Romantic Subtext Anime
  1. Drama
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. Supernatural
  1. CoMix Wave Films
August 18, 2016 EDT

The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever.

High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint. When a dazzling comet lights up the night’s sky, something shifts, and they seek each other out wanting something more—a chance to finally meet.

But try as they might, something more daunting than distance prevents them. Is the string of fate between Mitsuha and Taki strong enough to bring them together, or will forces outside their control leave them forever separated?

  1. Comedy
  2. Fantasy
  3. Mythology
  4. Romantic Subtext
  5. Supernatural
  6. Workplace
  1. WHITE FOX
Apr 4, 2013 at 9:00am EDT

Foiled by a hero when he’s inches away from conquering the world, the devil finds himself in modern-day Tokyo. With no real-world skills to speak of, the devil is forced to make ends meet flipping burgers at a fast food joint! To stall any further plans of world domination, the hero tracks the devil’s trail and takes on the lowly tasks of a telemarketer.

[Source: Funimation]

  1. Drama
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  1. Kyoto Animation
September 16, 2016 EDT

After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko, the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. “A Silent Voice” is a moving coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence through its memorable characters and beautiful animation.

[Source: Eleven Arts]

  1. Comedy
  2. Psychological
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. School
  1. A-1 Pictures
Jan 12, 2019 at 9:30am EST

From a good family? Check! A good personality? Check!

Shuchiin Academy is where all these elite students with bright futures flock to.
As the two leaders of the student council, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane have supposedly fallen in love…

But after almost half a year, nothing has happened!?
They both have too much pride and can’t be honest.
Things have gotten troublesome, and they are now caught in a war of "How to get the other to confess their love first."

This is a whole new romantic comedy, following an outbreak of cunning warfare between two elite students in love.

[Source: official English website]

  1. Comedy
  2. Psychological
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. School
  1. A-1 Pictures
Apr 11, 2020 at 10:30am EDT

※ NOTE: Second season of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

Shuchiin Academy—an elite school where the most gifted students flock to. It is also where its Student Council brought together Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and President Miyuki Shirogane.

While everyone expected a speedy courtship and agreed that the two geniuses would make the perfect couple, the pair, it seems, has too much pride to confess their true feelings for one another!

“By what means shall I make the other confess?”

The two remain fully committed in devising a highly cerebral strategy in this cunning war of love…

As their unusual pursuit begins to run rampant, things quickly get out of control.
Love makes fools out of geniuses!

Prepare to wage psychological warfare once again, as everyone’s favorite rom-com series returns!

[Source: official English website]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  4. Slice of Life
  1. OLM
Oct 6, 2021 at 11:00am EDT

Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. With the whole student body keeping its distance and Komi unable to utter a single word, friendship might be forever beyond her reach.

[Source: VIZ]

  1. Comedy
  2. Fantasy
  3. Mythology
  4. Romantic Subtext
  5. Supernatural
  6. Workplace
  1. Studio 3Hz
Jul 14, 2022 at 10:30am EDT

※ NOTE: Second season of The Devil is a Part-Timer!

The Devil and the Hero may be powerful enemies back home in Ente Isla, but in today's Tokyo Sadao Maou and Emi Yusa are working hard as ever in their human jobs. They spend their days settling into life in Japan and navigating the stormy economic seas along with the Devil's castle crew and the lovestruck high-school girl Chiho.

But one day a mysterious young girl appears and plunges the Devil's castle into chaos. Incredibly, there's child-rearing to think about now, not to mention the endless stream of visitors from Ente Isla and the fact that, as always, they can't make rent without working.

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  1. Shin-Ei Animation
Apr 1, 2023 at 12:30pm EDT

Fascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyotaro daydreams of acting out his twisted fantasies on his unsuspecting classmates — but an encounter with Anna Yamada, the gorgeous class idol, lights a spark in the darkness of his heart. It’s a classic tale of an antisocial boy falling for a popular girl, but neither are who they appear to be at first glance. Will Kyotaro and Anna defy their expectations of each other — and of themselves?

[Source: HIDIVE]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. Slice of Life
  1. Telecom Animation Film
Apr 10, 2021 at 12:00pm EDT

"A girl in a lower grade just made me cry!"

