The Best Rom Com Anime
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Romance anime are among the most popular in the genre. Even more popular are the romance shows that are also hilarious. Fans clamor to these shows that depict their favorite characters falling in love for the first time. While any anime viewer can find enjoyment in romance anime, shows that balance romance and comedy tend to garner more attention.
Romantic comedy anime have a wide viewership due to their universal appeal. They expertly balance the sweeping romances with a dose of hilarity for levity. However, some are so funny that they leave audiences in stitches. Fans cannot help but love these hilarious romantic anime.
Updated by Alexandra Locke on May 26, 2023:Romantic comedy anime are the perfect balance of drama and humor. The central romances have their ups and downs, but everyone is left smiling by the end of the show. This lighthearted genre has continued to be a fan favorite throughout the years and continues to gain attention. As a new anime season has already started, this list has been updated to include an up-and-coming beloved romantic comedy anime.
15 The Ice Guy And His Cool Female Colleague
In The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague, Himuro and Fuyutsuki are coworkers. However, Himuro is the ancestor of a yuki-onna, a snow spirit. When his emotions get the better of him, he spits out snowmen and causes blizzards wherever he is. Sometimes, Himuro will even freeze objects if he gets too excited.
Fuyutsuki does not judge Himuro and even helps accommodate his powers. Fuyutsuki and Himuro are both introverts who fall in love with each other during their time in the office. The Ice Guy And His Cool Female Colleague stands out among other rom-coms since it does not rely on rapid-fire punchlines to direct the narrative.
14 Skip and Loafer
Skip and Loafer is a new addition to the anime scene. It features a young country girl named Misaki Iwakura who moves to Tokyo for high school. She has big aspirations of becoming a public official, and she is determined to not let anything get in her way. Unfortunately, the city proves to be a lot for Misaki, and she fumbles through her first day.
Thankfully, she receives help from a dashing classmate named Sousuke Shima who suddenly seems a lot more interested in school than he used to be. Misaki and Soukue are a great, down-to-earth couple just trying to figure out and survive high school. In particular, Misaki’s extreme attempts to fit in with her new metropolitan classmates always make for great laughs. Skip and Loafer is one romantic comedy anime that is sure to delight any fan who watches.
13 Kamisama Kiss
Kamisama Kiss follows Nanami Momozono after her father's reckless spending gets them evicted from their apartment. Broke and homeless, Nanami has nowhere to go until she helps a mysterious man who kisses her on the forehead one night. The kiss turns her into the Mikage Shrine's new land god.
Nanami makes herself at home in the new shrine, despite Tomoe's protests. Tomoe is a stubborn fox yokai who makes Nanami earn his respect. Life at the shrine is chaotic but wholesome. Tomoe and Nanami eventually fall in love, though the fox was too prideful to admit it for a while.
Full Metal Panic! is one of the 2000s most iconic mecha anime. It is a brilliant action series that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats for several reasons, especially when it comes to Sousuke and Chidori's relationship.
Sousuke and Chidori's adventures in Full Metal Panic!'s main series are often heart-stopping battle scenes, but the spinoff shows them in a new light. Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu puts this intense series through the lens of a romantic comedy, and it pays off well. It is chaotic in the best way possible, offering viewers a new side of Full Metal Panic!'s lead duo.
11 Tomo-chan Is A Girl!
Tomo-chan is a Girl! is the breakout romantic comedy of the 2023 winter anime season. The series stars Tomo Aizawa, a tomboy who finally gains the courage to confess to her childhood friend Jun. However, Jun is very dense and mistakes her confession of love as a declaration of gratitude for their friendship.
Tomo is equally dense and thinks it is because Jun sees her as "one of the guys," which viewers gradually realize is false. Jun is head over heels for Tomo, but does not know how to express it. Even though Tomo's friends have tried changing her personality and appearance, Jun would never change a thing about Tomo.
10 Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun is a humorous anime full of misunderstandings and romantic tension. When Chiyo Sakura tries to confess her feelings to Umetaro Nozaki, he misinterprets her and asks her to be his assistant instead. The rest of the show follows Sakura as she learns about the manga creation process and tries once more to tell Nozaki she likes him.
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun is hilarious because of Nozaki’s complete disregard for social cues. He takes everything literally and does not seem to notice Sakura’s many hints. Additionally, the anime has a strong supporting cast whose antics make audiences laugh.
9 Kiss Him, Not Me
Kiss Him, Not Me is a reverse harem that has its genre subverted by the protagonist. Kae Serinuma is a hopeless romantic who dreams of her favorite anime boys getting together. Try as they might, the guys who like her have no chance against her active imagination, as she secretly wishes they would date each other instead of her.
