We've all got our favorite anime waifus and husbandos. But we also have real-life partners that require our time, effort, and affection. What better way to spend time together than to watch good anime that your non-anime girlfriend will love?
Don't worry, we've gathered some of the most comforting and easy-to-watch anime titles for you!
We've got your back, and we hope you and your girlfriend can bond over these anime shows!
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Yume-iro Patissiere
This lovely anime might be 50 episodes long, but your girlfriend will have a lot of fun watching the characters make sweets, pastries, and all kinds of desserts!
Yume-iro Patissiere is one of the better anime shows when it comes to cooking, and we couldn’t help but be impressed with its tasty animation!
It revolves around a clumsy girl named Amano Ichigo who dreams of becoming a pastry chef.
To achieve this, Ichigo enrolls at St. Mary Academy Culinary School, where she learns the difficulties and joys of making pastries!
Pros: You will have a lot of café dates in the future, or perhaps do some baking together. It is a fun activity that is a bit messy, but the most important thing is your girlfriend’s sweetest smile!
Cons: You’ll probably get diabetes from the pastries you’ll consume, so eat sweets moderately!
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Watching a horror anime is always a thrilling experience, and Junji Itou Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is the ideal show for you and your girlfriend.
It offers several storylines, each with a distinct and unusual concept that she could enjoy, thanks to the genius mangaka, Junji Itou. This is especially ideal for Halloween or whenever she feels the most daring!
Pros: She'll snuggle up with you while you watch this horror anime. It may be an unsettling anime, but make use of this opportunity to make the atmosphere romantic!
Cons: Prepare to hear your partner scream a lot! You can also prepare your body for any light punches and scrapes that your girlfriend may throw at you!
My Roommate Is a Cat
It is common for girls to have feline companions, and this anime will show you both what goes on in the minds of cats. They are cute, but there is much more to them than meets the eye.
My Roommate Is a Cat follows Subaru Mikazuki and his pet cat, Haru, in their everyday lives. They may be of different species, but they always have each other's back!
Pros: You'll understand your girlfriend's fascination with cats. It will also be an excellent opportunity for the two of you to get a cat and begin co-parenting!
Cons: Your partner is allergic to cats, or she prefers dogs.
School Babysitters
This wholesome anime will get you closer to children. School Babysitters features adorable kids, not to mention their good-looking babysitters who take care of them on a daily basis.
These children all attend the same daycare, where they bond through educational and recreational activities.
School Babysitters is packed with sweet moments that your girlfriend will undoubtedly like!
Pros: Your girlfriend will enjoy seeing the cutest anime kids. She might even fantasize about the children both of you will have in the future!
Cons: Your girlfriend begins purchasing or stockpiling baby products you don't need now. She'll also seek out your adorable baby photos, which you might not want her to see because you're embarrassed!
Free!
If your non-anime girlfriend is the outgoing type that enjoys swimming, you can watch Free! together.
It is not only about swimming but also about the main protagonists' friendship.
Furthermore, the animation in this sports anime is immaculate, as one would expect from Kyoto Animation.
Pros: Your girlfriend will be enthusiastic about going on vacation with you, possibly to a beach resort where you can swim together.
She will demonstrate her swimming prowess to you, and the two of you will have a great time together in the sun!
Cons: Your lady will know the attractive characters in Free!, not to mention their lean abs, and compare them to yours!
Yuri!!! on Ice
Ice skating is such a beautiful sport, and couples just like you and your girlfriend should try it once in a while.
This sports anime introduces ice skating to the viewers from the perspective of Katsuki Yuuri, an aspiring skater who wants to win the Grand Prix.
His coach, Viktor Nikiforov, is an icon in the field, and he will not stop helping Yuuri achieve this feat.
Pros: Both of you can arrange an ice skating date together. It might be tricky at first, but the stumbles will all be worth it in the end!
Cons: Your girlfriend will probably be attached to the developing romance between the two main characters and talk about it all day long.
She will also wonder if Yuuri and Viktor shared an actual kiss in one of its episodes!
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Aggressive Retsuko
This work-life anime is a favorite among adults looking for a show to relate to. Aggressive Retsuko is a jam-packed anime based on a Sunrio character; your girlfriend might even know!
It is centered around a 25-year-old red panda named Retsuko, who frequently snaps at her coworkers. She releases her rage by singing death metal at karaoke, even when she is alone!
Pros: Your hardworking girlfriend will be able to relate to Retsuko's problems and find her amusing in every way. She might be tempted to invite you out for karaoke!
Cons: Good luck if your partner begins singing death metal like Retsuko!
High-Score Girl
Get ready to go back in time with all the retro and classic games that High-Score Girl has to offer.
Join Yaguchi Haruo and his classmate, the rich and beautiful Oono Akira, in their everyday contests to see which one of them is the best!
In no time, the two of you will be taking turns guessing the games that High-Score Girl pays homage to!
Pros: You'll both be inspired to go to an arcade and spend the entire day playing.
