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The best adult cast romance anime you can start from the beginning

71 anime that are both romance and adult cast, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen, Nana, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei.

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1. 1 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal OVA · 1999 · 4 episodes · Studio Deen · #72 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Nana TV · 2006 · 47 episodes · Madhouse · #124 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei The Tatami Galaxy TV · 2010 · 11 episodes · Madhouse · #140 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Prism Rondo Love Through a Prism ONA · 2026 · 20 episodes · Wit Studio · #188 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
5. 5 Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Film · 2020 · Bones · #251 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
6. 6 Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Asahi Production · #300 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
7. 7 Nodame Cantabile TV · 2007 · 23 episodes · J.C.Staff · #392 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
8. 8 Sennen Joyuu Millennium Actress Film · 2002 · Madhouse · #394 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
9. 9 Planetes TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #409 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
10. 10 Maison Ikkoku TV · 1986 · 96 episodes · Studio Deen · #424 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
11. 11 Ookami to Koushinryou Spice and Wolf TV · 2008 · 13 episodes · Imagin · #439 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
12. 12 Yubisaki to Renren A Sign of Affection TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Ajia-do · #476 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
13. 13 Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome Night Is Short, Walk on Girl Film · 2017 · Science SARU · #497 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
14. 14 Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf TV · 2024 · 25 episodes · Passione · #560 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
15. 15 Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita. Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Makaria · #695 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
16. 16 Hachimitsu to Clover Honey and Clover TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #782 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
17. 17 Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku TV · 2018 · 11 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #919 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
18. 18 I Byeol-e Pil-yohan Lost in Starlight ONA · 2025 · 1 episode · Climax Studio · #933 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
19. 19 Aishang Ta de Liyou The Girl Downstairs ONA · 2023 · 22 episodes · Red Dog Culture House · #1110 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
20. 20 Mind Game Film · 2004 · Studio 4°C · #1150 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
21. 21 Jin-Rou Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade Film · 2000 · Production I.G · #1218 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
22. 22 Golden Time TV · 2013 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1334 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
23. 23 Higashi no Eden Eden of The East TV · 2009 · 11 episodes · Production I.G · #1392 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
24. 24 Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon My Happy Marriage TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #1552 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
25. 25 Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara Ride Your Wave Film · 2019 · Science SARU · #1713 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.