The nights are longer, and the weather is getting colder, so you know what that means: time to bundle up with your favorite blanket and swoon over the cutest anime couples! From rom-coms to fantasy, 2025 has an abundance of romance animes for any genre. Here are four romance animes to warm you up during those cold and brutal winter nights.
Can You Keep a Secret? / I Have a Work Crush
Release date: Jan. 6, 2025
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Themes: Office Romance
A secret workplace romance? Yes, please! Our protagonists, Yui Mitsuya and Masagu Tateishi, are head over heels in love with each other, but there is one problem: they’re co-workers. The couple must keep their love for each other a secret to keep the atmosphere from becoming awkward. Now, there’s another problem: they’re completely smitten with each other and can’t keep their hands to themselves, risking exposing their love to the entire workplace. How long will they keep their relationship a secret? We can’t wait to find out on Jan. 6!
My Happy Marriage Season 2
Release date: Jan. 6, 2025
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Themes: Historical, Arranged Marriage
Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudo are back for season 2 of My Happy Marriage. This Cinderella-style story follows Miyo Saimori, who is often subjected to abuse from her stepmother. She’s sold off to the cold and cruel Kiyoka Kudo, leaving her under the impression that she’ll suffer more with her new fiancé. However, her life changes when the couple opens their hearts to each other, allowing them to find happiness. The second season will put their love to the test as Miyo continues to grow as her own person. The couple will experience challenges that’ll prove their love is greater than any dilemma cast their way.
Honey Lemon Soda
Release Date: Jan. 9, 2025
Genre: Romance
Themes: School
Uka Ishimori was given the nickname “Stone” in middle school. In order to liberate herself from that nickname, she enrolls in Hachimitsu High School, where she meets the boy with lemon-colored hair, Kai Miura. Due to Kai’s popularity, Uka feels distant from him, but their connection goes deeper than a high school encounter. Uka and Kai met once in middle school, and because of this encounter, Uka decided to attend Hachimitsu. Kai takes Uka under his wing, encouraging her as she begins to fit in with her peers. Thanks to Kai’s presence, Uka’s world is steadily changing.
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You
Release Date: Jan. 10, 2025
Genre: Drama, Romance
Themes: Reverse Harem, School
Mizuha’s 17th birthday is the worst. Her parent’s forgot her big day; her school activities were cancelled thanks to COVID-19, and the upperclassman she’s interested in doesn’t share the same feelings. She’s sure that she won’t experience the dazzling youth she’s always dreamed of. That is, until her childhood friend, Kizuki, suddenly confesses his love to her, declaring his intent to become her boyfriend! Along with Kizuki, Mizuha is close friends with three other boys from her neighborhood and fears the unexpected romance will meddle with their friendship group. It is a tale of crushes and nostalgia as the group undergoes this change together.
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Featured Image Credit: ©Haruka Mitsui, Kodansha / Anime “I’m Falling in Love Anyway” Production Committee
