Top 55 Most Popular Anime Couples Of All Time [Cute Anime Couples]

Speaking of couples, we at Entoin decided to share our little list containing the best anime couples of all time.

Now, some of these (maybe even all of them) may be familiar to you, but that’s only because you’re such a hardcore anime fan.

Cute anime couples make you want to fall in love with someone new, or someone familiar all over again. Either way, you can’t help but root for the ones who love one another in varied anime shows and specials

1. Ban and Elaine (The Seven Deadly Sins)

2. Yuta and Rikka (Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions)

“Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions” certainly lives up to its name. This anime looks like it was dedicated to fans who love watching characters lose themselves in their own made-up fantasy worlds.

3. Natsuki and Emilia (Re: Zero)

This is how his romance with Emilia grows: again, and again, and again. The emotional bond between them is wonderfully written and engaging to a fault.

4. Akihiko and Misaki (Junjou Romantica)

Tracing its origins to the manga series after the same name, this anime adaptation contains a surprisingly emotional dive into same-sex relationships and the struggles of opening up and accepting oneself while in them.

5. Takeo and Yamato (My Love Story)

Unlike most typical shoujo anime, “My Love Story” lends a good bit of focus on a rather unconventional pair who have since become two of anime’s all-time favourite couples.

6. Holo and Lawrence (Spice And Wolf)

It takes a special kind of romance-fan to appreciate the intensity between Holo and Lawrence in “Spice And Wolf”.

7. Yuuko and Teiichi (Tasogare Otome x Amnesia)

Love is said to transcend both life and death. In the anime “Tasogare Otome x Amnesia”, paranormal investigations meet budding romance as seen through the eyes of Teiichi and Yuuko.

8. Haru and Shizuku (My Little Monster)

This show proves that opposites do attract. In “My Little Monster” fans see this happen through the studious top-of-her-class Shizuku and the troublemaking rarely-shows-up-to-class Haru, who sits beside her in school. The bond between them blooms when Haru is asked to deliver some papers to Shizuku.

Despite rumors of him being violent, we see a gentle side to Haru when he is around Shizuku, hinting at a potential romance. The same can be seen in the way Shizuku goes against her cold reputation and turns caring when she’s with Haru.

9. Saito and Louise (Zero No Tsukaima)

A magical academy and an even more magical romance feature in the anime “Zero No Tsukaima”.

It all begins when Louise finds herself an abject failure in her magical studies. Little does she realize that her spell-based explosions are leading up to a romantic blast. She comes to be nicknamed ‘Louise the Zero’ for being so bad at what she does.

In her attempts to summon a familiar as part of her curriculum, she ends up summoning a normal Japanese boy called Saito whom she treats more like a servant than a friend.

10. Yuu and Haruka (Sakura Trick)

Yuu Sonoda and Haruka Takayama have been buddies since middle school. In the anime “Sakura Trick”, fans receive a graceful lesbian budding romance tale featuring these two.

Near the end of the series, we see these two resolving their emotional differences, and accepting that they have a ‘thing’ for each other. This results in them openly dating in their second year at school.

The show makes a case for long-term same-sex bonding, especially how it can prove conflicting for some couples.

11. Izumi and Ryouma (Love Stage!!)

This Japanese Yaoi manga series defines same-sex relationships positively. We see plenty of subtext rising to the surface when the writers put Izumi in a feminine role for production and the way his stage pair Ryouma is drawn to him assuming that he is an actual girl.

12. Yuki and Zero (Vampire Knight)

Interesting idea, whoever thought to mix human and vampire students in an academy known for being mysterious.

Zero strives to avoid giving in to the temptation of drinking Yuki’s blood. His attempts to keep her from harm are genuinely nice to see. Yuki, meanwhile, can’t seem to make up her mind between Zero and another guy at the academy.

13. Hak and Yona (Yona of the Dawn)

A royal romance unravels in the anime show “Yona of the Dawn” between Hak and Yona, who have seen their share of tragic moments. Yona is next in line to the throne.

She is a rather spoiled princess whose birthday turns out to be a dark one when her father the king is killed in cold blood by her cousin. She is then forced to flee the village with help from her trusty bodyguard Hak.

