Top Early 2000s Romance Anime

• Itazura na kiss 

Release date: 2008

Themes: Comedy, romance, drama, slice of life

Episodes: 25

Our main protagonist isn't what we could call academically brilliant whereas the man she is love with, is the smartest. He ended up rejecting her but destiny decided otherwise. Itazura na kiss is pretty complete as we see them growing from high schoolers to adult.  If you love seeing hate/love relationship, drama and protagonists growing up to their better selves, you should give it a try.

• Skip beat

Release date: 2008

Themes: Comedy, romance, drama

Episodes: 25

Kyoko was ready to do anything for her bestfriend Shotaro until she discovers that he was deceiving her the whole time. Hurt, shocked and disappointed, she will have only one goal : Revenge. Skip beat is definitely one of the best anime ever! The anime is hilarious and full of cliffhangers. If you want something funny, with a unique female character, you will not regret watching it.

• Hanasakeru seishounen

Release date: 2009

Themes: Josei, romance, drama, adventure 

Episodes: 39

Kajika is the only daughter of Harry Burnsworth, director of one of the largest oil companies in the world. She spent most of her childhood on an island, but when she will finally be back home, her father will challenge her : Find her future husband within people that he chose for her, without telling her who they are. She will have to find out by herself. This anime is full of surprises. Every character has a background, deep personality and are all unique in their own way.

• Peach girl

Release date: 2005

Themes: comedy, romance, drama, slice of life 

Episodes: 25

Momo Adachi loved swimming when she was young. As a result, being constantly exposed to the sun, her skin tanned. Because of that she had to deal with mockery, jealousy, and comments from her classmates. But in addition to her strong character, what allows her to stay strong is the love she has had for Toji for the past few years. But surrounded by a not really sincere friend, and the high school playboy, her life is far from easy. This anime is full of drama ! There isn't an episode where nothing happens ! 

• Nana

Release date: 2006

Themes: romance, drama, music

Episodes: 47

Nana Komatsu decides to leave her hometown to join her boyfriend in Tokyo. During the trip, she is surprised to meet Nana Osaki. They have a lot in common in addition to their first name and at the same time, are very opposed. Fate will bring them together again : they will become friends, while witnessing drama, disarray and respective traumas. This anime sheds light on toxic relationships, friendships and love, past traumas, mental health and more. If you are looking for a more mature and realistic anime, give a chance to Nana.

• Hakushaku to yousei

Release date: 2008

Themes: fantasy, romance  

Episodes: 12

Lydia Carlton is known as "The Fairy Doctor". Indeed, she has been passionate since childhood and has the ability to see and communicate with fairies, despite many people questioning her talent. During a sea trip to London, she met Edgar J. C. Ashenberg, also called "Noble Blue Knight". The young man goes on a long journey in search of a legendary sword and he will ask our main character for help. This adventure will be full of action, adventure and fairyland. The scenario is rather original and the characters have a real charisma. 12 episodes were definitely not enough ! 

• Inuyasha

Release date: 2000

Themes: comedy, romance, drama, fantasy 

Episodes: 167 

(There are a lot of seasons, movies and also a sequel)

A 15-year-old girl, Kagome, is transported back to the Sengoku period via the old well of the temple where she lives with her family. She meets Inuyasha, a half-demon stuck on a tree. She does not suspect that she is in possession of a great power and that her destiny will be linked to the demon's, to their great regret. Thus will begin an adventure full of surprises, action and comedy. The characters are funny and endearing. For lovers of  hate/love relationships mixed with fantasy, this anime is for you!

• Paradise kiss

Release date: 2005

Themes: romance, drama, slice of life 

Episodes: 12

Yukari is a young high school girl with a bright future. She wants to go to a prestigious university until the day she meets a group of students working in fashion, and having their own clothing brand: "Paradise Kiss". Faced with her beauty, they will want to recruit her as a model. This will allow Yukari to experience new horizons, new relationships, and new loves while searching for herself. This anime was brought by the same author as Nana, so you can expect similar themes and drama in a shorter amount of time.

• Nodame cantabile

Release date: 2007

Themes: comedy, romance, drama, music

Episodes: 45 ( 3 seasons)

In this anime the main protagonist is a man, Shin'ichi Chiaki. He is a musical prodigy who studies at a Music Academy. As he begins to tire of his art, he meets Megumi Noda, who is totally different from him in every way. She falls in love with him and his talent although this love is first, unrequited. But they will nevertheless get closer on a musical and intimate level, on their way to a beautiful romantic symphony. This anime is complete, satisfying as we see their relationship evolve. The comedy is hilarious and the music very pleasant.

• Kobato

Release date: 2009

Themes: comedy, romance, slice of life, magic

Episodes: 24

Kobato is a very clumsy and endearing little girl, who came to earth with the aim of healing wounded hearts. She has a sort of goal that she must reach. To do this, she will have to adapt to the human world, which will not be easy. She will make several encounters that will allow her to understand feelings and the way of human thought. This anime is very cute and relaxing while still having surprises.

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Written by Sapphire.

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