February may be the second month of the year, but Valentine’s Day just makes the month a whole lot more significant. While many people’s ideal date on Valentine’s Day may involve flowers, fine dining, and chocolate, the best way to round out the day is to chill and relax with some amazing anime. To help you pick a specific anime, Final Weapon has compiled a list of some of the best anime to watch on Valentine’s Day.
Romance Anime to Enjoy this Valentine’s Day
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
Not every good romance story has to take place in a classroom, and Wotakoi exemplifies that statement with a great workplace romance story. The story follows the life of Narumi, an office worker looking for a fresh start in her new job and keeping her dark past as an Otaku and a fujoshi a secret. However, things get complicated when she finds that her ex-classmate, Hirotaka, also works there. Despite her best efforts, her cover is blown when he asks if she will be attending a summer event. Lucky for her, the only witnesses are Hanako and Tarou, who happen to be Otaku themselves. You can catch Wotakoi on Amazon Prime Video.
Toradora
Looking for a rom-com that will get you and your partner laughing the entire time? Then Toradora might be the anime for you. The anime centers around Taiga Aisaka and Ryuuji Takasu, who are both in love with the two popular students in their school. After an incident, the two learn about each other’s crushes and decide to help each other out. The two then begin spending time together and learning more about each other. The anime sends a clear message that the best person for us may be closer than we realize. You can catch Toradora on Amazon Prime Video.
There was a cute girl at the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to her
Looking for something fresh? Check out one of this season’s newest rom-coms, There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her. It follows the story of Yuuki, who dies in a traffic accident and is reborn in a fantasy world. However, instead of being the hero, he reincarnated as an overpowered demon. Having no desire to become the Demon Lord, he settled on being a low-ranking guardian. One day, the Hero’s party comes to attack, and on a whim, he knocks out the entire party. After healing them up, preparing to send them back to town, he notices the female priest and falls in love at first sight! The story is hilarious with a protagonist you can’t help but cheer for. You can catch There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her on Crunchyroll.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! is often dubbed one of the best historical villainess anime today. The story follows Rishe Irmgard Weitzner, who once again finds herself being publicly dumped by her fiancé. However, she isn’t bothered, as she has lived her life 6 times over and has gathered many skills. She decides that her 7th life will be for peaceful enjoyment. However, her plans are disrupted when Arnold Hein, the crown prince of the Galkhein Kingdom, who is destined to usurp the throne and become a tyrant, decides he wants to marry her. To make matters worse, he is indirectly responsible for her death in her first five lives, and he personally killed her in the sixth. She decides to marry him and find out what turned him into a tyrant. You can catch 7th Time Loop on Crunchyroll.
Tamon’s B-Side
Another new story to join the elite class of romance anime is J.C Staff’s Tamon’s B-Side, streaming now on Crunchyroll. The anime follows the life of Utage Kinoshita, a high school girl who works as a part-time housekeeper. A job she got so she can continue supporting her favourite idol, Tamon Fukuhara, from the group F/ACE. Her life takes a weird turn when she is assigned to a new house, one where her crush resides. However, things aren’t as they seem, as she quickly finds out that her crush is nothing like his bold persona on stage. She finds out he is gloomy with no self-confidence at all, but she can’t help but still fall for him anyway.
More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers
Not all romance stories have to be complex; however, this story’s complexity made it even more compelling to watch. In More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers, the main characters pretend to be married to complete a practical. Jiro and Akari’s school has a practical program where students are paired together and must live as a married couple to get credits. When Jiro and Akari are paired together, it greatly upsets them, as both want to be with their crushes. However, students can change their partners if they rank among the top ten couples. Motivated to be with their loved ones, Jiro and Akari do their best to act like a married couple and finish the assignment. But things take a turn when feelings start to blossom. You can catch More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers on Crunchyroll.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
The story of My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 follows the life of Akane Kinoshita, a college student whose boyfriend just dumped her for another girl. She plans to get her ex-boyfriend back by attending an in-person event for Forest of Savior, the MMO they played together. While on the quest, she comes across a gaming legend, Akito Yamada, who also happens to be in her guild. Akane then starts roping Yamada into helping with her scheme. Despite his really quiet, laidback personality, he becomes someone she can really rely on. You can watch My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 on Crunchyroll.
Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You
For those who believe in love at first sight, Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You is an anime that you will be able to relate to perfectly. The story follows Nasa, a genius student who is often teased for his strange name. He decides to silence the haters by surpassing NASA one day. However, his plans are altered after an accident on his way back from school. He meets a beautiful redhead named Tsukasa who saves him, and he immediately confesses his love to her, even while he is in critical condition. Tsukasa agrees to be with him, but only if they marry, and he agrees before passing out. He is heartbroken as he wakes up and hears no news about her. However, the two are reunited on his 18th birthday as she arrives with a marriage certificate on his doorstep. You can catch Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You on Crunchyroll.
