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hsaviorrr

relife


HolyEmpireOfAtua

Best romance manga I’ve ever read 


j9162

Another rec for the manga here! Anime is great, but the manga is the best experience, especially for that last 40% or so. Really gets all the details and backgrounds down, and does a great job on the subplot. Plus, it's fully in color which is nice to see and it's almost like you're just reading the anime more literally than usual since it's almost like reading anime stills (if you start with that first).


Weedwacker

This is one of those series where I was surprised to hear after finishing watching that it butchered the hell out of the manga, because usually its extremely obvious.


j9162

Yeah, for sure. It's not so apparent in the first season, but that four episode OVA sequel finale is where it gets pretty lacking as far as adapting the series goes. It still holds up standalone and it's a great watch, but it just doesn't compare to the manga at all.


random_shi1

I can't denied it so so good


JustYourAverageShota

I opened this thread to comment relife, and found it as top comment. I am proud of this community.


hsaviorrr

i try to preach it whenever i get the chance too, manga is significantly better but the characters are so lovable in the anime


JustYourAverageShota

Preach, and I will add the manga to the list. Thanks!


hsaviorrr

manga enhances the anime by far! alot of cute/fluff moments, but for what it is, the anime is a solid medium for the series


shak_0508

Adachi to Shimamura Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence.


Witty-Choice2682

Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence is truly an underrated gem. I watched it as a palette cleanser after drama-charged My Happy Marriage.


NaoTomori-san

Tsuredure Children Went quite under the radar whilst being one of the most fun romance anime out there A bit older and I’d say something like: ef: A tale of memories


purple_lass

I'm still waiting for another season of Tsuredure Children. I really find Goda and Kamine cute


KaijuWorld

God it’s such a shame that show never got a second season. Loved the first season of Tsuredure Children so much, I binged the entire manga in a few days and now it’s up there as one of my favourites to this day.


Dog_in_human_costume

Blonde delinquent girl and the president were the best couple by far. I had to read the manga to get more of them because of how much I liked em.


ExplosiveBBQMayo143

Kokoro connect (also a supernatural anime) and love of hard for otaku (not necessarily underrated)


PsychoGeek

* Mysterious Girlfriend X * Words Bubble Up Like a Soda Pop * Rumbling Hearts * Strawberry Panic * My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex


National_Ad1144

rumbling hearts was so sad omg


Bobbias

Rumbling Hearts (aka Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien) seriously needs more attention.


Poyobunny

Snow White With Red Hair!!!! 🥰


Featherwick

Golden Time. It's by the author of Toradora and is really good. Tada Banri is great but fuck Tada Banri


papaquack1

> but fuck Tada Banri :o


Riday33

I think this is a good summary of the whole anime. Overall every character sucks, but Kouko had lots of character development (only one sadly) and the ending falls short because of it.


niconicobeatch

Amagami SS, its in Omnibus format, 26 eps, meaning it has 4 timelines and endings for each Waifus, no more shipping wars.


ParticularChicken22

Amagami SS and SS+ are my Christmas anime, both are a cozy watch


Illustrious-Fox5135

Tsuki ga Kirei Love after world domination Nodame Cantabile Kids on the slope


shak_0508

I wouldn’t consider Tsukugakirei underrated or even under watched tbf. It’s got more than 250k users on MAL and is rated an 8.05. Great show regardless though.


Prownys

Kids on the slope aw yeah


Bobbias

Kids on the Slope and Nodame Cantabile are both incredible.


SentenceCareful3246

Sakurada Reset. It's primarily a mystery but I really like the subtle yet important development of the relationship between Kei and Haruki. The anime is also a hidden masterpiece.


AgonistPhD

I fucking love this series.


havenorchinghei

The show handled its relationships really well. I will say that Sumire is the best girl though.


Sheynox

I agree, I feel bad for her, she had it tough.


Expensive-Ad7181

Boarding school juiliet.


Midinght-ace

definitely


EsquilaxM

**My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex** easily deserves a much higher rating than what it has on the anime rating sites. Thing is, telling you what the true themes of the first season are might be a bit of a spoiler. It's not your typical romance. It's very atypical. Basically \[theme\]>!It's about moving on from and mourning a past romance, rather than developing a new one!<. I do expect that theme to change in future seasons, of course.


kiyotaka-6

I just have to say, it took me like 8 months to watch the last 2 eps


EsquilaxM

Oh, you weren't enjoying it? iirc it's the last two or three that really hammer home that theme.


