Their love is truly timeless. Join Ashley as we look over the sweetest and most enduring relationships in anime
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00:00 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the couples across the
00:08 anime scene with the best chemistry and most captivating relationships.
00:20 Number 20 - David and Lucy, Cyberpunk Edgerunners
00:25 Night City is not a place for happy endings, no matter how badly we want them, especially
00:30 when it comes to these two lovebirds.
00:38 After losing his mother to gang violence, David throws himself into the criminal world
00:43 of chrome and mercenary work, where he finds himself falling helplessly for Lucy, a mysterious
00:50 and equally broken soul.
00:52 Their love is the only pure thing left in Night City, so naturally, it's snuffed out
00:58 before either have the chance to make a future for themselves.
01:01 At least they'll always have the moon.
01:14 Number 19 - Risa and Otani, Lovely Complex
01:18 Feeling anxious or inferior about one's own appearance can certainly cause a person
01:22 to lash out and make enemies.
01:32 In the case of Risa and Otani, it also happened to form the bedrock of their future relationship.
01:39 With one suffering from "small man syndrome" and the other being a woman of considerable
01:44 height, at first it seems the two bickering rivals found every excuse to rub each other
01:49 the wrong way.
01:54 Only for unexpected feels to blossom.
01:57 She may be a mountain and he may be smaller than the average dude, but it turns out that
02:02 love has a way of sprouting in the places between.
02:13 Number 18 - Isaac and Miria, Baccano!
02:17 We would say that these two are the Bonnie and Clyde of the anime world, but that would
02:21 be doing these two a disservice.
02:23 They're way more likeable.
02:30 After accidentally becoming immortal due to the elixir of life, these two go about committing
02:35 thefts in the most nonsensical ways possible.
02:39 While their antics may leave everyone confused, there's no denying that these two adore one
02:44 another completely.
02:45 Seriously, the only thing more potent than their love is their boundless optimism.
02:59 Number 17 - Naruto and Hinata, Naruto Franchise
03:08 The life of a ninja may be filled with war, assassination and dealing with mythical beasts
03:13 trapped inside their souls, but there's seemingly still room for love.
03:18 Arboring a one-sided crush for the whisker-faced knucklehead since childhood, Hinata's wish
03:23 was finally answered when Naruto, after way too long a wait, realised the most beautiful
03:29 Kunoichi in Leaf Village wanted to be his wifey.
03:40 One battle on the moon later, and the two finally found the moment to confess their
03:44 heart's desire, bringing one of shounen's most sought-after ships to fruition.
03:58 Number 16 - Victor and Yuri, Yuri on Ice
04:02 It was the kiss that broke the internet.
04:05 There had always been something simmering between this trainer and figure skating star.
04:10 Turns out it went way beyond flirtation.
04:17 After completing the performance of his career, Yuri and Victor's feelings come to the forefront
04:23 with the whole world watching.
04:25 Going beyond the fact that these two did wonders for representation in such a seamless manner,
04:30 the fact remains that between Yuri's shyness and Victor's shuffling between smug and smitten,
04:36 these two are genuinely perfect together.
04:50 Number 15 - Lloyd and Yor, Spy Family
04:54 Granted, we've seen no confirmation of love on either side just yet, but come on.
05:00 It's only a matter of time before this spy and assassin, unaware of one another's profession,
05:06 fall in love for real.
05:07 Lloyd, for all his suaveness, is often lost when it comes to Yor's bottomless compassion,
05:13 as well as super strength.
05:15 All the while, Yor has never had someone care for her in the capacity that Lloyd does, appreciating
05:21 her beyond her talent for killing.
05:25 Sure, these two might be going in circles for the moment, but mark our words, there's
05:32 only so much denial these two can put up before their unabashed attraction to one another
05:37 breaks through.
05:44 Number 14 - Asuna and Kirito, Soda Online Franchise
05:50 These two may have been the internet's biggest punching bag for a while, but for all the
05:54 memes made about their earlier seasons, the one facet of the franchise that continued
06:00 to hold in good stead was how amazing Kirito and Asuna are as a couple.
06:12 Even if Kirito can't help but attract other ladies like a harem black hole, his heart
06:17 has always belonged to Asuna.
06:20 And why wouldn't it?
06:21 She's as dazzling a swordswoman as she is a beauty to behold.
06:32 Come Alicization's end, there was zero doubt that these two were going to remain an item,
06:37 no matter how many virtual realities they had to face together.
