Gyaru romance anime have exploded in popularity, bringing stylish, confident girls who break stereotypes and steal hearts. From My Dress-Up Darling’s Marin to More Than a Married Couple’s Akari, these shows prove that gyaru anime isn’t just for girls and can fit almost any genre. If you’re craving more bleached hair, fashionable outfits, and surprisingly wholesome love stories, these 12 gyaru romance anime deliver everything from cosplay culture to marriage practicals and unexpected connections.
1. My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling was one of the first to internationally popularize the now-trendy setup of pairing a flashy gyaru with a shy, introverted boy, literally sparking the gyaru romance boom. Consistently scoring around 8/10 on multiple ranking sites, it’s no surprise it landed at the top of our list.
Marin Kitagawa is an extroverted gyaru passionate about cosplay who draws her shy classmate, Wakana Gojo, a craftsman of traditional dolls and clothing, into the colorful world of cosplay. Her long fingernails and bleached hair are modern gyaru characteristics, while her chic schoolgirl style is reminiscent of kogyaru fashion.
What makes this anime special is how Marin genuinely respects Gojo’s hobby instead of mocking it, creating a relationship built on mutual appreciation for each other’s passions and crafts that feels refreshingly healthy. Also, a little fun fact: Marin is actually one of the few anime characters who rocks different outfits all the time.
2. More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers
Adapted by Studio Mother in 2022, More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers throws Jiro Yakuin and gyaru Akari Watanabe into a “marriage practical” where students live together as couples to develop social skills.
Akari initially seems like the stereotypical extroverted gyaru with waist-length pink hair in twin buns, manicured nails, and revealing uniform modifications, but that’s just a facade. Deep down, she’s kind, responsible, and surprisingly inexperienced despite appearances, even claiming Jiro is the first person she’s ever kissed. Both want to switch partners to be with their crushes, but as they “pretend” to be the perfect couple, real feelings develop. Our favorite gyaru holds the idea of true love in high regard and isn’t “easy” despite gyaru stereotypes.
The series earned 7.6 on IMDb, proving the forced proximity trope works when characters have genuine chemistry beneath the surface tension and comedic misunderstandings.
3. Days with My Stepsister
Studio Deen’s 2024 gyaru anime is an underrated slow-burn romance that pairs the classic “step-sibling” setup with a surprisingly grounded emotional core. Yūta’s new stepsister, Saki, is a gyaru, but there’s more to her than flashy looks.
Romance in Days with My Stepsister is playful and tense, never rushed, so every flirty moment feels earned. Unlike the typical over-the-top romances often seen in similar stories, this anime keeps a calm, grounded tone while still hitting emotionally. The best part is that you can get through it in just a few hours or spread it out over a couple of days, and you’ll come away feeling like you experienced something believable, maybe even too realistic for anime standards.
4. My First Girlfriend is a Gal
High schooler Junichi Hashiba laments being a virgin while his friends pressure him into confessing to Yukana Yame, a beautiful gyaru at school. Yukana is a fashionable gal with strawberry blonde hair, green eyes, loose socks, and a carefree attitude who easily determines Junichi just wants to lose his virginity, but agrees to be his girlfriend anyway.
NAZ produced the 10-episode series that aired from July to September 2017, establishing the classic gyaru-meets-loser-boy dynamic. While initially guarded about lewd stuff and calling it gross, Yukana genuinely likes Junichi, and their relationship develops beyond surface attraction. Her childhood friend Ranko is another tan-skinned gyaru with blonde hair who creates chaos by being possessive of Yukana.
The series gets criticized for fanservice overload, but watching Junichi mature from lustful teen to a boyfriend who actually values Yukana’s personality shows why gyaru romance works when it focuses on breaking stereotypes instead of reinforcing them.
5. Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!
Silver Link and Blade’s Winter 2024 adaptation follows Tokyo teen Tsubasa Shiki moving to Hokkaido’s city of Kitami, where he meets classmate and native gyaru Minami Fuyuki. Minami takes a liking to the city boy and takes him under her wing, with Tsubasa finding her unlike any girl he’s ever met.