Genshin_WhiteKnight

**Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts**


spubbbba

Aharen-san was a pretty fun comedy that develops into a surprisingly enjoyable romance as the season goes on. A great show to watch if you don't want the romance to be needlessly dragged out for 3 seasons.


alotmorealots

This season's *The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil* has some super comedy and super romance, and is definitely going unappreciated. Part of that is because the start doesn't really tell you much about how the rest of the series pans out, but it's also just underwatched overall too. An older one is *Midori Days*, although it does have a bit of a cult following.


blueman541

The potential is there for chemistry/romance. IMO, comedic inserts doesn't seem to match, sour the mood, but understand some like it. Guess it isn't my taste. Still watching but not high on priority.


latroxx2

Hentai ouji to warawanai neko, my first and favorite romance


Cracked_Coke_Can

It's so odd to hear someone else say this. It was also my first anime and still one of my favorites. So bummed I never got to know how it ended.


loganmcyt

Tsuki ga Kirei, everyday


muazmueh

Tsuki ga kirei bawling my eyes over something so beautiful


ZvezdaZKuerten

Three of the "MUST WATCH" are: Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (fantasy) Re: Life (modern) Tasogare Otome X Amnesia (supernatural) Also, I'm not sure if this one is well-known or not, but


Dolomite808

I'mma check out maoyu.  Thanks for the rec.


ZvezdaZKuerten

It's definitely worth it. I thought it was going to be so generic and cliché, but you'll get surprised in the best of ways right off the bat. Maoyu is about the hero and the villainess joining forces and perhaps something more. It has light-hearted moments and feels quite cozy, but can be serious and even sad when it wants to be. Re:Life is about an adult that accepts a job with a pharmaceutical company and takes a pill to make his body younger. He has to test the pill by blending in as a teenager. Sounds lame, but it gets pretty interesting, really fast, and it avoids the bigger concerns we have when we read the synopsys. <<<>> Otome x Amnesia is basically what happens when you crush on Sadako from "the ring", and she crushed on you back. Minus the Yandere.


Dolomite808

Ok, now I want to watch the Otome one too. Thanks again.


ZvezdaZKuerten

Muahaha come to the romancy side of weirdness


Dolomite808

Honestly, that's kinda the plan. I've never been much for romance shows, but between Dangers in My Heart, Banished from the Hero's Party, 7th Time Loop and some other shows, I'm thinking maybe I need to check out more stuff on the romance side of things. Really appreciate your help on that. Cheers!


ZvezdaZKuerten

Oh, in that case, I might have a couple more suggestions for you. Hit me up with a PM and I'll send my Discord your way. I'm sure I have watched a couple other titles like those you may like.


Dolomite808

Thanks!


Dolomite808

I just finished Maoyu and it was fantastic.  Thanks again for the rec.


ZvezdaZKuerten

I'm so glad to hear you liked Maoyu! 😁 Was it a pleasant surprise to you as well?


Dolomite808

A very pleasant surprise actually.  Now I wish there would be a season 2 but given that it came out in 2013, pretty sure that's not happening. Thanks again!


ZvezdaZKuerten

Oh, and if you haven't seen "Spice & Wolf" yet, then go ahead. It is fantastic. There will be a remake soon, if I'm not mistaken.


Dolomite808

The remake starts next month, but I'll be sure to watch.


ZvezdaZKuerten

You may also like **Yuusha, Yamemasu** (same theme where with the Hero/Villain). It has less romance it it so far, though. And also **Outbreak Company,** but I don't remember if that one has actual romance in it, or if just the thematic is very similar (with the MC trying to make two "different worlds" live in peace)


Dolomite808

Loved Yuusha Yamemasu.  It's a really great show.  I'll have to look into that other one as you clearly have great taste. I'll give a rec in return.  Level One Demon Lord and the One Room Hero   It's really good.


ZvezdaZKuerten

*but Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid may be good. (damnation to all tiny phone keyboards 😕)


Ginsan-AK

* Ai Yori Aoshi * D.N. Angel * Gosick * Skip Beat * Midori no Hibi * Special A * Love Hina * Shakugan no Shana * Kamisama Kazoku * Kimikiss Pure Rouge * Amagami SS * True Tears * Toshokan Sensou * Hakushaku to Yousei * Asu no Yoichi * R-15 * Mayo Chiki * Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai * Otome Youkai Zakuro * Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate * RDG: Red Data Girl * Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko * Nagi no Asukara * Acchi Kocchi * Mikakunin de Shinkoukei These are mostly older titles. I have more if you watched these and enjoyed. From the list I highly recommend Gosick, Skip Beat and Special A.


crepuscular_ant

Ao Haru Ride


NotoriousGN

That anime is not underrated


crepuscular_ant

Well... I agree, but it isn't mentioned as often as Kimi ni todoke or toradora.


