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The best love status quo romance anime you can start from the beginning

27 anime that are both romance and love status quo, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari, Giji Harem, Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san.

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1. 1 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
2. 2 Giji Harem Pseudo Harem TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Nomad · #1120 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
3. 3 Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san Teasing Master Takagi-san TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #1540 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
4. 4 Bokura wa Minna Kawai-sou The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #1596 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
5. 5 Working!! Wagnaria!! TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1655 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 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
7. 7 Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · PINE JAM · #2023 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
8. 8 Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi My Senpai is Annoying TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #2120 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
9. 9 Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru. My Clueless First Friend TV · 2023 · 13 episodes · Studio Signpost · #2146 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
10. 10 Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #2738 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
11. 11 Senryuu Shoujo Senryu Girl TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Connect · #2838 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
12. 12 Aharen-san wa Hakarenai TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · Felix Film · #3287 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
13. 13 Beelzebub-jou no Okinimesu mama. As Miss Beelzebub Likes. TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · LIDENFILMS · #3602 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
14. 14 Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses TV · 2023 · 13 episodes · GoHands · #3953 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
15. 15 Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Telecom Animation Film · #3996 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
16. 16 Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! TV · 2025 · 11 episodes · Studio Flad · #4541 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
17. 17 Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #4551 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
18. 18 Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru When Will Ayumu Make His Move? TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #4886 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
19. 19 Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · ENGI · #5134 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
20. 20 Game Center Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Nomad · #7126 on MyAnimeList 53% would recommend
21. 21 Yowayowa Sensei TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #7298 on MyAnimeList 52% would recommend
22. 22 Ojisan to Marshmallow Ojisan and Marshmallow TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Creators in Pack · #7475 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend
23. 23 Saikin Yatotta Maid ga Ayashii The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious TV · 2022 · 11 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #7616 on MyAnimeList 50% would recommend
24. 24 Ueno-san wa Bukiyou How clumsy you are, Miss Ueno. TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Lesprit · #7684 on MyAnimeList 53% would recommend
25. 25 Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · SynergySP · #7719 on MyAnimeList 51% 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.