New 2024 Romance Anime

Like every other year, 2024 is overflowing with anime content. Each season contains a plethora of action, isekai, fantasy, and comedy shows, along with the occasional slice of life, horror, mecha, and magical girl series. Naturally, love stories are no exception, and the genre tends to be well-represented.

Romance anime arrive in many shapes, sizes, and subgenres, and this variety has been on full display throughout 2024. To make sure nobody misses any show they might be interested in, here are all the new 2024 romance anime that have been announced so far.

Updated December 6, 2024 by Mark Sammut: 2024 is nearly done by this point, so the lineup of 2024 romance anime is mostly complete. As such, galleries have been added for each show to further showcase their qualities.

A Sign Of Affection

Winter 2024

Based on a popular shojo manga that debuted in 2019, A Sign of Affection was one of Winter 2024's better shows in any genre, not just romance. Since birth, Yuki has been hearing impaired, and she can at times struggle to connect with people. One day, she meets Itsuomi Nagi, a guy who can speak multiple languages (although not sign language). This chance encounter starts a heartwarming relationship centering around communication.

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Although generally enjoyable, romance stories tend to stick to established tropes and dynamics. Consequently, A Sign of Affection's unique focus sets it apart from the crowd. The fact that both Yuki and Itsuomi are likable characters does not hurt either, and the secondary cast gets some attention as well.

The Demon Prince Of Momochi House

Winter 2024

On her 16th birthday, Himari inherits a house from her deceased parents, which she plans to make full use of despite rumors that it might be cursed. Once there, Himari finds three unwanted male guests who refuse to leave; before long, the young protagonist learns there is a good reason her new home is thought to be haunted.

The Demon Prince of Momochi House leans quite heavily into comedy and some action (especially during the first few episodes), while a romance between Himari and Aoi bubbles in the background. The manga is generally a fun read, and the anime is decent but suffers from a slow start that might put off viewers.

Tales Of Wedding Rings

Winter 2024

Tales of Wedding Rings is an isekai story that blends action, fantasy, romance, and harem elements. Debuting in 2014 and producing more than 70 chapters up to this point, the source material is reasonably successful and has a cult following. Satou loves Hime, a girl he has known for years; therefore, he naturally follows her to another world when she slips through a portal.

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Once there, he learns that his friend is the princess of another world and is set to marry the next king. However, this can change depending on who possesses her ring, and Hime (or Krystal) is not the only princess with jewelry to hand out. As far as harem ecchi isekai anime are concerned, Tales of Wedding Rings can be enjoyable if someone goes in with relatively low expectations. Even though the whole story revolves around the male lead developing a harem, Kyrstal is 100% presented as Satou's main love interest; however, the story's genre-blend means that she often takes a backseat.

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys A Carefree Life Married To Her Worst Enemy!

Winter 2024

Villainess anime have become commonplace, and while most fall within isekai territory, exceptions exist. Fall 2023's Tearmoon Empire was one such example, and 7th Time Loop was another. Rishe has died six times already, reincarnating on the day she was dumped by her fiancé. Unfortunately, she always seems to meet a gruesome end after a while, despite her efforts to change her fate. Determined to make the next one count, she sets out to stop the start of a war that always breaks out, a process that involves getting to know Prince Arnold.

7th Time Loop offers mystery, comedy, drama, and heart-pounding romance. Rishe is the star of the story here, and her chemistry with Arnold is fantastic. While villainess stories are starting to become inescapable, this anime is one of the theme's better examples.

The Foolish Angel Dances With The Devil

Winter 2024

While predominantly a comedy, The Foolish Angel Dances With The Devil should be able to scratch someone's itch for romance, especially if they push through the first few episodes. Set in a universe where demons and angels are at war, Akutsu turns to the human world for assistance, and he decides to attend a high school in the hope of finding recruits. Once there, he meets a captivating girl named Lily who he feels an almost instant attraction to. Unfortunately, he learns that she is an angel.

