Fruits Basket (2019): A delightful, touching story about love, family, and acceptance, with some good characters and good storytelling.
Ouran High School Host Club: A funny and witty romance-comedy with charm, fun characters, and lots of memorable moments.
Sailor Moon: The original magical girl anime, which created all the magical girl genre hype, started with three-layered friendship, romance, and good girl vs. bad girl fights.
Nana: An unfiltered, raw depiction of love, dreams, and heartbreak that is emotional as two women navigate their lives in Tokyo.
Kimi ni Todoke: A slow-burn romance that is heartwarming with character development and kinship, but above all, emotional.
Cardcaptor Sakura: A magical journey that has all fantastical facets, friendship, and first love, with beautiful animation.
Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango): A dramatic romantic classic that was transformed into a cultural phenomenon in Asia.
Maid-Sama: A sweet romantic comedy with a strong female lead trying to balance school while having an unexpected relationship.
Orange: An emotional time-travel romance about regret, friendships, and second chances.