57+ BEST Anime Couples & Ships that are CUTE & Popular!

Updated November 8, 2022 by Ernie

Love is, by nature, difficult and delicate, and if we focus on anime, then arguments and relationship problems are much more dramatic and complex than in reality. And that is perhaps why more than one couple (explicit or not) always remains in someone’s memory when watching an anime.

To be clear, the order in this list is from a “most seen around the internet” point of view. Without further ado, out of a large number of couples, we collected the best known to anime fans!

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THE BEST COUPLE AND SHIP IN ANIME!

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59. Eita and Natsume

INFORMATION
Anime	Just Because
Premiered	Fall 2017
Studio	Pine Jam
Genre	Slice of Life, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

I do believe that there is a strong percentage that you haven’t heard of this couple yet! The unrequited within an unrequited, Eita and Mio were friends before our main character moved away!

Just because it’s a cute love story occurring among third-year high-school students, it has the slice-of-life aspect that brings you the emotions that students feel as they are one step closer to graduation. When will you confess? If the time you have together is ending?

Eita likes Natusme, but she also likes someone else, and that person is also inlove withsomeone else. Indeed, we have a bomb of unrequited love everywhere! But it eventually turns out okay as timing and realizing is all it takes to be with the right person.

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58. Kurou and Kotoko

INFORMATION
Anime	In/Spectre
Premiered	Winter 2022
Studio	Brain’s Base
Genre	Supernatural, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Get a girl who will wait until you break up with your girlfriend. Creepy, but at least she’s not a homewrecker. The youkai may be hidden in plain sight, but Iwanagi’s love is hundred percent visible!

In the anime “In/Spectre”, you’ll find different youkais who exist with humans. The “God of Wisdom”, resolves the youkais’ concern, to which our main character Iwanagi took the role! Now regarding the relationship of the two, I would say it’s pretty cute.

It was love at first sight! Kotoko waited patiently, and she deserves it! The two are currently in a relationship, fighting against evil youkai and solving problems within the supernatural side that exist within their world.

What a pair! The God of wisdom and an immortal boyfriend!

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57. Hanako and Nene

INFORMATION
Anime	Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Premiered	Winter 2020
Studio	Funimation
Genre	Comedy, Supernatural
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Hanako and Nene are just cute and wholesome! The first season of the show provided the foundation for the relationship to grow. A relationship between a ghost and human isn’t new at all in fiction novels and even in anime, however something about the unique art style and the high school nostalgia. Coupledwith their perfect chemistry, it leaves us wanting more and makes the show fun to watch.

The horror mysteries in schools have existed since time-immemorial, but what would you do if you encountered one? The Toilet Bound Hanako-kun makes an interesting gender swap which makes fun of the effect of passing messages, as they tend to change as we pass them from one person to another.

Who knows, maybe Sadako is a hunk dude after all! 0//-//0)

But there’s one thing that bothers me though, how does a ghost and human relationship work?

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56. Naomi and Ruri

INFORMATION
Anime	Hello World
Aired	2019
Studio	Graphica
Genre	Drama Romance
Episodes	1
Duration	1 hr. 37 min.

It’s interesting how far we can go for the sake of love. Are you willing to break the laws of quantum and physics just for the sake of the person you like? Sign me up, but the insurance please T-T)!

Now Naomi and Ruri have  strong feelings for each other. As Naomi said, “the day I lost her, I lost my future.” Such a sorrowful line but speaks greatly about how extensive his love Ruri.

Our main gal may have a slow and steady life, but their relationship is bound to the singular path of falling in love with each other. Just look at her famous line, “Dating is something you can’t do alone. So… let’s do it together, shall we?” Any person who received this smooth confession cannot say no, I dare say!

The two may have hurdles that are beyond what a human is capable of overcoming. But, but for the sake of love, I guess it’s possible to break the limits! Though it seemsfoolish in the eyes’ others, but if there’s satisfaction and happiness then your choice is not a mistake!

But please don’t start creating time travel portal guys T-T)!

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55. Elaina and Saya

INFORMATION
Anime	Wandering Witch: Journey of Elaina
Premiered	Fall 20202
Studio	C2C
Genre	Adventure Fantasy
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

A teacher-and-student relationship can be controversial, but Sensei is technically as apprentice? HELL YEAH! (Note: As long as it is legal guys).

Elaina and Saya are a couple to ship for! In life, we all need a guide, someone to look up to and learn from. Sometimes it develops a strong feeling towards the person who taught us a lot of things. There are times where love is returned but there’s blue days when you can’t get out of the apprentice zone.

Right now, in the anime it looks one sided, and Saya’s feelings are pretty overwhelming for Elaina from the start (Which makes sense, not everyone can handle affectionate bombs). But don’t worry, there is assurance that the ship will not sink!