One day, Senpai visits the library after school and becomes the target of a super sadistic junior! The name of the girl who teases, torments, and tantalizes Senpai is "Nagatoro!" She's annoying yet adorable. It's painful, but you still want to be by her side. This is a story about an extremely sadistic and temperamental girl and you'll feel something awaken inside of you.

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Action
  2. Drama
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. Sci-Fi
  5. Super Power
  1. Production I.G
Oct 13, 2011 at 12:30pm EDT

The story takes place in Tokyo in 2039, after the outbreak of the "Apocalypse Virus" during what became known as the "Lost Christmas" of 2029. Since then, Japan has been under the control of the multinational organization called GHQ.

Ouma Shu is a 17 year-old boy who mistakenly obtains a rare and great power. He can use this power, "The Right Hand of the King," to extract "voids," or tools/weapons that are the manifestations of peoples' hearts.

He has been rather shy since a childhood tragedy, but both his personality and life change forever when he meets a girl named Yuzuriha Inori, a member of the rebel group called "Funeral Parlor," whose members seek the restoration of self-government in Japan via the ousting of GHQ.

[Source: MyAnimeList]

  1. Romantic Subtext
  2. School
  3. Slice of Life
  1. NOMAD
Jul 4, 2024 at 11:30am EDT

Eiji Kitahama joins the drama club with dreams of having a harem like the ones from his favorite manga. Rin Nanakura, an underclassman, finds herself crushing hard on Eiji and tries on different personas in his presence to win him over. No matter how she acts, one thing is certain—her feelings for Eiji continue to grow stronger. Will she ever be able to tell him the truth and be herself?

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Adult Cast
  2. Comedy
  3. Romantic Subtext
  1. ENGI
Jul 10, 2020 at 8:30am EDT

University student Shinichi Sakurai is comfortable being an introverted loner and doesn’t care what others think. Buxom underclassmen Hana Uzaki doesn’t understand this one bit.

A tornado of joy, she’s taken it upon herself to make him more social. Starting to enjoy her company, he’d concede that they’re friends. Can it be possible to have as much fun with another person as he would by himself?

[Source: Funimation]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  1. GoHands
Jul 4, 2023 at 10:00am EDT

Komura-kun, a slightly shy middle school boy, has a crush on his bespectacled classmate, Mie-san, who sits next to him. “I wish she would look at me, even if it has to be through those thick lenses.” He goes about his life, unable to bring himself to talk to this strangely charming girl.

Three days into a new seating arrangement, Mie-san has forgotten her glasses again. Komura-kun tries his best to help her, but when she gets up close to him to try to see, his heart starts racing uncontrollably!

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  1. SILVER LINK.
  2. BLADE
Jan 8, 2024 at 10:30am EST

Snowflakes aren’t the only things dropping in Hokkaido—so are jaws, thanks to the super adorable gals who are turning the icy north into a hotbed of fashion and fun.

Brace yourself for a winter storm of laughs, love, and killer outfits, as these gals prove that being cute is an all-season affair. Here, frostbite meets fashionista!

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Otaku Culture
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. Slice of Life
  5. Workplace
  1. A-1 Pictures
Oct 7, 2017 at 11:30am EDT

Tsundere, Imouto (little sister type), etc. are only a few of the personas that the café waitresses play out here. And the new hire Maika, is asked by the store manager to play none other than the super sadist!?

As she becomes devoted to her work, her super sadist persona blooms unexpectedly…

Everything is a treat - even being stomped on - in this outrageous working comedy

[Source: official English website]

  1. Comedy
  2. Iyashikei
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. School
  5. Slice of Life
  1. Shin-Ei Animation
Jan 8, 2018 at 9:00am EST

Tired of being mercilessly teased by his classmate Takagi, Nishikata has vowed to get her back and successfully tease the girl that's made him blush countless times. After all, if you blush, you lose! But getting vengeance isn't so easy when every attempt blows up in his face. Will Nishikata ever make Takagi blush or will he gain something more fulfilling from his bumbling attempts?

[Source: Funimation]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  4. Supernatural
  1. Children's Playground Entertainment
Jan 8, 2024 at 11:30am EST

Determined to protect his demon world from heavenly angels, demon Masatora Akutsu heads to earth in search of a charismatic human to rally his kin. Masquerading as a high schooler for his recruitment mission, he’s captivated by the lovely Lily Amane.

