best romance anime seen

[~Odin~]

i was just wondering what everyones favorite anime is.. Unless u dont like romance...

[Tamashii]

Originally posted by ~Odin~
i was just wondering what everyones favorite anime is.. Unless u dont like romance...


...

Kare Kano.

[ZalorD]

KOR, Maison Ikkoku, Hanadan, erh, Kare Kano.
And yes, Ocean Waves and WotH

[Keitaro]

Onegai Twins



JK!

Kare Kano, but I'm a good way through Maison Ikkoku and so far so good.

[Marth]

Primarily romance: Kare Kano
Other genre with romance in it: Fushigi Yuugi

[soundchazer]

Best Romances:

Maison Ikkoku
Kimagure Orange Road
Kare Kano
Hana Yori Dango
Ayashi no Ceres
Ocean Waves
Candy Candy

[NeoTsukasa2100]

Chobits! but i haven't really seen any other romances that are worth mentioning...

[Brian Rinaldi]

romans just isnt my taste

[AlterGenesis-X]

Kare Kano, duh...and who could forget the dash of romace in RK: Tsuikouhen....?

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Brian Rinaldi
romans just isnt my taste


Yeah... I actually find Venetian women more attractive myself.

[Samuraiblues]

Originally posted by soundchazer
Yeah... I actually find Venetian women more attractive myself.

LOL, i think kenshin and tomoe was the best for me, it was just so touching, but you couldn't call kenshin a romance so probably His and Her circumstances

[Shadowmage]

Kare Kano
...Voices of a Distant Star

[Space Cowboy 21]

Video Girl Ai. There just something about that old school anime that makes my heart ache.

[loplop]

Ai Yori Aoshi. Hey its shounen, but I like it . . . .

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Space Cowboy 21
Video Girl Ai. There just something about that old school anime that makes my heart ache.

If Video Girl Ai is old school, then Tekken is the best movie ever.

[Dtortot]

I am going to get of track with conventional romance shows and say: FLCL.

It's an anime love triangle, like most of the rest romantic shows, but FLCL is done right, unlike most romantic anime shows.

[Major Tom]

Originally posted by ZalorD
and WotH

WotH? Whot? What?

I enjoy the romance, but I haven't seen all that much, so.....

I have seen:
Love Hina
Onegai Teacher
Chobits.
AA! Megami-sama OVA and Movie

Or at least those are one that are blatantly (or try to be) romance. I was tempted to put in Fruits Basket, and Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na koto (Somedays Dreamers) in, but I don't think the romantic element is the main focus of those two, so I won't include them.

But anyway, of those five, the best Romance show would have to be Chobits, with AA! Megami-sama OVA coming in close second.

[fugupinkeye]

Whisper of the Heart, first and foremost. Something so 'pure' about that one, for lack of a better word.
Kimagure Orange Road- nuff said.

And, I don't know if this counts, but I would like to add the first four Episodes of Ai Yori Aoshi. Something about loving not just someone, but committing to them selflessly, well, being an american, it's sort of a rare thing to see. After ep 4 though, it just turned into typical 'silly grabass crap' as my uncle butchie would say.

[hayama22]

I haven't seen much romance anime. I have seen the first 6 episodes of Kare Kano, but I just didn't sense the romance. They just didn't feel right to me. Just my opinion though.

The romance in Whisper of the Heart was sweet, but I wouldn't classify Whisper of the Heart as a romance. I guess the best romance I've seen was Voices of a Distant Star. I really wanna see Kimagure Orange road though.

Also, i've only seen the first episode, but Koi Kaze might turn out to be one of the better romance dramas, despite its dirty subject matter.

[ZalorD]

Originally posted by Major Tom
WotH? Whot? What?
Whisper - of - the - Heart.

[Major Tom]

I forgot to mention Hoshi no Koe (voice of a distant star), that's another good one, but Chobits is still tops on my list.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by hayama22
I haven't seen much romance anime. I have seen the first 6 episodes of Kare Kano, but I just didn't sense the romance. They just didn't feel right to me. Just my opinion though.

The romance in Whisper of the Heart was sweet, but I wouldn't classify Whisper of the Heart as a romance. I guess the best romance I've seen was Voices of a Distant Star. I really wanna see Kimagure Orange road though.

