Romance (1792)

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.

Full Metal Panic! Sigma

Gatou, Shouji 2024
Tells the same story as Full Metal Panic Second Raid and is as such, also based on the novels The End Of Day By Day.

Leaving off after the original series, this series tells of Sousuke and Mithril as they fight Amalgam. Like the original series, but both sides have gotten a bit more aggressive...
Apr 9, 2005 to Sep 9, 2013 | 90 chp | Publishing

Penguin☆Brothers

Shiina, Ayumi 2024
Hina's new high school is strange to say the least. She moves back to her old home town only to find that the high school is run by two opposing factors, and students identify themselves based on the color of their school uniforms: Black for the followers of the loud, violent Nishizaki, and white for the followers of quiet, clean-freak Isshiki. And then there are the "grays," who wear street clothes. Hina finds herself stuck between the leaders of the two factions, and it seems to be turning violent.

As one might guess from the girly art and the Ribon publisher, the plot develops a romance element pretty early on in the series. There's a love triangle involved among two of the group leaders. Who will Hina choose?

(Source: MangaDownloads)
Dec 28, 1999 to Nov 2, 2001 | 24 chp | Publishing

Sakende Yaruze!Shout Out Loud!

Takaguchi, Satosumi 2024
When his seventeen year old son turns up on his doorstep, 33 year old voice actor Hisae Shino has to take work from boy's love radio dramas to make ends meet. However, father and son have a lot to learn about each other, and things get complicated when Shino's co-stars want to continue the romance out of the recording studio... Shino must find out what it means to be father, and most importantly, must never forget his policy: that when you need to shout, you shout out loud. (Source: ANN)
Jan 30, 1996 to Jan 28, 2000 | 17 chp | Publishing

Haru yo, Koi

Saki, Kaori 2024
Mafuyu Sone was caught petting a girl at school and is sent to live with her brother Takashi in Tokyo. Takashi's hospitality is sorely tested when the other girl, Sae Shirai, also shows up. Sae has been disowned by her parents and has nowhere else to go. Just as Takashi is finally getting used to the situation, feelings cool between Mafuyu and Sae. Decency forces Takashi to act like a big brother for the distraught Sae, but he discovers this means trouble for his own relationship with Mariko Abe.

(Source: ANN)
Included one-shot:
Volume 11: Frills: Maid no Monogatari (2 parts)
Mar 3, 1999 to Apr 1, 2003 | 96 chp | Publishing

Gakuen TengokuGakuen Heaven

U-jin 2024
Gakuen Heaven is the story of Oshino Makoto in his attempt to become a teacher, in order to fulfill a promise made to his childhood friend and first love Koiwai Ayano, who also promised that when they see each other again they will get married. However he fails and ends up being a substitute teacher in an all-girls private school ruled by his grandmother. He meets there a lot of female students; especially Narusawa Tsugumi, as well as Asagiri Ayano, a teacher who resembles his long lost first love. He also becomes the love interest of the substitute principal, his cousin Kyouko.

(Source: ANN)
Oct 23, 2003 to Nov 24, 2005 | 86 chp | Publishing

Kanata kara (From Far Away)

Hikawa, Kyouko 2024
On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is rescued and befriended by a handsome young man by the name of Izark. He may be brave and courageous, but inside Izark lurks the darkest evil imaginable. And according to an ancient prophecy, Noriko possesses the power to unleash that evil. Now, inexorably bound together, these two unlikely allies must navigate a world both wondrous and hostile.

(Source: VIZ Media)
Sep 24, 1991 to Jan 24, 2003 | 57 chp | Publishing

Mekakushi no Kuni (Land of the Blindfolded)

Tsukuba, Sakura 2024
Land of the Blindfolded is the story of high school student Outsuka Kanade who can sometimes see a person's future with a touch, and transfer student Naitou Arou, whose ESP is limited to past events. When Kanade glimpses an unfortunate incident coming, can she change it? She soon befriends Arou, who's no novice—he can turn his ability on or off at will, even using it to see an object's "memories." Are these teenaged seers of the past and future made for each other? And who's right: Arou with his "hands off" policy about meddling in people's lives, or Kanade whose more proactive stance has already had unhappy consequences?

