SummaryTakuya and Rika, both employees at a travel agency, pretend to be engaged to secure a coveted overseas assignment. As they maintain their façade, genuine feelings begin to surface. The story humorously and tenderly explores the thin line between pretense and reality, highlighting how love can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances.
SummaryA tale of two people, Tono Takaki and Shinohara Akari, who were close friends but gradually grow farther and farther apart as time moves on. They become separated because of their families yet continue to exchange contact in the form of letters. Yet as time continues to trudge on, their contact with one another begins to cease. Years pass and the rift between them grows ever larger. However, Takaki remembers the times they have shared together, but as life continues to unfold for him, he wonders if he would be given the chance to meet Akari again as the tale embarks on Takaki's realization of the world and people around him.
SummaryThis heartfelt series follows Yuki, a university student who is deaf, as she navigates life and love. Her world changes when she meets Itsuomi, a multilingual traveler. Their relationship blossoms as they learn to communicate beyond words, exploring the depths of affection and understanding. The narrative delicately portrays the challenges and beauty of a romance that transcends traditional communication barriers.
SummaryHigh school freshman Hiromi joins the tennis club because she admires the elegant Ryuzaki but the new coach, Jin Munakata, names inexperienced Hiromi to play in a coming tournament. Hiromi considers to quitting tennis but finds, deep down in her soul, she loves tennis after all. She comes back to the club and her talent starts to bloom under Munakata`s coaching. Hiromi develops a strong, emotional bond with her coach, not knowing that Munakata is risking his young life due to chronic illness.
SummaryKeiichi Morisato is looking forward to university life. But in reality, he has no luck in anything, and he has trouble with clubs, love, etc. The truth is that he has an unlucky star above his head. One day, Keiichi is stuck watching the dorm while his sempai are away, and has a mountain of chores to do to boot. But Keiichi is a good-natured person, and is set about doing his duties. As he is about to finish his final chore, he makes a phone call to his sempai. But the words that came through the receiver are, 'Goddess Help Line.' Shortly afterwards, a beautiful goddess named Belldandy appears in front of him from the mirror of his room.
SummaryWhen college student Keiichi Morisato dials the wrong number while ordering for some food at his dormitory, he accidentally gets connected to the Goddess Hotline and a beautiful goddess named Belldandy appears out of a mirror in front of him. After getting kicked out of the dorm, Keiichi and Belldandy move to an old shrine and soon afterwards, Belldandy's sisters Urd and Skuld move in.
SummaryA being that devours angels escapes. Lind comes to protect Belldandy and her sisters. They must outwit traps and learn to trust each other as angels and goddesses unite.
SummaryOne year after goddess Belldandy emerged from Keiichi Morisato's mirror and promised to stay with him forever, a new threat to their happiness emerges, one that could end the contract between Belldandy and Keiichi.
SummaryBelldandy and Keiichi's love is tested by a former mentor of the goddesses who threatens to disrupt Heaven and Earth. True feelings and resolve are needed to save their future.
SummaryKaoru Hanabishi appears to be an average university student, but in reality, he's the eldest son of Yūji Hanabishi, the head of the Hanabishi Zaibatsu, and was set to take over the zaibatsu after his father retired. His mother, Kumi Honjō, and his father never married, making life difficult for both him and his mother. Kaoru's father died when he was five years old. Since then, Yūji's grandfather, Gen'ichiro Hanabishi, took Kaoru under his wing and began educating him for the eventual succession. Yet Kaoru never felt at home in the Hanabishi family and left to live alone in self-imposed exile after his mother died. Day by day he felt alone, thinking that he was living life with no reason pushing him on. There was, however, a person who loved Kaoru so much that she had to do whatever was necessary to be with him. Her name is Aoi Sakuraba. Aoi is the only daughter of the owner of the Sakuraba Kimono (Dry Goods in the manga) Store (later renamed to Sakuraba Department Store). Kaoru's family and Aoi's family had accepted for Kaoru to marry Aoi, but after Kaoru walked out, the marriage was canceled. Both families had a friendly relationship and Aoi had been in love with Kaoru from the start, which Kaoru was unaware of. The Sakuraba family had already been searching for someone suitable, but Aoi was unwilling to marry someone else and walked out, chasing Kaoru.