Also, i've only seen the first episode, but Koi Kaze might turn out to be one of the better romance dramas, despite its dirty subject matter.

You have to watch the entire run of Kare Kano to understand it. The first 6 episodes are just setting the mood for the characters.

[Toshiro]

Ayashi no Ceres Is a good romance anime to watch. I must admit, I used not to be a fan, but now, I love the stuff. And I think that is actually why my girlfriend is with me right now is because I am such a helpless romantic, and I give thanks to Romance Anime to making me who I am today. I think this should be considered Romance, but if it isnt, let me know. She and her Cat , which is one of the animated shorts on Hoshi No Koe Dvd, Loved it. Then of course, you have, FY, cant get past it, never.

[Major Tom]

Originally posted by ZalorD
Whisper - of - the - Heart.

Thanks, but I worked it out when Fuginpye put it in his post. I hadn't heard of it before, but thanks anyway.

As for She and Her Cat, I would classify that as a romance, well, animated short. A very nice on at that as well, what a cute cat. The problem is that it is so short, so I tend to forget about it, whereas a series or a movie, the longer stuff tends to leave more of an impression on my mind.

[etane]

Well, I am not at all a romance genre fan, but I do like the KOR OVA a lot.

[hitokiri_himura]

To date, Chobits. Its storyline is thought-provoking, and the background music really sets the mood to enjoy the story. ;)

[Remiel]

from all genres, i prefer romances the most.. and i've seen some in my short life

the best in my opinion is maison ikkoku - finally, characters aren't your typical anime-romance teenagers and the main character is a guy.. also it's pretty old and i have some sentiments for it [as well as for kimagure orange road, but that's some other
"calibre"]

[Veraca]

ayashi no ceres, fushigi yuugi, and chobits

and if it counts, fruits basket and x (the romance in them is just so sad & sweet and for me, heartwarming)

[Hunter]

Originally posted by Space Cowboy 21
Video Girl Ai. There just something about that old school anime that makes my heart ache.


The same here ....

it's one of the best Romance anime ever....

[last_unicorn]

Onegai Teacher
Ayasha No Ceres
Gravitation

those are my top three.

[jl11210]

Chobits
flcl
sailormoon
macroos lovers again
and
His & her circumstances

i think i need to watch more romance

[ShinoMatrix]

Chobits is definitely my current favourite in terms of romantic anime...

But...

If you would think of including this in there, as I would, then Seishu-Heiki Kanojo (She, the Ultimate Weapon) definitely comes very close to my liking of Chobits... maybe even more but I just can't bring myself to watch it again yet :(

[nny]

I would have to say Voices of a Distant star and Gravitation. ^_^ those are my favorites to date. Usually not much into the romance ones myself.

[Veraca]

oh i forgot sailor moon (least the first 2-3 seasons) were the best of romance ive seen ^^ or close aside from ceres

[Echizen]

later episodes of Midori no Hibi

[Space Cowboy 21]

Originally posted by soundchazer
If Video Girl Ai is old school, then Tekken is the best movie ever.

For me, 1991 is Old School. When I think of 1991 I think of Reebok Pump Basketball and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That's my Old School. But just getting a response from the Professor made my day!

[Recoil]

Kare Kano and Voices of a Distant Star. :)

[hekikuu]

I really dig the cheesy romances like Love Hina and Ai Yori Aoshi.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by hekikuu
I really dig the cheesy romances like Love Hina and Ai Yori Aoshi.

/me groans in disbelief.

Those are corny, unimaginative, repetitive and mediocre.

[Tamashii]

Originally posted by hekikuu
I really dig the cheesy romances like Love Hina and Ai Yori Aoshi.

Lol.

[Veraca]

isnt Ah! My Goddess and Guardian Angel Getten counted as romance?? they're really nice ^^

[hekikuu]

Originally posted by soundchazer
soundchazer groans in disbelief.

Those are corny, unimaginative, repetitive and mediocre.

/me shrugs.

Yes, and... ?

[Veraca]

Love Hina I've never seen, but it never struck me as being a romance either... i guess it thought it was just an anime/manga that was there because it just was.. stupid huh?

oh well, i dont mind cheesy romances all the time - unless its got something to back all that cheesiness up with. but yeah sometimes i groan in pain...

