whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Comedy · Romance

The best romance comedy anime you can start from the beginning

451 anime that are both comedy and romance, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen, NHK ni Youkoso!.

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1. 1 Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei The Tatami Galaxy TV · 2010 · 11 episodes · Madhouse · #140 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen Kaguya-sama: Love is War TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #233 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
3. 3 NHK ni Youkoso! Welcome to the N.H.K. TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #311 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Rurouni Kenshin TV · 1996 · 94 episodes · Gallop · #365 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
5. 5 Seihantai na Kimi to Boku You and I Are Polar Opposites TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Lapin Track · #366 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
6. 6 Nodame Cantabile TV · 2007 · 23 episodes · J.C.Staff · #392 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
7. 7 Maison Ikkoku TV · 1986 · 96 episodes · Studio Deen · #424 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
8. 8 Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu The Dangers in My Heart TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #459 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
9. 9 Cardcaptor Sakura TV · 1998 · 70 episodes · Madhouse · #461 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
10. 10 Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome Night Is Short, Walk on Girl Film · 2017 · Science SARU · #497 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
11. 11 Bakuman. TV · 2010 · 25 episodes · J.C.Staff · #499 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
12. 12 Ouran Koukou Host Club Ouran High School Host Club TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Bones · #516 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
13. 13 Kamisama Hajimemashita Kamisama Kiss TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #556 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
14. 14 Kodomo no Omocha (TV) Kodocha TV · 1996 · 102 episodes · Gallop · #650 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
15. 15 Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #651 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
16. 16 Skip Beat! TV · 2008 · 25 episodes · HAL Film Maker · #653 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
17. 17 Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 ONA · 2025 · 8 episodes · P.A. Works · #702 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
18. 18 Lovely★Complex Lovely Complex TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Toei Animation · #709 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
19. 19 Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #768 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
20. 20 Cheng He Titong How Dare You!? ONA · 2024 · 24 episodes · Shengying Animation · #771 on MyAnimeList
21. 21 Hachimitsu to Clover Honey and Clover TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #782 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
22. 22 Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Maid Sama! TV · 2010 · 26 episodes · J.C.Staff · #783 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
23. 23 Kurenai no Buta Porco Rosso Film · 1992 · Studio Ghibli · #807 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
24. 24 Ranma ½ (2024) TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #824 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
25. 25 Full Moon wo Sagashite Looking for the Full Moon TV · 2002 · 52 episodes · Studio Deen · #835 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.