If you’re in the mood for love stories that will make you laugh, cry, or simply melt a bit inside, Netflix has quietly amassed one of the greatest collections of romance anime out there. From high school crushes that are sweet to fantasy love tales that warp reality, there’s something to suit every mood. Whether you’re bingeing alone with a throw blanket or coercing your boyfriend into an emotional marathon, these shows and movies are sure to strike you right in the feels. Below are 10 of the top romance anime currently streaming on Netflix.
10. Fireworks
Love, time travel, and high school heartbreak intersect in Fireworks. Norimichi is the student who receives a magical second chance at confessing his love for Nazuna after the enigmatic marble rewinds time. Well, with each do-over comes new complications. Lovely, animated, and infused with melancholy, this will be right up fans’ alley who appreciate bittersweet love stories with a sci-fi spin.
9. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun
High school crushes are bad enough, but Sakura Chiyo’s is the cherry on top. When she finally confesses her feelings to her crush, Nozaki, he utterly misinterprets it and enlists her aid for his romance manga instead. What ensues is an awkwardly cute, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about love, misunderstandings, and two opposites who can’t quite get each other out.
8. Beastars
Starring in a universe where herbivores and carnivores coexist, Beastars takes the trope of “forbidden romance” to a new level. The slow burn between Legoshi the wolf and Haru the rabbit is at once tender and taut, filled with struggles against prejudice, desire, and self-discovery. Season one is committed to their romance, making it every lover of love stories that pushes boundaries.
7. No Doubt In Us
If palace intrigue and body-swap magic sound like your thing, No Doubt In Us is worth adding to your queue. This Chinese series follows an emperor and empress who suddenly switch bodies and are forced to see the world through each other’s eyes. What starts as frustration gradually turns into rediscovered affection, offering a love story that grows stronger the second time around.
6. Teasing Master Takagi-san
Nishikata’s sole mission: to beat Takagi, the girl who teases him daily. And the catch? He never succeeds. Their goading repartee turns into the most adorable depiction of young love, demonstrating how sometimes the greatest unions begin with harmless jokes and cringe-worthy chuckles. It’s a plain setup but boundlessly adorable, particularly if you enjoy tales that retain the innocence of your first crushes.
5. Romantic Killer
Picture losing your three best things—video games, chocolate, and your cat—due to the whims of a pesky magical being demanding its time you fell in love. That’s what happens to Anzu in Romantic Killer. What starts os a send-up of romance anime tropes rapidly escalates into a sincere tale of personal development, unlikely chemistry, and even some serious emotional moments. It’s silly, humorous, and unexpectedly poignant all at once.
4. Hi Score Girl
Arcade culture and first love converge in Hi Score Girl. Haruo and Akira’s friendly rivalry at playing games gradually develops into something more bittersweet, with their connection growing stronger with each quarter, console, and all-night competition. Nostalgic, offbeat, and poignant, this show gets the balance of teenage awkwardness and saccharine connection just right, making it a Netflix gem waiting to be discovered.
3. My Happy Marriage
In a different 19th-century Japan where supernatural abilities are common, Miyo—regarded as powerless and undesirable—is wedded to the formidable Kiyoka. What starts as a forced marriage develops into a tale of restoration and profound, true love. With stunning animation and slow-burn sweetness, My Happy Marriage unfolds one of the most poignant romances on Netflix.
2. Komi Can’t Communicate
Komi has one goal: to make 100 friends. The only problem? She struggles to say even a single word. With Tadano’s help, Komi’s world slowly opens up, and along the way, their friendship blossoms into something more. Funny, relatable, and full of heart, Komi Can’t Communicate is both a comedy about social anxiety and a sweet, slow-building romance.
1. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
No romance anime list is complete without Kimi ni Todoke. Sawako, misunderstood due to her dark appearance, has her life transformed when the popular and nice Kazehaya shows interest in her. Theirs is relationship is nurtured with patience and gentleness, making it one of the greatest love stories in anime. With Netflix hosting its latest season, now is the time to engage in this classic romance.
Netflix actually has something for every type of romantic mood—whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry, or relive the butterflies of a first crush. So put on your snacks, turn down the lights, and let these stories remind you why romance anime is one of the most magical parts of the medium.