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by hekikuu
hekikuu shrugs.

Yes, and... ?

Well... as long as you don't defend them and talk about all the merits that makes them good, I'm ok with the idea of you watching them.

[Dragne]

hasnt this been done already?

As i'm sure many people before me have mentioned : Maison Ikkoku and KOR and Hana Yori Dango

I mearly mention these great titles again to and emphasis.

[geekygirl]

Hana Yori Dango.... it's sad that it doesn't always get the attention that it deserves!

[L. Peanut]

Kare Kano.

[PirateKing]

Kare Kano

[Knives]

whisper of the heart .....questionable ending, but genuine emotion

[Datsun]

Honestly, it's hard to not choose Voices of a distant star. It's just a nice little story, with good direction.

Also, I've never really thought of Love Hina as a romance, or rather, I think the romance part of it wasn't handled nearly as well as the action/comedy aspect of the show. I still enjoyed it immensely all the same.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Datsun
Honestly, it's hard to not choose Voices of a distant star. It's just a nice little story, with good direction.

Also, I've never really thought of Love Hina as a romance, or rather, I think the romance part of it wasn't handled nearly as well as the action/comedy aspect of the show. I still enjoyed it immensely all the same.

Love Hina/Chobits/Onegai Teacher are like low carb romantic comedy... they look the same but the taste leaves a lot to be desired.

[Datsun]

Originally posted by soundchazer
Love Hina/Chobits/Onegai Teacher are like low carb romantic comedy... they look the same but the taste leaves a lot to be desired.

Hey! I liked Chobits too. But yeah, 2 pointless boring recaps, and a fair amount of tedium here and there does take the shine off of the series. But it still had it's moments.

[Bane the ECF]

Maison Ikkoku, Touch, and Kimagure Orange Road. What more can you ask for. :)


Bane

[Mizuki Rainko]

I liked Chobits, Onegai Teacher and Ah My Goddess. I haven't seen Kare Kano, and I guess I should by how many people say that it is good.

[Veraca]

i second Mizuki Rainko on kare kano, i havent seen it either but i should take a peek at it.

[hekikuu]

Originally posted by soundchazer
Love Hina/Chobits/Onegai Teacher are like low carb romantic comedy... they look the same but the taste leaves a lot to be desired.

Yeah, they're sort of like the mayonaise of the romance/comedy genre. That's low-carb, isn't it -- oil and eggs? What you really need is some high-fiber anime like NTHT and some complex carbs like FLCL along with your low-carb romance. All part of a balanced diet.

Originally posted by geekygirl
Hana Yori Dango.... it's sad that it doesn't always get the attention that it deserves!

Hmm. You know, these threads on, "What's your favorite _____ anime?" really seem to be "What should I watch next?" threads in disguise. Even so I appreciate them because I often hear of anime I've never heard of before. Good stuff.

[RahXephon]

Kare Kano and Chobits

[Neo-Hunter]

have to go with Kare Kano, Love hina and some parts of saniko.

[icelava]

*Realises there isn't any hard core romance title in the stash.*

The closest thing I have is kareshi kanojou no jijou, which I can't really consider full romance because Gainax direction was to make it a romantic comedy (with great effect).

[Bio]

Is this about best romance in anime or best romance anime?

Any way my favorite romance anime is AMG and kimi ga nozomu ein

My favorite romance in anime is kenshin and shingitsutan tsukihime

[Senshi]

its all about the chobits... the love between ronin student and robot girl cannot be topped.

[Onetea]

I haven't seen much romance anime. So all I've seen is Please Teacher!, which I put on top. Love Hina for me isn't really a romance anime to be precise, it's really a comedy type of anime with the aspect of love in it. I still have to watch Please Twins!, which, yes, I know is really really poor, but I'm a real fan of Please Teacher! so I just want to see more of the my favorite anime.
I'm very amibitious on Kimi ga Nozomu Eien (The Eternity That You Wish For), I'm thinking of getting on that on DVD when it's licensed and published. Also I'm also very keen on Kimagure Orange Road, I hear it's a very prestiguous romance anime, but I don't really like old animation. Erm... I don't want to discriminative about new and old anime, gommen nasai... it's just that I like new ones.

