Want something that portrays romance in a mature way? Look no further.
Sometimes, we are just tired of melodrama, misunderstandings and generally unhealthy relationships in anime. We want something simple but realistic. Of course, such series also exist: it's just that they are usually lesser known. Here are some examples of those.
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) isn't talked about enough despite being incredibly popular just a few years ago. That said, it is perfect at what it tries to do: the workplace romance is written excellently. Both main couples are portrayed in a very realistic way, and the anime is just wholesome all-around.
Interestingly enough, The Way of the Househusband (Gokushufudou) isn't even a romance series. Rather, the relationship is a part of the premise. The main character is already married, and, despite being a former legend among the yakuza, stays at home to take care of the house. This just shows that all kinds of relationships can blossom when people put effort into them.
His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances (Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou) is considered a classic for a reason. Despite its unconventional visual style — largely dictated by an actual lack of budget — the anime is one of the most mature takes on shoujo romance.
The characters feel real, and the relationship between the main couple develops and evolves along the entire run. The anime is pretty much perfect — if there's one issue with it, it's that it ends with a "go read the manga" finale.
Tsuki ga Kirei
It is actually rare to get a romance series which doesn't have any elements of harem or unnecessary drama. Thankfully, there are still anime like that: Tsuki ga Kirei is one such example.
The anime deals with the first love between teens, and, of course, there are misunderstandings. That said, they are all solved in a realistic way: that is, the characters actually talk to each other instead of escalating things.
Amagami SS
Amagami SS is very unusual in structure. It adapts a series of dating sim games, but instead of making the series a harem where one girl eventually wins, the anime takes a more wholesome approach.
Since every route of Amagami SS is relatively short, all of them get adapted — each one into its one story. The result is essentially a series of short and sweet first love stories, most of which are 4 episodes long.
Want something that portrays romance in a mature way? Look no further.
Sometimes, we are just tired of melodrama, misunderstandings and generally unhealthy relationships in anime. We want something simple but realistic. Of course, such series also exist: it's just that they are usually lesser known. Here are some examples of those.
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) isn't talked about enough despite being incredibly popular just a few years ago. That said, it is perfect at what it tries to do: the workplace romance is written excellently. Both main couples are portrayed in a very realistic way, and the anime is just wholesome all-around.
Interestingly enough, The Way of the Househusband (Gokushufudou) isn't even a romance series. Rather, the relationship is a part of the premise. The main character is already married, and, despite being a former legend among the yakuza, stays at home to take care of the house. This just shows that all kinds of relationships can blossom when people put effort into them.
His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances (Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou) is considered a classic for a reason. Despite its unconventional visual style — largely dictated by an actual lack of budget — the anime is one of the most mature takes on shoujo romance.
The characters feel real, and the relationship between the main couple develops and evolves along the entire run. The anime is pretty much perfect — if there's one issue with it, it's that it ends with a "go read the manga" finale.
Tsuki ga Kirei
It is actually rare to get a romance series which doesn't have any elements of harem or unnecessary drama. Thankfully, there are still anime like that: Tsuki ga Kirei is one such example.
The anime deals with the first love between teens, and, of course, there are misunderstandings. That said, they are all solved in a realistic way: that is, the characters actually talk to each other instead of escalating things.
Amagami SS
Amagami SS is very unusual in structure. It adapts a series of dating sim games, but instead of making the series a harem where one girl eventually wins, the anime takes a more wholesome approach.
Since every route of Amagami SS is relatively short, all of them get adapted — each one into its one story. The result is essentially a series of short and sweet first love stories, most of which are 4 episodes long.
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