So it's that time of year again, Valentines Day! As I'm still single it's not my favorite holiday but as usual every year I always make a V-Day Post where I list my favorite or least favorite anime couples and what most people think of them. You probably guess that I'll also post the couples from My Story too. Please feel free to ship them. And their love stories need to be top notch, like the exact opposite of Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey. I've found myself having less to post so, apologizes if you expect more. Feel free to leave feedback but CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM ONLY! You may have a different opinion from mine and that's completely fine. I will probably reveal some endings so...
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Love Song: All You Wanted-Michelle Branch
This song describes a girl who is attracted to a boy who has gone through some rough times and feels lonely. She wants him to know she'll be there for him no matter what and that she cares about him and can change is life in a positive way. I wish there were more people were like this in the world.
Love Song: I'll Keep Your Memory Vague-Finger Eleven
I had a hard time finding something by a male vocalist that I've never done before so I went with a Finger Eleven. They're kind of an underrated rock band that not many people have heard of but I think they deserve more attention. This describes a two people who are close distance themselves, but they still have memories of being together. The thing is they don't really want to hurt the other person or have them feel bad about the situation but can keep the memories without the guilt.
What I Look for in a Couple
You probably know from my previous V-Day posts on what I look for in a couple. Basically, their chemistry and likability. The two people care for each other and will go out of their way for the other. I usually prefer couples around the same age plus or minus a few years. While I was initially attracted to girls my age I have started having a preference for slightly older girls (NOT COUGARS!). It's cool to date older girls. Therefore the same is with anime. There's much more to this but this is just a short summary.
Worst Couples (Get them outta the way first)
Sorry for mentioning these couples again. But, I will so people know what a love story should not be.
Any School Days Pairing- If you love blood, gore, and violence, go ahead and enjoy School Days. If your looking for anything else, this is one of the most f***ed up anime with a tad bit of romance.
Kirino Kosaka + Kyosuke Kosaka (Oremio)- These two a biological brother and sister, nuff said.
Goku + Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball)- Personally, I don't hate this couple but many do, mainly DBZ fans. Chi-Chi is annoying and we don't know why Goku picked her. Goku didn't know what a bride was when he accepted Chi-Chi to be his bride. They had kids together so it's not really that bad.
Ana Steele + Christian Grey (50 Shades of Grey)- NO NO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NOOOOOO! 50 Shades of Grey would give Twilight a run for its money. This movie will make anyone sick.
Edward Cullen + Bella Swan (Twilight)- The worst, least favorite couple and most anyone can agree on this statement. This love story pretty much always ranks towards the bottom of any couples list. The only good thing about Twilight is Christina Perri's song "A Thousand Years."
Average/Okay/Mixed Reviews
These couples are mixed reviews, some like them, some hate them, and some are just indifferent. I personally have different opinions but most of them I'm indifferent or kind of support but are not great.
Kirito/Kazuto Kirigaya + Asuna Yuuki (Sword Art Online)- SAO just seems to be one of those anime people either love or hate and it's the same with the love story. I'm personally in between but do like of like it. Asuna is considered a neo-tsundere and changes pretty quickly. Kirito and Asuna begin to bond and how how much they care about each other throughout the series. While the first SAO may have seemed entertaining it kind of got old after that for me.
Tenma Tsukamoto + Kenji Harima + Oji Karasuma (School Rumble)- I think this anime is a bit overrated. It's basically a love triangle. Kenji likes Tenma but Tenma likes Oji but Oji doesn't return her feelings. It's just very one-sided!
Sesshomaru + Rin (Inuyasha)- While other fans like these two as a couple, I'm kind of disturbed by this because Sesshomaru is a grown man and Rin is a child. Inuyasha is chronologically way older than Kagome but physically and mentally they are the same age. I kind see it as more of a father-daughter, guardian-child or older brother-younger sister type relationship than an actual romantic couple. Personally, I think Rin is better with Kohaku. An Inuyasha sequel, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon has come out with and now features Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and Kagome's kids. Rin and Sesshomaru are the mother and father of Setsuna and Towa. While Rin has probably aged but I still find it kind of disgusting and disturbing.
