10 Best Romance Anime of 2025, Beware of Getting Emotional and Smiling to Yourself While Watching

First up is Honey Lemon Soda. It's about Uka Ishimori, a shy student with a dark past, who meets Kai Miura, a popular and cheerful guy in high school. Kai helps Uka come out of her shell, and gradually Uka begins to gain confidence and open her heart, while a seed of love grows between them.

Next is The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. It's about two students from schools with different reputations; Rintaro and Kaoruko. Despite the stigma and rivalry between the schools, they slowly build a relationship, proving that differences in social class and background are not obstacles to love.

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 continues the story between Wakana Gojo and Marin Kitagawa; two high school students from different worlds: one is great at making traditional Japanese dolls, while the other loves cosplay. Their unique relationship deepens through cosplay, friendship, and mutual acceptance.

Next is Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, which tells the story of Mona Kawai, the most popular girl in school, who is used to making many people swoon. But a challenge arises when Medaka Kuroiwa, the new student, seems completely unimpressed by her. Mona, who is usually able to capture attention easily, must learn to pursue the love of someone who is not easily enchanted, full of surprises, awkward, funny, and sweet.

I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class tells the story of two students who hate each other suddenly being forced to marry while still in school. Although it starts off full of drama and awkwardness, slowly their relationship transforms from enemies to a couple that must face reality, learn to accept each other, and maybe... fall in love.

Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! tells a story set in a fantasy world full of monsters, where Melphiera, a noblewoman with a taste for monster cuisine, meets the mysterious Blood-Mad Duke. Amidst the adventures and oddities of the fantasy setting, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. The combination of fantasy, humor, and unique love makes this anime refreshing compared to typical rom-coms.

Unnamed Memory Act.2 is a fantasy, romance, and adventure genre. It tells the love story between a prince and a witch amidst conflict, curses, and magical mysteries. Perfect for those who enjoy romance but with an epic vibe and a fantasy world.

Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! tells the story of Yumeko, a girl who often feels insecure about her body, and Keisuke, someone who helps her see that love is not about size, but acceptance and affection. This anime brings an inclusive and warm color to the romance genre, suitable for viewers who need a story with a positive message.

A Star Brighter Than the Sun tells the story of teenagers and the slowly growing school love, full of drama, misunderstandings, and feelings that develop among friends. A classic school romance type suitable for viewers who enjoy 'first love' stories and light emotional conflicts.

Set in a fictional city reminiscent of iconic urban areas, the story follows Reiko and Hajime, two adult colleagues who begin to develop feelings for each other after experiencing an incident together. Their romance feels mature with an urban atmosphere and real-life conflicts, suitable for viewers who want a romance not set in a teenage context.