With a Romeo & Juliet-style premise and a penchant for comedic silliness, The Foolish Angel Dances With The Devil is a cute romcom about enemies-turned-partners. The early episodes can be frustrating as they mainly consist of the angel humiliating the devil, but the anime slowly adopts a more wholesome tone as it moves along.

Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady With The Lamp

Winter 2024

Yuin's Doctor Elise web novel was adapted into a manhwa in 2017, lasting for roughly four years before ending in 2021. In a unique twist, the protagonist is a terrible person who, after being killed, reincarnates in Korea. Deciding to specialize in medicine, Elise has a good run but winds up meeting her end again, only to be reincarnated as her former awful self. Now, she plans to set things right and carve a positive future for herself, which involves taking her love life in a healthy direction.

Doctor Elise was not among Winter 2024's most memorable isekai or romance anime, with the series losing momentum quickly as it moved along. The first episode arguably represented the show's peak, and it never really reached that high bar again.

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!

Summer 2024

Getting the Boys Love train started on the right not for 2024, Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Can be slightly off-putting due to its title, particularly for newcomers who are not that familiar with this theme. However, the show is a pretty charming romance that even subverts some BL tropes.

Powered by his virginity, Adachi develops the ability to read people's minds, which quickly exposes that his popular work college, Kurosawa, has a thing for him. As he does not identify as gay, Adachi is not quite sure how to process this information, and he goes on a journey of self-discovery as he slowly realizes that he would rather get to know Kurosawa better than keep him at a distance. While the core idea sounds a bit silly, Cherry Magic uses Adachi's ability to break down Kurosawa's actions, showing that this seemingly confident character is rife with insecurity and doubt.

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included

Spring 2024

Like any genre, romance tends to revisit a few basic concepts. Manga (and anime) love to throw an "average" guy with a "quirky" girl who might have an element of mystery to them. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included does not hide its selling point: the male lead suddenly finds himself living with a spiritual being.

Good-natured but unaccustomed to the ways of humankind, Towa, the eponymous angel, is inexperienced but also very willing to learn. Fortunately, Shintarou is more than ready to help his new roommate out. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is likable fluff. The characters are inoffensive and pleasant, without necessarily being that interesting. This anime offers a fine way to spend 20 minutes per week, especially if someone enjoys their romances to come with a healthy dose of harem and comedy tropes.

Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf

Spring 2024

Isuna Hasekura's Spice and Wolf light novel is a beloved fantasy romance classic, and it produced a great anime adaptation in 2008. That version has aged well and is an easy recommendation, but it only covers a fragment of the source material. Consequently, a new version is now out, one created in celebration of the property's 15th anniversary.

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Spice and Wolf revolves around Lawrence and Holo's relationship. The former is a traveling merchant with aspirations of opening a shop; meanwhile, the latter is a goddess who has grown disillusioned with her circumstances. Together, they go on a journey filled with charm, beauty, and bargains. While still airing its 25-episode run, Spice and Wolf should go down as one of the year's best romance anime.

At the bare minimum, Holo will be among 2024's best female anime characters, as she is the definition of charming. Not to take anything away from Lawrence, a great male lead in his own right, but the merchant is utterly overshadowed by the wise wolf, who is firmly established as one of the best-written characters in the romance genre (any version, to be honest). Holo has a strong personality that blends intelligence, hopefulness, and world-weariness, creating a persona that is both relatable and also undeniably singular.

A Condition Called Love

Spring 2024

A Condition Called Love seemed destined for an adaptation as the manga is more than popular enough to justify it. The series is one of the more interesting romance anime of 2024, but viewers should be warned that the story is not 100% wholesome all the time. Hotaru has very little interest in romance, but she decides to accept Hananoi's request for a date when he asks her out in public. While they make for a relatively cute couple, Hananoi is also fairly intense, to the point of bordering on obsession and unhealthy behavior.

Although calling out the male protagonist's conduct at times, it is a slow process; consequently, A Condition Called Love might leave a rather sour taste in a viewer's mouth. Hananoi can be controlling and invasive of Hotaru's space, creating an uncomfortable dynamic that is difficult to support.