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54. Shinichi and Hana

INFORMATION
Anime	Uzaki-Chan Wants To Hang Out
Premiered	Summer 2020
Studio	Funimation
Genre	Comedy, Ecchi,
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Every introvert prefers peace and solitude, but a special extroverted person can break the barriers that we have! In fact, even though Shinichi sometimes objects to hanging out with Hana, he ends up going anyway!

I think this is a solid statement that she is important to him. Even I would be stubborn to stay at home and just play video games—unless it’s the girl I like…

The two already have bonded with each other. After all, the’ve known each other since highschool, Hana is the clingy, rowdy friend who will offer him to hang out from time to time. Shinichi on the other hand is the friend who will do his best to say no! It all boils down to stubbornness.

If you are a manga reader then you know that they have a good path ahead of them.

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53. Rio and Celia

INFORMATION
Anime	Spririt Chronicles
Premiered	Summer 2021
Studio	TMS Entertainment
Genre	Fantasy, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

We have the first fantasy couple in the list! This is another student-and-teacher relationship though, I guess it’s still okay since it’s back in the knights and medieval era, where some ethics have to be formed and she’s already a teacher at 12 years old for goodness’s sake!

But yeah, still a bit unethical for Celia to fall in love with the students! That is wrong, okay? When is the wedding though?

Celia has feelings for Rio and the two had to take away my love moments in the final episodes. But there’s still no clear label towards their relationship, even though they started living together. If it’s harem then this is secured but if it goes on the monogamy path then I am rooting for Celia! Ganbatte.

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52. Shin and Sicily

INFORMATION
Anime	Wisemans Grandchild
Premiered	Summer 2019
Studio	SILVER LINK
Genre	Romance, Fantasy
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Love at first sight is such a beautiful thing to watch! What more can you ask, when you’re finally engaged to the person you fell in love with! Shin and Sicily are happily engaged, they have a good relationship with each other, as it is founded by trust and care.

No matter what happens, Shin will be there to save Sicily! I will keep it PG here, but the two already have a strong bond for each other! They have a lot of cute moments, and sometimes inappropriate ones which can be  an eyesore from everyone around them!

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51. Kyouya and Aki

INFORMATION
Anime	Remake Our Life
Premiered	Summer 2021
Studio	Feel.
Genre	Drama, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	25 min. per ep.

I haven’t read the light novel version of  this; thus, I am only using the anime as basis. What can I say, I love their relationship together. Even if it’s only an ephemeral reality, I was drawn to it.

But I do have side notes. I think it’s a bit of a shame for Aki to give up art. That’s one of the things I find sorrowful in their relationship. But they look good as a married couple, which is why I am hoping that this is the ending that Kyoya will choose!

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50. Viktor and Alex

INFORMATION
Anime	The Duke Of Death And His Maid
Premiered	Summer 2021
Studio	Funimation
Genre	Comedy, Supernatural
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

The Duke and his teasing maid! The duke of death is a sad character, who suffered a lot due to his curse. But, in his tough days and soul crushing moments, Alex was there to keep him company.

Viktor maybe cursed, but he was blessed with a lovely maid.

Alex is very loyal to her master, and the gloomy duke is on the path of character development through Alex’s help! The anime though is kinda similar to Teasing Master Takagi, with the duke having similarities with the main character of the said anime but this one has its own personal touch!

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49. Ayanokoji and Kei

INFORMATION
Anime	Classroom Of The Elite
Premiered	Summer 2017
Studio	Lerche
Genre	Drama
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

In the current season 2 of the anime, their relationship can be regarded as toxic! I warn you people, don’t imitate the season 2 Ayanokoji when it comes to making people fall in love.  We are not tools nor objects, in the first place!

But if you have come so far in the light novel, then you are aware of their growth mentally, emotionally and their relationship itself. Which is why this couple is worth shipping.

Some viewers clown on Kei for being manipulated by Ayanokoji. To which I say, you don’t understand. People who have traumas and a messed up past are prone to codependency. Even immature people who suffer from a bad ex are prone to it!

Ayanokoji is aware of it and utilizes her weakness by creating traps to lure Kei in the palm of his hand.

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48. Nayuta and Itsuki

INFORMATION
Anime	A Sister’s  All You Need
Premiered	Fall 2017
Studio	SILVER LINK.
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

This is honestly my favorite couple! My favorite anime, manga and light novel! I placed it randomly because it’s not a popular anime. But I don’t care!

When it comes to their relationship, Nayuta is madly in-love with Itsuki! She suffered a lot in her high school days because of bullying, and Itsuki’s book saved her which also inspired her to write.

Nayu confessed to Itsuki but he rejected her. But the best gal never surrenders constantly visiting him to show how much she loves him! Itsuki himself has feelings towards Nayu, but he is aware it’s not the right time yet.

