6 Romance Anime Movies You Must Watch at Least Once in Your Life!

FOCUSED OTAKU | MUST WATCH ANIME LIST - Anime movies have many interesting stories. A number of the main titles of these movies contain stories about life, both about the bittersweet journey of life and love stories that touch the heart.

Some of these movies have even became the highest-grossing in Japan. Anime movies in the romance genre are one of the most interesting. This movie usually has a story that's quite light but warms the hearts of the audience. What's clear is, this genre more often than not will hit the audience in the feels.

Even if you're not a fan of romance movies, this genre of anime has features that don't exist in other typical romance movies. The philosophy and life lessons in it will slap you with touching scenes and dialogues. So, there's nothing wrong with watching this anime genre even if it's only once in a lifetime. Confused about which romance anime movie you should watch? Here are our recommendations!

1. A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)

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This movie hits close to home for those who have been victims of bullying. Prepare lots of tissues if you want to watch this movie, also known as Koe no Katachi! I guarantee you will get hit in the feels at some point of the movie.

This film is about Shoya Ishida. When he was in elementary school, he always liked to bully his classmate, Shoko Nishimaya, who was deaf. The bullying started getting worse day by day. Until at one point, Shoya forcefully pulled out Shoko's hearing aid until her ear bled. Shoko's mother finally transferred Shoko from the elementary school, Shoya then becomes the scapegoat and is blamed for Shoko's transfer.

Shoya ends up being a victim of bullying himself. While in high school, Shoya suffers from a mental illness and is haunted by the deep regret he harbors for his actions in the past. His goal now is to right his wrongs on a journey of redemption.

2. Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko)

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Also known as Tenki no Ko, this anime movie is among the highest-grossing movies in Japan. This film is about Hodaka Morishima, a high school boy who is trying to support himself. At the same time, an orphaned girl, Hina Amano, struggles to find a job to support herself and her sister.

As fate would have it, one day Hodaka saves Hina from a group of unknown people. From that moment, Hodaka knew that Hina had the power to clear the skies with prayer. Seeing that, Hodaka suggested that Hina be someone who could clear the skies for those in need. However, this seemingly simple action actually pays a high price.

3. Hello World

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This anime film is set in the future, precisely in 2027 where Kyoto has experienced technological advances. The main characters in this film are Naomi Katagaki, an awkward and introverted boy who likes to read books, and Ruri Ichigyou, a cold girl who also likes to read. Naomi didn't dare to approach Ruri because of her harsh manner of speaking. 


One day, Naomi meets a mysterious man who claims to be Naomi from 10 years in the future. To Naomi, the man said he came to change the tragic events that happened to Ruri shortly after they started dating. At first Naomi paid no heed to the man's words. However, after becoming close to Ruri, Naomi was determined to save her with the help of the man he later referred to as sensei.

4. Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)

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Also known as Kimi no Na wa is one of the most popular romantic anime films ever released. This film has won a number of awards. Kimi no Na wa is about Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana. Both are high school students. 


These two people have very contrasting lives. Mitsuha lives in the peaceful countryside and Taki lives in the middle of busy and bustling Tokyo. One day, Mitsuha wakes up in Taki's body and Taki wakes up in Mitsuha's body. Trying to find answers to this strange phenomenon, they began to look for each other.

5. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai)
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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is a romantic drama that debuted in 2018. The film is about Haruki Shiga, a high school student who likes to be alone, separating himself from the world around him. One day, he finds the diary of his popular and friendly classmate, Sakura Yamauchi. 

Sakura says to Haruki that she suffers a fatal pancreatic disease, and that Haruki is the only person outside the Sakura's family who knows about the deadly disease. Haruki was initially unfazed by Sakura's honesty. However, Haruki then decides to accompany Sakura to live out her final days.

6. 5 Centimeters per Second (Byousoku 5 Centimeter)

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Are you currently in a long distance relationship? This anime movie, also known as Byousoku 5 Centimeter, is definitely suitable for you. This film is about Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara. However, as fate separates these two childhood friends.

One day, Akari has to move to follow her parents. However, they promised to keep in contact with each other by sending letters through the mail. Year after year passed, they continued to live their respective lives. However, they still remember each other. The two of them kept wondering if they would ever meet again.

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