Together, they delve into a world of multiple kingdoms and legendary dragons, and how they can go about reincarnating the latter.

Hak also happens to be her childhood friend, which plays a key role in keeping Yona’s affections focused on him instead of the other guys who feature in this anime. Ever protective of his friend and ward, Hak makes a case for anime-centric chivalry.

14. Kou and Futaba (Ao Haru Ride)

Few people tend to forget their first love. In this anime “Ao Haru Ride” we are taken into the lives of Kou and Futaba, who contribute a uniquely complicated-and-cute romance to the anime genre.

Futaba crosses paths with her former lover Kou in high school. He has changed a lot since last they met, and she feels repelled by the ‘new Kou’.

In her memory, Kou was once compassionate and courteous but has become someone rude and callous. His change in attitude draws her closer to helping them both understand what went wrong and when.

15. Tomoe and Nanami (Kamisama Kiss)

“Kamisama Kiss” is a heart-breaking anime in which a girl, Nanami Momozomo, is left homeless after her father runs away due to debt concerns.

In this new house, she encounters a character called Tomoe. Nanami later learns that this is Mikage’s familiar or ‘yokai’, supernaturally speaking. She falls for him over time, meeting resistance in the yokai.

16. Yukako and Koichi (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable)

When fans of anime hear the name “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable” they will grin knowing that the emphasis is certainly on the word ‘bizarre’. This is not your typical anime.

Much the same can be said about its female lead: a stalker-ish strong-featured young woman who falls for the shy and short Koichi, all the while giving off potent ‘crazy obsessive stalker’ vibes.

She is also a Stand user and is misled by another user who promised to make her beautiful. While attempting to resolve this complex predicament (you’ll realize just how complex when you see the anime), Yukako and Koichi get closer to each other.

17. Satomi and Shinichi (Parasyte)

Disturbing, unnerving, and sickening are some of the words that best describe the anime “Parasyte”. But the writers wove in a beautiful element of romance that somehow ‘belonged’ in this main sci-fi narrative.

Shinichi Izumi is a rather timid high-school guy who one day discovers that an alien parasite has taken up residence in his left hand. You read that right.

The show is filled with aliens overtaking humans, and with gore to match. Shinichi seems to be in remarkable control of his mind even though an alien seems to be having its way with him. Satomi Murano is his classmate and crush.

18. Panty and Brief (Panty & Stocking)

One of the oddest couples in anime, and in a crazy show to boot, the hilarious Panty and amusing Brief make “Panty & Stocking” an anime that stands apart.

Panty does not like to fall in love she prefers ‘different flavors’ to having just one. Then Brief comes into her life trying to date her and getting verbally abused for it.

His stubborn attempts at asking her out lead to varied romantic tensions between the two, even though at the end of the day Panty keeps rejecting him.

Granted, these two features in a rather adult anime that is equal parts inappropriate and sweet. Admittedly, Panty and Brief are not exactly the ideal romantic couple in anime.

19. Kakeru and Naho (Orange)

This is a classic-tale anime, meaning it uses tropes that may give you an ‘I’ve heard that somewhere’ feeling. In the anime “Orange”, fans were given a narrative that involved a letter from the past, which helps guide the receiver to a friend in need, one with whom that person ends up falling in love.

This is exactly what happened when Naho received a said letter from her past self, convincing her in no uncertain terms that what she was reading was the real deal.

Enter, the transfer student Kakeru, and the flames start flying right away between these two. By this time, Naho knows that the easy-going boy’s life is in danger, forcing her to go the extra mile to help keep Kakeru safe.

20. Maka and Evans (Soul Eater)

The setting for our next two lovebirds is almost convenient. Death Weapon Meister Academy members need to pair up with apt partners anyway. One plays the role of meister while the other fulfills the duty of weapon.

These two may have personalities that are worlds apart, but their mutual trust in each other hints at an ever-present romantic connection. Their character arcs from immature to evolved battle partners make for excellent viewing.

One of the highest-teased couples of all time, their romance is a gradual one filled with tension and subtlety that is a fight in its own right.

21. Ichigo and Orihime (Bleach)

We covered Ichigo’s bonding with Rukia earlier, and that relationship certainly remains the more popular one.