Oh yea, what's that about Onegai Teacher being a "low carb" romance anime? I think it's moving and emotional. I can't stop thinking about it, it makes me cry whenever I listen to the soundtracks I've bought (Seratula & Stokesia).

For that, I really like those romance/drama anime that can make me cry or sad, it's so touching.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Onetea

Oh yea, what's that about Onegai Teacher being a "low carb" romance anime? I think it's moving and emotional. I can't stop thinking about it, it makes me cry whenever I listen to the soundtracks I've bought (Seratula & Stokesia).

Well... since you haven't watched many romance anime, it is hard for you to understand what I mean, but what you call moving and emotional, I call phoney, forced and unbelievable.

[Ninja Realist]

i think the best thing isn't a romance anime, but has a good romance story in it.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by realist
i think the best thing isn't a romance anime, but has a good romance story in it.

I agree... there are several anime that are not necessarily a romance, but have good romantic elements to them. Macross and Nadia come to mind.

[Ninja Realist]

Yes Macross had a great love story because it was more than just the characters staring into each others eyes, they had other issues, fighting, to deal with too.

[Spilled Milk]

Maison Ikkoku
Chobits
and Gravitation. Those are also the only Romance anime I have seen, and I loved them.

[Onetea]

[The verdict of anime all lies on the individual (hence individual differences). Everything is subject to that person. Therefore you can't really say that others are wrong, it's their opinion, it's not like you can really take their position. Everyone's views are different. Not everyone is the same, if so, then we can predict the future. Better yet, not have a civilization at all.]

Just some philosophy and psychology there.

Sorry if it's not relevant, but I just want to defend my own opinion that's all.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Onetea
[The verdict of anime all lies on the individual (hence individual differences). Everything is subject to that person. Therefore you can't really say that others are wrong, it's their opinion, it's not like you can really take their position. Everyone's views are different. Not everyone is the same, if so, then we can predict the future. Better yet, not have a civilization at all.]

Just some philosophy and psychology there.

Sorry if it's not relevant, but I just want to defend my own opinion that's all.


Well... the what is the point of doing the discussions then, if everything boils down to opinon?

I don't see it that way. There are certain points in each anime, piece of music, movie that can be analyzed, dissected and graded. If after that, you still like what you see, even if every logical aspect tells you it is not good, then more power to you.

As I see it, Onegai Teacher has 3 major flaws:

1. The situation that put the two main characters together was forced and unbelieveable.
2. The flaw that made 2 of the characters interesting (one main character and one secondary character) is not likely to occur to a good number of people, therefore making the characters more distant and the chance of connection with them less likely to occur (seriously, I found the characters bland all the way).
3. The ending was rushed by at least a couple of episodes.

When compared to other romantic classics, this one has only two aspects that make it appealing: the animation/character design and the music.

[Dtortot]

Opinions are to be given and heard, to be destroyed or praised all depending on the strenght and basis of the opinion. After all discussions are matter of opinion, but just because we have to listen to someones opinion doesn't mean we can't debate on such opinion. If you want to give your opinion be ready to defend it with something more than: "Oh well, it is my opinion because I think this way!" Such an easy exit.

For example, I said that FLCL is the best romance anime I have seen, why? Because the tension between Naota, Haruko, Mamimi and the other girl is real, and it is normal. The boy is in his pre-teens, he is just messed up and doesn't know what love is, until he finds out in the last episode. FLCL romance is great because even when it's developed in a extraordinary tale, the romance stays ordinary.

If you want to defend your opinion do it more truthfully than just saying, "well it is my opinion so sorry". Remember don't take the defensive position, no one is attacking you or your opinion, just discussing it.

True it all comes down to opinions and persoanl points of view, but explain them rather than hidding them.

[Onetea]

Quote:
Originally posted by soundchazer

As I see it, Onegai Teacher has 3 major flaws:

1. The situation that put the two main characters together was forced and unbelieveable.
2. The flaw that made 2 of the characters interesting (one main character and one secondary character) is not likely to occur to a good number of people, therefore making the characters more distant and the chance of connection with them less likely to occur (seriously, I found the characters bland all the way).
3. The ending was rushed by at least a couple of episodes.