SummaryTwo years after meeting Aoi, Kaoru and gang are still up to their normal habits. Kaoru now in grad school and the tenants being as rowdy as ever what will become of Aoi and Kaoru's love. Two years has passed since Aoi and Kaoru were freed from the bonds of their families. They continue to live their normal lives with their usual friends in their house.
SummaryKatakura Kippei is in every way a high school playboy. Spending his days flirting with any female he can see, responsibility is the last thing on his mind. Life takes an unexpected turn for him as one day he returns home to find himself with the fulltime task of caring for his 5 year old cousin. Kippei's aunt Miyako had disappeared, appearing to have abandoned his cousin, Yuzuyu. With Kippei's lack of responsibility and knowledge of childcare and Yuzuyu's injured heart with the disappearance of her mother, their time together is in for a bumpy ride. Based on the manga by Maki Youko.
SummaryJunichi offends Yuuhi, who turns out to be his arranged fiancée. Forced to live together, their arguments slowly give way to laughter and possible love.
SummaryOn his way to school Junichi Nagase saves a girl from danger. Later due to a misunderstanding he kissed her. Shocked and disgusted, and without understanding what just happened or why, she screams at him and tells him to "just die!" As it turns out, the girl, Yuuhi Katagiri, is a new transfer student and, much to the surprise of Junichi and his younger sister Minato, their father arranged for Yuuhi to be Junichi's future wife! Of course, getting married to "that perverted idiot" is the absolute last thing Yuuhi wants! Junichi's crazy school life with his tsundere bride-apparent has begun!
SummaryJouji boldly pursues Akane upon transferring in. Though annoyed, she can't ignore his unwavering affection. A humorous school romance with persistent charm.
SummaryHobbies are often a great way of meeting new people, but how could Kakeru Diachi, who collects rare juice cans, have ever suspected that he'd meet a fascinating new girl when he attempted to DRINK her? Naming her Melon, because she's got great melon... soda, Kakeru quickly learns that she's an Akikan - a beautiful girl who's also a special can created to fight other Akikans in a strange experiment to determine what kind of container is better: steel or aluminum! Will becoming involved in this ridiculously twisted research project gone amuck complicate Kakeru's life incredibly? Of course it will, but because Melon's steel body needs carbon dioxide to breathe, he's now stuck with her since she's too CO2 dependent! And when his wealthy, attractive, best childhood friend Najimi gets HER own aluminum Akikan, the trouble really begins!
SummaryThe story follows Masachika, a high school student, and his classmate Alya, a Russian-Japanese girl. Alya often teases Masachika in Russian, assuming he doesn't understand. Unbeknownst to her, he comprehends every word. Their playful interactions gradually lead to deeper feelings, showcasing a charming and culturally nuanced romance.
SummaryHatanaka Ikko, a 16 year old boy, is a first year trainee at the Saienji Buddhist Temple. He was sent there by his parents to be trained by his grandmother, the Saienji Priestess. At the temple he finds himself surrounded by beautiful female priestesses-in-training. Upon seeing a girl naked, Ikko has the ability to turn into a super-monk, performing massive exorcisms for the good of the temple.
SummaryA new priestess competes for Ikko's attention. Embarrassing situations and magical mishaps continue as the temple's romances and rivalries intensify.
SummaryMudou Setsuna, a high school student, loves his sister in a way that he shouldn't. He also struggles from supernatural powers. Angels and demons flocks to him as the day of his awakening draws near -- he is the angel Alexiel, the highest angel which fought against God, reborn.
SummaryGoro's down on his luck. He keeps losing jobs and has little money. One day he meets a fortune-teller outside of a pet store who predicts that his luck will change. That night three girls appear in his apartment claiming to be his guardian angels. Soon a total of twelve girls appear to help him, each one a reincarnation of a deceased pet once owned by Goro.
SummaryA year later, Goro has found a career and is going to school to become a veterinarian. The twelve "Angels" have sworn not to use their powers as they continue to live with him. There are new problems to deal with as they grow together as a surrogate family and grow up.
