Every New Romance Anime Announced For 2024 (So Far)

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 come in many shapes, sizes, and subgenres, and this variety will be 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 May 7, 2024: The list of upcoming romance anime has been updating, including new information regarding the Spring 2024 series that are currently airing.

No movies or OVAs will be included.

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.

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.

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.

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 all that interesting. This anime offers a fine way to spend 20 minutes per week.

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 releasing, one created in celebration of the property’s 15th anniversary.

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 early days, Spice and Wolf should go down as one of the year’s best romance anime, at least going by the quality of the first few episodes. At the bare minimum, Holo will be among 2024’s best female anime characters.

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 has the potential to be one of the best romance anime of 2024, but newcomers 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.

Now, the story does not overly glorify Hananoi’s actions and encourages the character to grow and change; however, this might not be covered in too much detail during a 12-episode season, especially since the anime is moving at a fairly slow pace. Consequently, Hananoi can be unlikeable and downright unpleasant at times.

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How To Love Your Elf Bride

Spring 2024

A male protagonist purchasing a female slave is, admittedly, not the greatest starting point for a romance, but quite a few light novels, manga, and anime utilize this trope. Most are not great, but An Archedemon’s Dilemma is shaping up to be an exception.

The light novel debuted in 2017, with a manga adaptation following the year after. The property has a positive reputation on the whole, and the anime showcases why that is the case. Zagan and Nephy are surprisingly adorable together, and the former’s goal to free the latter from her bonds makes their master-servant dynamic easier to digest. They are also both powerful and demonstrate their capabilities often, lessening the power dynamic to an extent. Zagan’s awkwardness around Nephy is also quite charming and fits his backstory well.

Astro Note

Spring 2024

An anime original, Astro Note has the makings of a wacky comedy, albeit one with a romantic edge. After being let go from his chef job, Takumi is offered a new position as a live-in cook at a boarding house, which he only accepts because he has a crush on the residence’s caretaker, Mira. Unbeknownst to the love-struck guy, she also happens to be an alien.

Astro Note‘s director, Shinji Takamatsu, is experienced in comedy, working on classics like Gintama, School Rumble, and Grand Blue. That resume shines through the Spring 2024 series’ currently available content, with the humor being aggressive, energetic, and potentially polarizing. The romance is mainly a one-sided crush for now, but that could change as Astro Note progresses.

Grandpa And Grandma Turn Young Again

Spring 2024

A possible candidate for the cutest 2024 romance anime, Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru is about an elderly couple, Shouzou and Ine, who suddenly regain their youth. In a charming twist, this development does not change their dynamic all that much, and they wind up generally doing the same things that they always did.

Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru is a lighthearted slice of life manga centering around an endearing married couple who are comfortable with each other. The anime has translated this well, with both Ine and Shouzou regularly showing their affection for each other. At times, they do come across as a bit too shy considering they have been together for decades by this point in the story, but these moments are mostly cute.

Mission: Yozakura Family

Spring 2024

Losing his family at a young age, Taiyou is largely alone, although he has one close friend in Mutsumi Yozakura. However, one day, the teenager finds himself targeted for death by his classmate’s brother, a situation that winds up revealing that Mutsumi comes from a family of spies. Long story short, Taiyou needs to marry Mutsumi to survive; in turn, he plans to become the best possible spy to ensure his bride also remains safe.

Mission: Yozakura Family blends action, drama, humor, and romance, creating a fun romp with very few slow or dull moments. As a shonen jump property, the story leans heavily into Taiyou’s training and the family’s missions, which are generally entertaining. That said, Taiyou and Mutsumi are refreshingly comfortable around each other; at one point, the former drank from the same straw as the latter and did not panic about sharing an “indirect kiss.”

Vampire Dormitory

Spring 2024

Vampire anime do not come around often, and Vampire Dormitory could hit the mark with fans of the theme’s romantic side. Crossdressing as a guy, the homeless Mito is approached by Ruka, a vampire who does not like the taste of men’s blood but also cannot drink from women. Due to believing Mito to be a guy, Ruka suggests that she come to live with him, which she accepts.

Vampire Dormitory is a fairly typical shojo romance, and the anime has not held too many surprises so far. That said, there is nothing wrong with predictability if it is executed well.

Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers

Spring 2024

While most isekai stories tend to go down the harem route, exceptions naturally exist. Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers opts to focus on an established couple, with Flio and Fenrys coming together quite quickly in the light novel. The anime emphasizes their “marriage” heavily as well, and they make for an endearing duo.

The male protagonist is summoned to serve as a kingdom’s hero, but his weak stats cause him to be banished. However, he eventually learns that he is much stronger than he initially presumed; more importantly, he quickly meets a demon wolf who takes a shine to him.

