The Best Anime For Valentine’s Day

Summary

• Inuyasha offers a long-lasting, epic romance with strong characters and growth.
• Bibliophile Princess is a quick, Beauty-and-the-Beast-vibes romance in only 12 episodes.
• My Happy Marriage is a pure romance with drama and relationships based on love.

For anime fans, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to watch an awesome romance anime with your favorite person in the world. During these cold winter months, curling up on the couch and focusing on an adorable romance is the perfect activity for couples.

There are so many different types of romance, including comedy, fantasy, drama, and more. There are short ones that last only twelve episodes and are perfect for a night, or ones that are multiple seasons and will take a while to watch.

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Inuyasha

Long Lasting Romance

Inuyasha is eight seasons long with sequels, movies, and endless content. It had an incredible slow burn will-they won’t-they romance, and other characters that mix in and confuse the main couple.

If you’re looking for a fantasy show that can last you a while, give Inuyasha a chance. The romance is epic, the characters are strong, and the female protagonist has so much growth throughout the show. There are comedic moments mixed in, but overall the show is more serious than others on this list.

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Bibliophile Princess

Romance To End All Romances

Bibliophile Princess is the romance anime to end all romance anime. It’s only twelve episodes long, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a quick show to fall in love with. This show gives Beauty and the Beast vibes for all romance lovers looking for the perfect couple to obsess over.

The main character is obsessed with reading, and agrees to a marriage under the guise that she won’t be bothered and gets to read books constantly. She expects to remain isolated, happy to be surrounded by books, but her betrothed takes her by surprise and sweeps her off her feet.

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My Happy Marriage

Pure Romance

My Happy Marriage is an arranged marriage story that thrives because of the main romance in the show. It has two seasons, with the second airing in January 2025, about a woman with secret powers who was abused in her home. She’s sent into an arranged marriage with the expectation of failure, but ends up falling in love.

My Happy Marriage is perfect for people who don’t mind a bit of drama, but live for men who would do anything for their partner. It’s as romantic as romance anime get, with tiny moments of these two adorable characters falling for each other.

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Yona Of The Dawn

Oblivious Main Character

If you love the kind of romance where the main character is oblivious to the love interest, Yona of the Dawn is perfect for you. Yona is loved by her personal bodyguard, but she has no idea, since she holds a candle for someone else. Throughout the anime, you slowly get to watch her fall for him without even realizing it.

The anime is only one season, but a lot gets covered during it. If you get hooked, there is a manga that has over 40 books so far that you can invest in with your boo. This anime is perfect for couples who love princess and knight tropes, as well as fantasy elements and dragons.

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Fruits Basket

Multiple Romances

Fruits Basket is a drama that surrounds a family that is tied to the Japanese zodiac. The show is full of couples, and most of them are friends to lovers and slow-burn romances. The main couple, Tohru and Kyo, develop a relationship that starts in the first episode and finally comes to fruition in the last one.

This show is three seasons long, so it’s a bit more of a commitment than some others on this list. That being said, it’s well worth the watch. Each character has a deep backstory, and there are beautiful elements of found family that tear at your heartstrings. There’s a reason it’s one of the best anime romance shows of all time.

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Ouran High School Host Club

Comedic Romance

Ouran High School Host Club is a reverse-harem romance anime that makes fun of common anime tropes. It’s unique in the way that it often breaks the fourth wall, such as with the infamous line, “You boys… are the homosexual supporting cast.” It’s incredibly fun and full of humor.

This show is only a season long, but it does wrap up pretty nicely. If you’re looking for more content, the manga is a longer version of the show. If you appreciate comedy and obvious romance, this is the perfect anime.

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Yakuza Fiance

Arranged Marriage

Yakuza Fiancé is a one-season show about a man who slowly becomes obsessed with a girl from another Yakuza family. They’re enemies to lovers, and she originally hates him so much she cuts out an organ just to prove a point.

This couple is toxic in the best way possible. It’s perfect for dark romance lovers who can take action, blood, and obsession. This is worth a watch if you’re looking for a more complicated, manipulative romance.

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Bloom Into You

Coming Of Age

Bloom Into You is an adorable coming of age anime about two female high school students. When one of the girls gets asked out by a man, she confesses she’s never felt that way about someone. The second girl agrees, and they quickly bond. Of course, feelings blossom between the two of them, leading to a romance.

This anime is perfect if you adore stories where love blooms over time. It’s a great and genuine-feeling queer romance, which isn’t something you see often from the medium. This anime is sweet, and the couple has a great foundation without taking too long to fall for each other.

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Vampire Dormitory

Love Triangle

If you’re into messier romances, Vampire Dormitory is perfect for you. The story is about a girl who is down on her luck and in poor mental health when she meets a vampire. He thinks she’s a man, so she lives in his dorm with him as his thrall.

This anime is a fantastic romance story, but it also includes themes of gender, suicide, and mental health. There are multiple characters in love with the MC, and it’s messy in the best way possible.

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

An Endless Battle

Love Is War is a four-season comedy romance with two opposing main characters. They are both head over heels in love with each other, but they refuse to admit it. Instead, they try to force the other person to confess.

This anime is pretty light, though later in the season there are some darker moments. This is perfect for nearly all couples this Valentine’s Day, as it’s a fun show with a unique style, including a narrator, a rating each day, two witty MCs, and a banger of an opening theme.

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Given

Rock And Roll Love

Given is an anime about four students who form a rock band. The show follows the band as they become friends (and much more), navigate high school, and discover who they are and what they care about.

This queer anime is perfect for fans of musical shows. There’s music throughout the show, and themes of expression, loss, and love. The character arcs are beautiful, and this show is a fan favorite for so many reasons. No matter what your relationship is, this anime is worth the watch.