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.

Boy of the Female Wolf

Han, Yu-Rang 2024

Eun-soo Cha has hated her mother ever since she was abandoned by her. Raised by her grandma, she became a wild child that likes to fight.

She has even disguised herself so well as a guy that people won't believe her even if she says she's a girl. She can fight well, and is even referred to as hot by girls. One day, however, her grandma's already bad health worsens, and she promises not to fight anymore.

When Eun-soo's grandma dies soon after, she decides to leave Dae-Jeon (where she lives) and goes to Seoul to live with her mother, despite still hating her, because she has nowhere else to go.

There, she runs into one of the best fighters, at her new school, and immediately gets on his bad side. What will happen? Will she break her promise to her grandma? Will love bloom?

Sep 6, 2007 to Nov 13, 2007 | chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Trace

2024

The story set in the contemporary South Korea. Some 30 years ago, unidentified creatures appeared out of nowhere and have attacked people. They have caused massive destruction wherever they go. The monsters are called "Trouble," and get the world have fallen into chaos. Along with the first appearance of the "Troubles," some number of humans were born with or acquired supernatural abilities. These mutants called "Trace" are the only ones who can fight off the "Trouble." The "Trace" are also considered freaks and generally shunned by the community because some of them misused the powers for their own interest.

The plot revolves around two main characters. Sah Gang-kwon, a high school student born as a "Trace" who attempts to hide his ability. The other is Kim Yun-Seong, who acquired his "Trace" abilities during his early 30s. Soon after the acquisition, his wife and daughter were taken away from him for experimental purposes.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Apr 3, 2007 to Feb 13, 2009 | 177 chp | Publishing

Action Drama Fantasy Romance Sci-Fi Supernatural

L♥DK

Watanabe, Ayu 2024

When her parents need to move to another city for work, Aoi Nishimori decides to stay behind and starts living in an apartment on her own. Unexpectedly, she discovers that her next-door neighbor is Shuusei Kugayama, the "prince" in her high school who turns down anyone who confesses to him—including her best friend, Moe Shibuya. Aoi angrily confronts Shuusei for rejecting Moe; things quickly get heated, with Shuusei calling Aoi an eyesore, leaving her disappointed in the so-called "prince."

To make things worse, Aoi's clumsiness renders Shuusei’s apartment unlivable and the two have to live together in Aoi's apartment as a temporary solution. However, Aoi gets to know Shuusei better while living under the same roof and begins to realize that he is not the cold-hearted, despicable person she initially thought.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Feb 13, 2009 to Aug 12, 2017 | 98 chp | Publishing

Comedy Drama Romance

Durarara!!

Narita, RyohgoYasuda, Suzuhito 2024

Mikado Ryuugamine is a young boy who craves the abnormal and supernatural, but his quiet life in the countryside offers no opportunity for adventure. With some encouragement from a childhood friend, Mikado moves to Ikebukuro, a lively downtown district in Tokyo. However, the naïve boy may be in for a lot more than he bargained for.

Ikebukuro is home to a host of strange individuals, such as a monster of a man dressed in a bartender's outfit, a sadist who sells information for fun, and an underground doctor with an odd infatuation. But the most unusual of them all is the legendary "Black Rider," a headless being who silently rides through the night on a pitch-black motorcycle. When Mikado witnesses this urban legend on his first night in the city, his initial excitement triggers a thrilling but deadly sequence of events, affecting numerous others throughout the city.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Apr 10, 2004 to Jan 10, 2014 | 89 chp | Publishing

Action Drama Romance Supernatural

Loulan Yi Meng

Ding, Bing 2024

In the Han Dynasty of Ancient China, there was a little county beside Han called Lou Lan. Lou Lan gave Han their prince and princess as a sign of friendship. But years later, they killed one of Han's peacemaker. The emporer of Han was very mad and wanted to kill the prince and the princess. But their childhood friend, also the royal protector of the empire gave them his gate pass and let them go. With that, the prince and the princess started their long journey back to Lou Lan...
(Source: Sherbet Lemon)

2006 to ? | 24 chp | Publishing

Romance

Haru to Natsubetween HARU and NATSU, I am...

Takeda, Sun 2024

Makoto meets a sweet, shy girl named Haruna helping out at the school's athletics festival. He confesses his feelings for her the next time he sees her, and she bluntly rejects him, only to call him later and ask him out herself! The source of all these mixed signals is Haruna's "evil" twin sister, Natsumi. Natsumi is the opposite of Haruna, she's a forward, crude girl bent on taking whatever she can from her twin sister. Makoto is stuck in between Haruna and Natsumi, as they viciously fight over who will win him in the end.

(Source: Animexis)
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Hikaru Challenge!, Detarame Machi no Kaigenshou

Oct 12, 2008 to Oct 3, 2014 | 31 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Aiiro Shinwa

Yamato, Waki 2024

Nakaaki Keiko and Mimasaka Kousuke met when they were only 16 years old in high school. Keiko was the student council vice president and top of her class. Kousuke had been expelled from his previous school and spent most of his time making films. This story chronicles the lives of these two seemingly dissimilar friends over a span of 10 years, weaving a poignant tale of misconnections and missed opportunities in a pursuit to find their true selves.

