Anime loves to tease romance. Viewers must wait through whole seasons, sometimes the entire series, for one blushing confession or half-hug. Even when they finally receive it, many pairs are left in ...

Love triangles are one of the easiest ways to spark conflict, yet the best romance anime refuse to take the easy way out using frustrating old tropes.

Romance is something that tends to be divisive in stories, and anime is no exception; whether it’s through a show not giving a couple enough time to shine, or simply because someone’s preferred couple ...