Gorganoth Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi I'm looking for a romantic anime that is not a comedy. I absolutely loved Ef - a tale of memories, and now I'm looking for something kinda similar, although the sequel series dissapoints me. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodahs Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) sorry can't ad links or much detail as on the smartphone at work but maybe try Anohana : a flower we say that day or True lies also maybe even Plastic Memories Edited November 1, 2017 by Wodahs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immanuel Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 ao haru ride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuji Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Plastic Memories Clannad Kanon Your Lie in April Gosick Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name) (Movie) All of those are fantastic. With everything above Gosick, you need a mountain of tissues because you will be crying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodahs Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) id also agree with Clannad Kanon and Gosick as I've also seen them and now add A Silent Voice as well Edited November 2, 2017 by Wodahs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorganoth Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Thanks a bunch for the suggestions, I'm new to anime so I don't really know any of these shows. Is there any of them where the main couple commits to each other fairly early on, with a minimum of 'will they - won't they' stuff? Edited November 2, 2017 by Gorganoth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniMeFReaK Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Ehh? So hard since most romance anime have comedy in 'em. But try these: Clannad Your Lie In April Fune wo Amu Plastic Memories A Silent Voice These are my top 5. 4 hours ago, Gorganoth said: Thanks a bunch for the suggestions, I'm new to anime so I don't really know any of these shows. Is there any of them where the main couple commits to each other fairly early on, with a minimum of 'will they - won't they' stuff? Do you mean an anime where the couple don't want to fall in love but they eventually do? Or an anime where the guy/girl hurts the guy/girl in some way but they eventually fall in love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorganoth Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 I mean one in which the main couple falls in love with one another, confess their feelings and have a loving relationship fairly early in the series, and where the plot is about the two of them going through their struggles together. Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beocat Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) How about Ah! My Goddess? It's an older anime, but one of my favorites. While there is some comedy (involving the main protagonist's friends for example), the romance itself is mostly separate from that comedy. If you have never seen it, I highly recommend it. Also, I agree with Kanon. However, know that Kanon is a "harem" anime that might have been based off of a game, I've never looked into the history of its formation (he forms relationships with multiple girls, it focuses on each one individually as the story progresses). Many relationships develop but you won't have the "couple" lovey-dovey thing going on early in the series. However, it is one of my favorite anime because it is so beautifully tragic. I was entranced by that anime when I watched it. If you do decide to go that route and you enjoy it, consider Air (the summer counterpart of Kanon). Maybe try Snow White with the Red Hair as well. You would be looking at a longer build to the romance, but it is well worth it in my opinion. Edited November 9, 2017 by Beocat added SWwtRH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniMeFReaK Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 You might wanna try Diabolik Lovers, since it's so serious. But, I must remind you though, it's a reverse harem and the ending is so confusing and that the manga isn't related to the anime at all. Then there's Dance With Devils, which is a reverse harem too. I have other recommendations too, but I loved these the most. Hope that was helpful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txGemgal3084 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 So I don't know what your age is but an older anime that is romance and not rom-com is Paradise Kiss this anime is good. I feel like Vampire Knight is an action romance. I can't really think of anything else off the top of my head at the moment that is strictly romance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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