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.

She Scares Me

Hwang, Mi Ri 2024

A beauty at first glance, the opposite of organized, swearing as part of her daily routine, The so~ hot girl, Jin Eun Jung. Considered a hunk by everyone, a textbook example of a good student, the king of organization, the student council president, The so~ hot guy, Moon Seo Young. Suddenly one day, these completely different people start living under the same roof and something starts to change! In a bittersweet way.
(Source: Onemanga.com)

Feb 16, 2009 to Apr 14, 2009 | chp | Publishing

Action Comedy Romance

Hada no Ue no Renai Jijou

Naono, Bohra 2024

Collection of one-shots:

1. Hada no Ue no Renai Jijou
2. Zaiaku wa Hada no Ue ni
3. Hada no Ue ni Furu Hana
4. Renai Tsuu
5. Renai Tsuu -Akka-
6. Yurusareta Uta
7. Omake

2007 to 2009 | 6 chp | Publishing

Boys Love Drama Fantasy Romance

Sessa Takuma!

Kodaka, Kazuma 2024

Takuma Ban, only son of the Ban familly from Hokkaido, comes to Tokyo on a quest: to find a fitting wife... with the help of Meari his cow. Jumping over a school fence while carrying Meari on his back, he unexpectedly meets a girl, Yuki Samejima. After one minute, he decides that SHE'll be his bride. Unfortunately for Takuma, Yuki's older brother, Ranmaru Samejima, is completely opposed to this.

Of course, the fact that Meari seems to have developed an instant "animal" attraction to him only reinforces Ranmaru's dislike of Takuma. Takuma is determined to make Yuki his bride and that, despite Ranmaru's stern "objections". Nevertheless, when not only Kei Enjouji but also Takuma's own family start getting involved, things get a little … "chaotic".

(Source: Essence of Purity)

1989 to 1993 | 6 chp | Publishing

Boys Love Comedy Romance

The iDOLM@STER Break!

Fujima, Takuya 2024

The iDOLM@STER Break! focuses on Yuutarou Takagi, an average teen and the grandson of Junichirou Takagi, as he works as a temporary president and producer in 765 Production, after his grandfather is unable to work due to work-related stress. It details his daily life as president and producer, antics and comedic mishaps around the office, and his relationship with idols of 765PRO.

(Source: project-imas.com)

Sep 4, 2008 to Oct 4, 2010 | 25 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Katakoi Triangle

2024

Sekiya-san of the cultural library has an unrequited love for Yuuki-kun. The one who cares about Sekiya-san is the popular Kasai-kun, who is also Yuuki-kun's friend! And, what's this? Yuuki-kun is rooting for Kasai-kun?! It seems that everyone's feelings are one-sided...or are they?

(Source: Midnight Scans)
Included one-shot:
Volume 1: Secret Garden

Feb 9, 2008 to Aug 10, 2009 | 10 chp | Publishing

Romance

Sabishigariya no EgoistThe Lonely Egotist

Minase, Masara 2024

Minami has gotten a hot start as a young interior designer. In fact, he's just been chosen as the primary designer of a new luxury hotel. When Minami enthusiastically goes out to meet his client, Asakura, the hotel owner turns out to be a dazzling, sexy man. On top of that, the overwhelmed Minami finds his contract is actually for a love hotel! Seeing as how Minami lacks experience in this particular area, Asakura promises to show him the ropes. But is it really necessary to try out ALL the beds...?!

(Source: DMP)

Sep 18, 2004 | 10 chp | Publishing

Boys Love Drama Romance

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster)

Robico 2024

Shizuku Mizutani is a so-called "study bug" who cares little about her classmates and instead strives to become a successful working person like her mother. However, her world changes when she is bribed into bringing notes to the class delinquent, Yoshida Haru, who had quit school after a violent fight got him suspended.

Despite his abrasive introduction, Haru soon becomes convinced that they are friends, even going as far as confessing his love for her. As she spends more time with Haru, Shizuku learns that beneath his rough exterior he has a kind and honest spirit.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Aug 23, 2008 to Nov 22, 2013 | 55 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Koi ja nai no da!It's Not Love!

Nanajima, Kana 2024

SAOTOME Nanno is a first-year high school girl living an ordinary life with her close friends Maki and Yuusuke. Although she dreams of having a boyfriend, she doesn't have a one, because she is wary of boys after one broke her heart in 6th grade.

One day at school, she encounters a very handsome boy who makes her heart beat fast. He is surprised to see Nanno and soon starts teasing her. He even asks her if she is already in love with him. The way he is talking is familiar to her. He uses the same lines as those in a 70's style-manga that Nanno's friend, Maki, reads. But that's not the only reason....this boy is none other than the one who broke her heart years before, Tsusuki-kun!

Nanno is angry and humiliated when she finds out his real identity while he made fun of her as he knew from who she was from the start. He already has a jealous girlfriend.

