Top 10 couple ships of the week 2023 năm 2024

From best friends to lovers to having the perfect high school relationship, these are the anime couples who swooned fans in 2023.

Romance anime has the power to make the audience feel warm, fuzzy, heartbroken, and excited all at once. The genre has been dominating the anime scene forever, and the abundance of romance titles dropping annually is proof of its unchallenged popularity. The year 2023 also succumbed to the supremacy of love stories of different kinds, from high school dramas to pretend love between an undercover agent and a ruthless assassin. The secret to the romance genre’s everlasting impact on the anime community is its ability to adapt to current trends.

Anime series like Tomo-Chan Is A Girl!, My Happy Marriage, and more were instrumental in rising above the stereotypes and addressing several social issues disguised in impressive character development and well-crafted stories. Through these stories, the fans get to meet the cutest anime couples that would make one believe, and fortunately, 2023 has its fair share of good couples.

10 Yor & Loid Have A Complicated Yet Charming Relationship

Spy x Family

A spy on an undercover mission gets married and adopts a child as part of his cover. His wife and daughter have secrets of their own, and all three must strive to keep together.

Release Date

April 9, 2022

Cast

Takuya Eguchi , Atsumi Tanezaki , Saori Hayami

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

2

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Yor and Loid entered into a contractual marriage for personal gains. Both of them are accomplished individuals in their respective fields, but when it comes to intimacy, they’re as dense as they come. Despite having experience, Loid is constrained to simply disguise it as part of the “mission” when it comes to relationships, and Yor has none. Although the anime isn’t primarily about their romance, their tension and chemistry are enjoyable.

The viewers have been treated with plenty of Yor and Loid “moments,” which, even though they had to stage to protect their identities, always end up bringing them closer. While it's difficult to have an honest relationship because of their professional nature, the fans wouldn’t mind if they became a couple out of their Forger family roles.

9 Tomo & Junichirou Had The Best Friends-To-Lovers Transition

Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

Tomo is a tomboy who has been in love with her childhood friend Junichiro, and strives to make him see her as a romantic candidate.

Release Date

January 4, 2023

Cast

Rie Takahashi , Kaito Ishikawa , Rina Hidaka , Sally Amaki , Kōhei Amasaki , Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

1

Number of Episodes

13

An anime about a tomboy wanting her childhood best friend to notice her outside of their usual “bro” dynamic could’ve easily fallen victim to clichés. However, Tomo and Jun’s relationship turns the trope around for the better. Tomo is a confident and strong girl who wants her childhood friend to think of her as a love interest. At first, she thinks the only way to achieve it is to embrace her feminine side. However, she soon realizes that Jun has always liked the Tomo he grew up with.

Even though the couple faces their fair share of drama in their journey toward romance, the key takeaway that makes them a good couple is their acceptance of one another. While Tomo has developed a crush on Jun, he sees her in a more inspirational light and aspires to be as physically strong and active as her. All in all, Tomo and Jun make an exemplary high school couple beating several rom-com clichés with style.

8 Akane Kinoshita & Akito Yamada Portray A Healthy Age-Gap Romance

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

Release Date

April 2, 2023

Cast

Inori Minase , Koki Uchiyama , Ai Kakuma , Natsuki Hanae

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Akane and Yamada are worlds apart when it comes to personality traits and interests. Akane is a bubbly college girl with the soul of an innocent child, while Yamada is an unapproachable yet caring high school boy. The duo first meet through an online game and then happen to bump into each other during a gaming event. Although Yamada was younger than Akane, there was a certain maturity and depth in his personality that attracted her toward him. Despite Yamada being an extreme introvert, he couldn’t deny his natural instinct to be around Akane and protect her.

The couple portrayed one of the best and healthiest age-gap romances of all time without unnecessary drama and toxic tropes. Akane and Yamada represent a modern anime couple, proving that giving one another space and respecting each other’s personalities can also strengthen a bond.

