Romance (1990)

Falling in love and struggling to progress towards—or maintain—a romantic relationship take priority, while other subplots either take backseat or are designed to develop the main love story. The narrative focuses on the thoughts and emotions of the characters, illustrating the connections between them and explaining their reactions to events or conflict. Almost always, the story ends happily and the couple is rewarded for their efforts with lasting love. Romance stories require significant romantic development leading to some kind of conclusion: either to begin the relationship, continue it, or end it. Open-ended romantic endings are only acceptable when the work is an incomplete adaptation of a Romance source. "Teasing" stories which do not narrate significant romantic development but have a conclusion should be tagged Romantic Subplot. A story can be simply Romance. Since they are plot-driven stories showing humans experiencing romantic struggle, most Romance has some Drama inherently. For both tags, the drama should be focused not only on the relationship but also on the side storylines; for example, one character overcoming the death of a loved one or a drug addiction. Comedy requires Romance narratives to be focused on eliciting laughter, not only using comedy for lightheartedness. Slice of Life and Romance are incompatible by definition.

NHK ni Youkoso!
NHK ni Youkoso!

NHK ni Youkoso!

Twenty-two-year-old college dropout Tatsuhiro Satou has been a hikikomori for almost four years now. In his isolation, he has come to believe in many obscure conspiracy theories, but there is one in particular which he holds unshakable faith in: the theory that the evil conspirator behind his shut-in NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) status is the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK)—an evil and secret organization dedicated to fostering the spread of hikikomori culture.
NHK ni Youkoso! is a psychological dramedy that follows Tatsuhiro as he strives to escape from the NHK's wicked machinations and the disease of self-wrought isolation, while struggling to even just leave his apartment and find a job. His unexpected encounter with the mysterious Misaki Nakahara might signal a reversal of fortune for Tatsuhiro, but with this meeting comes the inevitable cost of having to face his greatest fear—society.

Jul 10, 2006 to Dec 18, 2006 | 24 eps | Publishing
Comedy Drama Romance

Tonagura!
Tonagura!

Tonagura!

Kazuki has been awaiting 10 years for the day when her neighbours moved back to their old house. She has a crush on Yuuji, whom she considers as her first love but to whom she never managed to express her feelings for him before they moved out. Yuuji often comes over to play with Kazuki, Kazuki's older sister Hatsune and Yuuji's sister Marie when they were kids. Her ideal depiction of Yuuji was soon shattered when he turned out more than she had expected, him acting all ecchi during their reunion. With their parents off in South America, both families must learn to live with each other and rekindle the childhood feelings they shared together. Things get even more crazy as they attend the same school.

(Source: ANN)
Jul 9, 2006 to Oct 1, 2006 | 13 eps | Publishing
Comedy Drama Romance

Chocotto Sister
Chocotto Sister

Chocotto Sister

Haruma Kawagoe is an only child. A long time ago, at Christmas time, his mother miscarried the child that was to have been his baby sister. That night, young Haruma knelt down and offered up an earnest prayer: "Please make my mother well again, and please give me a little sister." Years have passed, and Haruma has nearly forgotten his prayer. But Santa hasn't.... one Christmas, when Haruma is least expecting it, he gets an unusual present - his sister.

(Source: ANN)
Jul 12, 2006 to Dec 20, 2006 | 24 eps | Publishing
Comedy Drama Romance

Hoshizora Kiseki
Hoshizora Kiseki

Hoshizora Kiseki

Jul 21, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing
Romance Sci-Fi

Bokura ga Ita
Bokura ga Ita

Bokura ga Ita

Going into her first year of high school, Nanami Takahashi is filled with the hope of making many new friends. After meeting the shy Yuri Yamamoto, she hears about a popular boy in their class: Yano Motoharu. Yuri cares little for Yano because of his past relationship with her older sister Nana, and at first, Nanami doesn't like his attitude either. However, Nanami soon begins to warm up to Yano and takes a liking to him. The two spend more of their time together and eventually decide to start dating. But their love is not without challenges; Yano has trouble opening up to Nanami, since his first girlfriend, Nana, died in a car accident the year before, and she had been with one of her ex-boyfriends at the time.