1980 | 4 chp | Publishing

Drama Romance Slice of Life

Bra Girl

Amazume, Ryuta 2024

In recent years, more and more girls are experiencing the development of "tertiary sexual characteristics" during the later years of their puberty -- that is, the rapid masculinization of a certain part of their external genitalia. Ooi Haruka is one such girl, who has until now kept the changes in her body a secret from everyone but her family. However, after an embarrassing incident involving the guy she's been crushing on in a crowded train, she wakes up to discover herself at school, surrounded by a group of students calling themselves the "Bra Girls (Swing Girls)." And they know her secret!?

(Source: MU)

Nov 2009 to Jun 2010 | 8 chp | Publishing

Romance

Black Jack Alive

Tezuka, OsamuTaguchi, Masayuki 2024

Using Tezuka's characters, the very best artists were allowed to let loose and adapt his characters into short stories. (m-u)

2005 to ? | 22 chp | Publishing

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Romance

Meteor Methuselah: Kanzen Kouryakubon

Ozaki, Kaori 2024

A collection of one-shots, side-stories, alternative-stories, and omakes about the main series.

Aug 16, 2009 | 3 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Love, Hate, Love.

Yamashita, Tomoko 2024

The 28-year-old ballet dancer Kiwako is not longer satisfied with her live and is thinking about ending her carrier as a professional, from which she even can't make a living and has to work in a bar to make ends meet. Then she would be able to do all the thing she couldn't until now, like smoking cigarettes, eating sweets and falling in love.

She meets her neighbour, a 52-year-old college professor for German Language. Much to her surprise she falls in love with him and after her spontaneous confession a complicated love story unfolds, where Kiwako learns that in times you hate the person you love.

(Source: Tsukikagescans)

Sep 8, 2009 | 6 chp | Publishing

Romance

Dear Green

Sakura, Amyuu 2024

Shun Aoi has always been in the shadow of her older sister Mio, an extraordinarily talented girl loved by everyone around her. Because of this, Shun has gradually developed a nonchalant attitude and complete apathy toward her future. The only place she finds comfort is a forest near her school, where she is able to play the flute all by herself.

One day, her peace is disrupted by the sudden appearance of Yousuke Tokisaka, a charming and cheerful boy who turns out to be the prodigious son of a renowned photographer. Despite Yousuke's eccentric nature, Shun finds herself drawn to the young boy, who proclaims that he loves Shun's flute playing. This unexpected encounter soon paves the way for a genuine and romantic relationship—and with Yousuke's help, Shun may finally discover her own value.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Oct 18, 2007 | 1 chp | Publishing

Romance

Himitsu no Ai-chan

Kaori 2024

Aiko "Ai" Kasumi is an athletic, tomboyish member of her school's basketball club. She is very popular among the girls and can even outplay the boys' team, with the exception of one person—Leo Amano. His skills on the court are only matched by one thing: his popularity. Envious, Ai proclaims him as her rival, and every day after practice, they compare the number of love letters they each received, which always results in her loss.

In need of workers, Ai's brother employs her at his maid cafe called "Spica." Since she does not appear girlish enough, her appearance is changed with a wig and some makeup. One day, Leo visits the cafe with other members of the boys' team. Worried that they will see through her disguise, she tries to hide, inadvertently spilling drinks on Leo. As she is cleaning up after her mistake, suddenly, Leo asks to go on a date with her. After thinking about it, she eagerly comes up with a plan for revenge—she will make him fall in love with her and then dump him.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Tenohira no...
Volume 4: 18 made ni Shitai xx na Koto!
Volume 15: Yadogiri no Shita de Bokura wa Kiss wo Suru, Koisuru Tantei

Jul 24, 2009 to Sep 24, 2014 | 73 chp | Publishing

Comedy Drama Romance

Love in the Mask

Han, Yu-Rang 2024

Hyun-Bin has been surviving on the streets by hiding the fact that she's a girl. In a tragic turn of events, her beloved little brother dies and Hyun-Bin runs away from the begging, from the gangs - straight into the clutches of a rich family. Her life might have become better but it's far from rosy: she has to undergo strict training every day and guard the family's youngest member, innocent and princess-like Yae-Ha. There are only two rules, Hyun-Bin has to protect Yae-Ha with her life and no one must ever find out that she's a girl. It's a lonely and cold way of life but a fateful encounter with the delinquent Yun-Ha becomes a catalyst of changes to come, where loyalty and a sense of duty clash with feelings of love...

(Source: dollie_mixtures)

Not available | 134 chp | Publishing

Action Comedy Romance Slice of Life

Summer Wars

Sugimoto, IquraHosoda, Mamoru 2024

The virtual world of OZ has taken Japan by storm. Constructing an avatar in this real-world simulation grants users access to a wide range of features—from playing games to processing legal documents. Due to its overall convenience, OZ's popularity has skyrocketed since its inception and has been deemed the world's greatest communication tool.