Nanno will never like him again even if he still makes her heart pound...but what if someone confesses to Nanno!? A new love comedy begins.
(Source: JShoujo)

2008 to 2009 | 10 chp | Publishing

Romance

Yotsunoha

Ditama, Bow 2024

Nono Nekomiya, Makoto Yuki, Iori Yuzuki and Matsuri Amachi all used to attend the same school. As close friends they spent their days in peace together as part of the light music club.
One day, the school they attended closed down. All students had to transfer, making the four friends end up at different schools. Before they left, they placed a time capsule under a tree at their old school, promising to meet again, with Matsuri running off in bitter anger.
Upon returning on the promised date, 3 years later with no contact in between, they find their time capsule has been dug up and turned into a lost and found game by an old teacher of theirs. While following clues left by the teacher, the four begin to remember past memories of life at the school as well as old feelings they may still have for each other.
(Source: MU)

Jan 30, 2008 to Jul 30, 2008 | 8 chp | Publishing

Comedy Drama Romance

Oniichan☆Control

Kagesaki, Yuna 2024

Third-year Goushi Hirose loves his little sister Noa a little too much, to the extent of even keeping pictures and pillows of her. Hoping to suppress his feelings for her sake, he moves to Tokyo to get away. He lives alone, all while fantasizing about his sister every single day.

Three years later, his sister calls him. She tells him that she will be taking an entrance exam at Myouzen University, a school close to his. Noa passes her entrance exams, marking the beginning of the siblings' life in the one room apartment together.

Little does Goushi know, Noa also loves him, possibly in an even more ridiculous manner than himself! She will do anything to make her brother submit to her while striving to keep rivals and threats to their love at bay.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Apr 22, 2009 to Apr 22, 2014 | 31 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Happy Every Day

Sakuraba, Yui 2024

Megumi doesn't mind working at her part-time job as a convenience store cashier every day if it means that she gets to see one special customer: her prince. But if she wants him to notice her, she'll first have to summon up the courage to actually talk to him.
(Source: Which Scanlations)

Feb 24, 2009 | 1 chp | Publishing

Romance

Defense Devil

Yoon, In-WanYang, Kyung-il 2024

Mephisto Bart Kucabara is a devil lawyer. In order to return to the demon world that he was exiled from, he needs to collect enough Dark Matter. To do so, he creates a plan to claim the Dark Matter from the souls of sinners sentenced to hell; prove the soul's innocence and the Dark Matter becomes his.

But how can he gather enough Dark Matter when his kind personality causes him to continually use it up in order to defend the soul from the Shinigami that has come to take them to hell?

Apr 22, 2009 to Jun 10, 2011 | 100 chp | Publishing

Action Comedy Drama Mystery Romance Supernatural

Hitoribocchi wa SamishikuteIt's lonely to be by myself

Chiba, Kozue 2024

Shio loves to write lyrics, and it's her secret dream to become a singer. However, THAT GUY found out about the dream that she can't tell anyone else about?!! (Source: Intercross)

Oct 16, 2008 to 2009 | 18 chp | Publishing

Romance

Hanaya no Nikai de

Sugano, AkiraNinomiya, Etsumi 2024

This time, the focus is on the second eldest brother in the family from Mainichi Seiten — the bespectacled Akinobu who wakes up one morning in an unfamiliar bed with someone most familiar and unexpected. (Source: MangaUpdates)

This is the last in a series of stories:
1. Mainichi Seiten
2. Kodomo wa Tomaranai
3. Children's Time
4. Kodomo no Iibun
5. Isoganaide.
6. Hanaya no Nikai de

Although not specifically "sequels", this is the order that the stories were written/published in.

2006 | 10 chp | Publishing

Boys Love Comedy Romance Slice of Life

Aoyama Gosho Tanpenshuu

Aoyama, Gosho 2024

1-3. Tantei George no Minimini Daisakusen (Detective George's Mini Huge Cases)
4. Play It Again
5. Excalibur
6. Natsu no Santa Claus (Santa Claus of the Summer)
7. Chotto Mattete (Wait for A Little While)
8. Sunday 19 Show: Samayoeru Akai Chou (The Wandering Red Butterfly)

Dec 1986 to Jul 1988 | 8 chp | Publishing

Action Mystery Romance Sci-Fi

Takkoku!!!

Fukuchi, Tsubasa 2024

Marunouchi Gaku has come back to Japan after being away for 10 years. He reunites with his childhood sweetheart, Tamano Kako. However, before they can date, Gaku must defeat Kako in a game of Takkoku. The problem is though, Kako is the #1 Takkoku player in Japan and she doesn't know how to go easy.

Mar 25, 2009 to Jan 25, 2011 | 44 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance Sports

Shinyaku Ookami ga Kuru!

Nanto, Hanamaru 2024

This series is the continuation of Ookami ga Kuru! In order to investigate the strange phenomenon occurring in Northern Bayern, Germany, the church (KIRCHE) have dispatched the slayer Sirius. He rescues a young woman, Beate, who was being attacked by zombies. However, as the two attempt to leave, they’re attacked by more zombies. (Source: Aerandria)
Note: Chapter count does not include repeat chapters from "Ookami ga Kuru!"

