Summary
- Love blooms in unexpected places, even in enemies-to-lovers romances like Guts and Casca from Berserk.
- Overlooked romantic interests like Jinshi in Apothecary Diaries and adorable Sasaki and Miyano have hidden love stories.
- The best romances, like Fruits Basket’s Kyo and Tohru, are about accepting flaws and embracing pasts for a better love.
There is romance laced into so much anime, even ones that aren’t labeled as, ‘romance anime.’ There’s a good number of beautiful anime that pull at your heartstrings and make you believe in love again. Whatever your favorite anime is, there’s probably a beautiful romantic quote hidden in there.
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Sometimes that love is tormented, other times it’s lost, and occasionally it’s at the forefront of the show. Regardless, there are beautifully written quotes that really make you think about what love is, and what it means for different people. Whatever type of love makes your heart flutter, keep reading to find a quote from your favorite anime.
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“I Don’t Know What The Future Holds, But I Do Know This: I Just Can’t Get Enough Of You… I Want To Make Love To You, At Least A Hundred More Times. No, Make That A Thousand!”
Guts, Berserk
Guts is in love with Casca, the only female soldier in the Band of Hawk. Their story is an enemies to lovers romance because, at first, Casca feels like Guts is taking her spot among the group, and is resentful for it. Their relationship is really sweet, and they work hard to support each other.
Guts and Casca have a lot of sweet moments, but this quote shows how deep their love is. They’re a solid couple who only want each other, which is exactly what we yearn for in our favorite anime couples.
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“Oh, You Broke Our Promise Already. You’re No Longer Mine Alone.”
Concubine Gyokuyou, Apothecary Diaries
Jinshi is clearly so in love with Maomao, but she’s completely oblivious. The show isn’t just about romance, but it’s the main underlying theme of the show. There are so many moments where Maomao completely misses one of Jinshi’s moves towards her.
One moment like this is when Jinshi gives her a hairpin. The concubine she works for notes that she’s no longer hers, which implies she also belongs to Jinshi. Considering how oblivious Maoamo is, it’s one of the few moments where love is talked about outright. It’ll be exciting to see this relationship unfold.
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“Love Is Not About Finding Someone Who Is Perfect. It’s About Finding Someone Who Is Perfect For You.”
Kyoko Mogami, Skip Beat!
This anime is a story of betrayal. Kyoko follows her best friend to help him with his career and pursue her own goals, and has feelings for him. She overhears him talking badly about her, and decides to leave and become a much bigger star than him.
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Kyoko has two love stories, one with herself, and one with Ren. She holds herself back because she doesn’t want to give up her life for another man like she did with her best friend. Thats why this Kyoko quote is so beautiful: it’s a healthier love that comes after she’s learned to love herself and put her happiness first.
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“If He’ll Return My Feelings, I Can Wait However Long It Takes.”
Sasaki, Saskai And Miyano
Sasaki and Miyano have a beautiful friends-to-lovers relationship. The story really takes its time and lets love bloom, which is one of the reasons this couple is so healthy. Sasaki falls for Miyano first, and gives him the time to fall as well, without any pressure.
This love story is beautiful because it is so patient. Sasaki is willing to do anything to make sure that Miyano is comfortable and happy, so it’s no wonder his feelings are reciprocated. Unfortunately it’s underrated, so if you haven’t seen it yet, give it a watch.
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“I Want You To Be Happy. I Want You To Laugh A Lot. I Don’t Know What Exactly I’ll Be Able To Do For You, But I’ll Always Be By Your Side.”
Kagome, Inuyasha
Inuyasha is an older anime, and one of the most famous. It’s long-running, and has a love triangle like no other. Inuyasha has to choose between his current love interest, Kagome, and his old love interest, Kikiyo. Kagome is a sweet girl who travels back in time to help find the shards of the jewel that they need, and she is very obviously interested in Inuyasha.
Kagome makes it clear how she feels for him, but Inuyasha still makes it hard for them to get together. They’re end game, and despite the trouble, their relationship is beautiful to watch. In this quote, Kagome tells Inuyasha she wants to remain by his side. And she does, even when his feelings for Kikiyo poke through.
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“Is Love Like The Snow? Does It Arrive Silently, With No Fanfare? Will It Fall From The Cloudy Skies Above And Color The World In Its Hue?”
Yuki, A Sign Of Affection
A Sign of Affection is one of the best romance stories out there. The two characters are very clear about their feelings, and there isn’t a lot of back and forth between them. Yuki is deaf, but that doesn’t define her character. They each show each other new worlds as they fall in love.
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When Yuki first meets Itsuomi, she falls for him. She thinks he’s beautiful and kind, and as it snows outside, she comments on how it relates to love. It’s such a well-written quote that makes your heart stop for just a moment. Love feels different to everyone, and it’s the perfect view of how it feels for Yuki.
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“Love Isn’t About Finding Someone Who Completes You. It’s About Finding Someone Who Accepts Your Flaws And Makes You A Better Person.”
Tomoe, Kamisama Kiss
Kamisama Kiss is about a girl who has nowhere to go. She becomes a land god, and has Tomoe as her familiar. At first, Tomoe seems very reluctant to be her familiar, but overtime, it’s clear how much they love each other.
This quote is beautiful in any context, but especially beautiful for Tomoe. He doesn’t necessarily believe that he’s lovable at the start of the show, and understanding that love can make him better, and he can accept that love is really beautiful. His love for Nanami is one of the best out there, and if you haven’t seen it yet, give this perfect romance a shot.
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“What I Do Know Is That Loving Someone Isn’t Simple. It Means Embracing Their Yesterdays And Tomorrows, Too. Not Just Loving The Person They Are Today.”
Kyo, Fruits Basket
Fruits basket is filled with gorgeous romances and intricate storylines, but at the center of the show is the main couple, Kyo and Tohru. Tohru is always so kind to everyone. That’s part of what makes her lovable. However, to Kyo, she can be her true self, flaws and all.
This quote from Kyo shows how strong their relationship is. As they continue to open up to each other, it’s easy to tell that they’ll be together forever. They’ve both been through so much, and it’s really wonderful that they get such a happy, love-filled ending.
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“You’re The Sunshine In My Life, The Melody In My Heart, And The Reason For My Smiles.”
Naho Takamiya, Orange
In Orange, Naho finds a letter from the future, and tries to fulfill the demands of it. The letter is from her future self, and she continues to receive letters after that date. She has to go through them in order to prevent the untimely death of Kakeru.
She loved Kakeru, her ex, and got back together with him because of the letters. Though others have feelings for her, she really only has eyes for him. Love is all-consuming for her in the most beautiful way. He changes her, and she changes him.
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