But he’s in for a wild celestial surprise because she’s his archnemesis—an angel—and she’s set on reforming his demonic ways!

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Adult Cast
  2. Comedy
  3. Romantic Subtext
  1. ENGI
Oct 1, 2022 at 8:00am EDT

College junior Shinichi Sakurai may have been at the mercy of his pesky junior, Hana Uzaki, but his summer vacation turned out to be boredom-free. Still, that just wasn’t enough hanging-out for Uzaki-chan! There’s the school festival in fall; then winter brings Christmas and all kinds of events! And this time around promises to be an even bigger blast when the delightful Uzaki family joins in!

Being watched over, toyed with, pushed into action: Are we starting to see the tiniest signs of change coming to the daily lives of these ordinary students?

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Gourmet
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. Slice of Life
  1. feel.
Jan 7, 2016 at 12:16pm EST

Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business!

[Source: Baka-Updates]

  1. Comedy
  2. Ecchi
  3. Performing Arts
  4. Romantic Subtext
  5. School
Tejina-senpai
TV (JP)
Released
Short-form
7.07
  1. LIDENFILMS
Jun 30, 2019 at 8:00am EDT

※ NOTE: GYAO! and Docomo Anime Store each held special advance screenings on June 30th

"I encountered her… a cute, but ‘weird’ sempai!" Magic-loving but stage-fright-addled, this sempai comes with a failure rate of 100%—but you can't take your eyes off her! The off-color, magical gag manga that's caused an uproar all over Japan is finally here! Here's to non-athletic hobbies!

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  4. Slice of Life
  1. Brain's Base
Apr 3, 2014 at 1:16pm EDT

Thanks to his parents' job transfer, high school freshman Kazunari Usa finally gets to enjoy living on his own in the Kawai Complex, a boarding house that provides meals for its residents. Ritsu, the senpai he admires, also lives in Kawai Complex, as do a few other "unique" individuals: his masochistic roommate Shirosaki; beautiful, big-breasted Mayumi who has no luck in finding men; and sly, predatory college woman Sayaka. Surrounded by these people, Usa never finds his daily life boring.

[Source: MyAnimeList]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. Slice of Life
  4. Workplace
  1. A-1 Pictures
Apr 4, 2010 at 10:00am EDT

The family restaurant “Wagnaria” stands by itself in Hokkaido. One day Sota Takanashi, who loves all things small, meets tiny little Popura, who offers him a job working part time at the restaurant. Attracted to her petite stature, Sota accepts her offer. To his surprise, the restaurant is filled with eccentric characters. Get ready to dish up some wacky comedy together with Sota and his coworkers!

[Source: NIS America]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. School
  1. SynergySP
Jan 6, 2025 at 10:00am EST

For Mona Kawai, winning hearts and turning heads comes naturally. Everything changes when Medaka Kuroiwa, a new transfer student, arrives. He won’t even give Mona a second look, and it turns her life upside down! Mona tries everything she can to win Medaka over, even going to the extreme at times. Tune in to a new rom-com about a queen bee and an unfazed boy among the school’s halls.

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. Slice of Life
  4. Workplace
  1. A-1 Pictures
Sep 3, 2011 at 10:30am EDT

Sota Takanashi, Popura Taneshima, and the rest of Wagnaria’s zany crew are back in WAGNARIA!!2! Whether it’s Sota being reduced to tears over the death of an innocent bug, Kyoko calling in her old gang to cover some shifts, or Soma hilariously meddling in the personal lives of his co-workers, each day brings something new to the table! But if you’re a man, be warned! Inami still packs quite a punch...

[Source: NIS America]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  3. Slice of Life
  1. SILVER LINK.
  2. BLADE
Jul 23, 2022 at 1:00pm EDT

Yuuri is the owner of a small estate in the countryside. When a new maid named Lilith suddenly appears in his life, he is determined to find out the truth about her. Although her identity and purpose are unknown, she works unnaturally hard and her skills at cooking and laundry are so perfect it's almost scary. In addition, her purple eyes... It's like they're about to take you in.

He thinks she's so incredibly mysterious that she must be up to something. And he’s so suspicious that he can't focus on anything else, which is a problem.

