Love and relationships appear in most Japanese animation genres. Many of the most beloved manga and anime stories are romances or dramas based on the ever-growing bond of two people falling in love. Many shojo anime series are like that, along with some slice-of-life shonen series, or even some light-hearted seinen series as well.
Some anime romances are considered dysfunctional or problematic, especially those from previous decades. Other anime series intentionally depict tense and turbulent relationships that are anything but healthy, but not all anime romances are like that. Many others are inspiring, innocent and wholesome for any viewer to enjoy, whether or not they are the main romance of a given series.
10 Yuki Sohma and Machi Kuragi Needed Each Other (Fruits Basket)
Despite being a beloved shojo series about empathy and romance, Fruit basquet it represents many dysfunctional and unhealthy romances. Shigure’s relationship with Akito, for example, was often more creepy than romantic. However, the romance between Yuki and Machi was as healthy as it gets.
Yuki Sohma was a kind kuudere boy who cherished Tohru as a friend, while also having his eyes on Machi Kuragi, a quiet and troubled girl who was in the student council with him. Machi thought she wasn’t worth loving at first, but then they grew much closer and became very happy with each other. It was a storybook ending for both of them.
9 Nasa Yuzaki and Tsukasa Tsukuyomi got married as soon as possible (TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You)
Nasa Yuzaki might have set the record for the fastest, most drama-free anime wedding of all time in TONIKAWA: Over the moon for you. He and his new girlfriend, Tsukasa, were married at the beginning of the series, rather than the end, and the conflict and drama was external, not internal. This is very much a drama-free couple.
Nasa and Tsukasa are still trying to figure this all out, but they hit it off as loving spouses and are determined to make each other happy however they can, with Nasa going the extra mile time and time again.
8 Shinya Yukimura and Ayame Himuro have serious chemistry (Science fell in love so I tried to prove it)
Fellow scientists Shinya Yukimura and Ayame Himuro have a lot of chemistry, literally and otherwise. In the first scene of Science fell in love so I tried to prove itAyame stated that she might be in love with the handsome Shinya, and they decided to run some experiments to test whether or not a true romance is blossoming between them.
Ayame and Shinya are equally clueless and inexperienced with romance, but will do their best to check out their possible feelings. They even shared a healthy, belated kiss during an Okinawan sunrise, a moment any fan of romance would celebrate.
7 Hitohito Tadano and Shoko Komi might be in love (Komi can’t communicate)
Komi can’t communicate is primarily a comedy series about life, but it leaves room for a subtle romantic sub-theme between the silent heroine Shoko Komi and her first true friend, the kind-hearted Hitohito Tadano.
Komi can’t communicate he’s dropping subtle but clear hints that Shoko and Hitohito have special feelings for each other. It’s easily one of the most wholesome romances in modern anime; these kind characters only want the best for others.
6 Miku and Tatsu are relationship goals (the way of the househusband)
Miku and Tatsu’s The way of the husband of the house they are “relationship goals” thanks to their strong and healthy marriage, which is in no danger of falling apart. Tatsu is a reformed Yakuza gangster who gave up a life of crime and violence in favor of home cooking and errands.
Meanwhile, Tatus’s wife, Miku, is a successful businesswoman in smart business suits to match; she is always happy to come home to a clean house and fresh food on the table. Despite her very different origins, Miku and Tatsu have a model marriage.
5 Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori are too precious together (Horimiya)
On Horimiya, Kyoko Hori is too hard on her secretly nervous boyfriend Izumi Miyamura, but overall, this relationship is definitely healthy and inspiring. As with most wholesome anime romances, there is very little drama between the two main lovers and they understand and respect each other very much.
It also helps that Izumi and Kyoko can be themselves when they’re together, while they have to make appearances at school, which can be exhausting. Izumi pretends to be gloomy and unapproachable, while Kyoko has to work hard to maintain her status as the most popular girl in school.
4 Wakana Gojo and Marin Kitawaga united for a cosplay (My Dress-Up Darling)
My dear in disguise is a shojo-style seinen series about the wonderful world of cosplay. The two main characters are the shy dollmaker Wakana Gojo and the lively cosplay enthusiast Marin Kitagawa, who are a classic example of the attraction of opposites.
Their relationship was platonic at first, but when Wakana called Marin beautiful, like a hina doll, that changed overnight. Now, Marin is head over heels in love with her cosplay partner and Wakana may return her feelings. Her budding romance is healthy and exciting.
3 Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga inspired each other (Naruto)
the romance between of naruto Naruto and Hinata is one of the best and most popular of Shonen. For years, the shy ninja Hinata Hyuga looked up to her in love with Naruto Uzumaki, who inspired her with her courage and determination in the face of adversity. She also helped out when Naruto shouted some words of encouragement at Hinata during the chunin exam.
Naruto was clueless at first, but that changed over time. He and Hinata soon formed a strong and healthy romance that culminated in their marriage at the end of naruto Shippuden. They had a son and a daughter who star Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
two Avatar Aang and Katara found love during their journey (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Given their youth, Avatar Aang and the waterbender Katara were bound to have an innocent G-rated romance in Avatar the last airbender. Katara had always loved Aang and had also protected him during his journey to defeat the Fire Lord, and those feelings soon turned into something more.
Aang and Katara had some hiccups, like the scene in the Cave of the Two Lovers. Overall, though, their relationship was incredibly healthy: either would gladly risk their lives for the other.
1 Hirotaka Nifuji and Narumi Momose United for Geek Culture (Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku)
The popular anime and manga franchise Josei Wotakoi: Love is difficult for otakus She may not be an icon of romance, but she represents one of the healthiest relationships in anime. In this series, a small group of friends at the office share a secret passion for otaku culture, from video games to anime to cosplay. That includes hardcore gamer Hirotaka Nifuji and his childhood friend Narumi Momose.
Hirotaka and Narumi get along very well and soon decide to start dating. A healthy romance soon takes root and the two lovers perfectly understand and respect each other, even if they lightly tease each other for fun.
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