Top School Romance Anime

 

Romance anime taking place at school can give us this nostalgia for first loves, first friends but also sometimes for first worries. It is good sometimes to watch anime that is calmer than action anime, without being boring. Here is a top 10 school romance anime :)

 

• Kaishou wa maid sama

Release date: 2010

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life

Episodes: 26

Misaki studies in a high school that used to be boys only, and begins to diversify. Misaki's goal is to integrate the girls so that they are at the same level as the boys thanks to her role as the student representative. Misaki doesn't have an easy life due mostly to debts left by her father. She must lead a double life with a part-time job, that she keeps secret until the person she feared the most finds out. This anime is one of my favorite of all time! It's hilarious, romantic and well written. It has absolutely everything! Both main characters are amazing.

• Sukkite ii na yo

Release date: 2012

Themes: Romance, drama, school life

Episodes: 13

Mei has lived her life in solitude, without friends, due to past traumas and a lack of trust in others. It is then that the most popular boy in high school begins to take an interest in her, which will change his life. A new life full of love, friendship but also drama, betrayal and disappointment comes to Mei. This anime is really in my opinion one of the most mature in terms of school anime. Very serious themes are tackled and it is interesting to see the evolution of each of the characters. 

• Horimiya

Release date: 2021

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life

Episodes: 13

Kyouko Hori is very popular at school unlike her classmate Izumi Miyamura, who is considered an outsider due to his introversion in class as well as his looks. But as they say: beware of appearances. Don't judge a book by its cover, because you might be very surprised. This anime is one of the most popular of its generation and it is well deserved. The romance happens quickly and is satisfying. A new season is planned for 2023. I can't wait to see that!

• Blue Spring ride

Release date: 2014

Themes: Romance, drama, comedy, school life

Episodes: 12

Futaba Yoshioka has bad memories of her past school years due to a broken heart and comments from her classmates. Therefore, she tends to hide behind a fake personality to please others. Her arrival in high school has many surprises for her, in particular the arrival of her first love, who changed just as much as she did. The anime is relaxing and cute. The music is memorable and the pastel colors are very beautiful and correspond well to the nostalgia that emerges from the story.

 

• Kimi ni todoke

Release date: 2009

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life

Episodes: 37 ( 2 seasons)

 

Sawako is a young girl who dreams of having friends. This goal, which may seem trivial, is nevertheless complicated for her. She is shy and introverted but mostly has an unwanted reputation. Indeed, due to her supposed resemblance to Sadako (in reference to the movie Ring), her classmates think she has some sordid psychic powers and are afraid of her. That until the nicest and most popular boy in school comes to her and takes an interest in her. This anime is very cute and funny at the same time. Romance comes slowly but surely.

• Orange

Release date: 2016

Themes: Romance, drama, mystery, school life

Episodes: 13

What would you do if you received a letter from your future self, full of sadness and regret, and asking you to do things differently to not repeat the same mistakes? This is the story of Naho Takamiya, who will discover a tragic secret. I think this anime is the saddest and most sensitive on this list. It keeps us in suspense as we try to understand and know what is really going to happen. Will such succeed in changing the future? would that be a good ending?

 

• Ookami shoujo to Kuro Ôji

Release date: 2014

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life

Episodes: 12

Erika is a student who likes to be the center of attention. Being the only single person in her group of friends, who by the way only talks about their boyfriends and are in competition with each other, she will boast of living a love story with a young man who could be a model, after she took a picture of at him unknowing. The problem ? Everything is a lie and the world is small. When she comes face to face with the person and her lies, her life will take a funny turn. This anime is funny while showing a lot of toxic behaviors. It's interesting to see the evolution of this lie into a potential love story.

 

• Romantic killer

Release date: 2022

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life, reverse harem

Episodes: 12

 

Anzu Hoshino's priorities are to play video games and take care of her cat. But one day, an atypical character comes to upset her daily life which she holds so dear. She then finds herself at the very center of a romantic simulation such as the games she loves. Anzu is initially not interested and will do everything to dodge this situation and return to her normal life. But after meeting the protagonists of this simulation, she may change her mind. This anime was produced by Netflix and was a real surprise to me. While it may seems very light, I can guarantee that you will be shocked at some point.

• Lighter and Princess

Release date: 2021

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life

Episodes: 12

 

This anime is Chinese and is more mature as they attend university. Zhu Yun is one of the most brilliant students as she studies hard but also because she is under great pressure from her mother, who wants her to focus only on her studies, without distractions. She will meet a young man, who seems to be rebellious but is much more than that. This anime is available on YT. If you want to watch a short and fresh anime, I recommend it.

• 3D Kanojo

Release date: 2018

Themes: Romance, comedy, school life

Episodes: 24 ( 2 seasons )

Hikari Tsutsui is an introverted otaku who dislikes dealing with other people. He has a sharp opinion on people and especially women. However, fate decided that he will have to collaborate with the most popular and pretty girl in school, who knows how to be very kind and attentive, which will change the expectations of our protagonist. Then begins a relationship with a person opposite to him. Between lack of confidence, drama, misunderstanding and love, I can tell you that it will be eventful.

Thank you for reading this article :) Written by Sapphire. Note : none of the pictures are mine. Credit goes to the owners :)

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