Anime like Tonikaku Kawaii: Joshikou-hen

Taishou Otome Otogibanashi

Also known as Taisho Otome Fairy Tale.

Studio: SynergySP , Bit Grooove Promotion , Pony Canyon , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Shima Tamahiko is a self-proclaimed pessimist who hates the world, and with good reason—he’s been exiled to the countryside by his wealthy family because of his disability. But his lonely life is turned upside down by the arrival of Tachibana Yuzuki, his arranged bride. Her cheerfulness slowly heals Shima’s heart in this slice of life romance set during the Taisho era.



Tags: Disability , Rehabilitation , Historical , Heterosexual , Marriage , Coming of Age , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Rural , Family Life , Tragedy , Arranged Marriage , Fairy Tale , Shounen , Hikikomori , Tsundere , Iyashikei , Achronological Order , Bullying , Twins

Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!

Also known as Tomo-chan Is a Girl!.

Studio: Lay-duce , Aniplex , Crunchyroll , Seikaisha
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Slice of Life

Tomboy Tomo couldn’t have picked a more awkward high school crush ’cause it’s on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo’s into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?!





Tags: Tomboy , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Slapstick , Unrequited Love , Martial Arts , Athletics , Shounen , Judo , Incest , School Club

Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon

Also known as My Happy Marriage.

Studio: Kinema Citrus , KADOKAWA , Square Enix , Bandai Namco Music Live , Toy's Factory
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Supernatural

Despite being born into a noble family, Miyo lost her birth mother at a young age and grew up being abused by her stepmother, stepsister, and father.

When she finally receives news that she's to be married off, she finds out that her husband-to-be is Kiyoka, a soldier with a reputation for being cruel and heartless. In fact, he's had numerous previous fiancées who have all fled his household; none lasting even a mere three days.

Resigned to the fact that her family had abandoned her, Miyo knocks on the gate of the Kudou household to find herself greeted by a beautiful man with pale skin. Despite the poor treatment she receives from her husband-to-be during their first meeting, Miyo is unable to return to her old home and spends her time cooking and doing chores. However, as the days pass, Miyo and Kiyoka being to slowly open their hearts to each other...



Tags: Marriage , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Bullying , Arranged Marriage , Historical , Urban Fantasy , Kuudere , Shoujo , Super Power , Politics , Rehabilitation , Royal Affairs , Primarily Adult Cast , Age Gap , Military , Coming of Age , Fairy Tale , Guns , Clone , Makeup

Otonari ni Ginga

Also known as A Galaxy Next Door.

Studio: Asahi Production , King Records , Kodansha , Crunchyroll , KLOCKWORX
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Ever since their father died, Ichirou Kuga has struggled to support his two younger siblings on nothing but a small inheritance and his passion for drawing manga. But it’s becoming harder to keep up with his growing responsibilities and deadlines, especially after his last two assistants quit to follow their dreams.

Just as he’s nearing his breaking point, the beautiful and scarily competent Shiori Goshiki applies to become his new assistant. But there’s something almost otherworldly about Goshiki, and soon Kuga finds his reality turned upside down when she suddenly declares them engaged to marry!



Tags: Family Life , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Work , Iyashikei , Parenthood , Drawing , Marriage , Seinen , Aliens , Estranged Family

Hayate no Gotoku!!

Also known as Hayate the Combat Butler!!.

Studio: J.C. Staff , TV Tokyo , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Romance

The second season of Hayate no Gotoku!.

Ever since he first met Nagi Sanzenin, Hayate Ayasaki's life has become increasingly more crazed and chaotic. Which is a bit of a problem, since, as the eccentric heiress' butler/personal bodyguard, he's theoretically supposed to be a stabilizing and protective influence. Unfortunately, Nagi and her friends attract trouble the way dropped lollipops attract dirt, and if Hayate has to take a couple of nasty licks along the way, that's just part of the job. The real sucker punch, though, is that Nagi's increasing attraction to Hayate himself is getting precariously close to transforming their professional relationship into something far less professional and much more like a relationship. Is Hayate up for the emotional perils of a round of "upstairs, downstairs"? Or will the purely physical dangers of life on Her Majesty's Domestic Service do him in first?



Tags: Otaku Culture , Parody , Nun , Butler , Kuudere , Shounen , Maids , Female Harem , Crossdressing , Tsundere , Tomboy , Age Gap , Ahegao , Yuri

Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

Also known as Snow White with the Red Hair.

Studio: bones
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

In the kingdom of Tanbarun lives Shirayuki, an independent and strong-willed young woman. Her resourceful intelligence has led her become a skilled pharmacist, but her most defining trait is her shock of beautiful apple-red hair. Her dazzling mane gets her noticed by the prince of the kingdom, but instead of romancing her, he demands she be his concubine. Shirayuki refuses, chops off her lovely locks, and runs away to the neighboring kingdom of Clarines. There, she befriends a young man named Zen, who, SURPRISE, is also a prince, although with a much better temperament than the previous one. Watch as Shirayuki finds her place in the new kingdom, and in Zen’s heart.



Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Medicine , Heterosexual , Work , Historical , Politics , Agriculture , Swordplay , Love Triangle , Primarily Male Cast

Unnamed Memory

Also known as Unnamed Memory.

Studio: ENGI , KADOKAWA , Tencent , Sammy , AT-X , Bandai Namco Music Live
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

"My wish as champion is for you to descend the tower and be my wife."

Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage, Prince Oscar sets out on a quest that leads him to a powerful and beautiful witch, Tinasha, and he demands a unique bargain: marriage. Though unenthused by the proposal, she agrees to stay in his castle for a year while researching the spell cast upon him. But beneath her beauty lies a lifetime of dark secrets that soon come to light.



Tags: Witch , Royal Affairs , Magic , Primarily Adult Cast , Heterosexual , Swordplay , Marriage , Archery , Shapeshifting , Gore , Demons , Time Manipulation , Curses

Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 3rd Season

Also known as The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3.

Studio: NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , J.C. Staff , Yomiuri TV Enterprise , Shogakukan , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , BS11 , Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment , BANDAI SPIRITS
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Supernatural

The third season of Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid.

The Duke and Alice will have their fates collide as their untouchable relationship comes to its conclusion!



Tags: Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Full CGI , CGI , Witch , Magic , Marriage , Crossdressing , Maids , Musical Theater , Time Manipulation , Shounen , Primarily Female Cast , Body Swapping , Curses

Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi

Also known as My Tiny Senpai.

Studio: project No.9 , DMM.com , REMOW , Takeshobo , Good Smile Company , TV Asahi , Universal Music , Bit Grooove Promotion , Vobile Japan , Kadokawa Media House , TV Asahi Music , Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Slice of Life

When Shinozaki started his new job, he never expected his superior to be so…cute!? He was struggling to learn the ropes until Katase, his adorably tiny and kind senpai, took him under her wing. She goes above and beyond to ensure Shinozaki feels comfortable—even rubbing his shoulders when he’s tense. But as they grow closer, Shinozaki hopes her devoted attention might mean something more.



Tags: Work , Heterosexual , Seinen , Primarily Adult Cast , Office Lady , Male Protagonist , Iyashikei , Nekomimi , Chibi , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Cosplay , Drawing , Office

Akagami no Shirayuki-hime 2nd Season

Also known as Snow White with the Red Hair Season 2.

Studio: bones
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Second season of Akagami no Shirayuki-hime.

Tags: Shoujo , Primarily Adult Cast , Female Protagonist , Historical , Medicine , Heterosexual , Pirates , Work , Politics , Swordplay , Male Harem , Anti-Hero , Food