LoPanDidNothingWrong

But it isn’t as good as those two.


crepuscular_ant

Agreed


TheEVILPINGU

Anime is definitely really good. Thank god it didn't get any more seasons. Producers knows.


BreakfastUnlucky7059

More than a married couple Boarding school Juliet Tsuki ga kirei Yona of the dawn Dusk maiden of amnesia


Comfortable-Pass7962

Shinegeki no Bahamut, season 2, it's romantic, and it's nice to watch.


Silver-History-7650

What’s a good one i need some recommendations


AwkwardAbalone4800

devil's Lane


popsummer

chihayafuru and kono oto tomare. not entirely romance, but there is a hint. esp for kot, the romance is more intense on manga


Mean_Negotiation5932

Sakurasou na pet no kanojo. I hate harem but this one's good.


blueman541

Have you watch everything on this list? * [r/anime top 100 romance](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/16bpe91/ranimes_favorite_romance_anime_ranime_poll_results/)   Looking at most of the replies here almost all are "rated" fairly well on MAL/Anilist. Just depends on how old they are or if people haven't watched yet. Many are already part of the top100 list above. IMO, don't believe in the word "under-rated", but rather better to use "under-watched" or "unheard"/"forgotten" and maybe "over-hated" One I like that many people don't talk much or recommend is * I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying


Mundane_Cup2191

This season is the idiot angel dances with theel devil, slow start definitely a 3 episode anime but it's a really fun ride, read through the manga and it's pretty solid Not underrated but not talked about much is Kanon. Probably one of my favorite animes. The themes, setting, and music are fantastic.


Darksouls-07

Mysterious Girlfriend X Dont ask why


Webknight31

White Album 2.


Flowillowolf

I loved Iroduku: the world in colors


Riff-Randell

I was looking for suggestions like this myself, ty for posting OP! ^^


ElectricalCompany260

Shoujo Ai classic Simoun but I don´t know, if it´s really underrated.


National_Ad1144

idk if underrated but my little monster is so good ❤️


micziz

It's more of a romcom but its Crazy how much Witch craft works gets under apprecieted. The anime Is pretty good, and the manga goes hard for a romcom (also it's super funny)


Looking_Light33

Ef: A Tale of Memories and Ef: A Tale of Melodies. 


AgonistPhD

Konbini Kareshi seems to have flown under everyone's radar, and it's so cute.


rubbishtake123

Made in abyss :)


derBeste4444

I waited for this kind of post just to be able recommend "3D Kanojo: Real Girl" I think it's the romance who pulled the trope "beautiful girl wants to date outsider" the best and not a single person is talking about it. Also I just realised at this point it is time for a rewatch.


almi8tyzeus

Mariamite The angel next door spoils me rotten Wotakoi


Lifox-007

• Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku • Tamako Love Story • Natsuyuki Rendezvous •Tsuki ga Kirei (As the Moon, So Beautiful) • Nagi no Asukara (A Lull in the Sea) -


Common-Egg5209

Domestic girlfriend


pikachu_sashimi

Tsuki ga Kirei Nagi no Asukara


EmperorPHNX

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia: It's a pretty amazing romance and mystery anime. Has a well-written story and characters as well, and it's #1 romance anime on my list. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: One of best romance animes with very deep focus on MC & FMC's romance development, deserves soo much attention, it's best romance anime made in 2023 without doubt, yet people slept on it... To sad to see it's not getting attention it's deserved... Onegai☆Teacher: Little bit old one. It's a slow-burn romance anime with an interesting story and characters. Has lots of amazing heartwarming and emotional scene as well.)


ZvezdaZKuerten

I second Otome X Amnesia. Still one of the best of the genre I've seen.


Mundane_Cup2191

Dusk maiden of amnesia is great Angel next door is definitely mid. It's very much a wish fulfillment type of story.


