Some romance anime from the early 2000s are still popular, but they’re not as well-known as older anime.
But despite these differences, there are some key elements that make anime popular around the world. These include its art style, humor, and overall production value.
My favorite 2000s stories include characters like Tim Curry, the late Robin Williams, and Bill Murray. My favorite 2000s themes include the power of laughter, the importance of family, and the joys of life.
20. Love Hina
Love Hina is a series of light-hearted rom-coms with colorful characters. The show’s unique design and its refreshing take on the genre make it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
This Xebec production is a shounen with light ecchi elements.
Keitaro Urashima is a clumsy male MC who is always making mistakes.
He often touches or sees more than he should of the five girls. ..
Naru and the tenants of the dorm find their new dorm manager endearing. He is friendly and helpful, and they enjoy having him around.
Naru is the main character, but Kaolla Su - a hyper dark-skinned foreign exchange student - stands out with her eye-catching design. ..
19. School Rumble
This series tells the story of Tenma Tsukamoto’s attempts to finally confess to Ouji Karasuma, an expressionless but oddly charming lad. The series follows Tenma as he tries to figure out how to tell him the truth, and the various obstacles he faces along the way.
The show is not only packed with hilarious and likable teens, but there are also a variety of ships to watch. ..
The characters of Kenji Harima, Eri Sawachika, and Tenma’s younger sister Yakumo have their own individual moments of glory and connection. ..
The story follows the love story of two students, one from a prestigious school and the other from a struggling one, as they navigate their way through high school together. Along the way, they must overcome obstacles and make new friends, all while trying to keep up with each other’s antics.
18. Skip Beat!
Anime that explore showbiz beyond all the glitz and glamor are still difficult to find. ..
Kyouko Mogami is a teenage girl who has been abandoned by her biological mother and has had her heart crushed into smithereens upon learning that her crush, Shou Fuwa, was only using her. Kyouko is determined to find a way to make things right for herself and for him. She begins by working on finding the courage to speak up for herself and to stand up to Shou Fuwa.
Rather than staying in despair, she uses her built-up thirst for revenge to follow in the footsteps of Shou and try her luck in showbiz.
The protagonist, a young woman, learns to give more time and love to herself and meets other interesting people in the entertainment industry. Each person has their struggles and reasons for entering the industry.
17. Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran Koukou Host Club is a reverse harem anime series that follows the story of a group of girls who are forced into a life of servitude and sexual humiliation.
The uber-expensive host club at the elite school features six beautiful and distinctly appealing male students.
In contrast, the female MC Haruhi Fujioka is a normal teen from a normal family who only got in because she was given a scholarship.
The club’s president, Kyon, is not happy. He assigns Haruhi to clean up the mess and make things right. Haruhi is not happy about this either. ..
Tamaki Suou and the rest of the boys convince Haruhi to work for the club as compensation. But as it turns out, Haruhi has a knack for disguising herself as a male host and charming her fellow female schoolmates in her own way.
Anime is a genre of Japanese animation that typically features absurd and humorous situations. It began as a way to entertain children, but has since become an important part of Japanese culture.
16. Bluer Than Indigo
Ai Yori Aoshi is a novel that tells the story of a young girl who is forced to leave her home after her family is killed in an accident. She must find new ways to cope with the loss and find happiness in life.
The 20-year-old guy is in the city because his childhood friend promised to marry him.
This project succeeded because we took the time to understand the customer and their needs.
The characters, animation, writing, and execution are all essential to a great story. ..
Hanabishi is a great MC. He’s neither foolish nor egoistic, and he doesn’t let his traumatic past get the best of him. Likewise, Sakuraba is beguiling. ..
Tina Foster, Taeko Minazuki, and several other girls like them complete the harem.
The show’s strong dialogue, character art, and expression of social dynamics make you root for all of its characters to find happiness and to live a good life.
15. Hanasakeru Seishounen
Natsumi Itsuki’s Hanasakeru Seishounen is a manga that Chiaki Kon directed. Kon took on the project after seeing the anime series and being impressed by its quality.
Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth spent most of her childhood years on a secluded island and had a white leopard as her constant buddy. The reason is that she was adopted by the leopard’s family when she was just a baby. ..
Kajija’s powerful father, Harry, wanted to keep her safe and prevent another death in the family (Kajija’s mom died trying to protect her). ..
Harry has just given her a challenge: to attend school in Japan for two years.
The three men he’s chosen as candidates to be her husband are:
- John, a successful businessman
- David, a successful lawyer
- Michael, a successful doctor
The story of Kajika, a high school student who is forced to leave her home country to attend an international school in Japan, follows her as she experiences the ups and downs of life in a new place. Along the way, she meets four boys who will have a significant impact on her life – each with their own unique set of skills and interests.
14. Natsu no Arashi!
But Natsu no Arashi immediately sets itself apart with strong supernatural and time travel elements. The story follows a group of high school students who are suddenly transported to a different era, where they must fight for their survival against powerful enemies. ..
Sayoko Arashiyama, our long-haired female MC, isn’t actually just 16 years old. She looks like it, but she and her best friend (Kaja Bergmann) are both ‘living ghosts’ who have been living since the Second World War. ..
What are the implications of this decision? ..
Some ghosts have to travel to the past and present multiple times in order to help people.
Natsu no Arashi is a unique anime that impresses viewers with its focus on the big narrative or simply giving viewers episodic comedies to slowly develop its characters and romance. It’s like a Shaft production, am I right?
13. Sweet Blue Flowers
Fumi Manjoume and Akira Okudaira were childhood friends. When they were just kids, Akira protected Fumi from bullies and made sure she was always safe. Now, as adults, they continue to care for each other.
In high school, Fumi is still taller than her childhood friend, the bespectacled Fumi.
Since the 1960s, the average American woman has grown taller than the average American man. This is due to a number of factors, including better nutrition and health care, but also to changes in society and culture. Women now occupy more positions of power and influence than ever before, which has led to changes in how they view themselves and their bodies. ..
Fumi has realized that she has romantic feelings for other girls, including her cousin Chizu Hanashiro and her senpai Yasuko Sugimoto. ..
Fumi and Akira are in a difficult situation. They both want to protect each other, but they don’t know how to do it together.
The series follows the adventures of a young girl named Aoi as she attends a prestigious girls’ school in the city. While attending school, Aoi meets new friends and falls in love with two of them, but also learns that love is not always easy to find.
Anime that features young girls who are interested in other girls is humanized in comparison to those that fetishize these characters. ..
12. Bokura ga Ita
The novel Bokura ga Ita remains emotionally powerful even now that I’ve gotten older. The story is about a young man, who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else, and how their relationship affects the course of their lives.
I think I know why the president said he would like to see more gun control.
The subdued animation and character art surprisingly make moments more heartfelt (or heartbreaking). ..
Some shots in the film are mostly closeups of Motoharu or Nanami in their pensive, sad, or angry state.
As their faces linger more on screen, the more they feel as if you also carry their actions.
We were there, a group of teenagers, was there to document what was happening. We were simple in our observations and complex in our thoughts.
The MCs in this story face the same problems as anyone else who falls in love and passes subjects. However, they are unpredictable because of their backstories and how they think.
11. Honey and Clover
After watching Bokura ga Ita, many people may feel a strong connection to the characters Honey and Clover. This may be because the two characters share similar qualities, making them easy to relate to. ..
The film follows the five friends as they navigate their way through college, from their first days of classes to their first dates. The film is fascinating because it focuses on the college years of five friends, and offers a unique perspective on the experiences.
With each episode, you realize what’s driving them to chase their dreams. ..
Yuuta Takemoto, a recent architecture graduate, is unsure what he’ll do next.
Shinobu Morito works so much that he sleeps a lot and fails to attend classes on time, preventing him from graduating.
But what makes this story so special is the way it’s written. The author takes a unique approach to telling the story, using third person point of view and alternating between the perspectives of the three main characters. This allows readers to see each character from their perspective and feel their emotions as they experience the events around them. This creates a unique and powerful experience that is sure to leave readers feeling connected to the characters and their struggles.