Itsuki aims to be as great as Nayu before he finally confesses to marrying her. Which Nayu hears while sleeping. So yeah! WHOLESOME AND CUTE!

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47. Hitohito and Shouko

INFORMATION
Anime	Komi Can’t Communicate
Premiered	Fall 2020
Studio	OLM
Genre	Comedy
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

In real life, it is not so often for an ordinary boy to get close with a school diva. But this is fictional, so keep dreaming xD.

In the Anime, Hitohito would help Shouko who suffers extreme social anxiety  which makes communicating difficult for her. Thus, their goal is for her to get 100 friends before their high school life ends.  

Their relationship works well, with Hitohito being the first official friend to her, Hitohito was the first person to notice her struggles, and I too would fall in love with a person like that! Someone who just looks at your outside appearance!

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46. Fudo and Desumi

INFORMATION
Anime	Love After World Domination
Premiered	Spring 2022
Studio	Project No.9
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Love between enemies is a hard thing indeed! Inspired by the romance from power rangers. The love after dominion is an anime that will give you doki doki that you need in life!

The two are secretly dating despite the hindrance of being on the opposite side. It’s an adorable anime, watching how they hide it from their subordinates! It was love at first sight, and our main character Fudo asked him out despite knowing that she is an enemy.

This is a modern tale, Romeo and Juliet striked by the Japanizing beam!

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45. Misaki and Jin

INFORMATION
Anime	The Pet Girl of Sankurasao
Premiered	Fall 2012
Studio	J.C Staff
Genre	Drama, Romance
Episodes	24
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Although Mashiro and Sorata are heart exhilarating to watch! I prefer Jin and Misaki’s relationship. They got the ending that they deserve. Misaki is pushed over to Jin and never gives up. She does a lot of crazy stuff and gets rejected for it.

But in the end, you can still win the heart of a person through patience and perseverance.

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44. Tada and Teresa

INFORMATION
Anime	Tada Never Falls Inlove
Premiered	Spring 2018
Studio	Doga Kobo
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Episodes	13
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Tada and Teresa is a story that I never expected would go on to be deep into the fairytale love story. It’s an interesting story about a guy who struggles emotionally, especially falling in love, a bit common cliché but the twist makes the story interesting (in the pov of watching the anime.)

Rest assured though; their love story also ends up in a good conclusion. So, if you want this kind of love story, then you should watch the show!

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43. Miyuki and Kaguya

INFORMATION
Anime	Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War
Premiered	Winter 2019
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Genre	Comedy
Episodes	12
Duration	25 min. per ep.

LOVE IS WAR! I agree with the show title, I don’t like their ego but that’s what makes the show interesting so yeah, the gates are open for me to love it! Miyuki likes Kaguya, and Kaguya likes Miyuki, but does that mean that they are already a couple?

Certainly not! That wouldn’t make the anime interesting! Therefore, the two are working to make the other person confess.

After all, love is a battlefield. You can and you can lose, and without a proper strategy then you are bound to fail! In love sometimes you have to fight, in love you have to make sure that you use certain pieces correctly!

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42. Nasa & Tsukasa

INFORMATION
Anime	TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You
Premiered	Fall 2020
Studio	Seven Arcs
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Imagine getting married the first night you encounter the girl. Most people would call you a creep or weirdo if you did that. But that’s not the case with our main character, Nasa! Compared to other anime characters which take more than 2 seasons or hundred chapters before they confessed, Naya just did it in episode 1.

Hear that mc’s? Nasa is the GOAT!

Now the funniest thing to watch is how they form their bond as a married couple, how they slowly progress their relationship by taking steps one at a time. Marriage is a new step in life, but it was really cute how romantic it was.

But try not to get stray away from reality. Because there’s a lot of things about marriage that wasn’t illustrated in the anime, however it makes sense that it is like that due to the fact that they are already different from usual couples to begin with.

Can you marry someone at first sight before getting to know them? That’s a bit risky, but oh yes, I would like to try.

Just kidding, please don’t! O-O)

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41. Kabakura and Koyanagi

INFORMATION
Anime	Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For An Otaku
Premiered	Spring 2018
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Genre	Romance
Episodes	11
Duration	22 min. per ep.

From enemies to friends which leads to romance! This is a classic love story for every romance genre lover out there! They might not be the main characters in their story, but it’s always satisfying when they are shown.

They argue a lot which makes you think that they wouldn’t last. But I guess the term polar opposite last, does make sense!  It’s also funny to watch Kabakura get annoyed at Koyonagi whenever she acts fujoshi. But despite his cold looking behavior, he really loves Koyanagi!

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40. Kaneki and Touka

INFORMATION
Anime	Tokyo Ghoul
Premiered	Summer 2014
Studio	Pierrot
Genre	Gore, Psychological
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Despite the hate that the Tokyo Ghoul Re anime got, I still think that their love is one of the reasons for me to watch the series. I waited for so long okay!