This is a story about a lonely boy and a mysterious maid developing a bond little by little.

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Gourmet
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. Slice of Life
Dagashi Kashi 2
TV (JP)
Released
Short-form
7.27
  1. Tezuka Productions
Jan 11, 2018 at 12:28pm EST

The queen of succulent snacks is back with Dagashi Kashi season two! As Kokonotsu continues on his path to become a manga artist, Hotaru refuses to give up on bringing him to the side of Japanese snack foods. With new faces and new tasty treats to try, will Kokonotsu finally be swayed to take over his father's sweet shop or is it time to move on from this small town and follow his manga dreams?

[Source: Funimation]

  1. Comedy
  2. Iyashikei
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. School
  5. Slice of Life
  1. Shin-Ei Animation
June 9, 2022 EDT

Takagi and Nishikata’s final summer in middle school is about to begin, and it’s already off to a heartwarming start!

When the pair find an abandoned kitten, they decide to work together and take care of their adorable new companion until they can locate its missing mother.

What follows is the true beginning of this moving story of young love, complete with the delightful teasing and hilarious antics fans have come to expect from this beloved series and its cast of fan-favorite characters.

[Source: Sentai]

  1. Comedy
  2. Drama
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. School
  1. St.Signpost
Apr 2, 2023 at 9:00am EDT

Takada-kun, the new kid at school, has no idea that everyone in the class calls his classmate, Nishimura-san, the "Grim Reaper." His only thoughts are about what a cool nickname it is. Nishimura-san is relentlessly teased while her classmates snicker behind her back, and Takada-kun is oblivious to the whole situation. Nothing beats being clueless and honest, and that's why his feelings reach right to her heart. This story that starts in an elementary school classroom will make anyone remember those days by reaching right to their hearts.

[Source: Crunchyroll]

  1. Comedy
  2. Love Polygon
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. School
  5. Video Game
  1. J.C.STAFF
Jul 13, 2018 at 11:30am EDT

The year is 1991 and 6th grader Yaguchi Haruo only has video games to live for. He's not popular in school and he's neither handsome, funny, nice nor even friendly. The only thing he has going for him is that he is good at video games. One day at the local arcade, he plays Oono Akira, a fellow classmate but who's popular, smart, pretty and a rich girl that absolutely destroys him at Street Fighter II. Not only does he lose to her 30 times in a row, he can’t beat her at any game. Haruo can’t seem to shake Akira off as she follows him from arcade to arcade everyday after school and beats him every time. As weird as it sounds, the odd couple begins a strange bond and friendship.

[Source: MU]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
Ueno-san wa Bukiyou
TV (JP)
Released
Short-form
7.26
  1. Lesprit
Jan 6, 2019 at 10:30am EST

Not only is Ueno the president of the science club at her junior high school, she's a genius inventor, too! However, despite everything she has going for her, there's one big problem she can't seem to solve: no matter what she does, she can't figure out how to confess to her crush, Tanaka! Can she find a way to give her heart what it truly yearns for?

[Source: Sentai Filmworks]

  1. Detective
  2. Mystery
  3. Romantic Subtext
  4. Workplace
  1. Seven
Jul 9, 2018 at 1:10pm EDT

There is an antique shop in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjou shopping district. High school girl Mashiro Aoi unexpectedly runs into Yagashira Kiyotaka, the son of the shop's owner, and ends up working part-time at the shop. Kiyotaka is called the "Holmes at Teramachi Sanjou," and he and Aoi solve odd cases brought to them by various clients.

[Source: Anime News Network]

  1. Comedy
  2. Romantic Subtext
  1. Doga Kobo
April 2025

The love between brother and sister. The love between man and woman. That which is most forbidden is most unyielding. The two sons and five daughters of the Shiunji family shine like brilliant gems, each with intelligence and beauty in equal measure. And with the pedigree of their wealthy father behind them, how could they not be the talk of the town? Eldest son Arata has spent his life being tossed around by the whims of his colorful sisters, yet a little teasing won't stop him from valuing his family over anything and anyone else. But when his youngest sister turns fifteen, their father reveals a long-hidden secret of the Shiunji "siblings" and knocks Arata's world off its axis...

[Source: Yen Press]

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