This anime is a unique and amazing look at the college student life, and it might just be the best one ever.
10. Searching for the Full Moon
Some romance and drama titles could pull off with giving viewers the feels, but would have an ending that is not fully earned.
This was the only time.
Mitsuki Kouyama is granted the chance by two spirits to achieve her goal of becoming a singer despite her throat cancer. Kouyama begins her journey by learning how to sing from a master, Eichi Sakurai, who died in the US. She then travels to Japan and meets many people who can help her achieve her dream, but she still has to fight against cancer.
However, she only has a few months left to do this.
The big question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Hillary Clinton can win in November. After a tough primary season, many are skeptical that she can take on Donald Trump. ..
After the heart-wrenching goodbye at the airport, many fans are wondering if Sakaki will see Eichi again in the future. ..
I still enjoy watching Full Moon wo Sagashite. It’s a beautiful and haunting film that has left an impression on me.
The ending of this film is perfect and I applaud its decision to portray even the more serious and dark themes involving the frailty of human life.
9. Lovely Complex
Despite being the most important player on the basketball team, Atsushi Ootani feels insecure about his short stature. He has been working hard to improve his game, but he still feels like he can’t do enough to make up for his lack of height. ..
Rise Koizumi dislikes how she’s much taller than the average teen girl. She feels that she’s not as tall as other girls and that her height makes her look shorter.
These two people find it difficult to find love because of their height.
The couple’s love was already in trouble.
Atsushi and Rise are still in a relationship, but it seems like their chances of love are dwindling.
The city’s homeless population has been on the rise for years, and now there are reports that they may have a new home.
The show is always entertaining and has a catchy tune at the end. You’ll start humming it soon too!
8. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Sawako Kuronuma would love to make new friends at school.
Sadako, the Japanese horror icon, has black hair that is similar in length to that of the protagonist. She is shy and does not like to clear up rumors, which makes it difficult for her to make new friends. ..
Shouta Kazehaya, the charismatic school hottie, reaches out to Sawako.
She soon becomes more comfortable around others and learns to be less anxious.
Shouta and Sawako are friends, but there may be more to their relationship.
Shouta’s legion of admirers since middle school would likely react with disbelief and confusion. ..
Despite the mixed reviews for Kimi no Todoke, it’s a must-watch for its characters and high-quality efforts of Production IG.
7. Bakemonogatari
There are a lot of entries in the visually dazzling, narratively masterful franchise of Monogatari adapted by Shaft - and Bakemonogatari is the finest among them if you want your heart to go all doki doki. ..
Hitagi Senjougahara is a high school student who has a mysterious disease that makes her practically weightless. Her friends and family are all worried about her health, and she’s not sure if she can make it through the 15 episodes of this supernatural romance.
She has a condition that makes her unable to interact with people, so she has to rely on her security team to keep people away from her.
Koyomi Araragi accidentally discovers her secret and decides to find a cure.
The Bakemonogatari series is stunning throughout. But I was not prepared for the final scene of them opening up their hearts under the night sky.
6. Emma: A Victorian Romance
The story follows the titular character, an industrious and pretty maid working for Kelly Stownar. She is a hard worker who does her best to please her employer, but she finds herself at odds with the other maids in the house. The story culminates with a dramatic confrontation between the titular character and her employer. ..
Emma doesn’t feel any special connection to any of the working-class guys she falls for.
William Jones is a guy whose family has recently become wealthy. ..
Emma and William fall in love with each other, but they are forced to hide their love because of the social stigma that is attached to it.
This is a statement that is true for both anime and historical romances. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. One example is the historical romance novel by Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure author Hirohito Shimomura. This book tells the story of a young girl who falls in love with an older man during World War II. Another example is the historical romance manga series Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohito Shimomura and Jotaro Kujo. This series follows the story of two friends, Jotaro Kujo and Ryo Sakazaki, as they fight against evil forces during the war.
The manga follows the story of a high school girl named Ema (Aija-Do) and her friends, who are all struggling to find their place in the world. The adaptation will be aired on TV Tokyo and will be released as a Blu-ray/DVD set on October 25.
