The 22 Best Romantic Comedy Anime
1. Toradora! – A classic rom-com anime that follows the budding romance between two high school students with contrasting personalities.
2. Ouran High School Host Club – A hilarious and light-hearted series about a girl who ends up joining an elite boys’ club at a prestigious academy.
3. Lovely Complex – The heartwarming story of a mismatched pair, one tall girl and one short boy, who eventually fall in love.
4. Nisekoi – A romantic comedy anime involving hidden identities, childhood promises, and a love triangle.
5. Kaguya-sama: Love is War – Two student council members engage in a war of wits in an attempt to make the other one confess their love first.
6. The Quintessential Quintuplets – A high-stakes love story revolving around five quintuplet sisters and their tutor’s quest to help them succeed academically.
7. My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari!!) – A gentle giant finds love for the first time in this charming romantic comedy.
8. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun – Follows the quirky interactions between a high school girl and her crush, an eccentric manga artist.
9. Kaichou wa Maid-sama! – Features the relationship between a high-achieving female student council president who secretly works at a maid café and her perceptive classmate, who discovers her secret.
10. Fruits Basket – An emotional yet heartwarming story of self-discovery, acceptance, and romance as a young girl gets involved with three boys and their mysterious zodiac curse.
11. Clannad & Clannad: After Story – This tear-jerking anime is known for its well-balanced mix of humor, drama, romance, and fantasy elements.
12. Marmalade Boy – A story that dives into issues like family dynamics and unrequited love, creating a unique blend of humor and heartache.
13. Skilled Teaser Takagi-san – The daily adventures and humorous exchanges between two classmates who enjoy teasing each other while hiding their growing affection.
14. Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches – A magical love story that combines humor with supernatural twists and romance.
15. Golden Time – A romantic comedy that follows two college students navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship.
16. My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected (OreGairu) – A witty tale of three high school students who learn about life, social expectations, and romance through various incidents.
17. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You – The story of the kindest girl in school who wishes to make friends but struggles due to her misunderstood reputation unfolds a romantic journey of self-discovery and love.
18. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun – Romantic comedy featuring aspiring manga artist Nozaki and his relationships with his friends and colleagues.
19. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! – This lovable story centers on high schoolers dealing with feelings of “chunibyo” or adolescent delusions combined with a tender developing romance.
20. His and Her Circumstances (Kare Kano) – A thought-provoking romantic comedy showcasing the ups and downs of an initially superficial relationship that gradually deepens into genuine affection.
21. Boarding School Juliet – A modern-day adaptation of Romeo & Juliet integrated with unique humor illustrating a love story between students from rival school dormitories.
22. Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You – Beautifully written romantic comedy revolving around two teenagers who marry right after their first meeting amid unexpected twists.