But only a fool of a fan will have failed to notice the lingering flames that keep striking between Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue in the “Bleach” anime. There are actual fandoms out there that favor either ‘Team Rukia’ or ‘Team Orihime’.

Orihime’s longtime school-centric crush on Ichigo finally comes through, which ended up disappointing plenty of fans.

You should have seen the looks on Team Rukia’s faces!

22. Ringo and Itsuki (Air Gear)

Aggressive sporting craze meets skating. You can expect to find this and more in the “Air Gear” anime. Ringo Noyamano and Itsuki “Ikki” Minami have become two of the most popular characters in the series, for obvious reasons seeing as how far you have come into this list.

Street-fighting delinquent, Itsuki lives with four adopted ‘sisters’, who are just part of different street gangs.

23. Kei and Hikari (Special A)

Speaking of competition, we see another such couple in “Special A”. Kei Takishima and Hikari Hanazono battle it out, but in entirely different domains. They have always been competing with each other since they were kids.

Now that they’re both in high school and with Hikari often finding himself coming a close academic second to Kei, their ‘rivalry’ grows intense. So too does something else between them.

To Hikari, Kei has always been someone important in her life. But Kei, knows deep down that he’s beginning to fall for Hikari. They eventually strike a chord and start giving in fully to each other’s romantic whims and hidden desires.

24. Isaac and Miria (Baccano!!)

You may have come to expect all anime couples to be good, to a certain degree at least. But these next two on our list are downright criminal, quite literally.

This lively “pair of idiotic lovers and thieves” show a remarkable level of trust in each other. Their targets are also unconventional, bringing plenty of comic relief to the show.

25. Saki and Akira (Eden of the East)

Be warned, this is quite a wacky anime. Saki, as part of a graduation trip, heads to Washington D.C. There she encounters a naked Japanese man running through the streets.

After spending some time getting to know him, she learns his story and decides to travel back with him to her homeland.

26. Nana and Ren (Nana)

Anime fans have discovered one of the most intriguing and unique narratives in “Nana”. The show features two young adult females, both called Nana. There’s Nana Komatsu, an energetic and boy-crazy girl. And then there’s Nana Osaki, a singer with a penchant for goth fashion.

After relocating to Tokyo herself, she finds Ren again after Komatsu invites her to a concert.

A dating scene unfolds once more between these two lovers, making fans of this series wonder what made them break up in the first place when they have such splendid chemistry together.

27. Misato and Kaji (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

It’s usually Shinji and sundry EVA pilots whom fans of the anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” want to watch pairing up. However, Misato Katsuragi and Kaji Ryoji often steal the romantic limelight. These two have a full-fledged past with one another.

These two are classic romantic anime pairs. Misato is the ‘every girl loves him’ type, and Kaji is the ‘strong female character’ type.

28. Lelouch and C.C. (Code Geass)

When it comes to “Code Geass”, fans get a surprisingly amazing anime that lingers in the memory for years to come. Much the same can be said about the relationship between Lelouch vi Britannia and C.C.

Amidst the political themes and thought-provoking narratives contained in this series, the writers managed to make a romantic pair-up stand out. Both come bearing troubled pasts.

Lelouch is a powerful prince and is leading Japan in a revolution against the oppressive government. C.C. is technically immortal.

For Lelouch to use his Geass powers to win the fight, she transfers her potential to enhance his. This more than anything else connects the two in some of the most heart-warming ways.

We see this reflected in the way Lelouch can see C.C.’s past lives and more. Aside from sharing a strong emotional bond, the fact that C.C. serves as Lelouch’s second-in-command further entrenches the mutual trust these two enjoy throughout the show.

29. Usagi and Mamoru (Sailor Moon)

Imagine an anime that has superheroes and secret identities. “Sailor Moon” has been giving us some fine storytelling in this regard.

They do indeed discover who the other is, namely a superhero. The narrative then shifts seamlessly into a brilliant ‘saving the world from evil’ theme, with Usagi and Mamoru falling ever deeper in love with each other.

30. Kenshiro and Yuria (Fist of the North Star)

In the excellent anime “Fist of the North Star”, fans were plunged into a narrative rife with revenge and emotional turmoil.

