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The best love polygon drama anime you can start from the beginning

45 anime that are both drama and love polygon, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, Nana, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu.

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1. 1 Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso Your Lie in April TV · 2014 · 22 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #92 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
2. 2 Nana TV · 2006 · 47 episodes · Madhouse · #124 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Studio Deen · #144 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
4. 4 Sakamichi no Apollon Kids on the Slope TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Tezuka Productions · #342 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
5. 5 Fruits Basket 1st Season TV · 2019 · 25 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #444 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
6. 6 Chihayafuru TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · Madhouse · #500 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
7. 7 Princess Tutu TV · 2002 · 38 episodes · HAL Film Maker · #524 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
8. 8 Kodomo no Omocha (TV) Kodocha TV · 1996 · 102 episodes · Gallop · #650 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
9. 9 Skip Beat! TV · 2008 · 25 episodes · HAL Film Maker · #653 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
10. 10 Toradora! TV · 2008 · 25 episodes · J.C.Staff · #720 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
11. 11 Touch TV · 1985 · 101 episodes · Group TAC · #740 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
12. 12 Hachimitsu to Clover Honey and Clover TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #782 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
13. 13 Nagi no Asu kara A Lull in the Sea TV · 2013 · 26 episodes · P.A. Works · #869 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
14. 14 ef: A Tale of Memories. ef - a tale of memories. TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #1024 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
15. 15 Aishang Ta de Liyou The Girl Downstairs ONA · 2023 · 22 episodes · Red Dog Culture House · #1110 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
16. 16 Golden Time TV · 2013 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1334 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
17. 17 Kokoro Connect TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #1395 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
18. 18 Fruits Basket TV · 2001 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #1480 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
19. 19 Orange TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Telecom Animation Film · #1683 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
20. 20 Hana yori Dango Hana Yori Dango TV · 1996 · 51 episodes · Toei Animation · #1852 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
21. 21 Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen OVA · 2015 · 2 episodes · Studio Deen · #2000 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
22. 22 Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara Iroduku: The World in Colors TV · 2018 · 13 episodes · P.A. Works · #2105 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
23. 23 Kimagure Orange☆Road Kimagure Orange Road TV · 1987 · 48 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #2110 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
24. 24 Ano Natsu de Matteru Waiting in the Summer TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2673 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
25. 25 Senpai wa Otokonoko Senpai is an Otokonoko TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Project No.9 · #3273 on MyAnimeList 72% 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.