Reunited love is also classic, but a satisfying thing to watch. After all the hardships that these two have been through, in the end none of it matters as long as there is love!

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39. Hachiman and Yukina

INFORMATION
Anime	My Teenage Romantic Comedy SNAFU
Premiered	Spring 2013
Studio	Brain’s Base
Genre	Romance, Comedy
Episodes	13
Duration	24 min. per ep.

My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. Ironically, it isn’t! It was a good ending after all! Hachiman and Yukina have these I don’t like you but we have to work together at the start of the story.

Each has their own emotional problems to deal with, despite helping other people they two suffer and need help. But that’s the beauty of the show, it is how you work your life for the better and be with the right person. I love how their relationship progressed throughout the season and it peaked at the final season.

And even though I am on team Saika Totsuka, I willingly accept that Hachiman and Yukina are meant for each other. I mean intelligent individuals who slowly overcome their struggle together, isn’t that a beautiful story?

 

38. Menma and Jinta

INFORMATION
Anime	Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Premiered	Spring 2011
Studio	A-1 Pcitures
Genre	Drama, Slice Of Life
Episodes	11
Duration	22 min. per ep

Press F to give respect. Although the story doesn’t give us a happy ending. It wouldn’t make sense if Menma suddenly revives herself, right? But they deserve a spot on the best couple in anime!

Losing the person you love can break your heart. We are glad to see that they formed a bond even if Menma is just a ghost. We are glad to see that Jinta finally moved on!  Sometimes the person we love isn’t approved by the universe, which is a painful truth. But we have to live in the reality, no one of it matters in the end.

Jinta on the other hand was lucky to have the last chance to be with Menma and have the final closure.

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37. Raku and Chitoge

INFORMATION
Anime	Nisekoi: False Love
Premiered	Spring 2013
Studio	Shaft
Genre	Romance, Comedy
Episodes	20
Duration	24 min. per ep

Heeeey, it’s not like I like you, love story! The Tsundere, arrange marriage and the promise. Nisekoi is truly a love story with abundant elements. We weren’t given the conclusion on the 2 seasons of Nisekoi but if you want to know more about them then head out on the manga.

A love story between two gangsters, sounds like another Romeo and Juliet. But compared to that classic story, the two would have to work together to fake an engagement to avoid the war between their families.

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36. Gajeel and Levy

INFORMATION
Anime	Fairy Tail
Premiered	Fall 2009
Studio	Satelight, A-1 Pictures
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes	175
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Gajeel and Levy are one of the assured relationships in fairy tail! Gajeel who was once an enemy turned into a new leaf, and meets and falls in love with Levy. Their love story is sweet as honey, protecting one another during tough times, standing at each other’s side at all times.

But now that the 100-year quest will be animated, I don’t want to spoil that much. Let’s end it with one word that the Fairy Tail final season teased, Baby.”

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35. Yuzu and Mei

INFORMATION
Anime	Citrus
Premiered	Winter 2018
Studio	Passione
Genre	Drama, Girls Love
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Who is down for another Yuri? Yuzu and Mei are an amazing couple, Mei being the ruthless cold personality with a lot of issues but slowly opens up thanks to Mei.  They might be step-sisters, but what’s stopping them from loving each other XD?

At first, Yuzu doesn’t like Mei’s manipulative and aloofness, but it only takes one good kiss to find attraction to someone.

 

34. Sasaki and Miyano

INFORMATION
Anime	Sasaki To Miyano
Premiered	Winter 2022
Studio	Studio Deen
Genre	Slice of Life, Boy’s Love
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

For our first Boy x Boy relationship, I present to you Sasaki and Miyano! Sometimes love can start when you take interest in someone’s hobby. In their case, their bond begins when Sasaki asks about Miyano’s interest in BL.

It’s cute to watch Sasaki think that Miyano is cute and the desire to touch him. Sometimes you don’t have to be in a hurry with someone, just get to know them, enjoy life, and let love guide you to each other!

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33. Takagi  and Nishikata  

INFORMATION
Anime	Teasing Master Takagi-san
Premiered	Winter 2018
Studio	Shin-El Animation
Genre	Comedy
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

A naïve boy and a teasing master! Takagi and Nishikata are fun and adorable to watch.  It’s always been entertaining to watch Nishikata get outplayed by Takagi. They say that the person who teases you actually likes you, which is I think the case in their relationship.

Nishikata is still a poor naïve boy so it will take him time to realize it. It’s just fun to see Takagi spend time teasing our main boy. While he spends his time planning on how to outsmart Takagi.

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32. Banri & Koko

INFORMATION
Anime	Golden Time
Premiered	Fall 2013
Studio	J.C Staffe
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Episodes	24
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Banri and Koko don’t look like the pair that will fall in love with each other. But their misadventures in college strengthens their relationship which led them to fall in love with each other. However, the biggest obstacle in their love was that  Banri suffers a memory loss problem which is tough for Koko. Just imagine waking up and the person you love doesn’t remember you!

