Summary
- Love stories in romance anime are profound and explore various facets of love, from childhood to supernatural themes.
- Few romance anime series span over 50 episodes, but those that do offer deep, enduring tales of love and loss.
- These longer romance anime series, like Bakuman and Marmalade Boy, depict heartwarming yet complex narratives of love.
Romance anime are an underrated gem in terms of storytelling that tugs at the heartstrings of thousands and portrays love in its purest form. Romance anime can tell truly beautiful stories that revolve around childhood soulmates, coincidental lovers, or even supernatural spirits.
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Love is an essential aspect of life, and anime is a perfect medium to tell the stories of the heart. Love can be a flourishing fire or a flickering candle; in either respect, it is rare for a romance anime to last for longer than a single season. However, there are a few series that have lasted a lifetime and told a winding tale of love and loss. Here are some of the best anime to watch with fifty episodes or more.
Honorable Mention At Exactly 50 Episodes: Bakuman
Bakuman
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- October 2, 2010
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- J.C.Staff
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Tsugumi Ohba
- Number of Episodes
- 75
Moritaka dreamed of becoming a successful manga author like his uncle. Unfortunately, a family tragedy dashed his dreams, and Moritaka decides to focus on a much more attainable goal.
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After a chance encounter with a popular student named Akito, the two decide to team up and create a best-selling manga together. Akito's challenges differ from those of his new partner as his emotions take root, and he tries to deal with a crush on his high school classmate. Bakumon has a slow-burning style of storytelling, but the journey is worth the reward.
6 Searching For The Full Moon (52 Episodes)
A Love That Crosses The Sea But Comes At A Price
- Studio: Studio Deen
- Airing Year: 2002
Searching For The Full Moon is a tragically sweet series created by Arina Tanemura, also known for Mistress Fortune. The series is a classic that follows two childhood friends whose dreams and hearts are intertwined. Mitsuki Kouyama and Eichi Sakurai made a promise to each other to fulfill each other's dreams.
Before they could keep their promises, the two were separated after Eiichi moved overseas. Mitsuki seeks to call the one she loves back to her, hoping to become a singer and use her music to reach across the sea. Unfortunately, a tragic illness seeks to end Mitsuki's career before it even starts.
5 Maison Ikkokou (96 Episodes)
Love, Grief, and An Introvert
Maison Ikkoku
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- March 26, 1986
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Seasons
- 4
- Studio
- Studio Deen
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
Godai Yuusaku lives in a quaint boarding house in the city. As an incredibly reserved young man, Godai enjoys his quiet, which is constantly disrupted by the other members of the household who have highly eccentric personalities.
Just when Godai has had enough and is about to move out, he falls head over heels with the new housing manager, Kyouko. On a mission to win Kyouko's heart, he discovers that she has recently been widowed, and love is the farthest thing from her mind. Godai tries to get Kyouko to believe in love after loss, and gets the help of his neighbors to do so.
4 Marmalade Boy (76 Episodes)
A Young Love With A Twist
Marmalade Boy
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- March 13, 1994
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Wataru Yoshizumi
- Number of Episodes
- 76
Miki was living an ordinary life, attending high school, crushing on boys, with normal parents. However, everything changed in the blink of an eye when her parents arrived home from their vacation and suddenly announced that they were getting divorced.
Shocked and at a loss for words, she can barely gather her thoughts before they announce their plans to remarry a couple they met while on vacation. Miki tries to recover from the whiplash, but is pushed even further when the son of the second couple is the boy she's had a crush on. Marmalade Boys tells a wacky but sweet story about Miki and Yuu's struggle to stay platonic as young love demands action.
3 Fushigi Yuugi (52 Episodes)
An Isekai With A Love That Crosses Over Between Realities
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Fushigi Yûgi - The Mysterious Play
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- 1995 - 2002-00-00
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Seasons
- 1
Yuuki and her friend are dragged into a strange book and into a mystical and feudal land, where they are attacked by bandits but saved by a shining hero. Unfortunately, Yuuki's friend returns to the real world, but she does not.
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Instead, Yuuki is brought before the emperor of the land and considered to be the prophesied priestess who can summon the god Susaku. Yuuki finds herself on a journey to gather the seven celestial warriors while exploring a romantic relationship with her new hero to be able to get back home.
2 Boys Over Flowers (51 Episodes)
A Bizarre Love Triangle
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Hana yori Dango
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- September 8, 1996
- Main Genre
- Anime
- Seasons
- 1
Makino is a young girl just trying to get through her final years at university when she's suddenly dragged into a conflict between herself and the infamous F4. The F4 is a group of the wealthiest boys in the school, and after standing up to them, Makino makes herself a target of their opposition for challenging their reputation.
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In a unique turn of events, the F4's leader, Tsukahsi, begins to develop feelings for Makino, and the same goes for his best friend, Rui. Drama and emotional turmoil follow, and Makino becomes enthralled in a love triangle.
1 Fruits Basket (63 Episodes)
A Supernatural Love Story
Fruits Basket
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- June 5, 2001
- Studio
- Studio Deen
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Natsuki Takaya
Fruits Basket is a classic series that follows Tooru, a young girl who struggles as her life falls apart. After becoming orphaned after an accident, she tries to live with her grandparents, but is forced to live on her own as their home is undergoing renovations.
Quickly becoming homeless, Tooru is invited to live with the most popular boys in her school, Yuki and Shigure Souma. This leads Tooru to begin being surrounded by attractive men and discovering a mystical secret about their family. As Tooru delves deeper into the mystery of the Souma family and the young man who resides in the household, feelings begin to erupt.
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