Studio Shaft recently released a promotional video of the Ghost Story series to announce the manga’s 16th volume. Although fans are a little bit shocked because the manga has entered its final stage, most are also very excited for the upcoming season of the anime, and to see more of their favorite couple.
Finding true love can be one of the hardest things to do in life, but these anime couples found protection, chemistry, attraction, and tenderness in their relationships and made everybody’s heart melt. Most anime have some sort of romantic subplot but these are ones that Redditors have defined as the best examples of great relationships.
Araragi and Senjougahara – Ghost Story
ForToday mentioned the couple and brandont93 agreed with the choice “I just finished watching the Monogatari series for the first time and I’m afraid I’ll never find a cast of characters I loved as much as that one, especially those two.” Senhougahara is a strong female character who could only be understood and balanced by a patient and passive personality like Araragi’s. The pair has amazing chemistry and unforgettable comical interactions.
Fans also discuss how the pair never seems to show any physical affection, but it is exactly through this behavior that they show how serious their relationship is and how their love goes beyond any physical demonstration. Their bond overcomes simple kisses and manifests in the most important aspect of love: it has to be fun and entertaining.
Holo and Lawrence – Spice & Wolf
Escobar6l said it first and many other Redditors agreed, Holo and Lawrence of Spice and Wolf are one of the best couples of anime. They check all the boxes of what makes a couple great in real life: they are sweet to each other, they have fun together and they protect each other from the obstacles of the world.
Holo and Lawrence definitely have ups and downs, but regardless of their challenges their bond is so pure that even against the most unfortunate situations they respect and admire each other, and needless to say, they always remember their love and honor their relationship.
Akio and Sanae – Clannad
Another very much voted mention came from Redditor H-Ryougi who stated Akio and Sanae from the Clannad series deserve a spot among the best anime couples. The married pair have gained their way through the hearts of many fans with their outstanding companionship, parenting skills, positive attitude, and unconditional support that make every viewer wish the pair was their own matrimony story.
Most fans are invested so deeply in this cute relationship that some have asked for a prequel where viewers get to know how the couple fell in love in their youth. User Ok_Definition3295 mentioned ” hell yeah that’s something I’d invest in. It’s repeated that Akio was very similar to Tomoya, and Sanae is basically just Nagisa. So I’d imagine it has the same feel as Tomoya and Nagisa’s relationship.”
Okabe and Kurisu – Steins;Gate
Rules_Of_Fire found plenty of other Redditors who agreed with their mention of this endearing couple. There have been only a few other first kissing scenes as dramatic, adorable, and romantic as the one provided by Okabe’s love confession. This couple can be as intense as they can be cute and funny.
As other deleted user on Reddit pointed out “They are a match made in heaven”. The series development of the couple’s relationship is one of the best achieved in anime, and the dramatic arc and increasing sexual tension between them kept viewers on the edge of their seats most of the time. As Azrub580 said, the non-romance anime did “it better than romance series! They are perfect together honestly.”
Ryuuji and Taiga – Toradora
Aphasia17 positioned these two funny lovebirds in the ranking. Like other women mentioned in this list, Taiga is very tough and despite her small stature, she has a lot of strength. Her personality could only be matched by someone whose patience, care, and love could make her open up, be vulnerable, and face day-to-day life with great joy and trust, and that is Ryuuji.
Both have opposite personalities, but for the same reason, they constantly deliver hilarious and charming scenes of their special relationship. As Aqito observed, “These two have great chemistry.”, and their foundation in friendship makes this couple more adorable and relatable. No other pair could make teasing each other so enjoyable, tender, and funny for viewers who can only wish they were in a relationship like that.
Akane and Kotarou – Tsuki ga Kirei
The beautiful animation in the series can only be an echo of the love Akane and Kotarou share within the series. As einherjar81 mentioned, the reason behind these couples’ admiration is “because they’re too sweet and pure”. Their virtuous and innocent relationship shows nothing but the tenderness and magnificence of first love.
For many viewers, the series perfectly captures the shyness and overwhelming emotions that inevitably come with falling in love for the first time, and as a deleted Redditor shared, the “show was accurate to my experience with a girlfriend at that age- silence and awkwardness included. Super endearing couple.” There is nothing like that first memory of young love, and Akane and Kotarou are just perfect for fans to relive it.
Sakurajima San and Sakuta San – Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Sakuta never questions his love for Sakurajima, and he is always ready to express how much he loves her through all kinds of dialogues and actions. His very loud and big demonstrations of affection make him one of the best romances out there, and Sakurajima can’t help but fall for his captivating love (which many fans are also guilty of).
But what’s most amazing about this couple is their trust and sincerity when it comes to addressing their sexuality. Many scenes go over the pair’s intimacy in a very funny, human, and friendly way. Redditor benji_banjo said it “Helps that both of them are incredibly relatable.”
Adachi and Shimamura – Adachi to Shimamura
User Gamerunglued recounted in one of the best anime couples debates on Reddit how recently he “absolutely adored the chemistry between Adachi and Shimamura in Adachi to Shimamura.” the Redditor then added that the series had “Just stellar dialogue all around.” Without a doubt, the show should be classed as one of the best LGBTQ+ anime series.
Adachi to Shimamura perfectly captures the struggles of falling in love with someone and not being able to get them out of your head. The romance develops slowly and gives each character the space and time to grow their feelings and address their personal obstacles. It flourishes in an unforgettable and beautiful story between two girls who deeply love each other, and it’s almost inevitable for the viewer to feel tremendously moved.
Yuuta and Rikka – Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
As it has been proven, fans adore high school anime and the love that can blossom between young students, and for SevereOpposite Yuuta and Rikka of Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions are one of the best couples within the category. She is unbelievably cute and the way she crushes on Yuuta melts everyone’s heart away.
Yuuta’s respectful and caring response for Rikka’s love is also very applauded but even though the couple is adorable, some fans recognize that there are parts in their relationship that, given the events in the series, are not always perfect. JustAnArtist1221 pointed out “Their relationship is literally cursed. Two hurt kids hurting each other because they don’t know how to properly show affection. It’s unfortunate, but I do believe they genuinely loved and cared for each other.”
Isaac and Miria – Baccano!
When two people who are considered crazy or odd meet each other and fall in love, most of the time a unique and incredible love affair blossoms, and that is the case with Isaac and Miria of Baccano! Their chaotic, careless, and fun personalities make this couple iconic, and for fans like CursedEgyptianAmulet both are the best anime couple ever “Hands down. No contest.”
landragoran agreed “God, yes. Isaac and Miria give me life. Such loveable idiots.” and Redditor MIllawls also said how he “really liked how wacky, crazy and overly excited about everything they were”. No match could be more perfect than the incomparable personalities and extraordinary connection between these two. Isaac and Miria are undoubtedly soulmates who are meant to do craziness together for the rest of their lives.
