If you love romance anime but don’t have anyone to watch it with, you can watch one of these.
Don’t have anyone to celebrate Valentine's Day with? No problem! After all, you can always watch some romance-related anime to get in the mood for it.
The exact kind of mood depends on your understanding of the holiday, of course — and here are 10 series you might consider for it. All are very different, and you can probably find one for yourself.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru) is perhaps the closest thing anime has to an anti-romance. Hachiman, the protagonist, has developed a nihilistic mindset where he tries to avoid interacting with others as much as possible.
Despite that, he finds himself being forced to join the Volunteer Service Club, which supports other students in need. Hachiman’s unique mindset and slow romantic developments of the series are definitely something to ponder over if you have nothing better to do on Valentine's Day.
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) is exactly what it says on the tin. An office romantic comedy with two very distinct — yet somehow similar — couples, the anime focuses on the love lives of adults with otaku-related hobbies.
Wotakoi doesn’t have much unnecessary drama, and it’s better without it. The anime is light-hearted, and if you don’t want to feel heartbroken on Valentine's Day, you may want to consider this one.
Toradora! has always been a perfect romance anime recommendation, and watching something on Valentine’s Day when you’re alone doesn’t change that. With the anime being a perfect mix of comedy, drama and romance, it’s great for virtually any occasion.
The series is often said to have influenced romcoms as an anime genre, and there’s a reason for that. The complicated love polygon, as well as the slowly and naturally growing feeling of mutual attraction between the main characters, are done stellarly — and many later series tried to replicate that.
Makoto Shinkai is famous for his beautiful romance movies, and 5 Centimeters per Second (Byousoku 5 Centimeter) is no exception.
It’s a story of two intertwined lives of Takaki and Akari, who are in love with each other. As it’s the case with many of Shinkai’s earlier stories, though, it doesn’t end happily — but fans praise it for its realistic portrayal of a relationship.
Tada Never Falls in Love (Tada-kun wa Koi wo Shinai) is a romantic comedy featuring Tada, a high schooler obsessed with photography and Teresa, a transfer student from Europe. Tada has never experienced any romantic feelings in his life, hence the title.
Following the two as they navigate their first love is a real joy, and the anime is arguably perfect for watching on Valentine’s Day alone. After all, sometimes, we all feel like Tada.
WorldEnd
WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?) is an insanely long — but also very poetic — title for a series of light novels and anime.
The series combines beautiful fantasy scenery and tragic romance. If you want something to make you cry on Valentine's Day, this is a good choice — just don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Scum's Wish
Scum's Wish (Kuzu no Honkai) tells a story of a group of people who are, to put it bluntly, not happy with their romantic lives. As such, they try to find consolation in each other, all while figuring out what they really want.
The anime is full of angst and drama, and most of the characters are not good people — but that’s what makes it so interesting to watch.
In a world where androids coexist with humans, Plastic Memories tells a story of an unlikely romance between a guy who has recently graduated from high school and an android girl who he is paired with at work.
The story is tragic and heartbreaking, but that arguably makes it a better watch. Even when you’re presented with the fact that the anime will not have a happy end straight off the bat, following the developing romance makes it even better.
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy (Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei) is a very strange dialogue-focused anime. It features a nameless protagonist, who, after being disillusioned with his college life, finds himself stuck in a time loop.
The protagonist then goes through multiple stages and constantly changes his mindset and attitude to life. His original goal was to have a romance-filled, “rose-colored” college life, which he does reach — after some detours.
Winter Garden
Winter Garden is a little-known 2-episode OVA. While it is technically related to the Di Gi Charat franchise, you don’t need to watch anything before it.
This anime is very cute and romantic, managing to tell a compelling story in just two episodes. If you want a short romance anime with little to no drama, this might be a great pick.
If you love romance anime but don’t have anyone to watch it with, you can watch one of these.
Don’t have anyone to celebrate Valentine's Day with? No problem! After all, you can always watch some romance-related anime to get in the mood for it.
The exact kind of mood depends on your understanding of the holiday, of course — and here are 10 series you might consider for it. All are very different, and you can probably find one for yourself.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru) is perhaps the closest thing anime has to an anti-romance. Hachiman, the protagonist, has developed a nihilistic mindset where he tries to avoid interacting with others as much as possible.
Despite that, he finds himself being forced to join the Volunteer Service Club, which supports other students in need. Hachiman’s unique mindset and slow romantic developments of the series are definitely something to ponder over if you have nothing better to do on Valentine's Day.
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) is exactly what it says on the tin. An office romantic comedy with two very distinct — yet somehow similar — couples, the anime focuses on the love lives of adults with otaku-related hobbies.
Wotakoi doesn’t have much unnecessary drama, and it’s better without it. The anime is light-hearted, and if you don’t want to feel heartbroken on Valentine's Day, you may want to consider this one.
Toradora! has always been a perfect romance anime recommendation, and watching something on Valentine’s Day when you’re alone doesn’t change that. With the anime being a perfect mix of comedy, drama and romance, it’s great for virtually any occasion.
The series is often said to have influenced romcoms as an anime genre, and there’s a reason for that. The complicated love polygon, as well as the slowly and naturally growing feeling of mutual attraction between the main characters, are done stellarly — and many later series tried to replicate that.
Makoto Shinkai is famous for his beautiful romance movies, and 5 Centimeters per Second (Byousoku 5 Centimeter) is no exception.
It’s a story of two intertwined lives of Takaki and Akari, who are in love with each other. As it’s the case with many of Shinkai’s earlier stories, though, it doesn’t end happily — but fans praise it for its realistic portrayal of a relationship.
Tada Never Falls in Love (Tada-kun wa Koi wo Shinai) is a romantic comedy featuring Tada, a high schooler obsessed with photography and Teresa, a transfer student from Europe. Tada has never experienced any romantic feelings in his life, hence the title.
Following the two as they navigate their first love is a real joy, and the anime is arguably perfect for watching on Valentine’s Day alone. After all, sometimes, we all feel like Tada.
WorldEnd
WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?) is an insanely long — but also very poetic — title for a series of light novels and anime.
The series combines beautiful fantasy scenery and tragic romance. If you want something to make you cry on Valentine's Day, this is a good choice — just don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Scum's Wish
Scum's Wish (Kuzu no Honkai) tells a story of a group of people who are, to put it bluntly, not happy with their romantic lives. As such, they try to find consolation in each other, all while figuring out what they really want.
The anime is full of angst and drama, and most of the characters are not good people — but that’s what makes it so interesting to watch.
In a world where androids coexist with humans, Plastic Memories tells a story of an unlikely romance between a guy who has recently graduated from high school and an android girl who he is paired with at work.
The story is tragic and heartbreaking, but that arguably makes it a better watch. Even when you’re presented with the fact that the anime will not have a happy end straight off the bat, following the developing romance makes it even better.
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy (Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei) is a very strange dialogue-focused anime. It features a nameless protagonist, who, after being disillusioned with his college life, finds himself stuck in a time loop.
The protagonist then goes through multiple stages and constantly changes his mindset and attitude to life. His original goal was to have a romance-filled, “rose-colored” college life, which he does reach — after some detours.
Winter Garden
Winter Garden is a little-known 2-episode OVA. While it is technically related to the Di Gi Charat franchise, you don’t need to watch anything before it.
This anime is very cute and romantic, managing to tell a compelling story in just two episodes. If you want a short romance anime with little to no drama, this might be a great pick.