It will be an amazing day filled with competitive energy that will undoubtedly be memorable!
Cons: Your girlfriend will beat you in any game you try. At least, you won her heart!
Kimi ni Todoke
Of course, a slow-burn romance anime like Kimi ni Todoke will always be a good show to recommend to your girlfriend.
It has a really innocent feel to it, and your girlfriend will appreciate how realistic the romantic development between Sawako and Kazehaya is.
There's a good possibility your girlfriend felt the same way Sawako did when she discovered she liked Kazehaya more than a friend.
It will be sentimental, and you will undoubtedly take turns making fun of each other!
Pros: You'll both be able to remember the first time you met. It's always fun to reminisce with your girlfriend, and the memories will bring you closer than ever.
Cons: Your girlfriend won't be patient enough to wait for Sawako and Kazehaya to date and kiss in Season 1.
Call of the Night
The night lights are a captivating sight, and Call of the Night perfectly captures them through Doga Kobo’s animation.
This vampire-themed anime is charming and romantic, and it is still a greater love story than Twilight.
Call of the Night introduces a one-of-a-kind vampire named Nazuna Nanakusa, who runs a sleep-related business. She heals her clients’ frustrations and stresses in life in unique ways that only Nazuna can offer.
But when Nazuna meets a young boy named Kou Yamori, everything changes! Nazuna is drawn to Kou and his fascination with becoming her vampire offspring.
Pros: Your girlfriend might invite you out to see the night lights. She may also ask for a stargazing date, completing one of her date ideas on her bucket list!
Cons: You’re comfortable in your pajamas, and you are afraid of going out late at night!
Laid-Back Camp
Laid-Back Camp is the ideal anime for your adventurous girlfriend. It is a scenic anime that introduces viewers to the joys of camping.
It also shows how nice it is to gaze at Mt. Fuji while the characters enjoy their hot, warm cup of coffee! Oh, what a dream!
Pros: Obviously, the two of you need to go on a camping trip after watching Laid-Back Camp! Use everything you learned from the anime and have a blast!
Cons: Always bring mosquito repellent! Also, watch a YouTube tutorial on how to properly put up your tent; it will save you a lot of time!
Case Closed
Take your time solving the mysteries in this anime! Case Closed has been running for a long time, but it is still one of the best mysteries and detective anime there is that will keep you guessing!
This mystery anime is episodic in nature, and both of you will have a good time solving one case after another with Conan, his friends, and the other characters!
It is highly unpredictable, and most of the time, you will not be able to understand what’s going on in Conan’s mind!
Pros: Because this anime is full of mind games, the two of you can take turns guessing who the perpetrator is or how the incidents occurred. It will be good training for your brain as you try to solve the mystery before Conan can!
Cons: She’ll be able to channel Shinichi Kudou’s deduction and investigation skills in the future!
Fruits Basket
This iconic romance anime will never get old. Fruits Basket will always be a go-to anime for those who are not yet into the industry because of its unique premise and well-written characters.
Now, you can also have the option to choose which version to watch: the original one or the reboot!
Fruits Basket follows Honda Tooru, an ordinary young girl whose kindness is her most redeeming quality.
After her mother died, Tooru moved in with the esteemed Souma family, who are living with a strange curse.
Pros: You will both learn about the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. She will also be able to understand your attitude and conduct based on your zodiac animal, resulting in a more harmonious partnership.
Cons: Your partner will be able to associate your negative attributes with your zodiac animal!
Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club's Tamaki Suoh welcomes your girlfriend to the world of anime. He is the club's finest host, and he will gladly accommodate your girlfriend with all of the things that will interest her.
Ouran High School Host Club is a playful romance and comedy anime that will get your endorphins flowing!
Tamaki Suoh's theatrical impulses, Haruhi's astute remarks, Mitsukuni's charming moments, and the Hitachiin brothers' roleplays will keep you entertained throughout each episode!
Pros: Get ready to visit a host club in no time. Just kidding! You two will share a lot of laughs that will light up the mood and make everything perfect!
Cons: She will rally behind Tamaki Suoh or anyone in the host club. Trust us, we’ve been there, and we never recovered.
Demon Slayer
Without Ufotable's Demon Slayer, this list wouldn't be complete. It will undoubtedly persuade your girlfriend to enjoy anime, as Ufotable's animation is flawless!
It's the best of the best, and your girlfriend won't want to miss Tanjiro and Nezuko!
It will also alter your girlfriend's perception of anime, and you will have enough to discuss.
Maybe one of these days you'll be able to persuade her to watch other genres as well!
Pros: She might try cosplaying to channel her inner Nezuko! Don't be shocked if you also receive a care package full of Demon Slayer merchandise!
Cons: She'll probe about the latest details on Giyu Tomioka, Inosuke Hashibira, and Uzui Tengen!
She'll also want to know if Tanjiro will die fighting demons or when Nezuko will revert to human form, so be prepared with plausible explanations!
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