Finding themselves living in the shadow of Yano's relationship with Nana, Nanami and Yano struggle to keep their relationship afloat amid misunderstandings and heartache with the certainty of their love for each other.

Jul 4, 2006 to Dec 26, 2006 | 26 eps | Publishing
Drama Romance Slice of Life

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

Five supernatural factions have been fighting against each other for who knows how many centuries, with the beginning of Aquarian Age always in mind. Kyouta, soon begins to see visions of mystical girls fighting, except they do exist. Soon he and his girlfriend Yoriko become involved and the battle for Earth and Aquarian Age lies in their hands.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 11, 2002 to Mar 29, 2002 | 13 eps | Publishing
Action Adventure Fantasy Romance Sci-Fi Supernatural

3x3 Eyes: Seima Densetsu
3x3 Eyes: Seima Densetsu

3x3 Eyes: Seima Densetsu

Yakumo has trained and searched for 4 years, following Pai's mysterious disappearance. However, when he finally finds her, not all is well as her memory seems to be gone. They attempt to return her memory by going to the Holy Land, birthplace of the immortal race of Sanjiyans.
Jul 25, 1995 to Jun 25, 1996 | 3 eps | Publishing
Action Adventure Fantasy Horror Romance

Seihou Tenshi Angel Links
Seihou Tenshi Angel Links

Seihou Tenshi Angel Links

Li Meifon is the head of a free, no expenses paid protection/security agency for escorting ships across outer space. Though only 16, she posesses great skill and leadership qualities while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the "Angel Links." However, some unpleasant memories begin to trouble her and she starts questioning her own past and reason for existence. Join Li Meifon and the rest of the Angel Links crew on their adventures through the Oracion star system as they battle pirates, government organizations, and a Tao master, all while finally uncovering Meifon's dark and mysterious past.
Apr 7, 1999 to Jun 30, 1999 | 13 eps | Publishing
Action Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Sci-Fi

Aozora Shoujo-tai
Aozora Shoujo-tai

Aozora Shoujo-tai

When aviation mechanic (and anime fanboy) Takuya Isurugi is transferred to the 801st Tactical Training Squadron, he gets more than he bargained for. Moderated by hard-headed veteran ace Mitsuru Konishi, the "Airbats" are an all-female aerial acrobatic team consisting of loose cannons Miyuki Haneda and Arisa Mitaka, karaoke freak and gambling genius Sakura Saginomiya, and junk food lover Yoko Shimorenjaku. Both Haneda and Mitaka do not get along with each other, and their rivalry worsens when they both fall for Isurugi. But with the entire JASDF having doubts about the team, the Airbats must work as a team or face total disbandment.
Oct 21, 1994 to Aug 21, 1996 | 7 eps | Publishing
Action Comedy Romance

Hand Maid Mai
Hand Maid Mai

Hand Maid Mai

Hideo Ozu is an editor in a shady adult video company. For years, he has dreamed of being a motion picture director while his childhood friend Mai Kurosawa has become an upcoming actress. Then one day, his dreams are shattered when Mai takes all of his amateur videos of her and tells him to get out of her life. On his way home after a few drinks, Hideo bumps into Cyberdoll Sara, who makes him mark an invoice. When he arrives at his pad, Hideo is greeted by three Cyberdolls - Mai, Ai and Mie. All three of them happen to look like different age variations of Mai Kurosawa. And when Kurosawa announces the release of a biography video of her using Hideo's old footage, Hideo decides to start his directing dreams over again using his three Cyberdolls.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 18, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing
Comedy Romance Sci-Fi

Ichitaka no Mousou Nikki
Ichitaka no Mousou Nikki

Ichitaka no Mousou Nikki

5 dream sequences, dubbed his delusions. Wet dreams from the imagination of a healthy young male.
Dec 9, 2005 to May 26, 2006 | 5 eps | Publishing
Comedy Romance

