12 anime to watch as a couple during Lovers' Month
The date falls on Friday, and the schedule should continue through the weekend.
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Valentine's Month is here, and for many couples, the idea of dealing with packed restaurants and endless lines is far from the perfect date. If your ideal plan for June involves staying home, a cozy blanket, popcorn, and of course, the company of your loved one, we’ve put together the ultimate watchlist for you! (And even if you’re enjoying the single life, this list is still a great option for the holiday).
Omelete picked 12 perfect anime to watch cuddled up with your sweetheart, with friends, or on your own! From the sweetest romances to the most chaotic comedies, these classic and modern titles prove that a good binge-watch is, without a doubt, the best way to celebrate all forms of love. Check them out:
1 - Twilight Out of Focus
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll
During LGBTQIAP+ Pride Month, this list couldn’t begin with any other title. This coming-of-age romance anime features a somewhat unlikely duo: a boy who likes other boys but keeps his orientation a secret, and a shy boy who claims to be straight. The official synopsis says that “film buff Mao Tsuchiya and his solitary roommate, Hisashi Otomo, make three promises: that Mao will never reveal that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend; that Hisashi will never approach Mao ‘in that way’; and that they will respect each other’s ‘private time.’ The rules are meant to ensure a peaceful life in the dorm, but reality is never as simple as it is in the movies, and some promises are not so easy to keep.”
2 - Go For It, Nakamura-kun
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll
Still in the spirit of Pride Month, Go For It, Nakamura-Kun is one of the most popular romance manga of recent years. Nakamura is a very shy boy who falls in love at first sight with his classmate, Hirose. But there’s a problem: they haven’t even met yet. To make matters worse, Nakamura is so awkward he might ruin everything before it even begins! As he comes up with the funniest and most over-the-top plans to catch Hirose’s attention, we watch the two grow closer and closer.
3 - The Apothecary Diaries
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix
Now, if your vibe is more into impossible couples with that love-hate dynamic, The Apothecary Diaries is perfect for you. In the story, Maomao is a girl who works at the court of Imperial China. The story begins when she, who used to live as an apothecary in the red-light district, hears a rumor that all of the emperor’s children have very short lives. Driven by her curiosity and thirst for knowledge, Maomao starts investigating the cause purely out of interest.
4 - Through the Prism of Love
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
And for fans of enemies to lovers, we have one of the most talked-about romance anime of recent months. Through the Prism of Love is set in London around 1900. A young Japanese woman enrolls in an art school and is surprised when her rivalry with a talented classmate turns into romance.
5 - Scott Pilgrim - The Series
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
For the nerdier crowd, we have one of the best adaptations of Bryan Lee O'Malley's story. Just like in the film starring Michael Cera and Brie Larson, the animated series follows Scott Pilgrim as he meets Ramona Flowers, the girl of his dreams, only to soon discover that seven evil exes stand in his way. To win her heart, he’ll have to defeat every last one of them — but once his mission is complete, the story takes an indescribable turn.
6 - The Way of the Househusband
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
If your relationship dynamic happens to be this: a househusband who takes care of the home and all the couple's chores while his breadwinning wife works and needs to come back to an organized house, here’s the anime version of your story. In the anime, after disappearing from the underworld, the legendary Yakuza member known as "The Immortal Tatsu" makes a grand return: as a devoted husband and househusband.
7 - My Happy Marriage
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
An emotional story about the beginning of a love can also be a great option to watch as a couple. In My Happy Marriage, we meet Miyo, a young woman scorned by her stepmother and sister. She is treated like a servant in her own home until one day, her father calls her in to talk about her future: her marriage. With the support of her future husband, she begins to show her true personality and reveal her powers.
8 - Ranma ½
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
And we know there are plenty of couples whose love language is joking around. If that’s the case for you, this anime is a perfect match—or better yet, a knockout! In this delightfully wild story, Akane Tendo meets her fiancé, Ranma Saotome, a martial arts prodigy with a secret: he magically transforms into a girl whenever he touches cold water. Together, they must keep Ranma’s secret hidden and discover love in each other.
9 - Dan Da Dan
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix
Following the same blend of romance and humor, Dan Dan Dan follows a pair of students and their friends as they battle aliens and spirits. When high school student Momo — who comes from a family of mediums and doesn’t believe in aliens — meets Okarun, a boy obsessed with the occult who believes in extraterrestrials, their rivalry puts them face-to-face with real paranormal threats. Momo discovers her spiritual powers, while Okarun gains abilities after being possessed by a curse, leading them to join forces to fight yokai, UFOs, and otherworldly chaos.
10 - Witch Watch
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix
If the supernatural storyline of Dan Da Dan won you over, Witch Watch could also be an excellent pick! Morihito Otogi, a high schooler from a lineage of ogres, enjoys a peaceful, ordinary life until his childhood friend Nico moves in with him. Nico is a witch in training and chooses Morihito as her familiar. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her old friend and former crush, Morihito is tasked with the dangerous job of protecting her from a foretold calamity. Between the unpredictable chaos caused by Nico’s magic and the awkwardness of sharing a home, their lives are about to become a whirlwind of antics and supernatural threats.
11 - Spy x Family
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix
An unconventional pick might be exactly what you’re looking for — and I say that from personal experience. If you already have a child or are considering that possibility, give Spy x Family a chance. For decades, the nations of Ostania and Westalis have been locked in an endless cold war. To investigate the movements of the leader of a major political party, Westalis assigns Twilight, its top agent, to create a fake family and infiltrate the social events held by the politician’s child’s school. But by a twist of fate, Twilight ends up adopting Anya, a young girl with special powers.
12 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Where to watch: Available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix
Why not? JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is an acclaimed manga series created by Hirohiko Araki. The story follows the supernatural misadventures of the Joestar family across generations. Each part of the saga focuses on a different member of the clan battling mystical forces and powerful villains.
