Top 5 iconic romance anime of all time

No wonder romance anime has received such an outstanding surge in the past couple of decades, as every anime enthusiast has involuntarily come across some of greatest anime of this genre. The history can be traced back to 1966 when Mahoutsukai Sally was aired and people for the first time got to witness the elements of romance in an anime.

Since then, there have been a lot of romance anime that reached the eyes of people all over the world as the notion earned a global recognition. This article will point out 5 of the most iconic romance anime of all time which should not be missed by anyone who has been a fan of anime falling under this genre.

Top 5 iconic romance anime of all time, including Kimi ni Todoke and Fruits Basket

1) Kimi ni Todoke

The story takes place in the northern region of Japan, Hokkaido, where a high school freshman named Sawako Kuronuma resides. Her classmates call her “Sadako” because she looks like the character from a scary movie called The Ring. But that’s not the only reason they’re afraid of her. People at school spread rumors that she can see ghosts and even put curses on people.

Despite all this, Sawako is a really nice girl who just wants to help others. Sadly, because of her reputation, her classmates have avoided her for so long that she doesn’t even remember what it’s like to have friends. But one day, a popular boy named Kazehaya starts talking to her.

This changes everything for Sawako. She starts talking to new people and making friends, something she never thought was possible before. Kazehaya becomes a ray of hope for Sawako, someone who truly cares for her and values her as a friend. She is so grateful for the chance to experience friendship.

As time goes on, Sawako and Kazehaya develop a sweet love for each other. However, they have to face various challenges and obstacles that could get in the way of their relationship.

2) Toradora!

The story follows Ryuji Takasu, a high school student who is struggling with a frustrating problem. Although he has a kind and gentle nature, his eyes give off the impression of a menacing delinquent, which makes it difficult for him to look his best. Luckily, Ryuji has great friends like Yusaku Kitamura and the girl he likes, Minori Kushieda, who are in the same class as him.

But then, something unexpected happens when Ryuji meets Taiga Aisaka. When Taiga meets Ryuji, she immediately takes a dislike to him. Surprisingly, Taiga lives in an apartment that faces Ryuji’s home, and when Ryuji finds out that Taiga has a crush on Yusaku, and Taiga learns of Ryuji’s feelings for Minori, they agree to help each other set up romantic situations to get closer to their respective crushes.

Ryuji and Taiga begin to enjoy each other’s company and share meals at Ryuji’s house. Along the way, they meet Yusaku’s childhood friend Ami Kawashima, who is a popular teen model that transfers into their school.

At first, Ami seems friendly and carefree, but Ryuji soon discovers that she has a mean and selfish side. Taiga isn’t a fan of Ami but tries to put up with her for Yusaku’s sake, which leads to tension between the two girls. To further complicate matters, Ami starts to develop feelings for Ryuji.

Despite the challenges they face, Ryuji and Taiga continue to work together to pursue their romantic interests. As they navigate the tricky waters of love and relationships, their friendship grows into something deeper than they ever expected.

3) Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April is about a boy named Kosei who is really good at playing the piano and wins lots of music competitions. But after his mom dies, he has a breakdown during a performance and can’t hear the sound of his piano anymore, even though he’s not deaf.

Two years go by, and Kosei hasn’t played the piano at all. Everything seems gray and boring to him until he meets a girl named Kaori who plays the violin. She helps Kosei rediscover his love for music and shows him that playing can be fun and free.

As they spend more time together, Kosei realizes he’s in love with Kaori, but she seems more interested in his friend Ryota. However, when Kaori gets really sick, Kosei plays a duet with a friend to motivate her to get better so they can play together at a big concert.

Unfortunately, Kaori dies during the surgery, and Kosei is heartbroken. At her funeral, her parents give him a letter that Kaori wrote before she died, which reveals that she was in love with Kosei’s piano playing since she was a little girl. She learned to play the violin so she could play with him one day.The story ends with Kosei framing a picture of Kaori as a child, with him in the background, and his friend Tsubaki promising to be by his side.

4) Clannad

Clannad tells the story of a high school guy named Tomoya Okazaki. He’s a bit of a troublemaker and doesn’t get along well with his father. One random day, he meets a girl named Nagisa Furukawa, who has been held back a year in school due to an illness. Despite their differences, they become friends.

Tomoya helps Nagisa revive the school’s drama club, which has been inactive for years. Along the way, he meets other girls, such as twin sisters Kyou and Ryou Fujibayashi, who have a crush on him, and Kotomi Ichinose, a genius who has trouble making friends.

As Tomoya gets to know these girls better, he learns more about their pasts and starts to confront his own family issues. Along the way, he falls in love with Nagisa, but their relationship faces challenges when her health starts to decline.

5) Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket is a story about a high school girl named Tohru Honda, who loses her mother in a car accident. She moves in with her grandfather but ends up having to leave due to house renovations and an unsupportive family member. Rather than burdening her friends, Tohru decides to live in a tent and support herself.

One day, while living in her tent, she stumbles upon the home of Yuki Sohma, a popular classmate, and his cousin Shigure. After a landslide destroys her tent, Tohru moves in with them, only to discover a big secret: the Sohma family is cursed.

Twelve members of the family, except for Kyo, are possessed by the spirits of the Chinese zodiac and transform into their respective animals when they are weak, stressed, or hugged by someone of the opposite gender. Kyo, on the other hand, is cursed to be bullied and abused because he’s possessed by the cat, an animal that’s not part of the zodiac.

Despite this shocking revelation, Tohru promises to keep their secret and is allowed to keep living with the Sohmas. Over time, Tohru becomes a positive influence on the Sohmas and sets out to break the curse.

Along the way, she meets the vengeful zodiac spirits and the family’s leader, Akito, who holds the power to keep the family together but also chains them to their spirits. Though the curse turns out to be more complicated than she initially thought, Tohru’s presence and acceptance prove to be a turning point for the Sohma family.

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