“Valentine’s Day is a very important date for all fans, not only of anime, but also for the general public, as it is a holiday that invites us to share and celebrate with our partner or friends. For those otakus who like to spend this day watching a marathon of their favorite romance anime, today, the ANMO SUGOI team has prepared an infographic with the highest rated anime, fan favorites and the best of the best in this category of the last 10 years according to the platform “MyAnimeList“.
Enjoy this Valentine’s Day with a marathon of some of these great romance stories!
Our colleagues from the network section led by Rafael, with the design talent of “medicenpaniagua” and the diligence in the information of “Coco”, have prepared for all our readers a nice infographic that compiles the romance anime that have most captivated the otaku audience in the last 10 years divided by year of broadcast. So don’t wait any longer and enjoy these stories today with your partner or friends in a marathon worthy of Valentine’s Day.
Your Lie In April | 2014
For those fans who want more than just the warm feeling of love on this special date. “Your Lie In April” (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) is a work that in 2014 took the palms of the fans, because it gave us a story that captivated us and transmitted us the passion of Kōsei and Kaori around the music while little by little it showed us this romantic feeling so Japanese between them. A work that shows us drama, resilience, reflection, pain and of course affection, each and every one of these characteristics that romantic love usually gives us in many stages.
Snow White With The Red Hair | 2015
Fantasy is a very characteristic element in the early stages of romantic love and of course in Valentine’s Day, so in 2015 “Snow White With The Red Hair” (Akagami no Shirayukihime) presented us with a work full of love, passion that ended up fascinating the otakus. Here Shirayuki, a herbalist with beautiful red hair, must leave her home. On her journey, this girl will meet Zen Wisteria who, together with him, will show us how true love can triumph in the most complicated situations that can be presented to us today on Valentine’s Day.
ReLIFE | 2016
A sci-fi premise with a romantic touch for Valentine’s Day is what “RELIFE” offers us. Due to some issues, 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki finds himself in a slump that prevents him from having a stable life and job. One day after a night of partying, Arata meets a mysterious man who offers him a pill that promises to return him to the age of 17, he accepts without knowing that from that moment he will meet Chizuru Hishiro, a girl who will make him live an epic and experience feelings that he never thought to live.
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend | 2017
“Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” (Saenai Hiroin no Sodatekata) is one of the otaku stories most appreciated by fans and one worth reliving on Valentine’s Day. Here we are presented with the adventure of Aki, a boy eager to create the ultimate visual novel with the help of his high school classmates and especially a girl, Megumi. An anime that not only has tremendously memorable waifus, but also shows us that love can be born from the most unexpected place. A story that we are not surprised that it has been crowned as the best of the year 2017.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai | 2018
“Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” (Seishun Buta Yarō wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai) is a classic not only for Valentine’s Day, but an absolute must-see for fans of drama, school anime and of course romance anime. Sakuta Azusagawa’s life will change completely when he meets Mai Sakurajima and from there our protagonist will embark on a story full of reflections on life, romances and situations that will show us that not always what we see is what it seems.
The Quintessential Quintuplets | 2019
“The Quintessential Quintuplets” (Go-Tōbun no Hanayome) is another of those fan anime for Valentine’s Day, for here Future will have to face the romantic feeling 5 sisters have for him, a dream no doubt for any otaku. But it is also a work that shows us that love comes in many different forms and some of them are not only romantic, but also unconditional friendship is one of those forms. An anime that without a doubt we totally recommend you if you are a fan of romantic stories that are given little by little.
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You | 2020
“TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You” (Tonikaku Kawaii) a “romcom” of that very peculiar, but also very loved by fans and a very cute one for Valentine’s Day. Nasa Yuzaki unexpectedly meets Tsukasa a mysterious girl who saves him from a terrible fate. Nasa, captivated by this mysterious girl, decides to suddenly confess his love to her without realizing that in the furo this will lead him to a new married life with a cute and gentle girl who is more than what she seems. A highly recommended work for the staunchest otaku of romantic love.
Horimiya | 2021
“Horimiya” (Hori-san to Miyamura-kun) another fabulous anime for those who like romantic love. This story shows us Izumi Miyamura and Kyouko Hori 2 guys who in principle have nothing in common, but because of that and the great fortune that sometimes one is not what it seems. Both will become the protagonists of a romantic play full of “sugar” absolutely recommended to see as a couple this Valentine’s Day.
My Dress-Up Darling | 2022
Otaku also deserve a story full of romance and passion involving their love for this medium on Valentine’s Day. “My Dress-Up Darling” (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi o Suru) sensationally told us a story that revolves around this. Marin’s passion for cosplay and Gojo’s love for detail were the perfect combination to captivate us and show us that sometimes you can match in a great way with someone who passionately lives their hobbies and thus form a great couple willing to take their passion to the next level.
The Dangers in My Heart | 2023
“The Dangers in My Heart” (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) is the most recent addition to this important list where romance is lived in a pleasant and unmissable way. In 2023 we cooked up the couple that is stealing the spotlight, currently we are talking about the cute Anna Yamada and the mysterious Kyotaro Ichikawa 2 guys who are definitely for each other, but in the beginning they couldn’t be more different. An ideal story for Valentine’s Day that lets us see how wonderful it can be to find someone who shows us a different side of life and a work that we must recommend you yes or yes.
A powerful and definitive list to blush and enjoy this great Valentine’s Day with whoever you consider to be that special person or persons, whether it is a couple or a group of friends who share your affection and your love for this great medium called anime. Finally, the ANMO SUGOI team wishes you a happy Valentine’s Day.