It pains me to imagine, but through Koko’s dedication the two turned out to be fine. Koko and Banri are a fun and energetic couple. Koko, being the clingy, obsessive girl, has learned to be mature with Banri.

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31. Loid and Yor

INFORMATION
Anime	Spy x Family
Premiered	Spring 2022
Studio	Wit Studio, Cloverworks
Genre	Action, Comedy
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Their relationship might be fake, but we cannot deny that they are the best couple right now in the year 2022! Loid and Yor are meant for each other, in comedic and even romantic ways.

A spy and an assassin, now that’s a pair, not to mention their child who is a psychic. We have the calm and collective dad who is good at cooking, and an airhead mother that will protect you! Who also, by the way, will not think twice about kicking people’s  butt if they dare harm her daughter!

They might be a fake couple at the moment!  But for me and the viewers, we hope for a happy ending for the family.

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30. Anya and Damian

INFORMATION
Anime	Spy x Family
Premiered	Spring 2022
Studio	Wit Studio, Cloverworks
Genre	Action, Comedy
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

This list wouldn’t be completed with our cute and adorable ship!  Anya and Damian. Honestly it’s adorable to watch this two, especially with a male tsundere and a bit airhead character like Anya.

It’s just weird that despite of Anya’s psychic ability she remains unaware of Damian feelings. While they are still kids, there’s nothign wrong with childhood crushes, just like most of us, a lot of us went to this phrase.

Which is why it’s weird when people tells you not to ship them?  It’s a wholesome child crushes. 

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29. Rikka and Yuuta

INFORMATION
Anime	Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
Premiered	Fall 2012
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Genre	Romance, Comedy
Episodes	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Rikka is a girl who is in the same class and who lives in the same building as Yuuta on the top floor. While maintaining her delusions, and believing that her right eye is demonic. She always wears a medical patch over her eye and also  bandages on her arm, although she has no injuries, as she claims they are seals that contain her powers.

A couple like no other, who give us very funny moments as they become closer and end up consolidating as a couple. But its dynamics never change.

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28. Kobayashi and Tohru

INFORMATION
Anime	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Premiered	Winter 2017
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Genre	Fantasy, Slice of Life
Episodes	13
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Kobayashi and her maid dragon showcase an unconventionally formed wholesome family. One of the wholesomest families in anime actually. Tohru after being saved by a drunk Kobayashi accidentally swears to be with her the rest of her life (even though Kobayashi will definitely die sooner) After a ruckus happens, they develop a very domestic relationship, even keeping a dragon, Kanna, in their house as some kind of daughter for both of them. Tohru will fight for a way to stay alongside Kobayashi even against the odds and on the other hand, Kobayashi starts to notice how important Kobayashi is in her new life, as she accepts this with each passing episode.

27. Maka Albarn and Soul Eater Evans

INFORMATION
Anime	Soul Eater
Premiered	Spring 2008
Studio	Bones
Genre	Fantasy, Comedy
Episodes	51
Duration	23 min. per ep.

One of the coolest shonen anime I have seen for sure. A world divided between people who can turn themselves into weapons and others who are able to master them. Maka and Soul are one of the best duos in anime. Their souls are in complete tune being one with each other.  Because of their chemistry they are able to reach their maximum potential. While the care they share for each other makes this a couple we were left wanting to see reach their resolution.

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26. Risa Koizumi and Otani

INFORMATION
Anime	Lovely Complex
Premiered	Spring 2007
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Romance, Comedy
Episodes	24
Duration	24 min. per ep.

The lovely complex is a classic. A rare commodity; a short guy with a tall girl. Both of them in love with different people they don’t know how to reach. Finding in each other an ally, they decide to help each other to go out with their respective crushes. Filled with hilarious situations, slowly start realizing the feelings they hold for each other…. ah just makes me Gush!!

25. Takeo and Rinko

INFORMATION
Anime	My Love Story
Premiered	Spring 2015
Studio	Madhouse
Genre	Romance, Comedy
Episodes	24
Duration	22 min. per ep.

An anime where they show us that the most important thing for love is a good heart over looks. But this time from a boy’s point of view. Takeo, a kind-hearted giant in love with Rinko, a small girl who immediately falls in love with him. For Takeo, his first impression is that she is another girl with whom he has no chance and that as always she fell in love with his best friend, the handsome guy in town. But against everything, he predicted this is not so. And they turn out to be one of the most beautiful couples in anime

24. Kayo and Satoru

INFORMATION
Anime	Erased
Premiered	Winter 2016
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Genre	Mystery, Supernatural
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Satoru from his childhood felt guilty for the death of Kayo, a girl with whom he went to elementary school. After several events, he miraculously goes back in time and this time he is going to try everything possible so that this does not happen. As a child, he realizes that maybe he did have feelings for Kayo in those times. Something that only reinforces his determination to save her and give her a future.

