Als je genoten hebt van 'When Will Ayumu Make His Move?' (2022), een charmante romantische anime over een verlegen jongen en zijn langzame maar schattige pogingen om zijn liefde te verklaren, dan zul je vast ook houden van deze 10 vergelijkbare films en series. Dit artikel helpt je om nieuwe verhalen te ontdekken die dezelfde mix van romantiek, humor en hartverwarmende momenten bieden.

Clannad (2007)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt drama with romantic elements, focusing on the protagonist's relationships with various girls, each dealing with their own personal issues.
Fakt: The series is part of the Key visual novel franchise, known for its emotional storytelling. The sequel, Clannad: After Story, is particularly famous for its tear-jerking moments.


Toradora! (2008)
Beschreibung: A romantic comedy with a focus on character development and misunderstandings, featuring a strong-willed female lead and a seemingly aloof male lead who gradually grow closer.
Fakt: The series was originally a light novel before being adapted into an anime. It is known for its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of teenage relationships.


The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (2012)
Beschreibung: A slice-of-life romantic comedy about a group of eccentric students living in a dormitory, focusing on their personal struggles and budding relationships.
Fakt: The series is based on a light novel that won the Grand Prize at the 2011 Dengeki Novel Prize. It combines humor with deep emotional moments.


Golden Time (2013)
Beschreibung: A romantic drama set in college, exploring themes of memory, identity, and love, with a focus on the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
Fakt: The series was written by the same author as Toradora!. It stands out for its mature setting and handling of amnesia as a plot device.


Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (2014)
Beschreibung: A parody of romantic comedies that focuses on the absurd and humorous side of relationships, with a female lead who has unrequited feelings for a clueless male lead.
Fakt: The series is known for its meta-humor about shojo manga tropes. The male lead is actually a popular shojo manga artist, which adds a unique twist to the story.


Weathering with You (2019)
Beschreibung: A romantic fantasy film that blends supernatural elements with a touching love story, exploring themes of sacrifice and destiny.
Fakt: The film was the first anime to compete for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. It features stunning animation and a memorable soundtrack by RADWIMPS.


Kaguya-sama: Love is War (2019)
Beschreibung: A romantic comedy where the main characters engage in psychological battles to make the other confess their feelings, blending humor with genuine emotional moments.
Fakt: The anime adaptation was highly praised for its unique narrator and over-the-top presentation. The manga has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.


The Quintessential Quintuplets (2019)
Beschreibung: A harem romantic comedy where the protagonist is surrounded by multiple potential love interests, each with distinct personalities, leading to humorous and heartfelt interactions.
Fakt: The manga won the 43rd Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category. The story revolves around quintuplet sisters who all fall for the same tutor.


Horimiya (2021)
Beschreibung: A romantic comedy that explores the dual lives of its protagonists, who present different personas at school and at home, leading to a heartfelt and humorous relationship.
Fakt: The series is based on a web comic that was later adapted into a manga. It is praised for its realistic portrayal of teenage romance and character dynamics.


Komi Can't Communicate (2021)
Beschreibung: A slice-of-life romantic comedy about a girl with severe social anxiety who struggles to make friends, and the boy who helps her overcome her fears.
Fakt: The manga has been serialized since 2016 and has gained a massive following. The anime adaptation was highly anticipated and well-received for its charming characters.
