adult / non school setting romance reccomendations
Anime
While not as big as school romance category, this setting/premise often allows for more depth. Also a good option for those who feel that they have outgrown the highschool romances.
TV, 2006,
47 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Two completly different girls of the same name move to tokyo. A beautiful story about the struggles of early adulthood, turbulent romances and traumatic experiences.
fyi no, they don't end up together, it's a straight drama, yet the relationship they share is truly special
fyi no, they don't end up together, it's a straight drama, yet the relationship they share is truly special
TV, 2010,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:10
While not exactly a straight up romance (reccomend to continue with the manga after the show) it's a story about two entierly different people who end up changing each other's lives. In a group of neets who found a safe space to live together there is a girl obsessed with jellyfishes who one day meets a beautiful lady. That lady helps her save a jellyfish from a badly kept tank at a zoological store, yet once they go home together a secret unfolds - the lady in question is actually a young boy from a rich family of politicians. All in all, they end up creating a fashion brand together.
TV, 2018,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Though not romance focussed, banana fish is a touching story of two men from different worlds meeting unexpectedly and having to face certain problems together.
TV, 2023,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Though the guy is still a highscool student, the story doesnt really focus on that aspect, so I decided to include it. It talks about them meeting unexpectedly on a game event and pretending to be together to spouse jelousy in her ex boyfriend. While he is very reluctant to it and seems cold and unbothered, it tourns out they simoultaneously meet through a game and spark each others interests.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
A beautiful story about the time passing (pick up the manga after the movie for more!) and dealing with internalised homophobia in a climatic secluded setting. They meet again after many years and can see how they have each changed drastically.
TV, 2017,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Though might be a little problematic considering the girl is 15, the show doesnt go into anything indecent (watched it like 5 years ago, so am not so sure anymore). The story have a magical and calming touch as the main charcter is a magus living in a cottage.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
I wasn't a big fan of the given anime, yet the movie is a whole different story! It shows a more complicated relationship of two band members, where one has secret feelings for the other.
TV, 2011,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Again not a straight up romance and you have to watch many episodes and seasons for any developement, yet romance or its a show worth your attention. (Though first few episodes might not be that interesting, I remember dropping it at like ep 4 to then come back to it after a long time and really enjoy the whole thing).
TV, 2017,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Very enjoyable story of twopeople meeting through an mmo game and becoming close internet friends. One day the end up meeting by chance in real life and while one of them realises the connection between the internet persona and real person and starts to catch feelings, the other is rather oblivious to the whole situation.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Set in late XIXth century, an arranged marriage takes place. Surprisingly it becomes an opportunity for the mistreated woman to overcome her traumas and find a place to actually call home.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Very cozy and amusing story of a snow woman's(yuki onna from the japanes mitology) ancestor who produces snow and ice with turbulent emotions and a cool seaming, closed woman. As they turn out to be working together they begin to get interested in eachother.
TV, 2018,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
A story of a bitter actor who has been robbed of the first place of popularity in a magasine (to be precise "the most huggable man" title) who turns out to be working on a new production with the said actor who robbed him of the title. Yet unexpectedly that actor has a lot of interest in him.
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Though more of a sport based anime t tells a story of a famous trainer and a figure skater who has lost all passion in that area. They work together to restore that passion and achieve victory.
TV, 2013,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
To be completly honest I don't remember much from it, as I watched it probably about 6 years ago, only that I enjoyed it. It's a story about university students.
TV, 2018,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Anime about two rather socially awkward workers who both turn out to be otakus who try to hide that fact from each other as their mutual interest arises.
TV, 2014,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Story about child actors meeting 10 years later for a comemorial 10 year anniversary commercial. Though one of them is not an actor and did not want to participate in it for the second time, he was persuaded by his show-biz family. The other one, a famous actor specifically wanted to redo it only if the other took part in it, as he harboured special feelings for that person ever since.
OVA, 2010,
2 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Though problematic and an erotica, I am weirdly attached to it. It tells a story of a one sided love and dealing with homophobia. Reccomend to pick up the manga after the ova.
TV, 2006,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Talks about mental problems of the MC, though romance is not the focus of the series. The story is unique and warth the watch
Movie, 2012,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
A beautiful story of supernatural circumstances, though again the romance is not the highlight of the movie.
TV, 2008,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
To be honest not my cup of tea but I know many have enjoyed it a lot.
