6 Romance Animes to Binge(Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me To You taught us the power of friendship, which turned shy girls into crazy romantics. Set in Hokkaido, the anime is all about a high-school student named Sawako who looks a lot like Sadako from The Ring.
But don’t let that fool you! She’s a sweetheart who just needs a little help. Kazehaya, the cool kid who likes her as she is, steps in and helps her grow. So, if you’re a die-hard fan of Kimi ni Todoke, we’ve got you covered with top 6 shows similar to the romantic love story of Sawako that will keep you swooning!
6. Say “I Love You”
Streaming On: Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Director: Takuya Sato
Plot: Who says you need to be popular to capture hearts? Mei Tachibana, a shy and wounded soul, proves it wrong. The story is about a girl who’s stacked with emotions as she deals with her painful past and learns to trust again. Yamato, one of the smartest lad at her school turned out to be her hero in shining armor, slowly breaking down her walls. Their connection is raw, authentic, and a total tear-jerker. It’s like watching a fragile flower bloom under the right sunlight.
Plot: Don’t be that shy girl who pines for her crush. It’s not the same with Tomo Aizawa! She’s a tomboy with a good heart, and she loves her best friend Jun like a pup. The catch is that he sees her as bro, not boo. The antics of Tomo and Jun, who doesn’t know what’s going on, make this cartoon a comedy goldmine. This is a new take on the relationship genre that shows love can be messy, funny, and worth it all.
Tomo Chan Is A Girl! (Photo Credit –YouTube)
4. Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!)
Streaming On: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Director: Hayato Kawai
Plot: Who says looks matter? Not Takeo Gouda, that’s for sure! This heartwarming rom-com flips the script on the typical shoujo trope. Our hero is a gentle giant, not your poster boy heartthrob. It’s like a meteor hitting the earth when the cute little Rinko goes head over heels in love with him. It’s totally awesome! Self-worth, trust, and finding love in strange places are all themes in this story. It makes you feel a lot of different things, just like Kimi Ni Todoke, and it’s also very funny.
Ore Monogatari!! (Photo Credit –YouTube)
3. Fruits Basket
Streaming On: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Director: Akitaro Daichi
Plot: Calling all anime fans! Remember the OG Fruits Basket? This anime TV series is a complete game changer for the Romantic genre. Fruits Basket is not just grandma’s shoujo anime but a lot of different things. Tooru Honda, is our OG heroine who’s been stealing the show with a mix of Kimi ni Todoke’s Sawako, but with way more grit. Watch as she navigates the crazy world of the Sohma family, breaking curses and winning hearts, one hug at a time. It’s a beautiful story about growth, friendship, and finding your place in the world.
Fruits Basket (Photo Credit –Instagram)
2. Skip and Loafer
Streaming On: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Director: Kotomi Deai, Yuriko Abe, Yohei Fukui
Plot: Mitsumi Iwakura is your girl-next-door who dreams of living in a big city. The love-romantic series will teach you a valuable lesson by showing you how to reach your goals and find a place in a busy city. Sousuke, her laid-back confidante, adds the perfect balance of cool and calm. A mix of Clueless and Small Town Girl. With real bonds and heartwarming moments, this series is a fresh take on the whole ‘fish out of water’ theme. It feels like a warm hug on a cold day.
Skip and Loafer (Photo Credit –YouTube)
1. Horimiya
Streaming On: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Director: Masashi Ishihama
Plot: Forget the stereotypes! Horimiya is a refreshing romantic anime. Kyouko Hori, the famous girl with perfect grades, and Izumi Miyamura, the shy, lonely person with piercings? You wouldn’t bet on them together. But when they’re not together, they’re very different. The show is about being real, making friends, and realizing that your perfect picture may not be what it seems like. Also, don’t forget about the funny side characters who make the story even better.
