Romance anime has a certain type of magic to it—it can get even the most aloof hearts racing. If you’re a fan of slow-burning love affairs, laugh-out-loud romcoms, or romances combined with action, fantasy, or slice-of-life episodes, then romance anime has something for every fan. And with all the thrilling new and returning episodes in 2025, now is the ideal time to catch up on old favorites and explore the newest must-see shows. Here are 12 of the greatest romance anime to stream today, from classics that never go out of style to new releases illuminating the screen.
1. Inuyasha
This one’s a classic for a reason. Inuyasha balances epic battles and supernatural drama with a slow-burning romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The romance between Inuyasha and Kagome develops consistently over the course of time, and their chemistry lends real emotional depth to the series’ action scenes.
2. Eureka 7
Eureka 7 is romance + mecha, and it’s stunning. As Renton and Eureka find their way through a world of conflict and life-or-death battles, their relationship turns into something quite emotional. If you’re looking for a love story that’s half thrilling and half all in the heart, this one fits the bill.
3. Maid Sama!
One of the genre’s default rom-coms, Maid Sama! is a lighthearted, trope-y ride with genuine heart. Misaki is a tough-as-nails student council president with a secret life working at a maid café, and Takumi Usui is the only person who realizes it. Their snappy back-and-forth, surprising sweetness, and charged chemistry make the show a favorite among fans.
4. Kokoro Connect
Envision handling crushes and emotional baggage, albeit with the added complication of accidentally switching bodies with your friends. That’s the crazy setup of Kokoro Connect, which employs its supernatural gimmick to explore deeply into relationships, weaknesses, and just how well we know people who are nearest and dearest to us.
5. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
This is all about dirty, raw, growing-up love. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou takes a cast of students navigating life, aspiration, and romance simultaneously. Centered among them are Sorata and Mashiro, whose relationship unfolds gradually but profoundly, mirroring the pain and sweetness of maturation.
6. Yuri!!! on Ice
Yes, the skating is breathtaking. Yuuri and Victor’s relationship is what truly provides the emotional punch to this series, though. Seeing their bond form—from mentorship to something much deeper—is one of the most endearing love stories anime has offered up in a good while.
7. My Happy Marriage
It takes place in an alternate Meiji-era universe where supernatural abilities do exist. My Happy Marriage is a deeply emotional tale of healing and trust. Miyo has endured a lifetime of emotional abuse, and her forced marriage to Kiyoka starts cold and aloof—until it becomes something truly loving and warm.
8. Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
Tomo has a major crush on her best friend Jun. The catch? He just thinks of her as one of the guys. What ensues is a hilarious, charming, and unexpectedly poignant tale of self-acceptance, friendship, and outsmarting the friend zone in the most outrageous way imaginable.
9. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
This romcom is for all the grown-up anime fans out there. Wotakoi follows a pair of geeky coworkers and their friends as they try to navigate dating, work life, and fandom. It’s quirky, relatable, and packed with cute, understated moments that hit especially hard if you’ve ever tried to balance love and hobbies.
10. Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again
This heartwarming, genre-bending series follows an elderly couple who one day wake up with their youthful bodies restored. What ensues is a silly, charming, and surprisingly moving exploration of marriage, long-lasting love, and the thrill of reliving life’s little moments—albeit in a brand new way.
11. Making: Too Many Losing Heroines
A new spin on the harem-style configuration, Makeine focuses on three “loser” heroines-girls who didn’t win the guy in previous tales. Here, they’re presented with a second chance for happiness, with lots of laughter and warm character moments as they figure out friendship, breakups, and perhaps even new relationships.
12. Dandadan
This anime is utterly zany and wonderful. Dandadan mixes paranormal mayhem with action and teen awkwardness, topped by developing a highly plausible, slow-burning romance between Ken and Momo. They have all the chemistry, humor, and mutually bizarre experiences that make for a crazy but unexpectedly endearing ride.
13. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
One of 2025’s most highly anticipated debuts, this series brings together rough-around-the-edges delinquent Rintaro with refined classmate Kaoruko. What begins as a straightforward bond blossoms into something real and emotional. With lovely animation and genuine emotional payoffs, this is one to watch.