When compared to other romantic classics, this one has only two aspects that make it appealing: the animation/character design and the music.


No, you see, that's the beauty of it :). The anime is unique, the kind of thing won't happen in real life, it's like a fantasy that boys would love to have. I know, I too admire the realistic drama (like Grave Of The Fireflies). Yea, yes I know, there are other superb romantic anime out there, yes yes I agree with you 100%. :)
Well I wanna say that Onegai Teacher is my current best anime, that's all. Some reviews I've read over the internet have also shown that the anime wasn't at all realistic and would NEVER NEVER happen in real life. Perhaps it can be taken both ways; one could dislike it because it was totally unreal, or one could say that was a beautiful story because it was unique - something that a boy would love to encounter in their lives. It may make people jealous and really strive for something like that from the anime.

Yes I know, I've yet to watch more romance/drama anime. I'm not really in a country where I can easily get access to anime, unless I buy it online (like I always do). But my pockets are full of money (hihihi), I want to conserve it.

[L-sama]

definitely. Chobits is a really good one. This might be a stretch, but Rurouni Kenshin has an underlying romanced as well as the Samurai X OVA

[KiraraKim]

I am surprised no one mentioned Escaflowne yet. I know it is not entirely a romance-centered anime, but I do think romance is at the core of the story. Hitomi would never have entered Gaia if she had not asked the Tarot cards if she would find true love afterall?

The love triangles got on my nerves, but other than I really liked the main love story of Escaflowne. I even liked the end.

[RainyRainy]

Generally I fall sleep watching romance anime, but I really like voices of distant star, the backgrounds are extraordinarily beautiful. I was toally moved. by the way, did Nagamie die at the end? (sobbing....)

[Datsun]

Originally posted by RainyRainy
, did Nagamie die at the end? (sobbing....)

Sorry, do you mean Mikako? As for her dying, I guess it's all down to personal interpretation. I assume that she doesn't make it back to Earth or sees Noboru again. But it's supposed to be bittersweet anyway.

[Shiva]

Fav romantic anime: Kare Kano

Fav anime with romance: Rurouni Kenshin - Tsuiokuhen

I guess I love the romance in the Rurouni series as well, but I've had to read many a fanfic to get some sort of closure to Kenshin and the "busu" :slove

[icelava]

The news reported 8 years after the battle said it was a victory. That is assuming her carrier was saved by her defeating the Tarisans' last capital ship.

Her drifting wreckage in space and not returning to earth suggests to meet up suggests her KIA.

[Shiva]

Originally posted by icelava
The news reported 8 years after the battle said it was a victory. That is assuming her carrier was saved by her defeating the Tarisans' last capital ship.

Her drifting wreckage in space and not returning to earth suggests to meet up suggests her KIA.

I don't suppose you could put a header above your spoiler with which anime it comes from, could you? :p

[Tamashii]

I've been putting Kimagure Orange Road off for a long time and I was finally able to finish it a few days ago along with the movie "I want to return to that day". I have to say that the movie made my impression of Kimagure Orange Road quadrupled in praise. Now I can't decide between KOR: I want to return to that day or Kare Kano as being the best romance I've seen.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Tamashii
I've been putting Kimagure Orange Road off for a long time and I was finally able to finish it a few days ago along with the movie "I want to return to that day". I have to say that the movie made my impression of Kimagure Orange Road quadrupled in praise. Now I can't decide between KOR: I want to return to that day or Kare Kano as being the best romance I've seen.

yes... that first movie owns big time. Perfect ending for the series and one of the best movies in anime, period.

The second movie is technically much better (in terms of character design and animation), but in my mind it kind of takes away some of the merits of the first movie.

[Tamashii]

Originally posted by soundchazer
The second movie is technically much better (in terms of character design and animation), but in my mind it kind of takes away some of the merits of the first movie.

Agreed. It was quite a let down.

[Zelkiiro]

Hmm...doesn't look like I posted here yet...

My vote goes to Voice of a Distant Star. That's some powerful stuff...

