Best Romance Anime of the 2020s

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 265 romance titles spanning 2020–2029.

1
TMS Entertainment · 2021 · 276,525 ratings
Fruits Basket: The Final receives high praise for its emotional depth, character development, and exploration of...
8.9
2
A-1 Pictures · 2022 · 624,167 ratings
Audience sentiment is divided on 'Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic.' While some praise the show for its...
8.9
3
A-1 Pictures · 2022 · 209,982 ratings
The movie delves into the characters' insecurities and their relationship, marking a shift towards a more serious tone....
8.7
4
A-1 Pictures · 2020 · 949,748 ratings
Audience reception is generally positive, with many considering season 2 an improvement over the first. Viewers praise...
8.6
5
TMS Entertainment · 2020 · 299,428 ratings
Fruits Basket 2nd Season is a deeply emotional character drama that delves into the traumatic pasts of the Soma family....
8.5
6
CloverWorks · 2025 · 196,425 ratings
Audience opinions are strongly divided on 'Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku'. Some viewers appreciate the wholesome romance,...
8.5
7
Madhouse · 2020 · 70,354 ratings
The audience generally appreciates Chihayafuru 3 for maintaining the series' high quality, character development, and...
8.4
8
Bones · 2020 · 270,607 ratings
Audience sentiment is mixed. While praised for its beautiful visuals, soundtrack, and heartwarming moments, many find...
8.4
9
A-1 Pictures · 2025 · 40,359 ratings
Audience reaction is highly divided due to the adaptation's rushed nature and significant content cuts from the manga....
8.4
10
feel. · 2020 · 451,695 ratings
Audience reception is mixed. Some viewers appreciate the character development and emotional resonance, while others...
8.3
11
Shin-Ei Animation · 2022 · 95,355 ratings
The third season of Takagi-san is overwhelmingly praised for its significant character development and heartwarming...
8.3
12
Shin-Ei Animation · 2022 · 42,907 ratings
The 'Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san Movie' is a bittersweet conclusion to the anime series, eliciting strong emotional...
8.3
13
Production I.G · 2024 · 39,934 ratings
The audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive, particularly among long-time fans who appreciate the series' return....
8.3
14
LIDENFILMS · 2025 · 83,313 ratings
Season 2 of Yofukashi no Uta delves deeper into character backstories and emotional themes, leading to a more serious...
8.3
15
CloverWorks · 2021 · 978,036 ratings
Audience opinions on Horimiya are divided, with some praising its art style, heartfelt moments, and balance of drama...
8.2
16
TMS Entertainment · 2022 · 49,567 ratings
Audience reception is divided. While some viewers found the backstory of Tohru's parents emotional and well-executed,...
8.2
17
Shin-Ei Animation · 2023 · 222,758 ratings
Audience sentiment is largely positive, highlighting the show's heartwarming and realistic portrayal of adolescent...
8.2
18
CloverWorks · 2025 · 184,134 ratings
Season 2 is divisive, with many viewers feeling it abandoned the charm and romantic focus of Season 1 in favor of...
8.2
19
CloverWorks · 2023 · 76,864 ratings
Audience sentiment is generally positive, with many appreciating the emotional depth and character development,...
8.2
20
Ajia-do · 2024 · 155,460 ratings
The audience generally finds 'Yubisaki to Renren' to be a cute, wholesome, and feel-good romance anime with a unique...
8.2