06:42 Number 13 - Tooru and Kyo, Fruits Basket Franchise
06:46 The cat may often be associated with bad luck, but this kitty, despite some fierce competition
06:53 from the rest of the Zodiac, managed to get out with the ultimate prize - the heart of
06:58 the sweetest girl to ever grace shoujo anime.
07:07 That's not hyperbole - Tooru is sunshine incarnate.
07:14 Things on hand to offer empathy and love, no matter what hardships are thrown her way.
07:19 Despite the summer curse and numerous other beautiful Bishounen boys hoping to earn her
07:24 affection, Tooru has a soft spot for the would-be bad boy consumed by a desire to prove himself.
07:31 It was a monumental struggle, but if anyone deserved happiness, it was these two.
07:40 Number 12 - Usagi and Mamoru, Sailor Moon Franchise
07:44 The shoujo power couple who quite literally fought evil by the moonlight and found love
07:50 by daylight, the romance between these two is almost as integral to the story as their
07:55 battles with the Dark Kingdom.
08:02 Usagi, for all her crybaby tendencies, is heroic at heart, willing to fight the forces
08:08 of evil and hopefully find the man of her dreams one day.
08:12 Lucky for her, Prince Charming just so happens to be the one and only Tuxedo Mask.
08:18 Suave magician rocking the top hat and cape combo like no other, theirs is a fairy tale
08:24 that serves as a classic of the genre.
08:30 Number 11 - Shinichi and Ran, Detective Conan
08:34 As either a teen heartthrob or a kid detective, Shinichi/Conan has been solving crimes of
08:40 varying scale for decades now, and in all that time, he's had one person serving as
08:46 his guiding light.
08:47 Sure, even after all this time, Ran still can't piece together that Shinichi and Conan
08:53 are one and the same.
09:00 But given how sweet and endearing the two are, she doesn't have to.
09:04 It may take another 20 years before the two end up tying the knot and revealing all their
09:09 secrets, but in the meantime, we're just happy to see them solve crimes and fall even
09:14 further in love along the way.
09:23 Number 10 - Ichikawa and Yamada, The Dangers in My Heart
09:28 The newest couple to enter the anime romance scene, and to say they have captivated all
09:33 of us with their unorthodox yet beautiful love story would be a colossal understatement.
09:47 How we ended up going from a Chunibyo with a fascination with murder all the way to an
09:52 authentic, anxious, lovesick cinnamon roll is beyond us.
09:57 But seeing Ichikawa swiftly fall for the ditzy, yet utterly charming Yamada has made for some
10:03 of the best slice-of-life goodness in modern anime memory.
10:14 Even if these two ending up together is inevitable by this point, their adorable journey has
10:19 us rooting for their success every step of the way.
10:32 Number 9 - Sawako and Kazuhaya, Kimi ni Todoke
10:42 This is arguably the greatest example of the "awkward girl finds herself falling for
10:47 and earning the affection of" the coolest guy in school" set-up.
10:52 Might sound boring on paper, but Sawako's pureness as a person and the genuine warmth
10:58 she feels for her chosen crush transcends all gimmicks.
11:03 There's an earnestness to these two, one that keeps the entry going without dragging
11:15 us into the dreaded void that is the "will they, won't they?"
11:20 All we can say is that Kazuhaya had better hope he's up for the task, because Sawako
11:25 deserves every good thing that comes her way.
11:38 Number 8 - Frieren and Himel, Frieren - Beyond Journey's End
11:43 Theirs is a love story that should have been, and yet time was never on their side.
11:52 Through various flashbacks, we slowly uncover that what was once thought to be a simple
11:57 friendship between party members was something far grander.
12:01 It becomes all too clear that Himel was well and truly in love with the ageless elf, and
12:08 while she didn't realise it at the time, had also developed some romantic inclinations
12:13 towards the hero.
12:21 The tragic fact remains that, even if Frieren does finally confront her own feelings, Himel
12:27 has long passed on by this point, an immortality of each.
12:39 Number 7 - Senjougahara and Aragi, Monogatari Franchise
12:44 Goes to show how much of a keeper this sharp-tongued beauty is.
12:58 Aside from the fact Senjougahara is a captivating, blunt, fourth-wall-breaking beast of a leading
13:04 lady who would entrance even the most hardened of cherry boys, the way she cemented herself
13:10 as Aragi's one and only amongst a sea of alternative S-tier love interests is something
13:17 else.