7 Fuyutsuki & Himuro Make Up An Ideal Introvert Couple

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague (Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi) is a romantic comedy anime series with a fantasy element. Himuro, a young man who descends from a powerful snow spirit, lives with his somewhat uncontrollable ability; when his emotions run awry, Himuro can create snowmen, igloos, and powerful gusts of snow. However, for some reason, when he finds himself smitten by his coworker Fuyutsuki, he quite literally freezes up.

Release Date

January 4, 2023

Cast

Yui Ishikawa , Chiaki Kobayashi , Yumi Uchiyama , Hiyori Nitta , Ayane Sakura , Kouki Uchiyama

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

1

Number of Episodes

12

Himuro and Fuyutsuki are a perfect example of “taking it slow until you feel it” trope. The Ice Guy is a unique office romance that, unlike Wotakoi, doesn’t immediately dive into the romance. Even though it's obvious that both Himuro and Fuyutsuki are attracted to each other, neither makes a bold move because of their shy nature. They are an introverted couple who would rather fantasize about each other in their heads than have a grand confession.

However, their respect for each other’s space and the fact that they’re adults makes their romance all the more worthwhile. Their relationship is like seeing a high school love story unravel but with a corporate backdrop, which only works to enhance the wholesomeness even more. Himuro and Fuyutsuki share some of the most adorable moments of 2023, making their couple one of the best to remember.

6 Jinshi & Maomao Have The Cutest Will They/Won’t They Scenario

The Apothecary Diaries (2023)

A young maiden is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the emperor's palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacist skills with the help of the head eunuch to unravel medical mysteries in the inner court.

Release Date

October 21, 2023

Cast

Aoi Yuki , Katsuyuki Konishi

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1 Season

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The Apothecary Diaries turned out to be an unexpected romance anime that blew the fans away even though it came out towards the end of 2023. Its stunning visuals, captivating story, and, most of all, the main couple were the highlight of the series. Both Sir Jinshi and Maomao are loveable characters in their own right. Maomao, with her practical approach, and Jinshi, with his mischievous aura, make up the perfect recipe for a sizzling romance.

While it’s evident that Sir Jinshi obviously has feelings for Maomao, which he himself hasn’t comprehended to the full extent, Maomao’s indifference towards his approaches is both hilarious and adorable. As a couple, they suit each other well, complimenting their respective opposite characteristics and undeniable attraction for each other. Jinshi’s care for Maomao and her easing up to his charms are delightful experiences that every romance anime fan should have.

5 Challe & Anne Offer A Worthwhile Slow Burn Romance

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale

Release Date

January 6, 2023

Cast

Masaaki Mizunaka , Yuka Nukui , Rie Takahashi , Aya Yamane , Minori Suzuki , Aya Hisakawa

Main Genre

Action

Seasons

1

Number of Episodes

12

Main Characters

Anne Halford, Shalle Fen Shalle, Mythril Lid Pod, Hugh Mercury, Cat, Jonas Anders

Challe and Anne’s story had a rocky start, considering that Anne bought Challe as a protective fairy in her journey to become a Silver Sugar Master. As a fairy, Challe never had a decent experience with a human colleague, and that’s why he’s wary of Anne at first. Anne also tries to win him over since Challe is technically stuck with her until Anne achieves her goal. Initially, he resorted to insulting her but gradually understood that she wouldn't exploit him.

Soon, Challe finds himself charmed by Anne’s determination and innocence and becomes increasingly protective of her. Challe and Anne experience a slow-burn romance that becomes stronger every time the duo walks out of a sticky situation. Their love/hate relationship is definitely the highlight of the show.

4 Ganta & Isaki Are All About Finding The Right Person At The Right Time

Insomniacs After School

Two insomniac students meet and start to spend their nights in an observatory together.