SummaryAngelique Limoges and Rosalia de Catargena have been chosen as candidates in a Queen Examination - a test to see who is better qualified to be the next Queen of the cosmos. For this special examination, both girls are given their own continent on a planet. The girls must raise the continents into thriving civilizations and environments. Nine Guardians (who control various elements, such as fire, wind, and water) have been chosen to help the girls raise their continents during the Queen Examination.
SummaryAnge, the Legendary Etoile, gathers nine elemental guardians to save a newborn cosmos. Their mission unites hearts and strengthens romantic bonds.
SummaryEach episode spotlights a pair of Angelique's male guardians, exploring their personalities and relationships in gentle, character-focused stories.
SummaryKarada is a young girl who hates being treated like a child and who wishes to be grown up. Shoko is an aloof, unhappy young woman who has just returned from overseas. When they meet by coincidence one night at a local shrine where they both like to make wishes, they exchange ages.
SummaryA boy swordsman, Yoichi and his father stays in mountain training for his descent from the mountain. Yoichi comes to the city to lodge and stay with 4 beautiful sisters. A new more severe "training" regiment awaits him.
SummaryCeres was a tennyo (Celestial maiden) who came down from the heavens to bathe in a stream. She hung her hagoromo (robe) on a tree nearby, which was her key to returning to the heavens. But the robe was stolen and the man who had stolen it forced her to become his wife, thus producing a family full of human and tennyo blood mixed. Now, in modern day time, Aya Mikage is a descendent of Ceres, and has quite an amount tennyo blood. On her 16th birthday, she and her twin brother, Aki, are thrown a party. At the "party", Aya's grandpa plans to kill her, for she has tennyo powers unlike the rest of the family, and can actually become Ceres herself and destroy the Mikage family. Aya, however, can switch back, so this transformation happens quite frequently. With protector Yuuhi by her side, it is up to Aya to control Ceres and keep her from coming back, but her relationship with an ex-worker for her evil grandpa may be a distraction.
SummaryFascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyoutarou daydreams of acting out his twisted fantasies on his unsuspecting classmates — but an encounter with Anna Yamada, the gorgeous class idol, lights a spark in the darkness of his heart. It’s a classic tale of an antisocial boy falling for a popular girl, but neither are who they appear to be at first glance. Will Kyoutarou and Anna defy their expectations of each other — and of themselves?
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SummaryYori and his twin sister Iku used to be very close as children but lately Yori has grown colder toward Iku and is always eager to stay away from her. Iku was confused by Yori's attitude. Actually Yori is in love with Iku and that forbidden love is causing Yori sleepless nights since Yori and Iku are sharing the same room with bunk beds. Yori tried to ease his intense desire for Iku by bedding Iku's best friend. He had even applied to attend a boarding school in another city to take him far away from Iku. Yori lost his resolve to stay quiet about his feelings when Iku started to talk about having a boyfriend and going on dates. Now Yori want to have his little sister and he confessed. Iku loves her big brother and wanted them to stay together, so Iku is willing to anything to keep them together. But Yori wanted to have Iku as a lover, not as a sister loyal to her twin.
SummaryKodaka Hasegawa, ostracized due to his intimidating appearance, joins forces with the antisocial Yozora Mikazuki to create the Neighbor’s Club—a place where lonely students can learn social skills and find friends. Among the eccentric and awkward club members, light romances surface, fueled by lingering crushes and fragile egos. As they attempt odd activities to practice “normal” friendships, the group’s genuine affection grows, revealing how acceptance and empathy can turn strangers into a supportive circle of companions.
SummaryNanami Takahashi is a high school student entering her first year. Immediately on her first day however, she becomes the victim of a practical joke by the school's most popular guy, Motoharu Yano, who coincidentally also ends up in her class. While the two get off to a rocky start, they soon find themselves falling in love with one another and begin dating. But their relationship is marred by Yano's past which includes the death of Yano's previous girlfriend, Nana Yamamoto, and the betrayal surrounding her death. To make matters more complicated her younger sister, Yuri, is in the same class as Yano and Nanami. As Yano struggles to come to grips with Nana's death and his unresolved feelings for her, so too must Nanami learn to understand Yano if the two hope to continue their relationship with one another.