The tale saw Kenshiro and his fiancé Yuria searching the nuclear wasteland that is their world for a home in which to settle down. Kenshiro’s rival has other plans, though, and he goes on to kidnap Yuria.

An intense face-off ensues, and a barely surviving Kenshiro heads off to find the love of his life, a task that proves enormously difficult. His efforts are not in vain, because he does indeed find her.

31. Yato and Iki (Noragami)

“Noragami” gave us some captivating concepts centering around gods and goddesses. Human beings in this narrative live as spirits in their dedicated world.

Yato is no all-powerful god, but a rather goofy one obsessed with gathering riches and wealth. Iki, on the other hand, simply wishes to return to her normal student life.

As time goes by, she finds more than just inspiration in Yato, she finds love. The feeling is mutual, and from this moment on the two learn more about one another.

Yato, with his love-sick heart and heartbreaking past, and Iki with her initial naiveté about the god’s growing feelings for her. None of this stopped these two from becoming one of anime’s cutest couples, with plenty of romantic tension thrown in.

32. Ryu and Urara (Yamada Kun and the Seven Witches)

It was truly exhilarating watching Ryu Yamada and Urara Shiraishi in “Yamada Kun and the Seven Witches”. Their story begins along simple avenues: there’s a witch school, there are seven witches, and they learn new powers through kissing.

Considering that for a while leading up to the ‘moment’ Ryu was a delinquent guy and Urara was an accomplished student who found herself isolated from social circles.

33. Tatsumi and Mine (Akame ga Kill)

Though she was harsh and distant at first, Mine warms up to Tatsumi and makes for adorable viewing. Being an assassin brings its challenges, not least their need to protect one another during Night Raid battles and other encounters.

34. Tomoya and Nagisa (Clannad)

Some fans will even go so far as to tell you that the anime “Clannad” contains one of the most unforgettable romance stories of all time.

Tomoya gradually learns to be grateful for all that he has, especially family and friends. Nagisa, aside from being one of the most lovable characters in anime, also has a mysterious illness.

35. Kamina and Yoko (Gurren Lagann)

Pegged as a classic among anime, “Gurren Lagann” gives fans a strong dose of amusement and even more memorable viewing. This certainly includes the romance between two beautifully crafted characters, Kamina and Yoko Littner.

Now, Kamina is something of a playboy, and he doesn’t resist the opportunity to hit on Yoko, who does not appreciate it in the slightest. The anime progresses along amazing storytelling lanes that put the two of them on a direct path to finding love in one another.

36. Hinata and Yui (Angel Beats)

Alright, we’re again feeling guilty for omitting mention of two other amazing lovebirds, only these are from the anime “Angel Beats”.

The interactions between Hinata Hideki, the adorable goofball, and Yui, a free-spirited singer, are a class apart from what the show’s main characters have going for them.

There’s also an exceptionally heart-warming moment between these two as the show progresses.

37. Simon and Nia (Gurren Lagann)

We just covered a popular anime couple in “Gurren Lagann”, but find ourselves guilted into describing yet another pair of lovebirds in this show.

His story arc only grows more confident, which is a testament to the anime’s brilliant writing. He eventually bumps into Nia, a girl who captures his fancy and is also one of the show’s most memorable characters.

She happens to be inhuman, which makes for interesting viewing, especially the parts where she learns about human beings through Simon.

A proposal and marriage do indeed happen between these two, and we don’t believe the power of Dai Gurren did any of that. Pure chemistry and love were what did the trick between Simon and Nia.

38. Yuzuru and Kanade (Angel Beats)

Most fans of anime will recognize the name “Angel Beats”. The show’s remarkably emotion-driven narrative has found admirers worldwide, to say nothing of the fans Yuzuru Otonashi and Kanade Tachibana have accrued.

It’s a different world, quite literally, with those who perished on Earth residing in a sort of high school purgatory. Here, god is the enemy, and a certain SSS brigade tries to find ways to defeat him and return to their normal lives.

As uncomfortable as all this may sound, the show is guaranteed to make you cry, especially certain moments between Angel (an antagonistic supernatural-power-wielding girl) and Otonashi (who is stuck in limbo).

They’re drawn to each other, and before long the latter learns Angel’s true name to be Kanade Tachibana, and that she too is dead. They then start working together to help others escape the harsh afterlife.

