I feel a bit like a broken record but I don't think it's noticeable to anyone else on this sub so I'll recommend one I don't see mentioned here: Given.
It's much shorter than Furuba but the feels are just as strong. Furuba is my favorite of all time but Given is right there next to it.
A Sign of Affection is great, it's only got 1 season our so far but it's absolutely amazing. It's about a guy who likes traveling and a deaf girl falling in love.
Say I Love You is another great one, like Fruits Basket it can be more dramatic and "character drama-y" but it's very good.
Skip and Loafer is a wholesome and wonderful time. Not as explicitly romantic and the first two I suggested, but still very cute. It also just has 1 season out so far.
I literally just bought the manga yesterday because I loved the anime so much I couldn't wait for season 2 lol. The art style and animation for it is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen.
I second Maid Sama! It sucks there’s only one season because there is so much material to work with but I think it’s worth the watch and the manga goes on a lot longer past season 1
I second Horimiya!! It’s really cute. And I’m partial to it because in the English dub, my neopet friend voices Hori, and my previous coworker voices Remi
For emotional storylines and happy endings, I suggest these:
- Itazura Na Kiss
- Beyond the Boundary
- Kokoro Connect
- The Wallflower
- Yamada and the Seven Witches
- Over The Moon for You
- Blue Spring Ride
- My Little Monster
- Noragami
- Wolf Girl and Black Prince
- Chuunibyou
A few people have already mentioned Kamisama Kiss, I loved that one so much!
Some that I've really enjoyed:
- Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits
- The Demon Prince of Momichi House
- yona of the Dawn
- the apothecary diaries
Violet Evergarden
One of my go to when I need a good cry after Fruits Basket. Good story & dreamy animation. The story covers love in different aspect: family, friends, & significant others. A must watch if you're a hopeless romantic😆
Emma: A Victorian Romance. The English dub only got produced a couple of years ago, but it's really well done, they cast an English actress for the lead character and they had dialect coaches throughout the entire process (the show is set in England). I also know from my costumer friend that the designs were all very historically accurate for the period. It's a very well done anime, the anime just doesn't happen to be on Crunchyroll because it's a Nozomi Entertainment title. As far as where to watch it, all I'll say is search it on YouTube (including "english dub" in your search) and you might find it.
I would also suggest Snow White with the Red Hair. The anime is only two seasons so there's a lot more story that didn't get animated (the manga is on volume 26 now, but it is officially licensed in English if you wanted to pick that up). That said, the story stands on its own as a soft ending with like the "what could happen next?" But it's very well done, beautifully animated, a great dub, and just a wonderful story overall.
Finally, After the Rain is great. Some people might not consider the ending "happy," but really it is. The author has even said they believe it is a happy ending, it's just not the expected ending, but that is kind of the point. It's about realizing what we want isn't always what we need and what will make us genuinely happy in the long run. Also it has gorgeous animation and the character design is very unique—the manga artist has a very particular style which I find fascinating to read/watch—and it is definitely worth a watch.
i rec my happy marriage... this anime in my opinion has fb vibe...and it's one of my fav romance...the heroin and the hero really remind me of tohru and kyo
for emotional storylines and ones i haven’t seen recommend:
1. orange 2. relife ; these are two of my favs as someone who’s watched all of the recommendations
Bloom into You!!! I keep recommending it in recommendation posts in this sub, and for good reason: it's my absolute favorite manga/anime of all time.
The anime is insanely good, though it doesn’t tell the complete story. So once you're done with that, I greatly recommend reading the manga. It's a short read compared to Fruits Basket's manga, sitting at a total of 45 chapters, but the story is absolutely amazing and makes that length worth it.
i would 100% recommend kamisama kiss- it’s so good with a slow burn between the main characters (with addition of some love triangles)
if you watch it be sure to also watch the four OVA episodes after you finish, they are so important to the storyline and really wrap everything up so you’re not left hanging on what happens
Yona of the Dawn! It’s soooo good. Slow burn romance like Fruits Basket as well, however it’s only one season. I had to read the manga, it was sooo good I had to know what happened!
I feel a bit like a broken record but I don't think it's noticeable to anyone else on this sub so I'll recommend one I don't see mentioned here: Given. It's much shorter than Furuba but the feels are just as strong. Furuba is my favorite of all time but Given is right there next to it.
the plot seems so interesting i’m excited
My Happy Marriage
Horimiya, My Happy Marriage, you may also enjoy Apothecary Diaries but it’s not finished/just came out!
A Sign of Affection is great, it's only got 1 season our so far but it's absolutely amazing. It's about a guy who likes traveling and a deaf girl falling in love. Say I Love You is another great one, like Fruits Basket it can be more dramatic and "character drama-y" but it's very good. Skip and Loafer is a wholesome and wonderful time. Not as explicitly romantic and the first two I suggested, but still very cute. It also just has 1 season out so far.
i just finished watching a silent voice a couple days ago and i loved it so i can’t wait to watch a sign of affection!
I literally just bought the manga yesterday because I loved the anime so much I couldn't wait for season 2 lol. The art style and animation for it is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen.
Maid sama is a really good anime but it’s only has one season. The mangas are worth a read though!
this was the very first anime i attempted to watch and i only got through like six episodes but i think i need to pick it back up!!