[sakurazukamori]

Kimagure Orange Road... it's not sappy like most romance anime out there... it's done just right. Probably the most realistic and funny romance story ever. And the two movies are the perfect sequel to the tv series.

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by sakurazukamori
Kimagure Orange Road... it's not sappy like most romance anime out there... it's done just right. Probably the most realistic and funny romance story ever. And the two movies are the perfect sequel to the tv series.

/me doesn't think Maison Ikkoku is sappy either. It is refreshing in the fact that this is an ADULT romance, and mot of the romantic comedies out there involve teenagers.

[Bane the ECF]

Originally posted by sakurazukamori
Kimagure Orange Road... it's not sappy like most romance anime out there... it's done just right. Probably the most realistic and funny romance story ever. And the two movies are the perfect sequel to the tv series.
Originally posted by soundchazer
/me doesn't think Maison Ikkoku is sappy either. It is refreshing in the fact that this is an ADULT romance, and mot of the romantic comedies out there involve teenagers.
I can't overemphasize encouragement to people to check out Touch, the third triangle anime the Big Three romance hits of the 80's. It was just as popular and is just as good as Kimagure Orange Road and Maison Ikkoku.


Bane

[soundchazer]

Originally posted by Bane the ECF
I can't overemphasize encouragement to people to check out Touch, the third triangle anime the Big Three romance hits of the 80's. It was just as popular and is just as good as Kimagure Orange Road and Maison Ikkoku.


Bane

Agreed... unfortunately, it is not as widely available as the other two and the only way to get it is thru the ongoing fansubs or by buying the bootleg.

[heffer]

His and Her circumstances, Ai Yori Aoshi, please teacher (first romances that come to my mind that i liked)

[Shadowman20xx]

Well I haven't seen any of the big romance titles yet (KOR, Kare Kano, Maison Ikkoku, etc.) so my I'll have to say Rurouni Kenshin (Tsuiokuhen included)for now.

[Otaku B.C.]

Well, I haven't seen any romance animes per se (I am planning on watching Kare Kano and Fruits Basket though) but my favorite animes with romance in it are Revolutionary Girl Utena (of course :D) and Cowboy Bebop (Spike and Julia are definitely one of the better couples out there period).

[AlterGenesis-X]

I can't overemphasize encouragement to people to check out Touch, the third triangle anime the Big Three romance hits of the 80's. It was just as popular and is just as good as Kimagure Orange Road and Maison Ikkoku.


Bane

Although, these series are far longer than the other romance Animes out, which does normally make them harder to get into.

[Tank]

Kare Kano and Maison Ikkoku, with the latter being a little better because it actually ended and Kare Kano is cliffhanger galore.

[animesage244]

Well uh.... does Fruits BAsket count if not then His and Her Circumstances.

[Bane the ECF]

The second [KOR] movie is technically much better (in terms of character design and animation), but in my mind it kind of takes away some of the merits of the first movie.
The 2nd KOR movie, based on the manga series Shin ("New") Kimagure Orange Road, has a different intent and a different targeted age group of audience. Essentially, the entire Shin KOR series was designed to be a post-script about life for Kyouske and Madoka after the triangle relationship ended.


Bane

[hayama22]

Infinite Ryvius(spoiler for episode 21):

The scene after Aoi is almost stabbed by one of Faina's evil minions(I always thought Faina was a bitch, but not this much!). And they have this whole dicussion about how Aoi wants to return to the past, and Kouji tells her to face the truth. It kinda ruined the moment a bit when he cried though, the voice sounded fake, almost like a 16 year old crying like a baby. But the line that struck me was "To Hell with tomarrow," by Kouji. If you've seen the series, you'll understand.

Edit: Whoops, I mixed "Seen" and "Scene" up.

[Tremolo]

Despite all intents and purposes I ended up really enjoying Gravitation.

Then of course there's Kare Kano and KOR. Man, I'm so original.

[Bane the ECF]

Quote:
Originally posted by soundchazer

As I see it, Onegai Teacher has 3 major flaws:

1. The situation that put the two main characters together was forced and unbelieveable.
2. The flaw that made 2 of the characters interesting (one main character and one secondary character) is not likely to occur to a good number of people, therefore making the characters more distant and the chance of connection with them less likely to occur (seriously, I found the characters bland all the way).
3. The ending was rushed by at least a couple of episodes.