5. Toradora!
Taiga Aisaka and Ryuuji Takasu are two people who defy expectations based on their appearances. ..
The girl is small and adorable, but she’s known for being aggressive.
Ryuuji is not a delinquent. He’s intelligent, gentle, and fantastic with housework. ..
But as the story unfolds, it quickly becomes clear that there is more to this than just a simple love story. Toradora! explores the complex relationships between two people as they try to navigate their way through the ups and downs of high school.
The novel follows the lives of four adolescents as they navigate personal issues, family, friendship, and young love. The novel is full of vivid and gripping stories that will keep you reading until the last page.
The series is full of action and adventure, with a tsundere girl lead who is just as feisty as the characters around her. ..
In Fall 2008 and Winter 2009, JC Staff ruled the school romance world with a storm. The pair of students who were featured in the story—JC’s Calum and Emma—were both stunningly beautiful and had an intense connection that was both physical and emotional. Their love was so strong that it was clear that it would not be easy for them to break up, no matter what the consequences.
4. Clannad: After Story
After Story is a landmark anime adaptation of Jun Maeda’s manga series Clannad. The anime was created by Kyoto Animation and aired on TV in Japan from October 2000 to May 2001. The series tells the story of a group of high school students who are forced to flee their home after their father is killed. They must find new ways to cope with the loss and find themselves in a new world.
Tomoya and Nagisa have already graduated from high school and are ready to build a future together. In contrast to his days of delinquency, Tomoya now works hard and is motivated by her love.
The unexpected unfolds when the couple’s child is born.
After Story explores the power of selfless love, grief, family, redemption, and all the other things that many adult couples in real life can strongly empathize with.
Clannad is a show that will leave you feeling affected by the events that take place.
3. Spice and Wolf
The novel takes place in a world where the religious institution known as the Spice and Wolf has a significant role in society. The story follows the interactions between the characters, who are all trying to survive in a world that is constantly changing.
The Holo wolf entity is a divine being whose reverence from townsfolk has dwindled as they learned to handle harvest conditions by themselves.
The woman, who has been living in the small town for the past 25 years, finally decides to leave and ends up on the wagon of the 25-year-old Kraft Lawrence.
They meet people, grapple with business and economic options, understand their place in a rapidly changing society, and deepen their relationship.
Spice and Wolf is one of the most beloved anime couples, and with two of the best MCs in history, there’s no doubt a third season would be well-received. ..
2. Nodame Cantabile
The show follows the story of a young woman, Nodame Cantabile, as she strives to find her place in the world and remember who she is. Despite facing many challenges, Nodame is determined to reach for the stars and make a difference.
Megumi Noda is a highly skilled pianist who has decided not to pursue a career in music. ..
Shinichi Chiaki is a legendary figure in the making. He has won over the hearts of many women with his beautiful voice and gentle personality. Megumi is in love with him, and he seems to be in love with her too. This unlikely pairing has generated a lot of interest and speculation among fans of the show.
The perfectionism and fear of abandonment are dangerous for his future career because it can prevent him from achieving his goals. It also may prevent him from finding a romantic partner who is compatible with him.
I found a great soundtrack for my movie.
Nodame Cantabile is a classical music opera that weaves romance and passion together while illustrating the changing lives of young people as they shift from college to their newfound careers. ..
1. 5 Centimeters Per Second
Makoto Shinkai is a household name these days after the smashing success of your name. And Weathering With You, yet this is still my top pick for the best Shinkai film of all time.
In Byousoku 5 Centimeter, Takaki Toono tells the story of his childhood, teenage years, and adult years. This film follows the life of Takaki as he grows up and makes friends.
This anime project is breathtakingly animated from start to finish. The detail and realism in the animation is truly amazing. ..
The film’s warmth and joy come from the expressiveness of its writing, voice acting, and soundtrack. The pain comes from the knowledge that what could’ve been could have been so much better.
This film is a triumph in filmmaking and anime, proving that there are many ways to evoke love, and that even lingering scenes (without any dialogue) are capable of showcasing complex and pure emotions alike. The film’s unique style is a joy to behold, and its emotional power is undeniable.
