6 Recommendations for Office-themed Romance Anime, Mature Love Story that Still Makes You Emotional

Kapanlagi.com - Romance is one of the popular genres in anime. So far, romantic stories in anime are often associated with teenage love or school life. However, it turns out that there are also some recommendations for office-themed romance anime.

Telling the love stories of office workers, these romance anime recommendations have more mature stories. It's clear that for adult viewers, office-themed romance anime can be a highly relevant choice.

Interested in watching office-themed romance anime recommendations? To find out, just take a look at the following list of recommendations and their brief reviews.

1. SERVANT X SERVICE

SERVANT X SERVICE is the opening recommendation for this office romance anime list. This anime tells the love story of a government office employee. Yagami has a unique name that is uncommon for Japanese people. Yagami's full name is Yamagami Lucy Kimiko Akie Airi Shiori Rinne Yoshiho Ayano Tomika Chitose Sanae Mikiko Ichika.

This long name often causes Yagami trouble and teasing. However, from that name, Yagami has the motivation to work in the public office of Mitsuba City, Hokkaido. Yagami really wants to find the person responsible for the administrative mistake that gave her that strange name.

To accomplish that mission, she is assisted by Hasebe, who is also a new employee. However, unexpectedly, starting from a desire for revenge, Yagami actually finds a romantic and funny love story in the office where she works.

2. MY SENPAI IS ANNOYING

MY SENPAI IS ANNOYING (credit: imdb)

In the workplace, it is common to encounter annoying superiors. That's what Futaba feels. In her workplace, Futaba has to deal with a superior named Takeda who constantly annoys her. Every day, Futaba gets frustrated but can't do anything to maintain her career.

Futaba and Takeda are employees in a trading office. Every day, the petite Futaba is always teased by Takeda. Takeda often mocks and treats Futaba like a child because of her small stature. However, there are times when as a superior, Takeda also helps Futaba with her work when needed. That's where their love-hate relationship begins.

3. DO YOUR BEST, DOUKI-CHAN

DO YOUR BEST, DOUKI-CHAN is the next recommended romance anime set in an office environment. This anime will be perfect for those who don't have much free time. That's because DO YOUR BEST, DOUKI-CHAN has a very short duration of less than 7 minutes.

In that short duration, DO YOUR BEST, DOUKI-CHAN presents a romantic story that is not only romantic but also funny and adorable. It tells the story of Douki, an ordinary office worker who is diligent. From the outside, Douki appears very focused on her work. Not many people know that Douki actually harbors feelings for one of her coworkers. Unfortunately, Douki always struggles to express her feelings.

4. WOTAKOI: LOVE IS HARD FOR OTAKU

WOTAKOI: LOVE IS HARD FOR OTAKU tells the story of Narumi who meets Hirotaka, a childhood friend who now works in the same office. Like old friends who haven't seen each other in a long time, Hirotaka and Narumi try to reconnect.

Later, Narumi invites Hirotaka to have a drink. When they start getting drunk, Narumi starts rambling. She talks about one of her exes who broke up with her after finding out that she is an otaku and a fujoshi.

Hearing her story, Hirotaka, who is a game otaku, gives advice to Narumi. From then on, they become close. Hirotaka and Narumi help each other with office tasks and accompany each other during overtime. They even play games together. Eventually, without hesitation, Hirotaka asks Narumi to start a relationship together.

5. AFTER THE RAIN

AFTER THE RAIN (credit: imdb)

AFTER THE RAIN tells the story of a part-time worker's love story in the workplace. This anime is about a high school girl who is experiencing depression and facing many problems, and eventually decides to work part-time at a restaurant.

At her workplace, she then meets a manager whom she admires. The manager is a middle-aged man who has been divorced and has a child. Aware of the significant age difference and very different backgrounds, the manager is determined to set boundaries. Although they cannot be together, they continue to live their days supporting and understanding each other.

6. THE ICE GUY AND HIS COOL COLLEAGUE

THE ICE GUY AND HIS COOL COLLEAGUE (credit: imdb)

THE ICE GUY AND HIS COOL COLLEAGUE is the sixth and final recommendation for romance anime set in an office setting. Featuring fantasy elements, this anime has a unique and interesting romantic story to follow.

It tells the story of Himuro, a man of ice and a descendant of snow spirits. Himuro has a unique ability. He can create snow whenever he feels something beyond his control, such as concentration, happiness, anxiety, and even embarrassment. Therefore, Himuro cannot hide his feelings.

Himuro, who lives like an ordinary human, works in an office. There, he has a coworker named Fuyutsuki. As a coworker, Fuyutsuki is very helpful in various ways. Not only that, Fuyutsuki also manages to make Himuro feel comfortable and warm.

Those are some of the recommendations for romance anime set in an office life. Enjoy watching!

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