Introverted OZ moderator Kenji Koiso had decided to devote his summer vacation to overseeing the system's maintenance. However, he changes his mind after being invited to accompany fellow student Natsuki Shinohara to her family's residence, where the Jinnouchi clan is gathering for the impending 90th birthday celebration of her great-grandmother.

Upon their arrival, Natsuki introduces Kenji as her fiancé, which comes as a shock to both himself and her great-grandmother. While struggling to keep up with the actions of his crush, he receives an anonymous text. Enticed by the complexity of its encryption, he decodes the message and sends a response—unknowingly bringing about a great catastrophe for OZ that will have dire consequences.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]

Jul 4, 2009 to May 1, 2010 | 13 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance Sci-Fi

Mission! School

Ohmi, Takeshi 2024

Ishikawa Takuya, a high school student who doesn't stand out in any particular way, is surprised when his principal asks him to take care of some transfer students. He is even more surprised to find that there are actually 30 charming female transfer students in his care, who have come from a boarding school that was destroyed in a fire! At first it seems like a dream come true, but then he notices their knives... and guns... what kind of school did these girls come from?
(Source: MangaHelpers)

Jun 9, 2009 to Dec 9, 2011 | 29 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Leona Explosion

Kotoyoshi, Yumisuke 2024

This is Dakichi Kamiyama. A College Student at Toudai University. He had came back to his home town to attend such a prestigious University. He happened upon a cafe where once stood a great wrestling arena lead by the "Amazoness kitty." Now three daughters remain running it. Yukihyou (Who has taken a sudden interest in him.) Ferris (A rather ditzy young woman.) And Leona (A Tsundere-ish big boobed girl with a rather "Unique" Ability in the wrestling ring.) Join Daikichi "sandbag" Kamiyama as he endures the trails ahead of him with these Bombshells.

(Source: Imangascans)

2007 to 2008 | 10 chp | Publishing

Action Comedy Romance Sports

Choice!

Nishinaka, Charlie 2024

Shiori-sensei gets no respect. She tries hard to be a good teacher, but her childish height and looks make her students call her Shiori-chan instead. Even worse, she attracts the attention of the new teacher, Yazawa-sensei. And his fetish? Cosplay...
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Minamikaze wo Tsukamaete♥, Wakeari!? OL, Zangyou Chuuihou!?, Kanojo wa Uwayaku!?, Bloomania♥

Jun 2001 to Oct 17, 2011 | 33 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance

Candy Boy

2024

Based on the popular yuri ONA series, which is about the relationship between two fraternal twins and their daily life. Yukino and Kanade continue their schooling, and Kanade takes a late night art class in preparation for her future. As before, she usually ends up fooling around and drawing her sister in strange poses before finally getting her work done. Kanade begins to question the feelings she has for Yukino... does she feel a pure sisterly love for her, or are her feelings more perverted?

Also includes a seven chapter side story, Candy Boy: Young Girls Fall in Love!.

Nov 5, 2009 to Dec 2010 | 20 chp | Publishing

Comedy Girls Love Romance

Clover no Kuni no Alice: Heart no KishiAlice in the Country...

Fujimaru, Mamenosuke 2024

Ace, the Knight of Heart Castle, is known throughout Wonderland not only for his master swordsmanship, but for his tendency towards cruelty. Can the charming Alice Liddell mellow Ace and his violent ways? Perhaps Ace will even fall in love with Alice...if he doesn't kill her first.

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Dec 25, 2009 | 4 chp | Publishing

Fantasy Romance

Goshujinsama to WankoMaster and Dog

Sakira 2024

University student, Uehara Yuuji, is an earnest guy with slight masochistic tendencies and he happens to be totally in love with the cold, glasses-wearing Tatsukawa-sensei.

Ever since he first spotted the Sensei, he’s confessed his feelings time and time again only to have the antisocial Tatsukawa-sensei refuse every time.

“That’s it! If I’m not human, he’ll fall in love with me!”

Sensei then orders the dog cosplaying Yuuji to do what?

In addition to this story, Goshujinsama to Wanko overflows with love and sex! An ample collection of full fanservice from Sakira!

(Source: Blissful Sin)

Not available | 9 chp | Publishing

Boys Love Romance

Renai Otogibanashi: Happy Assort

Atsuki, Ryokuka 2024

A collection of stories featuring different characters from Quinrose's otome games—Arabians Lost, Heart no Kuni no Alice, Clover no Kuni no Alice, and Crimson Empire.

Dec 25, 2009 | 10 chp | Publishing

Fantasy Romance

Maruoka-san Chi no Kyouikugakari

Shiraishi, Yuki 2024

A useless but healthy daughter. One day, Hatsune's father decides to make her roommates with a fastidious boy! Kaede-kun, being fed up with how unladylike Hatsune is, decides to form a "Women's Efficiency Training System."

(Source: Intercross)

Nov 20, 2009 to Mar 15, 2010 | 6 chp | Publishing

Comedy Romance