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Iconic Romance Anime

Iconic Romance Anime

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bylinguiztomaniac
Dec 01 2022, 10:17 PM | Updated Jan 26, 2025 8:13 PM
Sorted by MAL score, here are some of the most impactful and influential anime of all time—by that I mean true to the genre, emotional, popular, etc. If you’re just starting out with the romance genre, there’s a lot of great ones here.
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Clannad: After Story
Clannad: After Story
TV, 2008
8.93
1,280,315
Kimi no Na wa.
Kimi no Na wa.
Movie, 2016
8.82
3,008,136
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
Movie, 2004
8.67
1,481,268
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
TV, 2014
8.64
2,406,457
Nana
Nana
TV, 2006
8.57
775,377
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
TV, 2016
8.55
313,287
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
TV, 2019
8.40
1,926,346
Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi
Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi
Movie, 2020
8.38
524,277
Bakemonogatari
Bakemonogatari
TV, 2009
8.32
1,485,690
Sakamichi no Apollon
Sakamichi no Apollon
TV, 2012
8.29
414,699
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
TV, 2011
8.29
1,702,214
Hotarubi no Mori e
Hotarubi no Mori e
Movie, 2011
8.26
875,813
Tenki no Ko
Tenki no Ko
Movie, 2019
8.27
1,122,173
Nodame Cantabile
Nodame Cantabile
TV, 2007
8.25
331,538
Mimi wo Sumaseba
Mimi wo Sumaseba
Movie, 1995
8.23
405,135
Fruits Basket 1st Season
Fruits Basket 1st Season
TV, 2019
8.20
940,405
Horimiya
Horimiya
TV, 2021
8.18
1,620,228
Chihayafuru
Chihayafuru
TV, 2011
8.18
494,465
Ouran Koukou Host Club
Ouran Koukou Host Club
TV, 2006
8.16
1,223,529
Kamisama Hajimemashita
Kamisama Hajimemashita
TV, 2012
8.13
724,496
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Movie, 2006
8.09
836,528
Toradora!
Toradora!
TV, 2008
8.04
2,355,096
Akatsuki no Yona
Akatsuki no Yona
TV, 2014
8.04
933,788
Lovely★Complex
Lovely★Complex
TV, 2007
8.03
647,486
Tsuki ga Kirei
Tsuki ga Kirei
TV, 2017
8.02
594,036
Kimi ni Todoke
Kimi ni Todoke
TV, 2009
8.01
1,065,398
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.
TV, 2013
8.00
1,558,944
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
TV, 2010
7.99
1,334,291
ReLIFE
ReLIFE
TV, 2016
7.96
1,134,047
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
TV, 2018
7.92
1,094,676
Tamako Love Story
Tamako Love Story
Movie, 2014
7.91
426,042
Ore Monogatari!!
Ore Monogatari!!
TV, 2015
7.89
731,640
Ie Naki Ko Remy
Ie Naki Ko Remy
TV, 1996
7.92
23,951
Tonikaku Kawaii
Tonikaku Kawaii
TV, 2020
7.84
832,825
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
TV, 2014
7.81
993,897
Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda.
Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda.
Movie, 2015
7.79
354,253
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
TV, 2015
7.76
736,062
Charlotte
Charlotte
TV, 2015
7.76
1,754,697
Golden Time
Golden Time
TV, 2013
7.74
1,131,327
Higashi no Eden
Higashi no Eden
TV, 2009
7.73
595,145
Kokoro Connect
Kokoro Connect
TV, 2012
7.72
886,288
Kyoukai no Kanata
Kyoukai no Kanata
TV, 2013
7.71
1,239,319
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
TV, 2012
7.70
1,457,055
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
TV, 2018
7.67
636,520
Ao Haru Ride
Ao Haru Ride
TV, 2014
7.63
1,008,528
Orange
Orange
TV, 2016
7.63
895,719
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san
TV, 2024
7.54
490,261
Tsurezure Children
Tsurezure Children
TV, 2017
7.53
780,162
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
TV, 2012
7.45
1,165,273
Itazura na Kiss
Itazura na Kiss
TV, 2008
7.39
298,293

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