Netflix has one of the most vast and entertaining anime libraries, as you can find anime from almost every genre, but for the purposes of this listicle, we will only be focusing on romance anime. While Netflix has earned a bad reputation for making disposable rom-coms, I am happy to say that’s not the case when it comes to anime, as you can find some of the most brilliant and swoon-worthy anime shows.
My Happy Marriage
My Happy Marriage is a Japanese historical fantasy romance drama series. Based on the manga series of the same name, the anime series follows Miyo Saimori, a young woman whose abusive family marries her off to a fearsome army commander, but things change when Miyo realizes that her husband is actually very kind and considerate. My Happy Marriage’s English voice cast includes Damien C. Haas, Miranda Parkin, Ryan Colt Levy, Cedric L. Williams, and Karen Huie.
Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April is a Japanese coming-of-age slice-of-life romantic drama series. Based on the manga series of the same name by Naoshi Arakawa, the anime series follows Kо̄sei Arima, a young piano prodigy who’s unable to play after his mother dies, but things change when he meets an eccentric girl hiding a secret. Your Life in April’s English voice cast includes Bennett Abara, Erik Scott Kimerer, Julie Ann Taylor, Adin Rudd, Jennifer Alyx, Abelina Sabrina Rios, and Ryan Raydarke.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is a Japanese romantic comedy anime series. Based on the manga series of the same name by Saka Mikami, the anime series follows Rintaro, a tall boy with a bad reputation, who meets and falls for Rintaro, a kind student at the elite all-girls high school. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity’s English voice cast includes Robbie Daymond, Bijou Vann, Aaron Fors, Aaron Yamawaki, and Skylar Silverlake.
Dandadan
Dandadan is a Japanese sci-fi and supernatural action comedy anime series. Based on the manga series of the same name by Yukinobu Tatsu, the anime series follows students Momo and Okarun, who have opposite beliefs, as one thinks that ghosts are real while the other thinks that they exist, but things take a dangerous turn when both of their beliefs come true. Dandadan’s English voice cast includes Abby Trott, A.J. Beckles, Barbara Goodson, Karl Wahlgren, and Lisa Reimold.
Blue Box
Blue Box is a Japanese slice-of-life romantic comedy series created by YÅ«ko Kakihara. Based on the manga series of the same name by Kouji Miura, the anime series follows Taiki, a teen boy who joins the badminton club in hopes of impressing his crush Chinatsu, the star player. Unexpected events lead them to live in the same house, furthering Taiki’s resolve to impress Chinatsu. Blue Box’s Voice cast includes Shoya Chiba, Reina Ueda, Akari Kito, Chiaki Kobayashi, Yuma Uchida, and Haruka Shiraishi.
Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club is a Japanese romantic comedy anime series. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Bisco Hatori, the anime series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a teen girl who is enrolled in a prestigious academy on scholarship and soon joins the Ouran Host Club, which is full of boys. Together, they turn the whole school upside down. Ouran High School Host Club’s English voice cast includes Taliesin Jaffe, Caitlin Glass, Vic Mignogna, J. Michael Tatum, and Greg Ayres.
From Me to You
From Me to You is a Japanese coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama anime series. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Karuho Shiina, the anime series follows Sawako, an introverted teen girl who lacks communication skills and has no friends, but things change when she meets the extremely talkative Kazehaya and falls for him. From Me to You’s voice cast includes Mamiko Noto, Daisuke Namikawa, Yuko Sanpei, Miyuki Sawashiro, and Miho Miyagawa.