Since anime has a unique way of grabbing our heartstrings, what better way to experience this than through the genre of romance? From heart-fluttering school romances about first loves to epic tales of historical love transcending time and space, here are some of the most anticipated romantic anime of 2024 that will treat anime fans to a delightful array of romantic stories that explore love in all its forms.
List of Upcoming Romance Anime 2024
15. Gekai Elise
Possible Release Date: January 2024
Based on the romantic comedy Manhwa Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp, Geikai Elise is an Isekai reincarnation-themed anime where a surgeon named Elise reincarnates as one of her past lives. In her past life, Elise was an evil woman blinded by greed and pride. And like any other reincarnation anime, Elise will be trying her best to avoid her doomed fate.
This anime will be created by Maho Film which is also known for the anime If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord.
14. Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Season 2
Possible Release Date: January 2024
Based on the anime of the same name, the first season of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai showed the funny interaction between the philophobic and antisocial boy Kyoutarou Ichikawa and a very persistent girl Yamada creating a unique bond. Season 2 will continue where the story was left off and it is a given the second season will be better than the previous one.
The possible airing date of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Season 2 is the first week of January 2024.
13. Mission: Yozakura Family
Possible Release Date: early-mid 2024
The girl Tayuya is in love with is an heir to Japan’s most dangerous Yakuza family. Mutsumi’s extremely overprotective older brother is after his head unless Tayuya marries her. Not only does Tayuya have to become a part of a Yakuza family, but now he also needs to act as an inside spy to protect Mutsumi from all sorts of danger.
Mission: Yazakura Family is an adaptation of a Shonen Jump manga and will be animated by the Silver Link Studio.
12. Tales of Wedding Rings
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
Also known as Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari, Tales of Wedding Rings is an Isekai romantic comedy anime. All his life Satou has been in love with his childhood friend cum next-door neighbor, Himeno Nonaka.
On a special occasion, Satou gathers up his courage and decides to confess to Hime. Just when he was about to express their feelings a portal opens and both of them get sucked into another dimension where Himeno is already married to a man named the King Ring. Now, Satou must defeat the King Ring to win the love of his life.
Tales of Wedding Ring is the most anticipated romance anime in 2024.
11. Spice & Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
The original Spice & Wolf anime that came out in 2008 is a very famous fantasy rom-com anime. So I am sure fans are very excited with the news of a remake. Since there have been a lot of changes in animation art over the last 15 years, we can obviously expect a major upgrade in animation.
Spice & Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf will follow the old storyline. Whether there will be any major changes apart from the character design has not been confirmed yet.
10. Gimai Seikatsu
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
The English title of Gimai Seikatsu is Days with My Step Sister. By the title, I am sure you can already guess that this anime will have a taboo love story.
Saki is a popular girl from Yuuta’s school who in real life is extremely independent. After their parents get married to each other, both of them agree to get along and maintain a normal not too close, not too distant relationship. But when their differences start to make them come closer, companionship may turn into friendship and maybe something more.
9. Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
Spirit Chronicles is an Isekai Harem romance anime. The first season showed Haruto Amakawa’s journey to the Isekai realm and getting into the royal academy of that world. In season 2, fans are expected to watch Haruto’s transition to be a better protector of the princess of the Bertram Kingdom and overcoming his insecurities around the noble families.
Obviously, we are eagerly waiting to see some romantic moments between Haruto and the princess too. Season 2 will be created by the same studio as season one, the TMS Entertainment.
8. The Irregular at Magic High School (Sequel)
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
Despite having some flaws, The Irregular at Magic High School is also known to possess some redeeming qualities. Chronologically The Irregular at Magic High School (Zoku-hen) is a sequel to the original anime and considering the release order it is the 3rd season of the series.
