Experiencing the Bitterness of Unrequited Love Through 10 Anime about One-Sided Love, from Happy Endings to Sacrificing Feelings

KIMI NI TODOKE (2009). This anime about unrequited love tells the story of Sawako Kuronuma, who is nicknamed "Sadako" because her appearance resembles a ghost. She secretly likes Kazehaya, a popular student who is always kind to her. Although Kazehaya often pays attention to her, Sawako still feels unworthy and struggles to express her feelings. Her romantic journey is filled with touching misunderstandings. Streaming: Crunchyroll, Netflix

WHITE ALBUM 2 (2013). Haruki Kitahara tries to save his school music club by inviting Setsuna Ogiso and Kazusa Touma to join. This anime about unrequited love develops into a painful love triangle. Friendship, music, and unexpressed feelings blend in an emotional story. Streaming: Crunchyroll

TORADORA! (2008). Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka make a pact to help each other get closer to the people they like. This anime about unrequited love presents a unique dynamic as Ryuuji likes Minori, Taiga's best friend, while Taiga likes Kitamura, Ryuuji's best friend. However, fate has other plans. Streaming: Netflix, Amazon Prime

JUST BECAUSE! (2017). In the last semester of high school, Izumi Eita returns to his hometown and meets his childhood friends. This anime about unrequited love depicts the complexities of the feelings of teenagers who are about to part ways. Each character struggles with their own feelings while facing the uncertainty of the future. Streaming: HIDIVE

5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND (2007). Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara are separated due to changing schools. This anime about unrequited love follows Takaki's journey as he cannot forget Akari even as time goes on. The film, divided into three chapters, depicts the bitter reality of childhood love. Streaming: Crunchyroll

AO HARU RIDE (2014). It tells the story of Futaba Yoshioka, who changes her personality after an incident in middle school. This anime about unrequited love narrates her reunion with Kou Tanaka, her first love who has now changed drastically. Futaba must face the reality that the Kou she knows now is different from the one she knew before. Streaming: Crunchyroll

ORANGE (2016). Naho Takamiya receives a mysterious letter from her future self. This anime about unrequited love tells the story of Suwa, who is willing to sacrifice his feelings for Naho for the happiness of his friend, Kakeru. The story combines romance with themes of regret and second chances. Streaming: Crunchyroll

OREGAIRU (2013). Hachiman Hikigaya, a pessimistic student, is forced to join the Volunteer Club. This anime about unrequited love explores the complex dynamics between Hachiman, Yukino, and Yui. Each character has feelings that are hard to express for fear of ruining their friendship. Streaming: Crunchyroll, Netflix

KOKORO CONNECT (2012). Five members of a cultural club experience a supernatural phenomenon that causes them to swap bodies. This anime about unrequited love shows how Iori, Taichi, and Inaba must confront their feelings that are revealed due to this strange occurrence. Streaming: Crunchyroll

NAGI NO ASUKARA (2013). In a world where humans can live in both the sea and on land, Hikari Sakishima and his friends face significant changes. This anime about unrequited love presents a complex love story between sea and land humans, with Manaka who likes Tsumugu, and Chisaki who harbors feelings for Hikari. Streaming: Crunchyroll That’s the list of anime about unrequited love that you can watch. There are still many other anime recommendations that KLovers can discover by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?