Fall 2024 is here, and it’s bringing a wave of new romance anime with it. This season offers a mix of love stories for every taste – from high school sweethearts to supernatural twists.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of romance anime or just looking for something new to watch, there’s sure to be a show that catches your eye. Let’s take a look at the romantic adventures coming our way this fall!
Note: This list is in no particular order.
1. Blue Box - October 3, 2024
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
Source: Manga
Blue Box, premiering October 3, 2024, is a romantic sports anime produced by Telecom Animation Film. Set in the sports-centric Eimei High School, the story follows Taiki Inomata, a badminton player harboring feelings for Chinatsu Kano, a skilled basketball player.
Their lives take an unexpected turn when Chinatsu moves in with Taiki’s family after her parents leave Japan for work. As they train together each morning, Taiki grapples with his growing emotions while both strive to reach their respective national championships. Blue Box weaves a tale of young love, athletic ambition, and the challenges of balancing personal goals with matters of the heart.
2. 365 Days to the Wedding - October 3, 2024
Studio: Ashi Productions
Source: Manga
The story centers on Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, two reserved employees at J.T.C. travel agency. Faced with the threat of a Siberian transfer, they concoct a plan to fake an engagement.
As they navigate the complexities of their pretend relationship, the pair must convince their colleagues of their impending nuptials while tackling real-world challenges like living arrangements, honeymoon plans, and breaking the news to their parents. Starring Kanta Satô and Wakana Aoi, this charming series blends comedy and drama as it explores the unexpected journey from colleagues to a couple planning their future together.
3. I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History - October 2, 2024
Studio: Maho Film
Source: Light novel
This series follows a girl reincarnated as the villain in her favorite fantasy dating sim game. Determined to become the greatest villain in history, our protagonist navigates a world of unexpected twists.
She finds herself at odds with Liz, the childlike heroine, while unknowingly capturing the heart of the kingdom’s prince. Despite her villainous aspirations, the main character’s compassionate nature shines through as she aids the less fortunate. Unbeknownst to her, her latent magical abilities inadvertently influence others to align with her views. This anime promises a unique blend of fantasy, romance, and comedy as our “villainess” unwittingly becomes the most captivating character in a game she once only observed.
4. Ranma ½ (2024) - October 6, 2024
Studio: MAPPA
Source: Manga
“Ranma ½,” a beloved classic reimagined by MAPPA, is set to premiere on October 6, 2024. This new adaptation brings the iconic manga’s quirky romance and martial arts action to a new generation of viewers. The story revolves around Ranma Saotome, a skilled martial artist with an unusual curse: cold water transforms him into a girl, while hot water reverts him to his male form.
This predicament stems from an unfortunate incident during a training trip to China, where Ranma fell into an enchanted spring. To complicate matters further, Ranma’s father, Genma, has arranged his engagement to Akane Tendo, a high school girl with her own set of challenges. As Ranma and Akane navigate their unexpected engagement, they must also deal with the constant chaos brought about by Ranma’s gender-switching curse, rival martial artists, and the general mayhem of their daily lives.
5. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii - October 7, 2024
Studio: Studio Deen
Source: Manga
“Yakuza Fiancé” follows Yoshino Somei, a young woman from a yakuza family, as she navigates an arranged engagement. Relocating from Osaka to Tokyo, Yoshino discovers her charming fiancé Kirishima’s true abusive nature.
Faced with bullying at school and Kirishima’s demands, Yoshino receives unusual advice from her grandfather: make Kirishima fall in love with her, then leave him heartbroken. Taking drastic measures, including selling a kidney, Yoshino confronts her tormentors. In an unexpected twist, her actions lead Kirishima to genuinely fall for her. This gritty romance anime explores themes of resilience, revenge, and the complexities of love in the yakuza world.
6. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister - October 2, 2024
Studio: Drive
Source: Manga
“Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister” centers on Uryū Kamihate, an orphaned high school student aspiring to enter Kyoto University’s medical school. His life takes an unexpected turn when he moves to Amagami Shrine and is asked by the head priest to marry one of his three granddaughters.
As Uryū balances his studies with getting to know the Amagami sisters, they face challenges including the shrine’s financial troubles. The series, peppered with tantalizing flash-forwards, hints at Uryū’s eventual marriage to one of the sisters, keeping viewers guessing about the ultimate romantic outcome.
7. If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student - October 6, 2024
Studio: Studio Signpost
Source: Manga
“If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student” presents a poignant and unconventional tale of love and reincarnation. Ten years after losing his wife Takae, Keisuke Niijima and his daughter Mai are still grappling with their grief. Their lives are upended when an elementary school girl appears, claiming to be Takae’s reincarnation.
Initially skeptical, Keisuke and Mai are convinced by the girl’s intimate knowledge of their family. As they cautiously accept her as Takae, the trio begins to reform their family unit, exploring the complexities of love, loss, and second chances in this heartwarming yet thought-provoking series.