(Source: CMX)
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Machigaeru Otoko (The Boy Who Makes Mistakes), Matsuri no Ato (After the Sports Festival)
Volume 2: Hyakka Jimusho no Akuma (The Devil in the Flowered Office)
Volume 3: Ame no Naka (Inside Rain)
Dec 10, 1998 to Jan 24, 2004 | 48 chp | Publishing

Gertrude no RecipeThe Recipe for Gertrude

Kusakawa, Nari 2024
Sahara is a normal high-school girl whose life is turned upside down when she meets "Gertrude," a 100-year-old demon who looks like a teenaged boy. Gertrude is a manmade demon, constructed from the parts of various other demons and brought to life through a "recipe" from an ancient spellbook.
Gertrude searches for the recipe in order to learn more about his origin, and wants to destroy the formula so that it can never be repeated. Sahara becomes a resourceful ally in Gertrude's quest, and they are aided by some very comical and not-very-threatening demons.
Jul 5, 2001 to Oct 4, 2003 | 25 chp | Publishing

Penguin Kakumei (Penguin Revolution)

Tsukuba, Sakura 2024
High school student Yukari Fujimaru knows a potential star when she sees one…because she sees the special "aura" they give off, in the form of angelic wings. Yukari's fellow student, the beautiful Ryouko Katsuragi, has a small pair of wings herself, and is one of these aspiring talents. She's so talented, in fact, that no one even knows that "she" is actually a boy in disguise. Now, to make her own down-to-earth dream come true, Yukari must help her new friend become a star.

(Source: CMX)
Aug 24, 2004 to Dec 22, 2007 | 35 chp | Publishing

Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden (Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden)

Watase, Yuu 2024
Takiko Okuda is a strong-willed girl living in the Taisho Era. She needs to be strong -- Oosugi, the one man she's ever loved, is a married man; her mother is terminally ill; and her father, Einosuke, has not been home in over a year. When at last Einosuke returns, it's with a notebook full of Chinese scribblings that seem more important to him than the death of his wife. Furious, Takiko steals away his completed translation -- "The Universe of the Four Gods" -- with the intention of tearing it to shreds, but the instant she opens it, she's surrounded by light... And it is said that this is how the legend of the Priestess of Genbu began.

(Source: ShoujoMagic)
Included one-shot:
Volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
Mar 15, 2003 to Feb 14, 2013 | 40 chp | Publishing

Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence MokushirokuRevolutionary G...

Saitou, Chiho 2024
Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels.
1999 | 2 chp | Publishing

Elfen Lied

Okamoto, Lynn 2024
Lucy is a special breed of human referred to as "Diclonius," born with a short pair of horns and invisible telekinetic hands that lands her as a victim of inhumane scientific experimentation by the government. However, once circumstances present her an opportunity to escape, Lucy, corrupted by the confinement and torture, unleashes a torrent of bloodshed as she escapes her captors.

During her breakout, she receives a crippling head injury that leaves her with a split personality: someone with the mentality of a harmless child possessing limited speech capacity. In this state of instability, she stumbles upon two college students, Kouta and his cousin Yuka, who unknowingly take an injured fugitive into their care, unaware of her murderous tendencies. This act of kindness will change their lives, as they soon find themselves dragged into the shadowy world of government secrecy and conspiracy.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: MOL
Volume 2: Digitopolis
Volume 3: Memoria
Volume 5: Elfen Lied
Jun 6, 2002 to Aug 25, 2005 | 113 chp | Publishing

Dice

Shiina, Ayumi 2024
2nd year Junior High schooler, Misaki is in love with Mutou-kun in her class. But the one he loves is the class idol, Kuririn. However, Misaki doesn't need to be depressed. She's got got other options...!?