May 26, 2008 to Mar 1, 2011 | 32 chp | Publishing

Action Comedy Romance Supernatural

Asura Cryin'

Akizuki, RyouMikumo, Gakuto 2024

The main character, Natsume Tomoharu, takes the opportunity to live on his own when he enters high school. Although he appears to be a normal high school student at first glance, there is one thing about him which isn't normal. He's haunted by the ghost of a young girl, Minakami Misao.

Tomoharu moves to his new place of residence, Meioutei, and starts enjoying a carefree high school life. But this is all ruined when a beautiful girl named Kurosaki Shuri appears with a trunk which Tomoharu's brother told her to pass on to Tomoharu. The presence of the trunk causes the appearance of Takatsuki Kanade, a girl dressed like a shrine maiden who is after the trunk.

Because Tomoharu is in possession of the trunk, he will come face to face with the the hidden truth of this world.

Sep 27, 2008 to Sep 27, 2010 | 25 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance Supernatural

Baka to Test to ShoukanjuuBaka & Test: Summon the Beasts

Inoue, Kenji 2024

Akihisa Yoshii is a student at Fumizuki Academy, a brand new, prestigious school which has implemented unique educational methodologies. One of those is the Placement Exam, which divides the students into classes based on their scores, with the best going to Class A and the worst to Class F. The higher the class, the more privileges and luxuries they have. Yoshii, placed into Class 2-F, is also labeled the biggest idiot in the class on top of everything else.

The most important event at the school is the Summoner Test War, made possible by advanced technology where the students summon creatures and wage war against other classes for a chance to earn the assets of that class. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu! tells the hilarious story of Yoshii during Class 2-F's battles against the other classes on their way to the top.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Apr 25, 2009 to Jul 26, 2016 | 84 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Koi wo Suru no ga Shigoto desu.Love On The Job

Harumi, Chihiro 2024

Ryou Hatsuhi is a young man who has just secured his dream job at Takebou Commercial. His girlfriend, Minori Sawamura, has also landed her dream job but at a rival company, the BNB Corporation.

Both Ryou and Minori are educated on "corporate spies" by their respective employers: agents who seduce employees from rival companies and coax them into revealing their company's secrets and other valuable information. Takebou Commercial once fell victim to a corporate spy sent by the BNB Corporation, causing the company to go bankrupt. As a result, relationships between employees of the two companies are strictly forbidden.

Ryou and Minori are distraught, but they decide to keep their relationship a secret from their colleagues to continue working their dream jobs. However, unexpected circumstances arise, and the young couple must face various challenges to save their relationship.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Jan 17, 2008 to May 16, 2009 | 24 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Kaizoku to NingyoPirate and Mermaid

2024

During the time when the world is full of barren lands and big ships sail out to the vast oceans, a very rare type of sub-human–mermaid–was born. Normally, they have white hair, but only in water does the color change. Among the aristocrats, they are traded for large sums of money. Hisui is a merman with scarlet hair, and he’s kept by a lord. However, as he’s stolen away by the pirate Ikuta and gains freedom, they start their journey together!
(Source: Aerandria)

Dec 19, 2007 to ? | chp | Publishing

Adventure Boys Love Fantasy Romance

Mahoutsukai (♂) to Deshi (♀) no Futekisetsu na KankeiLoose R...

Konya, Yukio 2024

Hard working, level 1 magician Konoha is apprenticed to lazy Knight Protector Saionji Ikumaru. They both work to keep the ether world sealed away from their own but sometimes the seal doesn't work. Dragons, demons and now Ishtar, the goddess of Venus. Will Ishtar help Konoha win her master's affections? Or will she take him for herself?

(Source: MU)

Apr 27, 2009 to Jan 27, 2011 | 22 chp | Publishing

Action Fantasy Romance Supernatural

3H Before Kiss

Yanagida, Kaori 2024

3H Before Kiss is a romance story about the struggles involved in maintaining a long-distance relationship. Keiko and Shun are a young couple only able to visit each other once a month. During these visits, they make sure to make up for lost time in as many pleasurable-and increasingly creative-ways as possible. When Keiko finds a receipt from a love hotel in her boyfriend Shun's pocket, however-a hotel that she has never visited-doubt and suspicion begin to take hold of her imagination. Her worst fears seem to be confirmed when Shun mentions his new "friend" Kiku, a pretty, flirtatious girl in Shun's music club who is all too popular with the boys. Keiko, meanwhile, has her own share of trouble resisting temptation while Shun is away. Told from both lovers' perspectives, Three Times Before the Kiss is a stark, frank story that humorously portrays the familiar world of college romance.
[Netcomics]

Not available | 5 chp | Publishing

Romance

Magetsukan Kitan

Iogi, Juichi 2024

A new university graduate ventures into the city seeking housing and job. With his low budget, he found a ridiculously cheap place at only 9800 yen a month. After meeting the beautiful and young landlady, he immediately took the offer without further consideration. Unfortunately for him, it seems the mansion is truly a place for vampires, zombies, snow ladies werewolves, etc.
Welcome to Magetsukan Kitan, a semi-harem romance comedy with heavy ecchi that borders on hentai.

Nov 20, 2003 to Apr 20, 2007 | 47 chp | Publishing

Comedy Horror Romance Supernatural

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