23. Krillin and Android 18

INFORMATION
Anime	Dragon Ball
Premiered	Winter 1986
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes	153
Duration	24 min. per ep.

One of the classic shonen couples, especially within the world of Dragon Ball

When Android 18 says goodbye to Krillin in the temple of Kami-sama, she says the phrase “see you later”. Yamcha quickly tells her friend that the kiss shows the robot’s interest. However, he decides not to have any illusions. After a few days, Krillin appears at Master Roshi’s house. There he reveals to everyone that he cannot get Android 18 out of his head. At that moment, she suddenly appears flying.

Android 18 points out that her visit is because she wants to thank you for the favor, she asked Shenron (to remove the bomb from her body). Upon doing this, she proceeds to leave, but Krillin stops her to ask her out on a date. And it’s happily ever after, after that.

22. Casca and Guts

INFORMATION
Anime	Berserk
Premiered	Fall 1997
Studio	OLM
Genre	Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural
Episodes	25
Duration	25 min. per ep.

All Berserk Fans know that Guts and Casca developed a somewhat strange relationship at first, but as expected it ended in love, but this was ruined after Griffith’s rescue, since The events of the Eclipse passed, where Griffith does the unimaginable (forced ) with Casca, and after what happened, Casca suffers from a disease in which she no longer remembers anything. But even after that, Guts loves her as the warrior she is, in truth, there is still love.

21. Haruka and Michiru

INFORMATION
Anime	Sailor Moon
Premiered	Spring 1992
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Fantasy, Romance
Episodes	46
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune in the original airing. A big problem was that they Censored and changed this couple’s  dialogues apparently because they were gay. Making them seem as cousins or even changing Haruka´s genre. This relationship and their scenes were modified. It was made so by big Media  to not portray these two as  a couple when the show, Sailor Moon started distributing overseas. One of the first animated yuri couples is for many, and one of the best to come out from the sailor moon series. The reboot gave us even more cute moments of this couple!

20. Yuri and Viktor

INFORMATION
Anime	Yuri On Ice
Premiered	Fall 2016
Studio	MAPPA
Genre	Sports
Episodes	12
Duration	23 min. per ep.

They gave each other rings, had a lot of special moments, and shared promises between them It’s impossible not to think of these two as a couple. The relationship began as mentor-student but grew to be so much more. To the point of,  Yuri thinking about Victor in a crucial moment in order to find the strength and be able to give his everything while skating in the world Prix.

19. Kousei Arima and Kaori Miyazano

INFORMATION
Anime	Your Lie In April
Premiered	Fall 2014
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Genre	Drama, Romance
Episodes	22
Duration	22 min. per ep.

For Kousei, Kaori showed in his life as a light of the sun in his sad life and a new motive to return to play the piano and trust himself. And for Kaori, Kousei was someone that inspired her and always had a secret crush. Both of them giving each other strength. But what can you do, not everything happens the way you’d like or want.

18. Haruhi and Kyon

INFORMATION
Anime	Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya
Aired	2010
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Genre	Mystery, Sci-fi
Episodes	14
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Kyon influenced Haruhi without knowing, to create the SOS brigade. And the only one that trusts that Haruhi, who is basically a god but doesn’t know that she is god  and won’t destroy the universe from her impulses. Although he denies having any feelings for Haruhi while following all her misadventures. After her disappearance, he finally becomes conscious of all the  real feelings he has for her and confesses.

17. Kazehaya and Sawako

INFORMATION
Anime	From Me To You
Aired	Fall 2009
Studio	Production I.G
Genre	Drama, Romance
Episodes	25
Duration	22 min. per ep

Oh this couple … a classic shoujo, I think one of the most tenders you can find.

It practically shows us that it is not only external beauty but also internal beauty. The typical popular boy that everyone loves and the shy girl and in this case everyone is afraid of him. But it looks like the boy is not the typical one who falls in love immediately or who always annoys her but that he wants to be her friend and is practically the only one who talks to her, and so is their relationship. Kazehaya helps her get more friends and open up to people. And so the story goes until the point that those butterflies begin to appear in the stomach and Kazehaya begins to fall in love with Sawako as she does with him.

The story despite its simplicity manages to be captivating and makes you think more than once “Sawako deserves everything beautiful in this world”

16. Light Yagami and Misa Amane

INFORMATION
Anime	Death Note
Aired	Fall 2006
Studio	Madhouse
Genre	Psychological
Episodes	37
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Toxic and manipulative as their relationship might seem. There is no doubt these two are one of the most famous couples in anime. Misa IDOLISES Light even though she possesses the same power as him, but Light only sees her as a way to fulfill his plans. A couple destined for tragedy?