(Source: MangaArt)
Included one-shot: Plus Minus Zero
2002 to ? | 10 chp | Publishing

Random Walk

Yoshizumi, Wataru 2024
The story follows about the love life of a high school student Yuka. Yuka falls in love many times but one after another they break up. It seems like she'll never find the right one, but...

(Source: ANN)
Jun 3, 2000 to Aug 18, 2001 | 16 chp | Publishing

Blood Alone

Takano, Masayuki 2024
Witness the touching relationship between young vampiress Misaki and her human companion, the former vampire hunter turned investigative author, Kurose Kuroe, whom she'd die to protect. For recently turned vampire Minato Misaki, vampirism and the beastly powers that come with it are something that she wouldn't wish upon her worst enemy, let alone her beloved Kuroe. But Kuroe's supernatural investigations make him a regular target of not only vampires but of all sorts of undead creatures of the night. The only way to save him from these deadly threats may be to do the one thing that Misaki fears the most: to turn Kuroe into a vampire for his own protection

(Source: Seven Seas)
Apr 21, 2004 to ? | chp | Publishing

Tenshi na KonamaikiCheeky Angel

Nishimori, Hiroyuki 2024
Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamt of becoming the "manliest man on earth." Upon receiving a book of magic from a sorcerer whom he saved from a group of local thugs, Megumi summons a genie in order to make a wish. But due to a sick twist of fate, the genie turns out to be an evil one, and Megumi winds up being the "womanliest woman on earth"! Six years later... Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot-mama facade is the same trash-talkin,' punk-stompin' boy.

(Source: VIZ)
May 19, 1999 to Aug 6, 2003 | 199 chp | Publishing

Handsome na Kanojo

Yoshizumi, Wataru 2024
Hagiwara Mio is a young rising star in the celebrity world of Japan. She has always been in love with her neighbor, the handsome actor Morimoto Teruomi, who is the motivation for Mio to continue being an actress. However, Teruomi falls in love with Sawaki Aya instead, who's the best friend of Mio as well as a popular singer. At the verge of a break-down, Mio was comforted by the genius director, Kumagai Ichiya. A heart-broken Mio slowly finds herself attracted to Ichiya in spite of herself, but why is Ichiya always keeping a distance between Mio and himself?

(Source: Mangahere)
Included one-shots:
Volume 8: Tenshi to Bouken, Radical Romance
Volume 9: Green Age
Oct 3, 1988 to Dec 3, 1991 | 41 chp | Publishing

Ultra Maniac

Yoshizumi, Wataru 2024
Fantasies and miracles never interested Ayu Tateishi, a popular second-year middle school student. She was content with preserving her image of being cool, calm, and collected—all to catch the eye of her crush, Tetsushi Kaji. Ayu's carefree days are interrupted by the appearance of Nina Sakura, a new transfer student who turns out to be a witch. Nina, who left home after failing an exam at her school in the Magic Kingdom, quickly latches onto Ayu and becomes her best friend.

Unfortunately, Nina's ineptitude with magic and her habit of meddling in Ayu's personal life cause nothing but trouble for the two of them as Ayu toils to maintain her good reputation and Nina struggles to hide her secret from the discerning eye of Hiroki Tsujiai, Tetsushi's best friend and an avid fan of manga. And when Nina's presence attracts more people from the Magic Kingdom, Ayu is dragged into a world she never even dreamed possible.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Feb 2002 to Jan 2004 | 25 chp | Publishing

Oyayubihime Infinity

Fujieda, Toru 2024
Kanoko Himemiya is the only reserved girl in a school full of delinquents and slackers. In contrast to her older sister Mayu whose fame is constantly rising, Kanoko, with her plain looks and personality, is destined to live a life of mediocrity. The only thing the sisters have in common is a unique butterfly-shaped birthmark on their thumbs. However, Kanoko catches the eye of Tsubame Yoshizawa—a ladies' man who enjoys painting girls' nails—and he insists on painting Konoko's as well, although his every advance is rejected.