SummaryIn the future, a man named Sakura is destined to create the technology for eternal life, which (due to Sakura's loli tendencies) freezes all women's aging once they turn twelve. God refuses to allow this, so he sends his angels to the past to kill Sakura before he can do this. But one angel, Dokuro-chan, decides to try to change the future without killing him. Problem is, Dokuro is very temperamental, and is constantly killing Sakura (and lots of other people too) in incredibly bloody ways with her giant spiked club. Good thing she can bring people back to life - if only to gruesomely kill them again the next time she loses her temper.
SummaryKamikura Hiroki is an art student at the local school Nadesico Achedemy (High School and colledge level) that tends to be an arts teacher in the future. He is also the advisor to the high school arts society where his cousin, Housen Ellse attends. While Ellse is a painter like Hiroki, Hiroki seems to have given up on his dreams and no longer paints. There appears to be some mysterious trauma in the past for both of them that have changed them. Meanwhile, the high school hires a new PE teacher, Kikyo Kiri. On the first day, she bumps into Hiroki and is stunned. Here is the boy she confessed to and he refused her...
SummaryDaisuke Asau is a high school student and a gifted artist—but he is currently suffering from a block, which keeps him from painting. His childhood friend, Amane Tachibana, who loves him deeply, persuades him to do a portrait of Yurina Kimikage, a girl with a heart condition, before Yurina undergoes surgery. In the process of rediscovering his art, Daisuke also realizes the love that he and Amane feel for each other.
SummaryHideki finds Chi, a discarded Persocom. Teaching her about life, he questions what it means to love an android. A heartfelt sci-fi romance unfolds.
SummaryHaruma wished for a sister. Choco arrives, brightening his life. Caring for her and nursing a crush on a florist, he learns family warmth and gentle love.
SummaryA girl starts an underwear club in middle school. Embarrassment aside, friendships and self-confidence bloom as they approach adolescence and understanding.
SummaryOn a magical island, Junichi reunites with Sakura, who hasn't aged. Past promises, hidden desires, and gentle magic shape their bittersweet romance.
SummaryIn this alternate scenario, Kotori and Junichi connect after losing Nemu. Amid sadness, they find comfort, forging a tender alternative love story.
SummaryStrange incidents lead Otome and Yoshiyuki to the sakura tree's secret. Uncovering truths challenges their bonds, strengthening love and understanding.
SummaryMiyu and Kanata unexpectedly care for an alien baby and its cat. Hilarious daily life leads to a makeshift family full of laughter and affection.
SummaryAfter their parents' remarriage, two high school students, now step-siblings, must navigate their new living situation. Initially awkward and distant, they slowly develop a close bond that teeters on the edge of familial affection and romantic interest. The anime delicately portrays the complexities of blended families and forbidden feelings.
SummaryAliens called DearS land on Earth. Takeya rescues Ren, a naive DearS. Amid ecchi humor, they learn freedom, trust, and love beyond master-servant roles.
SummaryJunta will become a Mega Playboy, causing future overpopulation. Time-agent Karin tries to fix this, creating comedic, romantic, and sci-fi complications.
SummaryJunta's descendant and a rival appear from the future, adding twists to the Mega Playboy situation. More comedic, romantic time-travel chaos ensues.
SummarySaki meets Akira, an amnesiac with 8.2 billion yen and no memory. They unravel a dangerous game threatening Japan, blending romance and suspense.
SummaryIn a town where one 'Gift' can grant a miracle, Haruhiko reunites with his sister Riko. Emotions and magical mishaps guide a poignant school romance.
SummarySkater Tazusa is possessed by pilot Pete's ghost. Training for the Olympics, they find love and understanding in this heartfelt, supernatural sports romance.
SummaryAn elderly couple, through a mysterious event, find themselves restored to their youthful appearances. Reliving their younger days, they experience the thrill of first love once more, rediscovering each other and the world around them. The series offers a heartwarming exploration of enduring love and the joys of youth.
SummaryKasumi moves into her aunt's home shared with four boys. While missing her distant boyfriend, she unexpectedly warms to another boy, sparking quiet drama.
SummaryOften translated as “A Bridge to the Starry Skies,” this series follows Kazuma Hoshino’s journey after he moves to the countryside for his brother’s health. An awkward first encounter leads to an accidental kiss with a local girl, sparking comedic misunderstandings and tender moments. Set against a quaint rural backdrop, the anime mixes classic harem elements with lighthearted romance as friendships form, rivalries ignite, and young hearts search for emotional connection beneath the starlit sky.