When compared to other romantic classics, this one has only two aspects that make it appealing: the animation/character design and the music.

No, you see, that's the beauty of it :). The anime is unique, the kind of thing won't happen in real life, it's like a fantasy that boys would love to have. I know, I too admire the realistic drama (like Grave Of The Fireflies). Yea, yes I know, there are other superb romantic anime out there, yes yes I agree with you 100%. :)
Well I wanna say that Onegai Teacher is my current best anime, that's all. Some reviews I've read over the internet have also shown that the anime wasn't at all realistic and would NEVER NEVER happen in real life. Perhaps it can be taken both ways; one could dislike it because it was totally unreal, or one could say that was a beautiful story because it was unique - something that a boy would love to encounter in their lives. It may make people jealous and really strive for something like that from the anime.

Yes I know, I've yet to watch more romance/drama anime. I'm not really in a country where I can easily get access to anime, unless I buy it online (like I always do). But my pockets are full of money (hihihi), I want to conserve it.
I agree, anime in general doesn't need a realistic premise to be good. Onegai Teacher does have a force-started relationship and a little far-fetched story (why would Kei's uncle ever suggest that they're married, even to use an excuse? That's just plain wrong. :D) However, once you get past that Onegai Teacher carries very deep, rich story elements and characters to support the romance between Kei and Mizuho.

I cared about the characters and the outcome of the story, and that's what makes this anime good.


Bane

[Whizz]

Voices of a distant star, Whisper of the heart, KOR, etc. it would just keep on going.

[fugupinkeye]

definitely Whisper of the Heart is the best romance anime, IMO.

[Michelle]

Nobody's mentioned Azumanga Daioh! The Kaorin-Sakaki-Kamineko triangle just brings me to tears at the very thought. Also, Haruka and Michiru in Sailor Moon, because lesbians > all.

But seriously. I watched the first five or so episodes of Kare Kano, and was disappointed to the point I never actually finished it (something I very rarely do). So far, I haven't seen what the fuss is about, especially when taking into account the amount of recap that's said to be in the later episodes and the supposed lack of ending.

Also, just to be different, I thought the romantic parts of RahXephon were well done.

[loplop]

I agree, anime in general doesn't need a realistic premise to be good. Onegai Teacher does have a force-started relationship and a little far-fetched story (why would Kei's uncle ever suggest that they're married, even to use an excuse? That's just plain wrong. :D) However, once you get past that Onegai Teacher carries very deep, rich story elements and characters to support the romance between Kei and Mizuho.

I cared about the characters and the outcome of the story, and that's what makes this anime good.


Bane

I have to agree with Bane on this. Onegai Teacher's set up may be outlandish, but for me it didn't take away from the two main themes that I saw in the series. One is the one about escaping from reality that runs thought the whole series. Second, and the reason that I really liked the series, it shows that Marriage (and committed relationships) are not all fun and games with everything going your way all the time. The realistic way that the problems & good times that Mizuho and Kei share is shown is the very reason why Onegai Teacher is one of my all time favorites. As they say, To each their own . . . .

[L. Peanut]

Hana Yori Dango. I've never seen an anime where I wanted the main characters to get together as much as I did in HYD.

[EzKimO]

Chobits (it's very much romance anime, though it has comedy too)

[lancer_3k]

Thank you. I was waiting for someone to mention Rahxephon.

Kare Kano's up there, as is Escaflowne and the original Macross and most of Rurouni Kenshin. FLCL was nice too, and if you're into the cliched repetitive hilarious type there's Vandread and Love Hina :D

Onegai Sensei felt plastic, to be honest, so I'm going to have to not go with that.

[Bane the ECF]

I have to admit, I finally watched Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou after hearing so many people gloat about it's excellence in this thread. It blew away all my expectations (of which I had no clue to begin with.) I'm admittedly not a fan of shoujo style anime, but this anime was...different. It was a deeply character-driven psychological drama that was incredibly believable and extremely touching. The balance and timing between tense drama and creative humor created a perfect atmosphere.