Welcome Home

Spring 2024

Spring 2024 has something to offer both Boys Love and Girls Love fans. Part of the Omegaverse, Tadaima, Okaeri envisions a world with a more fluid gender system, including people known as Omegas who can give birth regardless of their gender. Despite being quite common, Omegas face regular discrimination, something Masaki is very familiar with. While dealing with past trauma, Masaki is trying not to pass on his fears to his children, whom he is raising alongside Hiromu.

Relevant and powerful, Tadaima, Okaeri frames its social commentary through a lovable family dynamic. Hiromu and Masaki are not only great parents to Hikari and Michiru but they are also a supportive couple who have been through their share of challenges, ones that left scares but made them stronger.

Unnamed Memory

Spring 2024

Based on a completed light novel series, Unnamed Memory has a pretty interesting central premise. Cursed to see all of his wives die, Oscar turns to witch Tinasha in the hope that she can free him from his ordeal; however, he soon starts to see her as a potential partner. While Oscar tries to convince Tinasha to give him a chance, she tries to find a way to break his curse.

Unnamed Memory has a great female lead in Tinasha, and Oscar gets better as the story moves along. Along with their romance, the anime also has a strong sense of mystery due to Tinasha having quite a complicated past.

Whisper Me A Love Song

Spring 2024

While The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio has only implied romance so far (albeit with an unexpectedly forward bath scene), Whisper Me a Love Song is very much about two teenagers falling for each other, even if they might not fully understand what they are experiencing. Blown away by her senpai’s performance at their school’s opening ceremony, Himari confesses her admiration to Yori, who mistakenly takes it as a declaration of love. As she falls for the younger girl, Yori decides to spend more time with Himari to see if there might be genuine romantic feelings between them.

Whisper Me a Love Song is somewhat slow-going for a Girls Love show, as the subgenre tends to prefer stories that move at a quick pace. However, Yori and Himari are instantly affable, and their scenes are constantly adorable. The supporting characters are also solid, for the most part.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russian

Summer 2024

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russian has a pretty simple premise that lends itself well to both comedy and romance. Sleeping through lessons, Kuze comes across as lazy, something a girl in his class, Kujou, regularly reprimands him for. Hard-working and disciplined, the latter secretly has feelings for her classmate, which she reveals in Russian under the assumption that nobody else speaks the language. However, Kuze is an exception, although he prefers to keep that fact to himself.

Kuze and Kujou’s banter will make or break this adaptation, and the source material is quite strong in this area. Both characters have well-defined personalities that enable them to shine not only as individuals but also as a couple.

Atri: My Dear Moments

Summer 2024

Based on a game rather than a manga or light novel, Atri: My Dear Moments is one of a few android-based romance anime set to debut in 2024 or beyond. Set in a terrifying future where rising sea levels have eradicated most dry land, leaving humanity with little room to maneuver, the story revolves around Natsuki Ikaruga, a guy who is struggling to survive, and Atri, an android girl he happens to awaken.

As Frontwing and Makura’s visual novel is highly regarded for its characters and world-building, the adaptation has more than enough great material to create something special. Hopefully, it is a triumph.

Days With My Stepsister

Summer 2024

Days with My Stepsister is a loaded title that might paint an inaccurate picture in a lot of people’s heads. Assuming it sticks close to the light novel, this anime should tell a fairly wholesome slice-of-life story about a newly formed family, albeit one that sprinkles in some romance as it goes along.

Yuuta and Saki are roughly the same age, and they also go to the same school. When their parents marry, they suddenly find themselves sharing a roof. Some initial awkwardness aside, they quickly form a bond and begin to help each other out.

Love Is Indivisible By Twins

Summer 2024

Shihon Takamura’s Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai light novel is set to get an adaptation in the Summer of 2024. The source material has already been adapted into a manga, and while neither version is extremely well-known outside of Japan, they do have a following. The story follows Jun and the Jinguuji sisters, with the former initially dating the older sibling. However, when Ryuumi breaks up with Jun, it sends the trio’s years-long friendship into chaos.

Although Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai has a premise that seems to lend itself to risque content, the story seems to be fairly wholesome for the most part. ROLL2 will be handling the adaptation, and it will be the studio’s debut series.

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies

Summer 2024

An adaptation of Cocoa Fujiwara’s final manga before their untimely passing in 2015, The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies is a cute rom-com that twists the magical girl genre on its head.

Mira is leading the charge to destroy Earth, while Mimori is humanity’s first line of defense. However, things take a strange twist when the villain finds himself falling in love with the magical girl. Primarily focusing on comedy, The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies should be funny and sweet.

My Wife Has No Emotion

Summer 2024

Another AI-themed romance, My Wife Has No Emotion tells another story revolving around a human man and his android partner. This time, Takuma specifically buys Mina to keep his apartment clean and cover the chores, and that is the extent of their relationship at first. However, things gradually start to change after Takuma mentions that Mina is like his wife, which the robot takes as an order that she should try to fulfill that role.