15. Vegeta and Bulma

INFORMATION
Anime	Dragon Ball
Premiered	Winter 1986
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes	153
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Bulma as a child always looked for the opportunity to have a boyfriend who would fulfill her whims and in much of the history of Dragon Ball, Bulma and our beloved Yamcha were always the ideal couple. However, Yamcha’s constant inattention and his infidelities would cause them to part ways. Bulma found in Vegeta a difficult person, but one who would fulfill her expectation of a man to such a degree that many were be surprised to learn that Trunks was the son of their love. Vegeta may be serious and have unrelenting pride, but he’s willing to stoop and kill whoever (God or not) who offends or abuses his Bulma.

14. Kaori and Kenshin

INFORMATION
Anime	Rurouni Kenshin
Premiered	Winter 1986
Studio	Gallop, Studio Deen
Genre	Adventure, Action
Episodes	94
Duration	25 min. per ep.

Kenshin Himura is a wanderer who at some point in his past was known as Battousai the murderer. He decided not to kill again and has spent several years wandering around with a blunt sword and helping in whatever way he could on his way. Despite what his physical appearance might show, Kenshin is an adult for over 30 years. On the other hand, we have Kaoru, an acute strong and brave girl who is the heir to the Kamiya Kashin sword style and who is now looking for the murderer Battousai to cleanse the honor of her school.

As you know, this is how the story of these two characters begins. Although, it is one of the most moving (with permission from Kenshin’s first partner who ends up making his scar) Kaoru cares for Kenshin in a very tender way just like her does for her. Even though their relationship did not fruition from the beginning and developed  later as the anime went on. We can see in the OVAS at the end of the story that they have made a life together and that they even have children. The end of this couple is one of the most emotional that we can find in anime and it spectacularly closes this story.

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13. Tomoya and Nagisa

INFORMATION
Anime	Clannad
Aired	Fall 2007
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Genre	Drama Romance
Episodes	23
Duration	24 min. per ep.

It’s time to cry. YES, Clannad came to show us that things are not always rosy and the story of the two of them proves it. Tomoya and Nagisa, even before they were dating, took care of each other too much and cared for each other, no matter that the situation was always complicated they would always be there to support each other.

Tomoya comes from a dysfunctional family, without a mother and with a father immersed in alcohol and games. While Nagisa is a girl who likes to talk to herself and who, to encourage herself, says the names of the foods she likes. And she has a certain obsession with the song “The great Dango family”. The story tells us about their transition to adulthood and how the two end up very much in love.

But fate is very cruel sometimes.

12. Ichigo and Rukia

INFORMATION
Anime	Bleach
Aired	Fall 2004
Studio	Pierrot
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Episodes	366
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Since their first meeting, their relationship was full of this impression that they had a special connection to the point to understand each other with a glance. They were the dynamic duo, and hilarious pair, and two characters that would always look out for each other. And for god’s sake, the first and allegedly the chapter that was planned to be the final chapter in the manga to the name of the first and final volume had a reference of the two of them “The death (Rukia) and the strawberry (Ichigo)”. And yes, that endgame ship made most people even more unsatisfied with the final. This couple stays iconic in the heart of the fans

11. Taiga and Ryuji

INFORMATION
Anime	Toradora
Aired	Fall 2008
Studio	J.C Staff
Genre	Drama, Romance
Episodes	25
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Ryuuji, a sweet guy but with a face that makes everyone think he is a dangerous guy, and Taiga (Compact Tiger) a really small girl you better fear. They come into each other lives after discovering each other’s crushes and promising to help each other. But after everything they go through together and do for each other, they find unexpected feelings growing within them.

10. Seiya and Saori

INFORMATION
Anime	Saint Seiya: Knights of Zodiac
Aired	Fall 1986
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Episodes	114
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Although both in the manga and in the anime, no chapter makes us know specifically that there is a romance between Seiya and Saori. But, as fans of the manga and anime of Saint Seiya, we have felt a strong attraction between the two characters, as if it was a fairy tale. Since Saori is always in trouble (same princess), and is rescued by her warrior (as in a fairy tale).

The only thing that exists is free versions, as in the spin-off ‘Saint Seiya Omega’, based on the anime, where in chapter 92, the knight of Sagittarius (Seiya) declares his love for Saori, after 30 years of protecting her.

9. Sakura and Shaoran

INFORMATION
Anime	Cardcaptor Sakura
Aired	Fall 1986
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Action, Sci-fantasy
Episodes	70
Duration	25 min. per ep.

This couple never gives up in their fight to be together, no matter if they are divided by life, dimensions, or different worlds, they will continue fighting to keep their love intact. Although it is painful to watch their way, they are one of the most admirable couples in the genre.