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS

SuperS centers heavily on Chibi-usa and the Sailor Team. A new enemy, the Dead Moon Circus, has now appeared. Their motive is to find the Golden Dream Mirror that would be used to rule the world. To do this, the enemy attacks innocent victims for their Dream Mirrors and test their energy. Chibi-usa also has a new ally on her side, Pegasus. This season also sees the Sailor Senshi obtaining new powers.
Mar 4, 1995 to Mar 2, 1996 | 39 eps | Publishing
Drama Romance

Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo
Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo

Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo

Z.O.E. 2167 Idolo takes place a few years prior to the events of the series Z.O.E Dolores, i, and is centered on the "Deimos Incident," an act of terrorism by the Mars revolutionaries.

The BAHRAM army pilots Radium and Viola are the best in their class, and have such have been chosen to do spearhead testing on a new type of weapon; Mars hopes this weapon will liberate them from the UNSF's (United Nations Space Force) tyranny. This new technology called the "Orbital Frame," is powered by an extremely rare and powerful source of energy known as the Metatron ore.
Feb 21, 2001 | 1 eps | Publishing
Action Drama Romance Sci-Fi

Erementar Gerad
Erementar Gerad

Erementar Gerad

After a routine raid, the rookie sky pirate Coud finds a most unusual cargo in his mates' cargo hold: Ren, an "Edel Reid", a race prized by humans for granting special combat power to their partners through "Reacting". He quickly discovers, however, that Ren is even more prized than he expected. The pirate ship is visited by three members of the Edel Reid Complete Protection Agency "Arc Aire", who try to purchase her. When Coud refuses, the ship is suddenly attacked by a mysterious force, and Coud's captain charges him with Ren's protection.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 5, 2005 to Sep 27, 2005 | 26 eps | Publishing
Adventure Comedy Fantasy Romance

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia
Fushigi no Umi no Nadia

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia

Apr 13, 1990 to Apr 12, 1991 | 39 eps | Publishing
Adventure Comedy Romance Sci-Fi

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: Original Movie
Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: Original Movie

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: Original Movie

Three years after the defeat of Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis, a new threat has surfaced bent on bringing the world under his control. Geiger, using advanced robot technology, is attempting to begin a world war, and take control of the devistated world after the destruction has stopped. Once again, Nadia and Jean must fight to save the world, only this time from itself.
(Source: ANN)
Jun 29, 1991 | 1 eps | Publishing
Action Adventure Drama Mystery Romance Sci-Fi

Suika
Suika

Suika

Dramatic Tension leads to sexual release! Sayaka Shirakawa is the daughter of an art professor who specializes in death-themed paintings. She is dating one of his students, Souji Kamishiro. For some reason, Sayaka seems to be harboring hatred for her father. One day, Mie Wakabayashi, who has romantic feelings for Souji, tells him what she's heard about the Professor: that he has been killing his models so that he can paint their corpses. Meanwhile, Mie happens to witness Shirakawa purchasing poison, and she runs to find Sayaka...
(Source: AniDB)
Feb 25, 2003 to Jun 25, 2003 | 3 eps | Publishing
Drama Fantasy Romance

Kyoukasho ni Nai!
Kyoukasho ni Nai!

Kyoukasho ni Nai!

Oraku is a lucky man. He has a comfortable job teaching at a local High School. He has Satsuki, a fellow teacher whom he hopes to marry someday. He has Aya, a beautiful student who has fallen in love with him. He has Aya's father, a wealthy man who wants so much for his little girl to be happy that he has sent her to live with Oraku. Oraku is a very lucky man.

Of course Aya loves nothing more than to come on to Oraku by lounging around his apartment half naked. Unfortunately for Oraku, Aya's father happens to be wealthy because he is a major crime boss, and he will have Oraku slowly murdered if Aya doesn't remain absolutely pure.