Minami is a Dosanko Gyaru (Hokkaido Gyaru), representing regional gyaru fashion with blonde hair and a carefree attitude despite freezing winters. The manga sold over 300,000 copies by June 2021, proving the appeal of this regional romance. Scoring 6.9 on IMDb, viewers praised how it avoids typical ecchi tropes for genuine slow-burn romance.
The series works as both a love letter to Hokkaido and a culture clash comedy, with local dialect jokes and brutal winter settings creating obstacles that most gyaru romances completely ignore. Minami’s warm personality hits different when literally everything around them is frozen solid, making her the perfect guide for both Hokkaido and first love.
6. Super GALS!
Studio Pierrot’s 52-episode 2001 series is one of the most recognizable pieces of media focused on gyaru lifestyle and culture, predating the modern gyaru romance boom by decades. The show features various gyaru sub-styles popular in the early 2000s, like old-school gyaru, kogal, and ganguro. IMDb rates it 6.9, with fans loving how it captured actual gyaru culture rather than just using aesthetics.
Ran Kotobuki comes from a family of cops but has zero interest in police work, sporting designer clothes, makeup, and nails as she rules Shibuya streets. Despite her reckless behavior, Ran has a strong sense of justice and helps friends out of trouble, creating the blueprint for gyaru characters who look superficial but have hearts of gold. Her romance with a wacky teenager named Tatsuki develops at the series midpoint, proving that tough street gyaru can still fall hard when they meet the right person.
7. 2.5 Dimensional Seduction
Aria Kisaki is a gyaru and a new cosplayer who does not have much knowledge about anime and manga, initially taking up cosplay to reach her manga artist father. J.C.Staff’s 24-episode 2024 series follows otaku Okumura, who claims no interest in real girls until cosplayer Lilysa joins his club, with Aria entering later as a refreshing contrast. She stands out with classic gyaru style featuring blonde hair, trendy, fashionable clothes, and a confident, curvy figure.
As the series progresses, she starts to develop feelings for Okumura, though her romantic hints often get missed because she’s actually shy. Her bond with otaku Noa represents the clash and reconciliation between Otaku and Gyaru cultures, creating a genuine love-hate relationship dynamic. The ‘friendly gyaru who likes geeks’ archetype works perfectly here, and proves that a gyaru doesn’t need to be the main love interest to steal hearts.
8. Citrus
Passione’s 2018 yuri anime follows gyaru Yuzu Aihara transferring to a strict all-girls academy after her mother’s remarriage, where her bleached hair and flashy fashion immediately clash with conservative school rules. She’s a self-proclaimed gyaru known for her curly hair, stylish clothes, and impeccable fashion sense, making her stand out completely. The twist? Cold student council president Mei turns out to be her new stepsister, and their forced cohabitation leads to complicated romantic feelings.
Citrus reached over 3 million copies in circulation by November 2022, proving that controversial stepsister romance resonates despite dividing audiences. Yuzu might look like your classic flashy gyaru, but underneath all that style, she’s sweet and caring. All in all, it’s incredibly rare to find a gyaru series that leans into yuri instead of the usual straight romance, but this show proves that the aesthetic can work in all kinds of relationships.
9. Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
The Inexperienced Me & Experienced You is one of those gyaru romances that leans into the contrast between two completely different worlds. Ryūto is a quiet, zero-experience guy who somehow ends up dating Runa, a cute and confident gyaru who’s way more socially seasoned than he is. The fun part is watching them figure each other out without the usual clichés.
The anime sits around the mid-6s on most rating sites, but it’s fair to say that the dynamic feels surprisingly honest, especially when it digs into reputation, insecurity, and what being “experienced” really means. Generally, it’s an easy watch for those who enjoy opposites-attract stories with a gyaru twist.
10. How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
A fun little gyaru series with only 12 episodes, How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? follows Hibiki, a girl who just wants to slim down a bit and accidentally ends up getting pulled into the world of weight training.
Interestingly, the show throws real workout tips at you, but it never stops being silly. And honestly, the gym gyaru energy is infectious. It’s the kind of show that can instantly brighten a gloomy, rainy day when all you want is to relax, unwind, and just soak up its bubbly, cheerful vibes.
As for romance, it’s very light and casual. There are flirty moments between the characters, but it’s more playful teasing than anything dramatic, so the focus stays on fun and friendship.