39. Goku and Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball) 

It may not reach our eyes but this couple is just beautiful. When these guys spend time together, it is a gorgeous sight. And although Goku and his presence as a father is a bit questionable, there’s no denying that this duo needs more love and appreciation from the fandom.

40. Chiyo and Umetarou (Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun)

Imagine asking your crush out on a date, and being at the receiving end of a huge misunderstanding. This is what happens in the anime “Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun” when high-schooler Chiyo confesses to Umetarou Nozaki that she has feelings for him.

41. Banri and Koko (Golden Time)

Yet another masterpiece from the makers of “Toradora” comes from an anime called “Golden Time”. A fine ‘college romance’ blooms between Banri and Koko in this fan-favorite anime during the budding stages of their university life.

From clubs to classes, the two explore so much, only to end up exploring each other. While the flame remains small between them at first, it grows into a raging fire as the show progress through its 24-episode run.

Viewers learn of Banri’s issues with memory loss and Koko’s childhood abandonment concerns. The tragedy ends up uniting these two in some of the most lovable ways.

42. Risa and Otani (Lovely Complex)

When you have an anime called “Lovely Complex” chances are the writers focused quite a lot on romantic character arcs.

In this show, they not only did just that but also gave viewers two of the most amazing lovey-dovey duos in anime. It’s equally fun and funny watching the tallest girl in the glass, Risa, warming up to the shortest boy in class, Otani.

Stereotypes are challenged and love is pursued in all the right ways within the story arc of this anime couple who start as friends. Their constant bickering is pure romantic foreshadowing bliss. They go fan-crazy over all the things they have in common; from events to menus.

43. Ryuuji and Taiga (Toradora)

“Toradora” is a popular rom-com anime, and lives up to its promise by giving viewers a one-of-a-kind blossoming bond.

It starts as a ‘love square’, with these two characters hoping upon hope that their crushes (who are somebody else) will return their feelings. The two of them end up connecting, and a romance develops.

44. Kurisu and Okabe (Steins; Gate)

The phrase ‘destined for each other seems to fit these next two lovebirds on our list. Love and Time-Travel, anyone?

A mutual love for science first brought these two together. The plot centers around text messages transcending time and space, and all the possibilities that entail.

45. Loid and Yor (Spy x Family)

Spy x Family is one of the most wholesome anime you can watch. And this is one of the most wholesome couples you will ever witness.

I mean Loid proposed to Yor with a grenade ring. What can be cooler than that?

46. Mikasa and Eren (Attack on Titan)

When you hear the show name “Attack on Titan”, you think of other-worldly beings and a post-apocalyptic future. But there is a core thread of romance woven into this anime, centering around Mikasa and Eren.

Theirs is a beautifully contrasting relationship: she has trouble opening up, and he has no trouble speaking his mind at every turn. There is also a maturity difference, in that they behave more like parent and child rather than anything romantic.

47. Ichigo and Rukia (Bleach)

We’d like to mention that the anime “Bleach” has a lot more going on than mere romance. But the sheer subtlety and tension showcased between Ichigo and Rukia must be seen to be fully appreciated.

In addition to having much the same destinies, these two anime darlings experience enough hardships (both apart and together) to keep them swinging back into each other’s orbits.

Finding their way back to each other no matter what happens is adequate proof of a deep sense of longing and love between these two.

48. Misaki and Usui (Kaichou wa Maid-Sama)

“Kaichou wa Maid-Sama” gave anime fans plenty to look forward to by way of story content. It also gave them a romantic couple whose interactions left some viewers with goosebumps and a soft tingling sensation somewhere inside.

A girl with ‘daddy issues’, Misaki mistrusts boys and men in general. But Takumi looks set to change all that.

Misaki is one of those empowered female characters whom you instantly root for, and when it comes to her past you feel for her in several regards.

Her poverty makes her work on one side and study on the other. This finds an understanding soul in Takumi. Before long, a romance blooms between the two.

All this is even though Misaki still mistrusts him. But Takumi goes on to prove that she can rely on him. Their bond is as cute as it is subtle, and the tension between them is an absolute delight to watch.