Not much about the cast or the plotline has been made public yet. The anime will be created by 8-bit Studio which is also known for the highest-rated Isekai anime ever That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
7. Urusei Yatsura (2022) 2nd Season
Possible Release Date: January 2024
For 80s kids, Urusei Yatsura is an emotion. The remake of the 1981s anime came out in 2022 and it has the most amazing voice cast including Kamiya Hiroshi (Levi, Araragi, Yato), Miyano Mamoru (Light, Dazai, Douma), Uchida Maya (Hiyori), Sawashiro Miyuki (Kurapika, Kanbaru, Daki, Bishamon), Sakurai Takahiro (Oshino Meme, Geto, Gyuu) and many more.
Though the plotline is still under wraps, if the anime follows the pace of manga, there is a great possibility that in the coming season, we will get to see Lum’s rival Shinobu Miyake and many other new aliens such as Benten, Oyuki, and Rei.
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6. A Sign of Affection
Possible Release Date: January 2024
A Sign of Affection is one of the most anticipated romance anime of 2024 and it might remind you of Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice).
Yuki Itose is a deaf girl who likes minding her own business except for sometimes hanging out with her best friend Rin. Through Rin, she meets a very handsome silver-haired man, Itsuomi Nagi. Nagi is fluent in multiple languages and when he learned about Yuki’s disability, he was very nonchalant about it. As Nagi starts to open up a new world to her, Yuki begins to develop feelings for Itsuomi.
5. Unnamed Memory
Possible Release Date: Early 2024
Based on a light novel, Unnamed Memory is a historical romance anime exploring the world of fantasy.
Bad News! The royal prince Oscar has been cursed, a curse that will kill any woman he marries. But an evil witch lives in a tall castle whose power may break the prince’s curse. So the prince climbs the tower only to find that the witch Tanisha, in fact, is a very beautiful woman. Bewitched by her beauty and charm, Oscar asks for her hand as Tanisha is powerful enough to survive the curse and takes her to the castle. But behind that pretty face of hers, century-old dark secrets might be hiding.
4. Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai also known as A Condition Called Love is very very similar to 2021s Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui.
To Hotaru Hinase, finding love is not that important as long as she has her family and friends with her. When Hinase offers a moment of comfort to Hananoi after his very public breakup, Hananoi instantly falls in love with her and wastes no time to confess it. Though getting rejected repeatedly by Hinase, Hananoi embraces his Yandere self and defies to give up on his love.
For shoujo rom-com lovers, this anime will be a great addition to your upcoming romance anime list.
3. Atri: My Dear Moments
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
In the near future, the ocean level has risen significantly, drowning a large amount of dry land. Natsuki is a boy all on his own on this drowning earth with nothing but a boat, a submarine, and a huge debt his grandmother has left him. After retrieving a coffin from his grandmother’s lab underwater, a beautiful robot named Atri came out of the coffin.
Arti is fully capable of copying and understanding human emotions and has a mysterious last mission assigned by her dead master. Natsuki’s summer together with Atri will take us through a bittersweet journey of love and irony.
2. 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
Based on a light novel by the same name, 7th Time Loop is an Isekai romance anime where the heroine, Rishe, has already been reincarnated six times. In her 7th life, she is reborn as a princess fated to marry the royal prince who will also be her murderer. After being born 7 times, Rishe just wanted to enjoy a trouble-free married life. But looks like she will have to make use of the training and lessons from all previous lives to survive this one.
1. The Demon Prince of Momochi House
Possible Release Date: Sometime in 2024
By the twist of fate, Himari comes to inherit a house that works as a bridge between the spirit and the human realm. After entering the house, she meets several supernatural beings that normal people would not believe exist. Aoi, a boy already residing inside the house is cursed into being the guardian of the realms. Himari swears upon herself to help Aoi break the curse.
If you have enjoyed anime like Nuraruhyo no Mago, Kamisama Kiss, or Gugure Kokkuri-san, you will love this one.
We have mentioned all upcoming romance anime 2024, So get ready to enjoy some awesome romance anime.
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