Release Date

April 11, 2023

Cast

Nana Mori , Haruka Tomatsu , Seiichiro Yamashita

Number of Episodes

13

Both Ganta and Isaki are insomniacs, and because of this, they develop personal problems like a lack of motivation or grumpiness. Unable to sleep, both sneak out into the school planetarium at night to get some sleep. However, one day, they end up at the planetarium at the same time and realize that the trick is to have someone with them in order to sleep. Ganta and Isaki’s interactions depict the comfort of finding a kindred spirit.

One may have hundreds of people in the room, but the warmth that brings a good night’s sleep is that one person who you open up to. Ganta and Isaki’s relationship is incredibly refreshing and riveting, especially for a high school drama anime. Their genuine feelings offer a different outlook on a high school relationship.

3 Shima & Mitsumi Have The Healthiest Relationship Dynamics

Skip and Loafer

Mitsumi moves to Tokyo to attend a prestigious school and achieve her dreams of making positive change in the world. But while she's got book smarts, she soon finds herself inexperienced in big city norms, and struggles to make friends.

Release Date

April 4, 2023

Cast

Megumi Han , Tomoyo Kurosawa , Maaya Uchida , Akinori Egoshi

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Even though Skip and Loafer is an anime more about friendship and growth than particularly romance, it does touch on the genre in the best way. Shima and Mitsumi’s relationship starts from a good friendship that is not only a source of aspiration for Mitsumi but also her introduction to feelings she never had before. Despite coming from a very grounded and cozy background, Mitsumi is able to charm Shima, who is every girl’s dream boy in their high school. The beauty of their relationship is in the understanding they have about each other’s circumstances.

They never push one another into prioritizing their new budding friendship or even force drama into their healthy dynamics. Even when Mitsumi starts to think that she might have a crush on Shima, she chooses not to put her feelings in his face; instead, she goes with the flow. Shima and Mitsumi’s relationship is devoured of overused tropes and is the ideal for a perfect high school relationship.

Horimiya: The Missing Pieces

As the graduation ceremony at Katagiri High School comes to an end, Kyouko Hori, her boyfriend Izumi Miyamura, and their friends begin to look back on their time as students. The moments they shared together may be fleeting, but each one is a colorful piece of their precious memories.

Release Date

July 1, 2023

Cast

Alejandro Saab , Johnny Yong Bosch , Monica Rial , Anairis Quinones

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Number of Episodes

13

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While Horimiya primarily relies on the “popular girl falling for the unpopular guy” trope, it does so with better emotional impact and wholesomeness. Hori and Miyamura are opposites in every way, but their honesty and vulnerability create chemistry between them. Their relationship is the kind that brings out the best in people. With Miyamura, Hori learned to rely on others and let herself experience emotions in which she’s not the one in control.

On the other hand, being a classic introvert, Miyamura learned to open up to the right person and even publically acknowledge it. In Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, the fans are treated to small yet meaningful events that lead up to the strengthening of the duo’s romance. The couple highlights the importance of a low-maintenance relationship and how changing each other is never the right approach for a lasting bond.

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1 Miyo Saimori & Kiyoka Kudo Will Restore The Fans’ Faith In Love

My Happy Marriage

An unhappy young woman from an abusive family is married off to a fearsome and chilly army commander. But the two learn more about each other, love may have a chance.

Release Date

July 5, 2023

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1 Season

Number of Episodes

12 Episodes

My Happy Marriage was one of , and it was also one of the best historical love stories of recent years. Leading in with the arranged marriage trope, My Happy Marriage gave fans a perfect blend of shojo and action combined with solid characters. Even though Miyo was practically forced into a marriage with Kiyoko, the two of them proved that the right kind of love is essential for healing. Kiyoko wasn’t only a good leader and person but also demonstrated through his carefully curated actions towards Miyo that he also has the qualities of a great husband.

Instead of forcing Miyo to change herself, he first learned about her past and chose to address her traumas before anything else. He gave her the confidence she needed, and Miyo gave Kiyoka the innocence and purity he had never experienced in his previous engagements. Miyo and Kiyoka are the epitome of what a healthy relationship looks like.

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