SummaryKozue meets Ginga, forced by scientists to locate space objects. She encourages his freedom as they bond under starry skies, sparking gentle romance.
SummaryIchitaka tries to confess to Iori but is constantly thwarted. Childhood friend Itsuki adds confusion. A tender love triangle with youthful insecurities.
SummaryYurie becomes a goddess suddenly. Between blessings, shrine duties, and a crush, she learns life’s small wonders in a charming slice-of-life setting.
SummaryGod’s son Samatarou lives on Earth, learning about humans and love with angel Tenko’s help. A heartwarming, comedic slice-of-life with divine twists.
SummaryJin frees Nagi, a land goddess, from a carved statue. They team up to cleanse impurities, developing a funny school romance tinged with spirituality.
SummaryKarin is a reverse vampire producing excess blood. With Kenta around, nosebleeds and secrets spill forth, forming a sweet supernatural school romance.
SummaryAfter an accident leaves Haruka comatose, Takayuki and Mitsuki drift together. When Haruka wakes years later, tragedy tests their fragile love triangle.
SummaryKeitaro leaves to pursue archaeology. While he's away, chaos ensues at the inn. Returning, he must resolve family claims and reaffirm love with Naru.
SummaryNaoto, a screenwriter for a sentai show, crushes on actress Natsumi. Backstage, relationships and comedic confusion shape a quirky showbiz romance.
SummaryTall Risa and short Otani bicker as friends. Trying to help each other's love interests, they unexpectedly fall for each other, overcoming height prejudices.
SummaryShiratori moves into an eccentric apartment where Kozue has multiple personalities. A gentle, happy slice-of-life romance blooms in daily interactions.
SummaryAt Kawakami Academy, where martial arts and the samurai code are highly valued, Yamato Naoe and his friends share an unbreakable bond forged through countless battles and competitions. Their seemingly carefree days are spiced with spirited duels, comedic misunderstandings, and unexpected romance. Balancing action and heart, the story highlights each character’s growth as they confront rivalries and emotional entanglements, drawing upon the strength of unity and friendship to face challenges both on and off the battlefield.
SummaryMamoru enters a gifted school. Ayako, famed 'Angel of Death,' confesses to him. Magic, secrets, and romantic growth unfold in a special academy.
SummaryMiki’s parents swap partners and now she lives with Yuu’s family. Amid jealousy and confusion, Miki and Yuu’s love grows, tested by past crushes and rivals.
SummaryAdapted from a visual novel, this gentle romance begins when Shingo Uryuu and other male students are temporarily integrated into the formerly all-girls Yuihime Academy. Amid initial hesitations and cultural differences, Shingo’s genuine kindness draws him into the lives of several female classmates, each with their own issues and dreams. The soft animation and steady pacing provide a cozy backdrop for heartfelt encounters, the forming of new bonds, and the blossoming of tender affection that transcends school walls.
SummaryKinjirou Sakamachi suffers from a phobia of women that causes uncontrollable nosebleeds upon physical contact. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that Subaru Konoe, the popular and seemingly perfect male butler of a wealthy classmate, is actually a girl in disguise. Forced into secrecy, Kinjirou faces comedic predicaments, budding relationships, and plenty of blushing encounters, as both he and Subaru strive to protect each other’s vulnerabilities and find comfort in genuine companionship.
SummaryDelinquent Seiji finds his right hand replaced by Midori, who loves him. Overcoming shock, they share everyday life and discover heartfelt romance.
SummaryTwo Nanas share an apartment. One pursues music, the other stability in love. Their intertwined fates explore deep friendships and romantic pains.
SummaryIn Paris, Chiaki and Nodame face new rivals and challenges. Their musical journey strengthens their bond, deepening affection through performance.
SummaryAsami, a 17-year-old secretly married to her teacher, juggles school life and home duties, finding quiet intimacy and trust in their hidden romance.
SummaryUreshiko is a married magical girl who can't kiss or lose powers. Another magical girl challenges her, while she grapples with love and changing feelings.