Jiro Sugiura’s seinen manga has enjoyed a successful run since debuting in 2019. Admittedly, this concept is not particularly original, but it should be fun to see a slice of life take on the sci-fi staple theme of what it means to be human.

Senpai Is An Otokonoko

Summer 2024

Tackling relevant and challenging themes, Senpai Is an Otokonoko takes a modern and powerful look at sexuality and gender identity. The “senpai” in question is Makoto Hanaoka, a guy who cross-dresses as a girl at school.

The manga primarily revolves around Makoto’s relationships with Saki Aoi, a younger girl who loves her senpai, and Ryuuji Taiga, a close friend who is dealing with his own complicated feelings. While not extremely dark, Senpai Is an Otokonoko tells a fairly grounded story that tries to explore all three characters’ lives, personalities, and sexualities.

Too Many Losing Heroines!

Summer 2024

Too Many Losing Heroines! warrants a special mention as the light novel is primarily a slice of life comedy that happens to revolve quite a bit around the characters’ romantic lives and failings. Kazahiko Nukumizu becomes involved with three girls at school after he sees their love confessions fall on uninterested ears.

After that, the four main characters start to have small misadventures, with the girls showing some minor interest in Nukumizu at times. Romance is not a huge part of Too Many Losing Heroines!, but fans of the genre should still keep an eye on this series.

Blue Box

Fall 2024

One of the most highly anticipated romance anime of 2024, Blue Box has become a fixture of modern shonen since its 2021 debut. In a nice change of pace, Kouji Kiura’s manga also fits the sports genre, which does not cross over with romance all that often (but when it does, the results are usually great).

Taiki and Chinatsu are both striving to excel in their chosen fields, although the latter is generally more talented than the former. When they wind up living together, the stage is set for their friendship to blossom and potentially turn into something more.

How I Attended an All-Guy’s Mixer

Fall 2024

Another series that focuses on cross-dressing, How I Attended an All-Guys Mixer chronicles the progress of three relationships, all of which feature guys dating women who dress as men for their jobs. The title refers to the couples’ initial encounter, a mixer that Tokiwa, Kohaku, and Hagi attend without the knowledge of their dates’ progressions; consequently, they are caught off guard. Nevertheless, this group date pays off.

A romantic comedy that shines a spotlight on a part of Japanese culture that is not often represented in anime, How I Attended an All-Guys Mixer should be refreshing.

I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History

Fall 2024

Another villainess isekai story, I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History finds its female lead awakening as the “bad” character in her favorite otome game: Alicia Williams. The original character is “evil” in as basic of a way as possible, with her just being awful to everyone around her but not doing anything particularly interesting or unique. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the protagonist sets out to become the greatest villainess imaginable.

As with most entries in this isekai subgenre, Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo incorporates a romantic element quite heavily, although it is not the story’s only focus.

Murai In Love

Fall 2024

Primarily a comedy but also with a fair few romantic elements, Murai in Love tackles a taboo subject as the central pairing involves a female teacher and a male student. It should be noted that Murai, the student, falls in love with Tanaka, the teacher, and the former goes out of his way to try and become the “perfect” partner, based on the latter’s love for Otome games.

The 2018 web manga can be pretty funny at times, and it was successful enough to inspire a Japanese live-action drama as well. The anime adaptation’s trailer has quite a few amusing bits, and J.C.Staff is known for producing quality.

Nina The Starry Bride

Fall 2024

Nina the Starry Bride is named after its main heroine, a street urchin orphan who has led as harsh of a life as possible. Things take a strange turn when she finds herself in the custody of the local prince, who decides that she will step into the shoes of the recently deceased Prince Alisha. While this might sound better than living on the streets, Nina is essentially a prisoner in the palace, and she knows that her future is still very much in danger.

Nina is the manga’s star, and she will hopefully retain her charm in the adaptation. The story incorporates adventure elements quite heavily, so it is not just a romance.

2024 Romance Anime With No Confirmed Season

While plenty of 2024 romance anime have been announced, only a small percentage have confirmed their release seasons. As the months roll by, these upcoming shows should clarify when they plan to air. In all likelihood, the upcoming romance anime will air during the Fall 2024 season since most of the Summer lineup has been announced. That said, there is always a chance they could be delayed to 2025 or be late announcements for a July 2024 debut, so nothing is guaranteed until an official press release.

2024 Romance Anime Sequels

Naturally, 2024 has plenty of romance anime sequels as well; in fact, these projects are likely to outshine the new additions to the genre, at least in terms of exposure. The Dangers in My Heart has a very good chance of going down as the year’s best romance anime, even if it is still too early to state that with 100% confidence. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You is also making its long-awaited return, producing its first anime content in more than a decade.

The following shows have all been announced for the year.