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8. Ranma and Akane

INFORMATION
Anime	Ranma  ½
Aired	Spring 1989
Studio	Studio Deen
Genre	Comedy, Fantasy
Episodes	161
Duration	24 min. per ep.

One of the quintessential anime and manga couples. Ranma and Akane had the misfortune (or fortune) that their parents arranged their marriage, so that at some point when they were a little older, they would marry and take care of the legacy of the Tendo Dojo. However, Ranma and Akane have very strong personalities that crash and make them fight whenever there is a chance; in addition to many misadventures that have to go through which makes Ranma and Akane’s relationship not the simplest of all.

However, despite having a sea of provocations around them from the other characters, Ranma and Akane always think and care about each other. They have even shown themselves in one way or another that it’s just a friendship. Sometimes they almost go to kiss when something unexpected happens; Ranma could give his life for Akane and she hers for our protagonist, however, the two who are so proud could never declare their love directly for not showing weakness, or maybe they can?

7. Inuyasha and Kagome

INFORMATION
Anime	Inuyasha
Aired	Fall 2000
Studio	Sunrise
Genre	Action, Sci-fantasy
Episodes	167
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Everyone saw this couple coming. Even though Inuyasha´s genre is to be an adventure manga. Romance always found its way to be one of the best-developed sides of this wonderful story. After nearly 200 episodes, seeing Inuyasha and Kagome finally together was a huge sigh of relief. The love of the two is charming and unconventional – especially when his former partner is the embodiment of Kagome’s feudal era – but sweet. After the long adventure they had been through, it is difficult not to be happy to see that despite everything, they were chosen.

6. Usui and Misaki

INFORMATION
Anime	Maid-Sama
Aired	Spring 2010
Studio	J.C staff
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Episodes	26
Duration	24 min. per ep.

To begin with, with the most iconic couple in the world of romance anime. It’s just gorgeous, so cute, and hilarious at the same time. Misaki, the student council principal, that also part-times as a maid. Usui a rich and the most popular boy at highschool that always finds a way to get to her nerves. To the disgrace of Misaki, he discovers her secret life as a maid, this is the start of their unusual bonding and one of the greatest love stories in shoujo anime

5. Utena and Anthy

INFORMATION
Anime	Revolutionary Girl Utena
Aired	Spring 1997
Studio	J.C staff
Genre	Comedy, Fantasy
Episodes	39
Duration	23 min. per ep.

Utena is one of those series that turned to be a transcendental anime, being referenced in media around the world through the years in all the ways possible. And Utena and Anthy surely went down in animation history as a referent for the lesbian media.

Utena, a girl that wanted to be a prince. Anthy a girl with no choice over her life, more than wants to be the “Rose Bride” able to give the power of God to the ones who won her over a duel. Will Utena be able to save her princess?

4. Edward and Winry

INFORMATION
Anime	Full Metal Alchemist
Aired	Fall 2003
Studio	Bones
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Episodes	51
Duration	24 min. per ep.

The first anime doesn’t show much of the relationship. But this is better developed in the manga and consequently the remake of the anime. With a beautiful evolution where almost from the beginning we knew about his feelings. At the end of the manga and second anime, Ed declares himself to Winry saying: “Exchange equivalence: I will give you half of my life if you give me half of yours”, she is surprised, calling him an idiot, she did not care if he wanted only half, she would give him her whole life. Winry blushes and starts to lower the number. Ed is happy and leaves.

In the final ending of the second anime, he is seen carrying a baby along with Ed carrying a child, which means that they got married, Al and Mei Chang are also seen, who surely had a relationship

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3. Mamoru and Usagi

INFORMATION
Anime	Sailor Moon
Premiered	Spring 1992
Studio	Toei Animation
Genre	Fantasy, Romance
Episodes	46
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Sailor Moon is one of the stars of the 90s anime, and its main couple Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask. Destined since their past lives, their reincarnations found their way to find each other again and this time also save their planet from the forces of evil.

2. Kirito and Asuna

INFORMATION
Anime	Sword Art Online
Aired	Summer 2012
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Episodes	25
Duration	23 min. per ep.

I would say a couple that most anime fans (having watched the anime or not) will know this one. Kirito and Asuna got to know each other in times of distress, trapped inside a game where if they died, they would die in real life. Even with this, they got to know each other and we got to see the couple grow with the years, even getting married inside the game, having a nice house, and a momentary adopted kid. This won’t last forever but they will find a way to find each other again in real life.

1. Naruto and Hinata

INFORMATION
Anime	Naruto Shippuden
Aired	Winter 2007
Studio	Peirrot
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Episodes	500
Duration	23 min. per ep.

As an icon of shonen anime, this is as well one of the most popular anime couples that there are. Hinata is awkwardly in love with Naruto since her first apparition, to the point of fainting. Naruto on the other hand, had to grow up to realize little by little how important she is to him. Naruto and Hinata having now two children.