SummaryShortened to “OniSuki,” this over-the-top comedy follows Shuusuke Takanashi and his possessive younger sister, who harbors strong (and questionable) feelings for him. Her antics push sibling boundaries, weaving absurd humor into the fabric of daily life. A slew of rivals, misunderstandings, and teenage hormones flood the story with comedic tension, exposing how young love can be both clumsy and endearing. Beneath the silly premises, the show also pokes fun at family relationships and the messy wonders of adolescence.
SummaryKnown in English as “We Without Wings,” this anime intertwines the lives of multiple protagonists in Yanagihara City, creating a tapestry of romance, humor, and unexpected twists. Each main character struggles with personal secrets—some hidden in plain sight—while forging new relationships under unusual circumstances. As the intersecting plotlines unfold, viewers witness evolving friendships, whimsical love stories, and the layered complexity of modern life shaded by lighthearted escapades and moments of genuine emotional resonance.
SummaryMaiku, Miina, and Karen share a childhood photo. Unsure who’s related, they bond under one roof. A tricky love triangle and family puzzle unfold.
SummaryAhiru, a duck turned girl, uses ballet and magic to restore a prince’s heart. A fairytale romance blending dance, courage, and emotional storytelling.
SummaryFumihiko meets voice actress Aka after being stood up. Living together after her apartment burns, they find comfort, understanding, and budding love.
SummaryShuurei, brilliant and kind, becomes involved in court politics of a fictional empire. She improves governance, inspiring subtle romance amid intrigues.
SummaryKenshin’s past as Battousai and his love for Tomoe reveal how pain and betrayal shaped his vow to protect life, forging a tragic samurai romance.
SummarySeiren is a romantic slice-of-life anime following Shouichi Kamita, a high school student unsure about his future. The series explores three separate arcs, each focusing on Shouichi’s relationship with a different heroine. Set in the same universe as Amagami SS, the story captures heartfelt moments, comedic mishaps, and emotional growth as Shouichi navigates love, friendships, and the challenges of adolescence. Each arc provides a fresh perspective on romance, delivering unique yet relatable tales of young love.
SummaryYuuri frees Mashiro, a tayutai goddess who becomes his bride. Protecting humanity from evil tayutai, they form a sweet supernatural school romance.
SummarySunao wants to start a drama club but faces resistance from the council president. Through determination, school romance and friendship blossom.
SummaryValkyrie splits into child and adult forms, causing comedic confusion. Kazuto’s affection remains constant as they deal with interstellar guests.
SummaryAyu befriends Nina, a witch seeking magic stones. Romantic confusion and magical mishaps blend into a cheerful school story of friendship and love.
SummaryPrequel OVA: Nina tries magic to help Ayu in tennis, but chaos ensues. A charming introduction to their magical friendship and hints of romance.
SummaryAt the prestigious Saotome Academy, aspiring composer Haruka Nanami hopes to write music for her idol. Surrounded by talented (and handsome) male classmates, she quickly learns that creating hit songs isn’t the only challenge—romance is complicated by strict academy rules. Filled with energetic performances, vibrant animation, and toe-tapping music, this series explores passion, friendship, and the difficult choice between achieving artistic dreams and following one’s heart.
SummaryYuuki guards a school with human day students and vampire night students. Caught between Kaname and Zero, she unravels secrets and love in a gothic setting.
SummaryEmma leaves London, separating from William. Both face new opportunities and doubts. Will their gentle love endure the divide of class and distance?
SummaryHeartbroken Youta rents a special video. Ai, the video girl, emerges to help him find love, but she also develops feelings. A tender fantasy romance.
SummaryMikako fights in deep space while Noboru waits on Earth. Their text messages grow increasingly delayed, yet their love endures across light-years.
SummaryJunna, living with sister Senna after losing parents, is popular. Surrounded by caring girls, he pieces together lost memories and finds gentle love.
SummaryJoon-sang and Yu-jin fall in love, but an accident erases his memory. Years later, fate reconnects them in a poignant Korean drama of lost love.
SummarySet against the backdrop of organized crime, this anime centers on Yoshino, a young woman from a yakuza family, who is betrothed to Kirishima, the unpredictable heir of a rival clan. Initially resistant, Yoshino's feelings evolve as she uncovers Kirishima's complexities. The series intertwines themes of duty, power, and love, offering a unique take on romance within the yakuza world.