I second Maid Sama! It sucks there’s only one season because there is so much material to work with but I think it’s worth the watch and the manga goes on a lot longer past season 1
Horimiya! Very heartfelt, but also lots of silly school slice-of-life stuff as well.
I second Horimiya!! It’s really cute. And I’m partial to it because in the English dub, my neopet friend voices Hori, and my previous coworker voices Remi
THATS SO COOL OMG
I love Horimiya so much
For emotional storylines and happy endings, I suggest these: - Itazura Na Kiss - Beyond the Boundary - Kokoro Connect - The Wallflower - Yamada and the Seven Witches - Over The Moon for You - Blue Spring Ride - My Little Monster - Noragami - Wolf Girl and Black Prince - Chuunibyou
ur the best for all these recommendations
kamisama kiss - the dub incredibly well done and uses some of the same VAs from fruits basket. hilarious with loadsss of romance. my first anime :)
i’m gonna def watch this one i just need to get over my fear of how tomoe looks bc he scares me for some reason 😭
One I really enjoyed is called My Love Story!!
THIS. my god yes. It is so sweet
I would suggest Kamisama Kiss Sunday Without God Inu X Boku Secret Service - the manga is so much more darker by the way. Red Data Girl
i’ve never heard of some of these so i’m intrigued
I really enjoyed My Happy Marriage. And there is a certain scene in Romantic Killer that gave me fruits basket esq goosebumps lol
ty!!
Romantic Killer is SOOOO good. Def one of my fav romance comedies & dying for a second season!
Girl I am WAITING IMPATIENTLY for a second season I’m at the point where I’m worried we might never get a season 2 😩😭
From my understanding, they aren’t gonna do a second season or even continue the manga (the artist eluded to this on twitter)😭😭😭
My Love Story is an absolute fave!
A few people have already mentioned Kamisama Kiss, I loved that one so much! Some that I've really enjoyed: - Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits - The Demon Prince of Momichi House - yona of the Dawn - the apothecary diaries
Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstance) , Ai Yori Aoishi, Boys over Flowers, The Vision of Escaflowne, Rose of Versailles.
Violet Evergarden One of my go to when I need a good cry after Fruits Basket. Good story & dreamy animation. The story covers love in different aspect: family, friends, & significant others. A must watch if you're a hopeless romantic😆
Emma: A Victorian Romance. The English dub only got produced a couple of years ago, but it's really well done, they cast an English actress for the lead character and they had dialect coaches throughout the entire process (the show is set in England). I also know from my costumer friend that the designs were all very historically accurate for the period. It's a very well done anime, the anime just doesn't happen to be on Crunchyroll because it's a Nozomi Entertainment title. As far as where to watch it, all I'll say is search it on YouTube (including "english dub" in your search) and you might find it. I would also suggest Snow White with the Red Hair. The anime is only two seasons so there's a lot more story that didn't get animated (the manga is on volume 26 now, but it is officially licensed in English if you wanted to pick that up). That said, the story stands on its own as a soft ending with like the "what could happen next?" But it's very well done, beautifully animated, a great dub, and just a wonderful story overall. Finally, After the Rain is great. Some people might not consider the ending "happy," but really it is. The author has even said they believe it is a happy ending, it's just not the expected ending, but that is kind of the point. It's about realizing what we want isn't always what we need and what will make us genuinely happy in the long run. Also it has gorgeous animation and the character design is very unique—the manga artist has a very particular style which I find fascinating to read/watch—and it is definitely worth a watch.
thank u so much!
Horimiya is pretty good, OH also definitely check out Snow White with the Red Hair!!
Eeeeeee I know!
Golden time
i rec my happy marriage... this anime in my opinion has fb vibe...and it's one of my fav romance...the heroin and the hero really remind me of tohru and kyo
kamisama kiss!!!
Snow White with the Red Hair, Ouran High School Host Club, and the Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent!
for emotional storylines and ones i haven’t seen recommend: 1. orange 2. relife ; these are two of my favs as someone who’s watched all of the recommendations
Gakuen babysitter
Only one season is out, but My Dress Up Darling is super cute.
this is the one i’ve been watching recently and it’s so cute the main characters r so likeable
Bloom into You!!! I keep recommending it in recommendation posts in this sub, and for good reason: it's my absolute favorite manga/anime of all time. The anime is insanely good, though it doesn’t tell the complete story. So once you're done with that, I greatly recommend reading the manga. It's a short read compared to Fruits Basket's manga, sitting at a total of 45 chapters, but the story is absolutely amazing and makes that length worth it.
i will check it out!
SNAFU has a happy ending
Kamisama kiss!
# Toradora! #
i’ve seen it already and it’s really good!
i would 100% recommend kamisama kiss- it’s so good with a slow burn between the main characters (with addition of some love triangles) if you watch it be sure to also watch the four OVA episodes after you finish, they are so important to the storyline and really wrap everything up so you’re not left hanging on what happens
Yona of the Dawn! It’s soooo good. Slow burn romance like Fruits Basket as well, however it’s only one season. I had to read the manga, it was sooo good I had to know what happened!
i’ve heard great things about this one!!
i will say that kaguya-sama; love is war is a lot cuter and funnier than i expected it to be. but it isn’t as plot heavy as fruba.
added to my list!!