Top Ten Anime with One Sided Love Characters
There's always that crush people have. It can be small or big but then we're eventually most are turned down by it. Anime can be the same way. Which anime has the best one sided love characters? I'll put in ten suggestions and you can do the rest.
Ouran High School Host Club is a manga series by Bisco Hatori, serialized in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine between the September 2002 and November 2010 issues. The manga has been adapted into a series of audio dramas, an animated television series directed by Takuya Igarashi and produced by Bones, a Japanese television drama series, a live action film adaptation and a visual novel by Idea Factory. Yes there's no denying this is an anime with one sided love. Whether it was Renge with Kyoya or any of Haruhi's potential love interests. Nevertheless, the anime was still enjoyable and you wanted to see who she would pick. It's pretty clear who it is but that still left some gentlemen unhappy.
A funny anime with over the top moments. This includes the romance of the characters as well. There's plenty of one sided romances. Whether it's Haru trying to get with Shizuku, Chizuru trying to get Haru's attention, Kenji trying to win over Shizuku, Asako trying to win over the affections of Mitsuyoshi and the list goes on.
Maid Sama! is a shōjo manga series by Hiro Fujiwara. It is serialized in Hakusensha's monthly shōjo manga magazine, LaLa. There are currently 18 published volumes under the Hana to Yume Comics imprint in Japan. There's a good chance that any romance anime has one sided love and one of my favorites right here, does. Usui loves Misaki but she never admits it in the anime, Hinata loves Misaki but she only sees him as a friend, Sakura loves Kūga but he initially wanted Misaki first and even more in the manga.
Kōko originally loved Bitsuo but he rejects her. But what was even worse was Linda's one sided love with Banri. A guy she didn't love at first and was going to answer his confession later. But BAM amnesia! Now he doesn't remember her or his highschool life. And has a new love interest instead. Man was that harsh.
Nagi no Asu Kara (凪のあすから) is a 2013 Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works. The series centers around two junior-high school friends, the indecisive crybaby Manaka Mukaido and Hikari Sakishima, who has looked after her since they were children. This about a group of friends who just so happen to have elements of a one sided love. Like Chisaki for example! It's bad enough there's rivalry between sea and land but the complicated romance doesn't help. However, it is enjoyable to watch.
Debuting in 2014, this anime series is based on a manga by Naoshi Komi. The plot centers around two high school students who pretend to be in a romantic relationship to maintain peace between their feuding families. Noted for its romantic comedy elements, the show enjoys a large fan base. Marika is chasing after her heartthrob crush Raku. However, the other Nisekoi gals are as well so it's no smooth sailing to win his heart. Marika tries to act like a proper woman in an attempt to win him over but it's not meant to be. Either, way Nisekoi was a hilarious romance story to watch.
There was one sided romance in the this story everywhere and it was enjoyable to see how it would all work out. Nanami is trying to be the Land God of the Hokage Shrine but slowly develops feelings for her familiar Tomoe. However, his feelings are for a woman in the past named Yukiji and Mizuki and other males have to try and win her over.
Aoyoma and Sorata do have a deep connection. Sadly that connection isn't meant to be when Sorata starts developing feelings for the pretty Mashiro. You can guess what leads from there.
Your Lie in April, known in Japan as Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso or just simply Kimiuso, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa. Poor Tsubaki...she was the childhood friend with a one sided love. Arima is such a nice sweet guy too but fate is cruel. He only sees her as his friend but sadly he falls in love with Kaori instead. We can feel the pain that Tsubaki was going through and genuinely feel sorry for her. And Arima at the end of this anime...
Ao Haru Ride is the anime adaptation of the manga series written and illustrated by Io Sakisaka, which was serialized in the shoujo magazine Bessatsu Margaret between 2011 and 2015. It has sold over 5.84 million copies, and released in Germany, France, Italy, Taiwan and Poland. It was adapted into a live action film directed by Takahiro Miki and released on 13 December 2014. The anime is licensed for release in North America with English subtitles by Sentai Filmworks. Also known as Blue Spring Ride, this anime is a romance series that's very sweet. Futaba has feelings for her old childhood friend Kou but he's sort of going through some personal things at the moment. Then Futaba's later friend Yuri develops feelings for him and Kou's childhood friend in the manga does too. Then there's another man who likes Futaba and there's still another love triangle on top of that! Love is complicated in anime and especially in this one.
Kimi ni Todoke is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Karuho Shiina. The story revolves around Sawako Kuronuma, a high school student who is often misunderstood because of her resemblance to the character from the horror movie "The Ring." The series explores themes of friendship, romance, and self-acceptance. Kimi ni Todoke has been praised for its nuanced characters and emotional storytelling.
Fairy Tail is a manga franchise created by Hiro Mashima. The manga has been adapted into an anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and Satelight, which began broadcasting in Japan on October 12, 2009. Additionally, A-1 Pictures and Satelight have developed seven original video animations and an animated ...read more.
Black Butler is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures. It premiered in October, 2008. It was based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old Earl of Phantomhive serving as the Queen's Watchdog. ...read more.
Premiering in 1998, Outlaw Star is a space western anime series based on a manga by Takehiko Itō. It chronicles the adventures of a group of outlaws in a spaceship as they search for a legendary treasure. The series is known for its blend of science fiction and fantasy elements.
Cowboy Bebop is a 1998 anime television series animated by Sunrise featuring a production team led by director Shinichirō Watanabe, screenwriter Keiko Nobumoto, character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto, mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane, and composer Yoko Kanno.
Special A is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Maki Minami. The series focuses on the lives of students in the elite "Special A" class at a private high school. Themes of rivalry, friendship, and romance are central to the story. Special A has been noted for its romantic elements and has received positive reviews for its character development.
Shugo Chara! is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Peach-Pit. The story centers around Amu Hinamori, a student who discovers three magical eggs that hatch into guardian characters. These characters help her transform and realize her true potential. The series combines elements of magical girl themes with slice-of-life storytelling. Shugo Chara! has been praised for its imaginative premise and intricate character relationships.
Premiering in 2008, this anime series is adapted from a manga by Akihisa Ikeda. It follows a human boy who accidentally enrolls in a school for monsters and becomes involved with a vampire girl. The series is known for its romantic comedy tone and fantasy elements. Basically, almost every harem anime fits into this list.
Does anyone else find one-sided "love" creepy, especially when the other person doesn't know?