13:22 Aragi himself, for all his, well, lapses in judgement, is also infinitely compelling,
13:29 given his vampiric affliction and willingness to help as many people as he can.
13:34 For as bizarre as Monogatari and its instalments get, the relationship between these two is
13:39 authentic and as entertaining as it gets.
13:49 Number 6 - Simon and Nia, Grenlagan When you've got someone willing to challenge
13:54 the cosmos itself to rescue the woman he adores, you know you're dealing with a next-level
14:00 romance.
14:01 Such is the case with Simon and Nia.
14:04 While the mysterious star child pulled Simon back from the brink following the loss of
14:08 his big bro, the young digger showed her the worth and beauty of humanity, with the two
14:15 falling ever deeper in love, even as the war with the anti-spiral threatened all they knew.
14:26 The most beautiful, if harrowing, part of their story is, that even though Nia's life
14:31 was destined to burn out, they still bound themselves in matrimony.
14:35 That takes commitment.
14:47 Number 5 - Inuyasha and Kagome Inuyasha.
14:52 Every dog has his day, and in the case of Inuyasha, it was finding love with the girl
14:57 out of time.
15:05 Throughout the quest to find the Shikan Jewel, defeat Naraku, and overcome the seemingly
15:10 endless slew of filler arcs, Inuyasha and Kagome's tender fantasy romance was the one
15:16 subplot that had OG fans forever on the edge.
15:21 Thankfully, the final act came in to save the day, not only delivering a solid conclusion
15:30 to the half-dog demon's journey, but also had the two finally solidify their feelings
15:34 for one another.
15:35 They're an OG power couple, whose romance was long sought and well earned.
15:52 Number 4 - Ed and Winry Fullmetal Alchemist Franchise
16:05 When you're a state alchemist on a mission of redemption to restore what was stolen from
16:09 you by an omnipotent entity, you need a lady who has your back, who will give you the confidence
16:16 to keep moving forward, and most importantly, picks up your auto-mail whenever it needs
16:21 a tune-up.
16:27 In spite of all the pain and death that befell them throughout their lives, Ed and Winry
16:32 have withstood it all thanks to their unbreakable bond.
16:35 One that eventually turned romantic when Ed, after finally going through an emotional and
16:41 physical growth spurt, decided to confess to his dream girl.
16:45 It was certainly worth the wait.
16:57 Number 3 - Okabe and Kurisu - Steins;Gate
17:01 Even with time-travelling texts via a microwave, alternative timelines, murder and death loops,
17:08 one of this landmark anime's biggest draws was the brewing romance between its lead pair
17:13 of scientists.
17:15 While they share the same profession and hyper-intellect, they couldn't be more different, with Kurisu
17:21 being reserved, calm and often the voice of logic, while Okabe is, well, the very definition
17:28 of a mad scientist trapped in his own little world.
17:40 And yet, through the anime's crazed kaleidoscope of a narrative, these two somehow bring out
17:45 the best in each other, culminating in a relationship that soon becomes the anime's beating heart.
17:59 Number 2 - Tiger and Ryuji - Toradora
18:02 High school romance anime will keep being made until the sun goes out, but among the
18:07 mountain of trash and gems, there's one that will continue to endure as the apex of
18:13 the "enemies-to-lovers" trope.
18:25 Cute yet feral Tiger and intimidating yet sweet Ryuji could not dislike each other more,
18:32 but via an agreement to set the other up with their respective friends, the two soon find
18:37 themselves falling hopelessly in love along the way.
18:46 The school shenanigans are always fun, but it's seeing the Tiger and the Dragon inch
18:51 ever closer to that confession that truly had us hooked.
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19:18 Number 1 - Kaguya and Miyuki - Kaguya-sama, Love is War
19:23 It's one of anime's greatest romantic comedies, featuring one of anime's greatest
19:29 couples.
19:30 Apart, they are gut-bustingly funny, as they use their genius to attempt to get the other
19:38 to confess their feelings first, only to fail at every turn in spectacular fashion.
19:44 But together, Kaguya and Miyuki's chemistry is so brilliant, it became genuinely one of
19:50 the most entrancing relationships in the medium.
19:53 Only these two could complicate a romance practically destined to succeed by throwing
19:58 in mental gymnastics every step of the way.
20:08 But by making every step to reach that all-important confession more hilarious than the last,
20:13 they cemented themselves as an anime couple for the ages.
20:23 Idiots and geniuses both, you gotta love 'em.
20:27 Which of these couples do you stand by as your one true ship?
20:31 Let us know in those comments below.
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