The Most Anticipated Romance Anime of 2025

Get ready, because 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing year for romance anime! With so many heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy stories lined up, it’s hard to choose which ones to keep an eye on. Whether you’re into slow-burn love stories, quirky rom-coms, or emotional rollercoasters, there’s something for everyone this year!

1. My Happy Marriage Season 2

  • Airdate: January 6, 2025
  • Genres: Fantasy, Romance
  • Episodes: 13

My Happy Marriage Season 2 continues the romantic journey of Miyo and Kiyoka in an alternate early 20th-century Japan. Miyo, once overshadowed by her family, begins to embrace her unique abilities, including her “Dream-Sight” power. The couple faces new challenges, from societal pressures to supernatural threats known as Grotesqueries.

The season promises to dive even deeper into Miyo’s family secrets and her growing relationship with Kiyoka, mixing romance, fantasy, and a bit of political drama.

2. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2

  • Airdate: January 12, 2025
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Harem
  • Episodes: TBA

Season 2 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is back with even more chaos and heartwarming moments. Rentarou’s life gets crazier as he meets new soulmates, each adding their own quirky charm to the mix.

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Fans love how he keeps up with his growing list of girlfriends while staying sweet and genuine. Given the chance, the show’s hilarious twists and playful take on the harem genre are what will keep you hooked!

3. I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class

  • Airdate: January 3, 2025
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Episodes: 12

I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class is another 2025 romantic comedy anime filled with stereotypical yet enjoyable tropes. The story follows Saito Hojo, a high school student who, due to unforeseen circumstances, ends up in an arranged marriage with his classmate and rival, Akane Sakuramori.

Despite their initial animosity, the series humorously explores their evolving relationship as they deal with the challenges of married life while keeping it a secret from their peers.

4. Honey Lemon Soda

  • Airdate: January 10, 2025
  • Genres: Romance, Slice of Life
  • Episodes: 12

Honey Lemon Soda is a sweet romance anime that follows Uka Ishimori, a shy first-year student who’s been dealing with social anxiety after getting bullied in junior high.

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Her world turns brighter when she meets Kai Miura, her cheerful classmate with lemon-colored hair, who helps her break out of her shell. As Uka opens up, she starts forming friendships and experiences the ups and downs of young love.

Filled with relatable characters and the heartwarming journey of self-growth and gaining confidence, Honey Lemon Soda is a comforting pick that won’t disappoint romance lovers.

5. Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms

  • Airdate: January 7, 2025
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Episodes: 12

You know how they say we always want what we can’t have? That’s pretty much Mona Kawai’s situation. She’s this charming, popular high school girl who usually has everyone falling for her, except for Medaka Kuroiwa, the new transfer student. He’s completely uninterested, and that’s what grabs Mona’s attention. Now, she’s on a mission to win him over, trying all sorts of funny and sweet ways to charm him!

The series is the classic case of opposites attracting, and that’s what makes this series so fun. It dives into the ups and downs of young love, persistence, and the surprises that come with it—stuff we can all relate to.

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6. I Have a Crush at Work

  • Airdate: January 6, 2025
  • Genres: Romance, Slice of Life
  • Episodes: TBA

For those who love a good slow-burn romance combined with relatable struggles and the excitement of office interactions, I Have a Crush at Work won’t disappoint.

Centered around a subtle and evolving love story, this anime focuses centers on Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi, two coworkers at a confectionery company who have secretly fallen for each other. Despite their growing affection, they strive to keep their relationship under wraps, delicately balancing personal and professional lives.

7. My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me

  • Airdate: October 2025
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Episodes: TBA

My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me follows Akiteru Ooboshi, a high school student who is asked by his uncle to pretend to be his cousin Iroha Kohinata’s boyfriend. Despite their initial awkwardness, Akiteru and Iroha begin to develop genuine feelings for each other.

A lighthearted romantic comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously, the series includes some familiar romantic comedy tropes but still manages to offer a few cute moments of romance, chemistry, and connection.

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8. Unnamed Memory Season 2

Airdate: January 7, 2025
Genres: Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: TBA

Unnamed Memory Season 2, titled “Act.2,” continues the enchanting tale of Prince Oscar and the powerful witch, Tinasha.

If you enjoy a well-balanced blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure, and appreciate slow-burn relationships along with complex characters, this series is definitely worth your time.

In this season, Prince Oscar seeks a cure for the curse that haunts his lineage, leading him to King Calste of Tuldarr. There, he encounters Mila of the 12 Spirits and her dragon familiar, Nark, who reveals a side of Tinasha he has yet to see.

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9. Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying

Airdate: January 4, 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Episodes: TBA

Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She’s Saying is a romantic comedy that follows Teruaki Nakamura, a transfer student from Tokyo who falls for Hina, a girl from Okinawa. However, Teruaki struggles to understand Hina’s Okinawan dialect, leading to humorous and heartfelt situations.

This anime is perfect for those who appreciate a lighthearted and hilarious approach to tackling cross-cultural communication, love, and the challenges of understanding someone from a different background.

10. I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?

  • Airdate: January 5, 2025
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
  • Episodes: 24

Tsukasa Atsumi is an ordinary salaryman who becomes the target of a demon attack. However, he is saved by Shizuri Ideura, a genius kunoichi. In exchange for her protection, Shizuri moves into Tsukasa’s home, adopting a NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) lifestyle and indulging in her otaku hobbies.

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You don’t have to think too hard to watch the show, which is frankly ideal for viewers looking for something fun and easy to watch without needing to get overly invested in the plot—just a good pick for when you’re in the mood for a laugh and some wild moments!

11. Aharen Is Indecipherable 2nd Season

  • Airdate: April 2025
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Episodes: TBA

Aharen Is Indecipherable follows Reina Aharen, a quiet and shy high school girl with a barely audible voice, and Raidou Matsuboshi, her classmate who sits next to her. Despite her initial difficulty in communicating, Aharen and Matsuboshi develop a unique friendship.

The anime has been praised for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of social dynamics. A fun and cozy experience with a really lovable cast of characters, Aharen Is Indecipherable 2nd Season is expected to be even better than season 1!

12. I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons

  • Airdate: January 5, 2025
  • Genres: Romance, Comedy
  • Episodes: 12

Finally, here’s a 2024 romance comedy anime that’s made for girls instead of the usual ones aimed at guys. The story follows Leticia Dorman, a free-spirited duke’s daughter, who has been betrothed to Crown Prince Clarke since childhood. Despite her reluctance, she undergoes rigorous princess training to prepare for her royal duties. However, Leticia yearns for freedom and a life beyond the constraints of royalty.

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While the animation might not always hit the mark, the heroine’s wit and attempts to address the absurdity of her world give the show a charming, self-deprecating twist. One of the recurring themes in many shoujo anime is the “guy ignores your every attempt to say no” trope, and unfortunately, this series isn’t immune to that.

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