whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Fantasy · Romance

The best romance fantasy anime you can start from the beginning

211 anime that are both fantasy and romance, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Howl no Ugoku Shiro, Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations, Sennen Joyuu.

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1. 1 Howl no Ugoku Shiro Howl's Moving Castle Film · 2004 · Studio Ghibli · #80 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
2. 2 Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Tokyo Revelations OVA · 2007 · 3 episodes · Production I.G · #384 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
3. 3 Sennen Joyuu Millennium Actress Film · 2002 · Madhouse · #394 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Though I Am an Inept Villainess TV · 2026 · 11 episodes · Doga Kobo · #501 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
5. 5 Mahoutsukai no Yome The Ancient Magus' Bride TV · 2017 · 24 episodes · Wit Studio · #673 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
6. 6 Akatsuki no Yona Yona of the Dawn TV · 2014 · 24 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #679 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
7. 7 Douluo Dalu Soul Land ONA · 2018 · 26 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #848 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
8. 8 Nagi no Asu kara A Lull in the Sea TV · 2013 · 26 episodes · P.A. Works · #869 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
9. 9 Sayonara Lara Goodbye, Lara TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #871 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
10. 10 Niehime to Kemono no Ou Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts TV · 2023 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #939 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
11. 11 InuYasha TV · 2000 · 167 episodes · Sunrise · #975 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
12. 12 Saiunkoku Monogatari The Story of Saiunkoku TV · 2006 · 39 episodes · Madhouse · #1036 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
13. 13 Da Zhuzai: Nian Fan The Great Ruler ONA · 2023 · 52 episodes · Motion Magic · #1272 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
14. 14 Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring TV · 2026 · 14 episodes · Wit Studio · #1403 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
15. 15 Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Ashi Productions · #1538 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
16. 16 Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka? WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Satelight · #1550 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
17. 17 Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon My Happy Marriage TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #1552 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
18. 18 Doupo Cangqiong: Yuanqi Fights Break Sphere Special 4: Origin ONA · 2022 · 3 episodes · Motion Magic · #1564 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
19. 19 Tenkuu no Escaflowne The Vision of Escaflowne TV · 1996 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #1587 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
20. 20 Juubee Ninpuuchou Ninja Scroll Film · 1993 · animate Film · #1741 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
21. 21 Fushigi Yuugi Mysterious Play TV · 1995 · 52 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1774 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
22. 22 Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Project No.9 · #1799 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
23. 23 Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid The Duke of Death and His Maid TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1872 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
24. 24 Romeo x Juliet TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1905 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
25. 25 Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii The World is Still Beautiful TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1911 on MyAnimeList 80% 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.