Over the past few years, romance anime has developed a bad reputation thanks to a couple of raunchy entries in the genre, but they're not all like that. There are a handful of excellent, wholesome romance anime series that would surprise viewers. Crunchyroll has cemented itself as the best streaming service for Westerns looking for quality anime, and they have a ton of quality romance anime series that will turn even non-fans into consistent watchers.

The best romance anime series are almost entirely free of the boring tropes that the genre can sometimes be synonymous with. There are no harems, no boring protagonists that make relationships unbelievable, and no dumb plot devices completely devoid of logic. These romance anime have two sincere main characters who spend the series learning more about one another, themselves, and eventually, find a way to fall in love.

8 The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten

Animated By Project No.9, Based on the Light Novel By Saekisan and Hanekoto

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten sounds like a cheesy, guilty-pleasure romance anime series on its surface. The series stars Amane Fujimiya and Mahiru Shiina as two introverts. Shiina is the most beautiful girl in school, insanely smart, and athletic to boot. Because of her amazing qualities, her classmates put her on a pedestal, inadvertently isolating her from everyone else.

On his walk home one day, Fujimiya sees Amane alone in the park getting rained on. He gives her his umbrella, and she returns the favor by helping him around his house. They learn that they actually live next door from one another, and their relationship only blossoms from there. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is an adorable anime series starring two awkward characters that only become more lovable as the series progresses.

7 Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying

Animated By Millepensee, Based On The Manga Series Written And Illustrated By Egumi Sora

Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying is a pretty wild name for an anime series, but it fits perfectly. Okitsura stars Nakamura Teruaki as a high-schooler from mainland Japan as he and his father move to the island of Okinawa. While Okinawa is Japanese, the island has a completely different culture to the mainland, giving Teruaki a culture shock he could never have seen coming.

He develops a crush on one of his classmates, Hina Kyan. Hina loves Okinawa and everything related to her island, and she often speaks in a Okinawan dialect that Teruaki doesn't understand. With the help of Hina's friend Kana Higa, Teruaki begins to learn a little more about Okinawa and what Hina's talking about. He doesn't know that Kana actually has a crush on him as well, leading to an adorable love triangle.

6 Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Animated By A-1 Pictures, Based on the Manga By Aka Akasaka

Kaguya-sama: Love is War isn't just one of the best wholesome anime series to watch, it's one of the best anime series of all time. Kaguya-sama is adorable, hilarious, and wholesome all at once. The series focuses on the relationship between Miyuki Shirogane and the eponymous Kaguya Shinomiya. They both have feelings for one another, but as two highly competitive people, neither one wants to it their feelings first.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War's creator, Aka Akasaka, also created Oshi no Ko.

There are so many different aspects of Kaguya-sama that make it an exceptional series. The premise is entertaining from the first episode until the last, the side characters add a ton of fun to the series, and the main characters are some of the most lovable around.

5 Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Animated By A-1 Pictures, Based On The Light Novel By Takibi Amamori And Imigimuru

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! is another smash-hit series brought to life by A-1 Pictures. Makeine has one of the most refreshing premises in anime. Instead of focusing on the winners of a relationship, Makeine takes a look at the so-called "losers". The series shines a spotlight on characters who confess their love for someone else, only to watch it become unrequited.

Like Kaguya-sama: Love is War, there are a ton of reasons to love Makeine. A-1 Pictures hit it out of the park with this series, as the animation is second to none. The art style feels crisp, bright, and unlike anything else in the romance genre. The main characters are lovable, relatable, and fit perfectly into their roles as "losers". They learn to rely on one another, and two of the main crew might end up having more feelings for each other than they realize.

4 Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro

Animated by Telecom Animation Film and OLM, Based on the Web Manga Series By Nanashi (a.k.a. 774)

Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro is another romance anime series that seems like it isn't as wholesome as it appears to be. The series features Naoto Hachiouji as an introverted second-year student at Kazehaya High School who is constantly bullied by his junior, Hayase Nagatoro. Somehow, the two end up falling for one another, but neither is willing to it it.

Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro has become a cult classic because of its main characters. They're the perfect depiction of a tsundere and the person she takes interest in, showing that not all relationships are as straightforward as they seem. It's a great series for anyone who wants to laugh just as much as they want to enjoy a good, old-fashioned romance anime series.

3 More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

Animated By Studio Mother, Based on the Manga By Yūki Kanamaru

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers takes an interesting trope within the romance genre and perfects it. The "forced to live with each other" trope can sometimes seem like one of the worst in anime, but More than a Married Couple shows that it can be done right. Jirō Yakuin takes center stage in the series as another lovable introvert. He's had a long-time crush on his childhood friend, Shiori Sakurazaka, but he has a feeling that she doesn't see him in the same light.

His romance is taken for a head spin when his class begins in-person couples training. He's forced to live with Akari Watanabe, a cute girl who is less than pleased to be living with Jirō. Over the course of the series, Jirō and Akari not only put their differences aside, but begin having romantic feelings for one another. It's an endearing series that stands out thanks to its premise and its great cast of characters.

2 Pseudo Harem

Animated By Nomad, Based on the Manga By Yū Saitō

Pseudo Harem has one of the most original premises in anime. Most "romance" anime series star a bland male protagonist as they somehow become loved by not one, not two, but up to five different women. It's an annoying trope that never really makes sense, as the women are always much more interesting than the main character they fall for.

Pseudo Harem turns this trope upside down by giving its main character the harem he's always wanted through one insanely talented actress. Eiji Kitahama is a second-year high school student in the drama club who meets Rin Nanakura, his junior with an unbelievable acting ability. She's able to act as different versions of herself, giving Eiji the harem he's always wanted. It's a funny, intriguing idea that the series does a great job of bringing to life.

1 Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Animated By CloverWorks, Based On The Light Novel Series Written By Hajime Kamoshida And Illustrated By Kēji Mizoguchi

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai does not seem like the title of an amazingly wholesome romance anime series, but it is. The series is easily the best, least-expected heartwarming romance comedy thanks to its main characters and their sincerity. Bunny Girl Senpai stars Sakuta Azusagawa as a normal high-schooler who meets the titular bunny girl senpai when he sees Mai Sakurajima dressed as a bunny girl completely unnoticed.

Mai has been dealing with "Adolescense Syndrome", stopping most people from acknowledging her existence. Bunny Girl Senpai tackles themes of identity better than most, wondering what it means to truly be yourself. As the series progresses, the two learn to rely on one another through the best and worst times, proving that it's never too late to ask for help.