS poor fl, bullying, strong willed female lead, 90s anime
-1 season (51 episodes)
-1 season (51 episodes)
Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
A Condition Called Love
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: Cute main leads, school romance, young love
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
TV, 2025,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Tags: school romance, shoujo, shy female lead vs extroverted popular male lead
Franchise:
-1 season (12 episodes)
Franchise:
-1 season (12 episodes)
TV, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: School romance, secret side, friendships, popular girl vs gloomy guy,
-2 seasons (25 episodes)
-2 seasons (25 episodes)
Itazura na Kiss
ItaKiss
TV, 2008,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: Comedy, they attend the same school but it does not focus on their school life, romance, living together, friendships, 2000s anime
-1 season (25 episodes)
-1 season (25 episodes)
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: Comedy, serious moments, romance develops later
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
Maid Sama!
TV, 2010,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: School romance, comedy, part time job
-1 season (26 episodes)
-1 season (26 episodes)
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: reverse harem, comedy, gods, mythology, fantasy, school romance
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
His and Her Circumstances
TV, 1998,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: school romance, smart main leads, secret, wholesome, comedy, drama, 90s anime
-1 season (26 episodes)
-1 season (26 episodes)
Keikenzumi na Kimi to, Keiken Zero na Ore ga, Otsukiai suru Hanashi.
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: school romance, love triangle, popular girl vs unpopular boy
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Kimi ni Todoke
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
TV, 2009,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: Cuuute couple, school romance, shy girl vs popular guy, friendships
-3 seasons (47 episodes)
-3 seasons (47 episodes)
Koe no Katachi
A Silent Voice
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
-Tags: wholesome, bullying, school romance, disability, suicide attempt
-movie
-movie
Kuzu no Honkai
Scum's Wish
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: school romance but complicated, dramatic, love polygon
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Lovely★Complex
Lovely Complex
TV, 2007,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: comedy, school romance, fighting ended up falling for each other, height complex
-1 season (24 episodes)
-1 season (24 episodes)
Masamune-kun no Revenge
Masamune-kun's Revenge
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: comedy, bullying, school romance
-2 seasons (24 episodes)
-2 seasons (24 episodes)
Mirai Nikki (TV)
The Future Diary
TV, 2011,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: Met in school (does not focus on school romance), scary female lead, killing, game, fantasy, god
-1 season (26 episodes)
-1 season (26 episodes)
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: comedy, school romance, dark personality ml vs liar fl
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Tags: School romance, living alone, neighbours, popular girl vs unpopular boy
-1 season (12 episodes)
-2nd season hasn’t aired yet
-1 season (12 episodes)
-2nd season hasn’t aired yet
Peach Girl
Peach Girl: Super Pop Love Hurricane
TV, 2005,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: friendships, comedy with serious moments, school romance, love triangle, being misunderstood because of outer appearance
-1 season (25 episodes)
-1 season (25 episodes)
Seto no Hanayome
My Bride is a Mermaid
TV, 2007,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: romance, fantasy, comedy, school theme involved, mermaids, marriage, living together
-1 season (26 episodes)
-1 season (26 episodes)
Skip to Loafer
Skip and Loafer
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: Slice of life, cute, comedy, romantic subplot
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Special A
Special A (S.A)
TV, 2008,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: comedy, school romance, smart main leads, fighting ended up falling in love
-1 season (24 episodes)
-1 season (24 episodes)
Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
TV, 2023,
13 eps
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Author:-
-Tags: Cute fluffy moments, school romance, shy male lead vs oblivious female lead
-1 season (13 episodes)
-1 season (13 episodes)
Suki tte Ii na yo.
Say "I Love You."
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: school romance, shy girl VS popular girl, past self, more on the dramatic side
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Tags: school romance, tsundere Russian popular fl VS nonchalant average high school ml, comedy
-2 seasons (24 episodes) (2nd season hasn’t aired yet)
-2 seasons (24 episodes) (2nd season hasn’t aired yet)
Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!
Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
TV, 2023,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Tags: school romance, comedy, fighting all the time type of couple, tomboy vs oblivious guy
-1 season (13 episodes)
-1 season (13 episodes)
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
My Little Monster
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: school romance, unpopular main leads, comedy, friendships, cute
-1 season (13 episodes)
-1 season (13 episodes)
TV, 2008,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: comedy, school romance, tsundere female lead
-1 season (25 episodes)
-1 season (25 episodes)
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000%
Uta no Prince Sama
TV, 2011,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Tags: Reverse harem, music, comedy, music academy
-4 seasons (52 episodes)
-4 seasons (52 episodes)
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love Legend Star
Uta no Prince Sama Legend Star
TV, 2016,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love Revolutions
Uta no Prince Sama Revolutions
TV, 2015,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Tags: comedy, female lead hiding she is a girl, vampires
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
TV, 2008,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Tags: School for humans and vampires, vampires, vampire hunters, romance, problematic, dramatic
-2 seasons (26 episodes)
-2 seasons (26 episodes)
Watashi ga Motete Dousunda
Kiss Him, Not Me!
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: comedy, school romance, reverse harem, weight loss
-1 season (12 episodes)
-1 season (12 episodes)
Zero no Tsukaima
The Familiar of Zero
TV, 2006,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
-Tags: school romance, fantasy, ecchi, adventure
-4 seasons (49 episodes)
-4 seasons (49 episodes)