Now Oraku must not only restrain himself, but also protect Aya from the hordes of men and woman at school who'd love to get their hands on her body. And of course, if Satsuki or any of the other teachers find out that Oraku is living with one of his students, he will be permanently dismissed from the teaching profession! Oh yes Oraku is lucky...

(Source: AniDB)
Apr 21, 1998 to May 21, 1998 | 2 eps | Publishing
Comedy Romance

Can Can Bunny Extra
Can Can Bunny Extra

Can Can Bunny Extra

Jan 19, 1996 to Apr 21, 1997 | 6 eps | Publishing
Fantasy Romance

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsu...
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi

Quiet bookworm of the Sailor Senshi Ami takes pride in her studies, but a rival naming himself "Mercurius" is suddenly outscoring her on the national exams. Combine this with a sudden love letter and a youma feeding on Ami's stress over the whole situation, and Sailor Mercury finds herself in a huge pinch.

(Source: ANN)
Dec 23, 1995 | 1 eps | Publishing
Comedy Romance

A-Ko The Versus
A-Ko The Versus

A-Ko The Versus

A-ko and B-ko are bounty hunters in an untamed world. When a young heiress, C-ko, falls out of the sky and into their hair, they find themselves battling space pirates and galactic police. Turns out the high-pitched, hungry C-ko holds a secret—the spirit of an ancient evil—and is the center of a plot to destroy the universe!
Jul 21, 1990 to Aug 21, 1990 | 2 eps | Publishing
Action Adventure Comedy Romance Sci-Fi

Chobits Recap
Chobits Recap

Chobits Recap

A DVD recap episode of the Chobits TV series.
Feb 21, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing
Comedy Drama Romance Sci-Fi

Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura

Not much is notable about the lecherous Ataru Moroboshi, but his extraordinary bad luck sticks out like the horns in an alien's head. When Earth is threatened by a fleet of alien invaders known as the Oni, Ataru is selected to represent humanity in a duel against one of them. It's a stroke of rare luck for Ataru that the duel is in fact a game of tag, and that his opponent is Lum, daughter of the Oni's leader, who places her personal dignity above victory—as Ataru finds out by seizing Lum's bikini top and with it, victory.

However, misfortune kicks in again when Lum mistakes Ataru's promise to marry his girlfriend, Shinobu Miyake, as the desire to wed Lum herself, and decides she rather likes the idea. Wielding her influence as an alien princess, she moves in with him. Forced to deal with the consequences of his womanizing ways, Ataru must balance his crumbling relationship with Shinobu while keeping Lum happy, all the while flirting with every woman he meets.

Oct 14, 1981 to Mar 19, 1986 | 195 eps | Publishing
Action Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Sci-Fi

Aoki Densetsu Shoot!
Aoki Densetsu Shoot!

Aoki Densetsu Shoot!

Inspired by Yoshiharu Kubo's phenomenal performance that led Kakegawa High School to a miraculous victory in a soccer tournament, Toshihiko Tanaka decides to enter the same school as his idol and join the soccer club, hoping to become as successful as Kubo.

Now a high school freshman, Tanaka is devastated as his expectations suddenly start falling apart. Kubo—the captain of the club—is absent due to illness. To make matters worse, the freshmen are not allowed to practice alongside the sophomores or become regulars on the team. The final nail in the coffin is the reluctance of Tanaka's friends, Kenji Shiraishi and Kazuhiro Hiramatsu, to join him in the club. Although Tanaka and his friends were once known as a deadly soccer trio in their junior high school days, Kenji and Kazuhiro have both quit soccer for personal reasons.

When Tanaka starts to lose hope, an encounter with Kazumi Endo—a girl from his childhood—becomes the unexpected key to his freedom from despair. The disappointed Kazumi wants to see the trio reunite, so she takes matters into her own hands in her mischievous way. Thus, Tanaka's high school soccer career prepares for the kickoff.

Nov 7, 1993 to Dec 25, 1994 | 58 eps | Publishing
Action Comedy Drama Romance Sports