In Japan, anime is more than just a form of entertainment. It’s a style of storytelling that touches the hearts of its audiences. So what better way to celebrate the Valentine’s Day than by watching romance anime? No matter what relationship status or gender you may have, these shows will surely be tugging on your heartstrings.
#5 - Clannad (Kuranado)
Clannad is a 2008 heartwarming romace comedy anime about Tomoya Okazaki, a high school student who is resentful of his life. Wishing for his life to change, he meets Nagisa Furukawa, a girl who is a year older than him. Nagisa is repeating her last year of school due to her illness. Shortly after, the two started spending time together and eventually, finding themselves with each other more often than not. Nagisa could be the beautiful change he wished for his life.
And on this video, Tomoya just gave a wedding proposal to Nagisa.
#4 - Toradora
Toradora is another 2008 romantic comedy about two high school students, Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Asaka. Ryuuji is a gentle teenager who loves to do their househould chores but is often misconceived as a bully due to his intimidating face. Taiga is the complete opposite. She is known as the small student with a strong and feisty personality, hence, her nickname, “Palmtop Tiger.” The two started helping each other set up arrangements with their crushes since Ryuuji likes Taiga’s best friend while Taiga likes Ryuuji’s. And in this journey, the two develops an unlikely relationship, a relationship wherein one can kiss the other a million times.
#3 - Yuri!!! on Ice
This is the show that will restore your faith in love, no matter what your gender is.
Yuri!!! on Ice is one of the most talked about anime in Japan of 2016, and it did not make all that noise for no reason. It is as if the women creators of this sports anime thought about some of the most controversial topics and combined it all together to come up with a materpiece anime. The main characters, Yuuri Katsuki and Victor Nikifrov, were shown dealing with depression, pressure, and anxiety but most importantly, they were shown falling for each other. In this anime, the same-sex relationship between Yuuri and Nikifrov is revolutionary, having mutual feelings for each other. (READ: Yuri on Ice: When femme fatales and bishounens unite.)
#2 - Wolf Girl and Black Prince (Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ooji)
How did the Black Prince fell in love with the Wolf Girl?
It is basically about a high school student named Erika Shinohara, who made up a story about her “boyfriend” in order to fit in a clique. Kyouya Sata, her made-up boyfriend, knew about the situation and agreed to pretend with her but in one condition, she must become his pet, someone whom he can boss around, his ‘dog’, his ‘wolf girl.’ The two consistently played along with the lie and started to gradually fall for each other in the process.
A plot this cute and funny will surely make you fall in love.
#1 - My Little Monster (Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun)
Their personalities unexpectedly matched despite their differences, making this 2012 anime, a series worth watching.
Now get those buckets of popcorn ready and prepare your videos for your anime marathon date this coming Valentines.
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