As Valentine’s Day arrives, what better way to celebrate love than by watching some romance anime series in English dub? So, let’s explore some of the best dubbed romance anime in time for Valentine’s Day.
More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers
More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers has a unique plot with loveable main characters.
Moreover, the side characters provide incredible entertainment with their presence, making this romantic anime a must-watch.
The series follows Jiro Yakuin who finds himself paired with his gyaru classmate, Akari Watanabe, for the marriage training project. The said project is aimed at simulating the experience of being a married couple.
Despite their differences, Akari and Jiro recognize that success in this project means the chance to swap partners and pursue their respective crushes.
Determined to achieve their goals, they reluctantly put up a façade of an ideal married couple.
Jiro and Akari’s chemistry is adorable in More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers.
My Dress-Up Darling
Wakana Gojo, a doll artisan enthusiast, isolates himself due to childhood trauma. Finding solace in solitude, he spends time in his high school’s home economics room.
Meanwhile, Marin Kitagawa, a popular girl, seems like an alien to Wakana.
When Marin discovers Wakana sewing after school, she enthusiastically invites him to join her in cosplay, breaking through his isolated days.
My Dress-Up Darling is a charming series and makes for a lighthearted anime that will make your Valentine’s Day wholesome and fun.
Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You
This romantic anime revolves around Nasa who encounters a beautiful girl named Tsukasa on the day of his high school entrance exams and is instantly smitten by her.
Despite his confession of love, Tsukasa insists she will only consider dating him if they tie the knot.
Several years later, Tsukasa reappears on Nasa’s 18th birthday and she announces that she is ready to marry him. And so, Nasa’s journey into married life begins.
If you are a fan of a romance with no high school drama, then Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You might be your next anime.
It is an anime where the main characters get together early in the series and the plot only gets more interesting.
Rent-A-Girlfriend
In Japan, people dealing with loneliness have found solace through innovative online services that offer rented companionship.
When Kazuya faces heartbreak after being dumped by his true love, he reaches a point of desperation and decides to give this unconventional solution a try.
To his surprise, his rented girlfriend turns out to be charming and endearing.
But their relationship has its fair share of complexities, and Kazuya’s initial admiration is shattered when he discovers her true personality isn’t as pleasant as initially portrayed.
Rent-A-Girlfriend is a slice-of-life romance anime with a good story and likable characters.
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Girlfriend, Girlfriend
Girlfriend, Girlfriend is a romantic anime with comedic and harem elements.
In the series, Naoya recently entered a relationship with the stunning Saki-chan. Despite being opposites, their love for each other is true.
He pledges his fidelity until an unexpected confession comes his way. Specifically, an adorable girl named Nagisa confesses her love for him and even prepares lunch for him.
While torn, he refuses to betray Saki. Instead, he opts for transparency, seeking her consent to pursue a relationship with both girls.
Horimiya
Hori appears to be the epitome of popularity and beauty in school, contrasting sharply with Miyamura, an introverted boy who wears glasses.
But their outward appearances differ from their true selves. Hori is actually a relaxed girl devoted to her family, while Miyamura, despite his introverted personality, is a dashing young man with tattoos and piercings.
Horimiya is a cute romantic anime that is relatable and heartwarming. It is humorous and comforting to watch, making Horimiya a great series to binge on Valentine’s Day.
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Taking a different approach to the romance genre, The Quintessential Quintuplets shines in its writing and character development.
Fuutarou Uesugi is a financially struggling sophomore in high school who stumbles upon an exciting tutoring opportunity.
However, there is a twist – his clients are none other than his classmates, five stunning quintuplets on the verge of academic failure.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
The protagonist of this extreme harem romantic anime is destined to have not just one, not two, but 100 girlfriends.
Rentarou Aijou is a hopeless romantic. Even before entering high school, he had professed his love to a staggering 100 girls, only to face rejection each time.
However, a visit to a nearby shrine dedicated to the God of Love changes his fate, albeit in an unexpected manner.
Due to an administrative error, Rentarou is destined to find not just one, but 100 special someones. But in such stories, there is always a twist, and here, it is a deadly one.
Rentarou will have to maintain stability in this Love Hectogon to avoid calamity amid his several loves.
The Dangers in My Heart
The Dangers in My Heart is about a boy named Kyotaro Ichikawa who finds himself at the lowest rung of his school’s social hierarchy.
He harbors a secret fantasy that he is the tormented protagonist in a psychological thriller.
He spends his days concocting schemes to disrupt the peaceful lives of his classmates, all while longing for the class idol, Anna Yamada.
However, Kyotaro isn’t nearly as troubled as he portrays himself to be. As it happens, Anna is a bit peculiar herself.
The animation of The Dangers in My Heart is gorgeous, and the portrayal of romance in the series is quite realistic and relatable.
Toradora!
Ryuji Takasu has a gentle personality, but his eyes give him the appearance of a dangerous bully.
During the rearrangements of classes in his second year of high school, fate puts him alongside his best friend, Yusaku Kitamura, and his secret crush, Minori Kushieda.
Alongside them is Kushieda's best friend, Taiga Aisaka, whose gentle appearance belies her fierce personality.
Secretly infatuated with Kitamura, Taiga strikes a deal with Ryuji. She vows to help him in pursuing his romantic interest if he helps her get closer to hers.
Toradora! is a hilarious anime and is one of the best romantic comedy series that deserves a spot on your watchlist if you are looking for a blend of humor and romance this Valentine's Day.
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