Kiss Him, Not Me is a surprisingly hilarious tale, as the guys try in vain to catch Serinuma’s attention. One of the unique aspects, however, is the references to other anime franchises such as Attack On Titan. Kiss Him, Not Me is a hilarious watch with great dialogue and interesting characters that will certainly have audiences giggling.
8 Toradora!
Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka are two teenagers who agree to help each other win over their respective best friends in Toradora! Despite their efforts, Ryuuji and Taiga find that maybe Kushieda and Kitamura are not the two they should be chasing after. Toradora! is a humorous and heartwarming tale of two teenagers finding love.
The dynamic between Ryuuji and Taiga, as they grow in their relationship, is endearing, even if their initial plan doesn't work. Plus, the supporting cast is full of great characters with a surprising amount of development. Toradora! is not only funny, but it also has one of the most romantic scenes in anime. Fans of feel-good stories should check out Toradora!
7 Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War
Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a relatively recent anime that follows the romantic cat-and-mouse game between Student Council President Miyuki Shirogane and Vice President Kaguya Shinonmiya. Neither wants to be the first to admit their feelings for fear of rejection and pity. The anime focuses on each of their hilarious attempts to get the other to confess first — to varying degrees of success.
One of the most humorous aspects of Kaguya-sama: Love is War — especially in the English dub — is the narrator’s commentary. Ian Sinclair shines as the overly invested voice of the story. Plus, he commentates on the outcome of each persuasion attempt. The supporting cast is utilized to great effect, as they are both helpers and foils in the two main characters’ plans. Kaguya-sama: Love is War is an uproarious delight from beginning to end.
6 Tsuredure Children
Tsuredure Children is a quasi-anthology series that follows the romantic endeavors of a slew of high school couples. While some are already together, others are just getting started in this hilarious anime. Though the time audiences spend with each couple is limited, each pairing makes such an impact that fans will be rolling on the ground with laughter.
One of the biggest appeals of Tsuredure Children is how relatable it is. Even if audiences didn't date in high school, many of them can attest to the difficulties of romance — especially at a young age. Tsuredure Children is a hysterical and romantic glimpse into young love that will have audiences craving more.
5 Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club follows the antics of the Ouran Host Club as they accept their first girl into their ranks. Although Haruhi Fujioka seems rather blasé about the experience, the boys of the club begin to fall for her one by one.
While this seems like a typical reverse harem, the story goes deeper than fans initially thought. Ouran High School Host Club is not only an enticing romantic comedy, but it is also a spoof of the romantic comedy genre. The meta-humor jokes and cheeky one-liners make this a must-watch.
4 School Rumble
School Rumble is a sidesplitting show about one of the most complicated love triangles in anime. Tenma Tsukamoto falls for Ooji Karasuma after she thinks he saves her from a thug when it was really Kenji Harima. Likewise, Harima has a crush on Tenma and desperately tries to get her to notice him. Karasuma has seemingly no idea about any of this, and zany antics ensue.
Although School Rumble is an older show, it doesn't skimp on the laughs. It is utterly hilarious from start to finish as the two main characters try in vain to get their crushes to notice them. While the ending is rather lackluster, the rest of the show is so funny that anime fans would be remiss in passing by this treasure.
3 My Love Story!!
Takeo Gouda is an intimidating-looking young man with a heart of gold. He falls in love easily, but he never seems to have his feelings reciprocated. However, that changes when he meets Rinko Yamato in My Love Story!! Takeo and Rinko are one of the most wholesome couples in anime as they always support each other, and share so much love and affection.
Additionally, the sheer absurdity of Takeo’s strength and talents makes My Love Story!! a hilarious show. Takeo is a kind soul who always does his best to help others, no matter the consequences. Yamato is not to be overlooked; she is one of the sweetest characters in anime. My Love Story!! is a treat that every viewer should check out.
2 Recovery Of An MMO Junkie
Recovery of an MMO Junkie is a josei anime about a woman named Moriko Morioka who decides to quit her job to live off her savings and play video games all day. This anime is a delightful look into the gaming and romance world. Moriko's choice to play an online game as a male character also adds another level of humorous escapades.
Additionally, a lot of humor comes from relatable situations and the blossoming awkward romance. Recovery of an MMO Junkie has an excellent cast of characters with fantastic dialogue. Any older anime fan is sure to enjoy this hysterical look at online connections and awkward romance.
1 Gamers!
Gamers! is one of the most under-appreciated romantic comedy anime. The story of Keita Amano and Karen Tendou is hilariously awkward and endearing. Additionally, the supporting cast gets mixed into an accidental love triangle that further cements Gamers! as a chaotically humorous must-watch.
The great cast expertly navigates the high-energy and strong emotions of all the teens. The numerous misunderstandings and romantic foils that occur will have audiences laughing until they cry. Plus, as Gamers! has a focus on gaming, it is certain to enthrall any fan who has an affinity for video games.
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