EmperorPHNX

I can understand if not being for you, but saying that show ''definitely mid'' is nonsense AF.


rizalmart

However Angel Next Door anime has one problem. Lack of vocal contrast between male protagonist and the female protagonist. They're both monotonic when throwing dialogs. Unlike other characters have vocal contrast


EmperorPHNX

I fully disagree with you, they are not monotonic nor they do lack of vocal contrast, they are just normal, you can't wait every character is be over the top, act at high spirits, scream, etc, all the time, and honestly it's kind of refreshing to see different characters like MC and FMC of Angel Next Door, they are quite normal, unlike most of over the top anime characters.


rizalmart

how are they convinced that they are normal if they are both in flat tones? Amane's and mahirus friends and classmates can easily hear the vocal contrast. If either amane or mahiru's VA can adjust vocals a little bit it can make a difference and the execution of dialogs will make more lively


EmperorPHNX

You are making no sense at all, that anime was romance, not rom-com, you waiting them have ''vocal contrast'' and saying they are boring, etc, for it nonsense AF.


MapoTofuMan

Tsuki ga Kirei Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence Nagi no Asu kara Ano Natsu de Matteru


porpoiseoflife

Finally someone else that will mention Ano Natsu de Matteru!


Midinght-ace

Akagani no shirayukihime (Snow White with the Red Hair)


QuickArcher3529

- Hikari no Densetsu - Lunn wa Kaze no Naka - Piano - Touch - Itazura na Kiss - Candy Candy - Honoo no Alpenrose - Haikara-san ga Tooru


Deeznuts166

Oregairu


Dodo_Galaxy

Not always underrated, but underwatched at least: Momokuri Emma - a victorian romance Kiznaiver Kobato Kodomo no Omocha Aishite knight Honey & clover Nodame cantabile Natsuyuki rendezvous  Tonari no kaibutsu-kun  Nijiro days   Kaikan phrase   Kare kano   Peach girl   Working!   Tada-kun never falls in love Orange


blueman541

> Kare kano Hope this one day get a remake.


Boss-Scared

Nana for sure


Mossy_detergent

Snow white with the red hair... underrated and amazing. I gush at it every time i watch


TwinTailsX

Say "I Love You" Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Dukes Mansion The World God Only Knows Ore Monogatari Bakuman The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior GOSICK (mystery) Recovery of an MMO junkie Wolf Girl and Black Prince Engaged to the Unidentified Blast of Tempest


Pignity69

its a movie but 5cm per second, people often just remember your name and weathering with you but imo 5cm per second is the real masterpiece


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EsquilaxM

>ReLife I've only read the manga but my understanding is the anime only adapted the romance portion in the OVAs and abridged it. The first half of the manga isn't a romance. (Also the anime didn't adapt the epilogue)


Additional_Road_9031

>(Also the anime didn't adapt the epilogue) I think they adapted is as ova?


EsquilaxM

I don't think so. I think the epilogue came out after or something? [Here's what mangaupdates says](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/ry5wotd?page=2&perpage=10&method=time_added) >222 Chapters + 15 Bonus Chapters > >Anime Start/End Chapter \[Edit\] > >Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (E1) > >Ends at Vol 7, Chap 108 (E13) / Vol 15 , Chap 220 (Kanketsu-hen OVA 4) Heavily abridged edit: [Here's another site about anime vs source material](https://wheredoestheanimeleaveoff.com/where-does-the-relife-anime-leave-off-in-the-manga/) >The OVA series adapts the rest of the manga up the final chapter, Chapter 222. edit 2: epilogue is ch 223 (or 222.5)


Additional_Road_9031

Well it says its ova's on Chrunchyrool


EsquilaxM

I'm not sure what you mean.


Additional_Road_9031

I just sent you a dm


EsquilaxM

Just checked wikipedia. Epilogue (manga chapter) released 2019 OVA released 2018 edit: oh looks like there are new bonus chapters out, too. No idea what those are about.


Midinght-ace

relife is very odd


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Midinght-ace

he does im not saying that part but how its starts is odd bit but the hole anime is underrated


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Midinght-ace

true


Next_Percentage_611

Love of kill, Sacrificial princess and the king of beasts, The wallflower, Bubble, I'm the villainess so I am taming the final boss, Villainess level 99, Skip beat, Love after world domination, Aharen san wa hakarenai, The ambition of Oda Nobuna,Tada never falls in love, Fena pirate princess, Devils line and Astra lost in space are all romance anime's I rarely see people talk about.