Although I'm not quite ready to annoint it best-of-the-best (the ending, or lack of one drove me crazy,) I have to certainly tip my hat to the incredible job done in portraying the characters in the series.


Bane

[Ramiel]

I think:
Kare Kano (wow, how original of me) :rolleyes2
Video Girl Ai
Millenium Actress
Voices of a Distant Star
Kenshin:Tsuiokuhen
Rahxephon (okay, it's mecha, but the whole plot was driven by love)

The situation that put the two main characters together was forced and unbelieveable.
The situation is unbelievable, but the space aliens aren't? I suppose it's how you look at things.

[Tamashii]

I have to admit, I finally watched Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou after hearing so many people gloat about it's excellence in this thread. It blew away all my expectations (of which I had no clue to begin with.) I'm admittedly not a fan of shoujo style anime, but this anime was...different. It was a deeply character-driven psychological drama that was incredibly believable and extremely touching. The balance and timing between tense drama and creative humor created a perfect atmosphere.

I honestly thought you had seen it already, being the romance fanatic that you are ;) . It's great to hear that we have yet another Kare Kano fan. :)

[Bane the ECF]

I honestly thought you had seen it already, being the romance fanatic that you are. It's great to hear that we have yet another Kare Kano fan.
*Feels the stab of pain from being told the truth* :whip2:

This from a guy who grew up on action and mecha anime like Mobile Suit Gundam, Armored Troopers Votoms, Dragonball, and Seint Seiya. Being told the truth that he's now a softie watching romance animes...hurts. :XD:

Anyways, part of the reason is that I've been striving to collect and watch animes that I know from back in the 80's and early 90's. The other reason is, as mentioned, I'm not a big fan of shoujo anime. But Kare Kano is different...I think I'm going to have to buy this for my older sister too for Christmas. :yes:


Bane

[naraku rules]

when naota and haruko kissed at the end of flcl

[Tremolo]

when naota and haruko kissed at the end of flcl

I think you've missed the point of the thread - it's your favourite romance anime, not your favourite scene from an anime involving romance, although the thread title is misleading you could...y'know...read the other posts as well so you don't come off an idiot. And use spoiler tags - if I hadn't seen FLCL I'd be pretty pissed off.

[ShinoMatrix]

Kare Kano is shaping up to be just my favourite in this department at the moment...

[Tsukushi]

Number one is Maison Ikkoku. Then there is also Kare Kano, Kimagure Orange Road, Hana Yori Dango, Marmalade Boy.... :bellyemot

[Immigrant]

Haven't watched any 100% romance, so it'd be Midori no Hibi.

[AznHylite]

To me, my most favorite romance animes are

Aa! Megami Sama
Onegai Teacher
Chobits
Video Girl Ai
Maison Ikkoku

[Sae]

I gotta say it was in the ONLY good live action ever made: Hana Yori Dango, ending scene. The manga hasn't ended and the anime had a weird ending with unfinished questions.

Sae

[aoi_n_asul]

i have to say his and her circumstance. :love:

@sae:
is that the live action series where the band f4 starred?

[bwing55543]

I'd have to say Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen.

[mitsukake]

My current favorite romance anime:
Kare-Kano... I've found myself in it
Chobits... very thought-provoking... making impossible possible... loving a persocon or a machine to be exact
She, the ultimate weapon a.k.a Saikano... not just a mere romance but pounded with a harsh reality, a drama-romance... it left me depressed for days... I plan to rewatch it but I just can't

changing the topic...
I've been looking for some good romance anime more specifically is one mixed with drama... I guess an aftermath of watching Saikano...
well this thread made it for me... after reading the listed anime, I think I'll watch next Ayano Ceres or maybe WotH...

[animanic_critic]

Rurouni Kenshin: Reminiscene and Kare Kano are tied for this one for me.

[Dark Lord]

My Favorites would have to be:
Midori no Hibi (The best, hands down)
Kare Kano
Maison Ikkoku

Other interesting ones would be:
Fruits Basket
Chobits

[Selius Raine]

Let me just get this out of the way:
I really hate romance.
Thus, it has to be REALLY, REALLY heart stoppingly good for me to even look at it for a second.

Hoshi no Koe/ Voices of a Distant Star got my attention. Man, that movie is so cute :D!