49. Winry and Edward (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Many a tragic story-angle in “Fullmetal Alchemist” but that’s not to say it lacks a strong romance element. Another pair of childhood sweethearts, these two brings their special alchemy to the show.

Theirs is a bond that starts as the best friendship, which also makes for some of the strongest romantic bonds if one happens to blossom.

They went through a lot together, and that’s putting it mildly. Winry was there when Edward underwent his mecha surgery following an accident that stole off his limbs.

They argue a lot but she still stands by him at the end of the day. It’s a beautiful romance set amidst a tragic storyline, one that still has fans rooting for all its major characters.

50. Sawako and Shouta (Kimi ni Todoke)

We got a good look at the repressed fire between these two in “Kimi ni Todoke”. Shouta is the guy every girl wants.

The flirtation becomes quite clear between him and Sawako from the moment they meet. He even exposes a jealous side when it comes to other guys doing something for Sawako.

Suffice it to say every fan of the series waited with bated breath for the moment when these two lovers would confess their feelings for each other.

51. Haruhi and Tamaki (Ouran High School Host Club)

Who doesn’t love a nice high school romance? “Ouran High School Host Club” has just the recipe for love, and it looks quite well between Haruhi and Tamaki.

A humble and studious girl, Haruhi, finds herself among ‘rich kids’ at her new high school where she got in through merit.

She hides behind a tomboyish look, but that does not stop Tamaki from taking notice.

Though self-obsessed at first, and bizarrely assuming Haruhi was another boy, Tamaki soon learns the truth and grows protective of Haruhi, which in turn gradually blossoms into a romance between the two.

The decision to add differences in opinion and misunderstandings between them has only made viewers want these two to fall deeper in love. They bring out the best and worst in each other, but what true-love anime couple doesn’t?

52. Kyou and Tohru (Fruits Basket)

We turn to “Fruits Basket” for some nice bad-boy-meets-nice-girl romance. A hot-headed troublemaker, Kyou, and an emotional teen suffused with hope and dreams of sweet love, Tohru, both create some fine chemistry in this anime.

She does not just have Kyou to think about, in fact, Tohru’s exploration of love generates some nice interactions with her fellow roommates. And the show balances it all with her progress in learning more about the curse of the Sohma clan.

53. Kaori and Kousei (Your Lie In April)

The show “Your Lie In April” introduced us to these two lovebirds, who together created some of the most intense emotional moments you will find among couples in anime.

They have a distinctly human relatability by way of ‘baggage’ and ‘complicated pasts’, both of which have endeared them to viewers.

Some people would say that naïve adolescence holds one of the most intense romantic memories for them. That’s precisely what Kaori and Kousei bring to the anime world, and fans have enjoyed watching them do so.

Imagine quite literally finding happiness and peace in another person without whom everything feels hopeless and empty. It may seem like a cliché but these two make it work.

54. Inuyasha and Kagome (Inuyasha)

The name “Inuyasha” is at once familiar and nostalgic to anime fans. Aside from all the action and thrill, however, is the romantic subtlety between Inuyasha and Kagome that infuses the show with balance and beauty.

It’s nice to watch a mistrustful half-demon, Inuyasha, get past his trust issues and past love failures and open his heart to Kagome.

There’s a brilliant reincarnation angle in play within this excellent anime. It takes the form of Kikyo, Inu’s former love, but we do not want to spill any serious spoilers here just in case some of you are reading about Inuyasha for the first time.

Plenty of negative emotions are suffered between these two darlings before Inu gives Kago the chance she needs to prove her love for him is genuine.

The bond between these two anime couples can best be termed tortuous and complex. The way she teases him only adds to viewers’ reasons to root for this duo.

55. Naruto and Hinata (Naruto)

The “Naruto” and “Naruto Shippuuden” series gave us plenty of action and a nice amount of lovey-dovey moments between Naruto and Hinata.

Just because this is a shounen anime series does not mean it has no room for some interesting romantic bonding. Many tragic scenes pervade this show, some of which are linked to the tension between Hinata and Naruto.

Sadly, as anyone familiar with this series will agree, Naruto was often clueless about Hinata’s crush on him. Good to know that Hinata did not give up easily. Her bravery and Naruto’s adorable naiveté made for some of the most memorable romantic moments in the anime realm.