anime romance recommended by the community (January 2025)

Kokoro Connect takes friendship and romance to a whole new level when a group of high schoolers is thrown into bizarre, life-changing phenomena. With their secrets exposed and emotions laid bare, they’ll face challenges that test their bonds, their trust, and their very sense of self. It’s a rollercoaster of heart, humor, and unexpected twists!

High school student Saito Houjo has married his classmate, Akane Sakuramori, the girl who is his biggest rival at school. The two can't seem to get along with each other, but their heart-pounding newlywed life is about to begin!

A light and sweet romantic comedy that revolves around the relationship between Risa, a tall girl, and Otani, a short boy. The anime humorously addresses themes such as self-acceptance and personal differences

Chise, a lonely 15-year-old girl, is sold to Elias Ainsworth, a mysterious magus. Taken to his cottage in England, she begins her new life as his apprentice and future bride, surrounded by magical beings.

Ryuuji, a kind student with a scary face, teams up with fiery Taiga to help each other win their crushes. Toradora! is a heartfelt romantic comedy about their unlikely bond.