When Kanoko finds herself being harassed by the paparazzi regarding her sister, Tsubame unexpectedly comes to her aid. As they make their getaway, their thumbs touch and memories of a past life rush through their minds. Tsubame explains the phenomena: following a double suicide, he and his lover have now have been reborn in the present, destined to search for their soulmate. Their only means of uncovering these memories is by pressing their butterfly-shaped birthmarks together, but the visions they see do not always match.

Believing Kanoko to be his destined lover, Tsubame wants her to be his girlfriend, but Kanoko has a strong suspicion that it is her sister that he is looking for. The vision Kanoko and Tsubame share begins to complicate itself as more people with the same birthmark appear, weaving a complex tale that binds a group of friends to a tragic past. With only faint glimpses into the events that happened centuries ago, they have to decide whether to pursue their star-crossed lovers or reject their own predetermined fates.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
2004 to May 16, 2006 | 30 chp | Publishing

Me~teru no Kimochi

Oku, Hiroya 2024
Koizumi, Shintarou is 30 years old, a virgin, and has isolated himself in his room for 15 years. He has become a burden on his father, Koizumi Yasujirou. One day, Shintarou makes a proposition that if Yasujirou gets a girlfriend, Shintarou will come out of his room. It turns out that Yasujirou has already made a girlfriend, a young beautiful woman, Yoshinaga Haruka, who is with Yasujirou for her own personal reasons. Yasujirou and Haruka decide to get married, but Yasujirou dies on their honeymoon. Now Haruka decides to take care of Shintarou, and so this weird "mother and son" are now living together.
Aug 31, 2006 to Jun 7, 2007 | 28 chp | Publishing

Kannazuki no MikoDestiny of Shrine Maiden

Kaishaku 2024
On the moon, there is an old shrine that has fallen into ruin. On the birthday of Himeko Kurusugawa and Chikane Himemiya, there is a sudden eclipse, and a voice calls the eight necks of Orochi to rise and destroy the Solar Priestess and the Lunar Priestess. The two girls soon find themselves under attack by the Orochi, but Himeko's close friend Souma has resisted the call of the Orochi and has sworn to protect her, no matter what.
Mar 26, 2004 to Apr 26, 2005 | 14 chp | Publishing

Basara

Tamura, Yumi 2024
Sarasa grew up knowing that her twin brother Tatara was prophesied to be the "boy of destiny," the one who would overthrow the oppressive government and unite the people. When Tatara dies in battle, however, Sarasa realizes that it's up to her to secretly take on her brother's identity. On the way, Sarasa meets and falls in love with the mysterious Shuri, who may also have something up his sleeve. Together, she and her group of ragtag fighters journey across the land, attacking the many rulers and hoping to someday reach the leader of them all, the Red King.
Aug 11, 1990 to May 13, 1998 | 112 chp | Publishing

Ludwig Kakumei

Yuki, Kaori 2024
In this grim and realistic take on classic fairy tales, Prince Ludwig, a female corpse collector, is ordered by his father to find himself a wife more suitable than the women he often brings into the castle. Along with his servant Wilhelm, they travel across the land in search of fair maidens from classic stories in hopes of finding Ludwig a wife.

(Source: Aerandria Scans)
Nov 1998 to Jul 26, 2007 | 16 chp | Publishing

Uso to KissLies & Kisses

Minase, Masara 2024
Even though they were separated as children, Haru recognizes his long lost brother Tatsuya in a heartbeat. So, when Tatsuya invites Haru out for a drink, Haru assumes that Tatsuya recognizes him as well, but it seems the amorous Tatsuya has a poor memory.

Can love overcome all? Will their love be broken by the emerging history between them? This thrilling drama tests the limits of true love and societies mores. (Source: DramaQueen)
Dec 2005 to ? | 6 chp | Publishing