Ash + Various Pokemon Girls- I could write an entire post on Ash's potential love interests. The writers just take out one love interest and put in another one for Ash. It's pretty annoying and I wish they would just have Ash stick with one girl. I think Serena from XY was the best for him.
Most Popular/Best Couples
Usagi Tsukino + Mamoru Chiba (Sailor Moon) (Crystal)- No one would forgive me if a made a couples list and did not include these two. Sailor Moon is by far the best magical girl anime. At first, Usagi and Mamoru don't like each other but do come to terms with their feelings. They are the incarnations of Princess Serenity and King Endymion. Mamoru breaks up with Usagi in order to protect her but they end up getting back together as a stronger couple.
Sakura Kinomoto + Syaoran Li (Cardcaptor Sakura) (Clear Card)- I could not make a couples list and not include these two. Sakura and Syaoran are probably one of the cutest anime couples and I like most people just can't get enough of them. Sakura and Syaoran start off as rivals but warm up to each other. Syaoran eventually works the courage to confess to Sakura and Sakura returns her feelings for to Syaoran. They always look out for each other and are just adorable together. The Clear Card manga is still ongoing so I look forward to seeing more precious moments between them.
Sakura + Syaoran (Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle)- If I include Sakura and Syaoran from CCS then I have to include these two. Sakura and Syaoran are childhood friends and have known each other until Sakura loses her memories. Syaoran goes on a jounrey to retrieve Sakura's memories and they fall in love along the way. We see how much Sakura and Syaoran care for each other and how far they are willing to go for one each other. While I liked the anime, I was kind of disappointing they didn't kiss. I know CLAMP knows how to make better endings like in Cardcaptora Sakura, Chobits, and Kobato. They were so obviously in love and I swear they better get married in some future anime/manga or I will go ballistic.
Inuyasha + Kagome (Inuyasha)- No one in their right mind would ever forgive me if I made an anime couples list and did not include these two. While they don't get along well at first but develop feelings for each other throughout the story. Inuyasha and Kagome will go to the ends of the earth for the other. There are some conflicting ideas of Kagome vs Kikyo. I support Inuyasha and Kagome, but most of the main characters would be dead if it weren't for Kikyo.
Kobato Hanato + Kiyokazu Fujimoto (Kobato)- Yet another great story by CLAMP. As with most CLAMP stories it starts off being kind of cute, innocent, and funny but becomes very emotional and heartfelt towards the end. Fujimoto acted like he didn't like Kobato at first but starts to warm up to her and shows how much he really cares about her. Kobato's kindness and soft feelings don't change and she begins to show feelings for Fujimoto as well. The ending was great and packed a emotional punch.
Yuuta Togashi + Rikka Takanashi (Love, Chunibyo, & other Delusions/Chunibyo demo Koi ga Shitai)- Another anime that starts off cute, innocent, and funny at first but ends up hitting you emotionally. Yuuta found it embarrassing that he suffered from Chunibyo and Delusions in middles school. Yuuta goes to a new high school to try and escape his past where he meets Rikka, who also suffers from Chunibyo and knows about Yuuta's past. It is revealed there are sad and tragic reasons for their delusions. Yuuta and Rikka fall in love and they kiss in the 2018 movie, Take on Me which was just amazing and took their relationship to the next level.
Mitsuki Koyama + Takuto Kira (Full Moon wo Sagashite/Searching for the Full Moon)- Such as sad emotional anime but finishes it off with a great ending. Mitsuki has a dream to become a singer to fulfill her promise to her childhood friend Eichi Sakurai but suffers from a throat tumor. Shinigami ("death spirits"), Takuto and Meroko come to help Mitsuki achieve her dreams of being a singer after informing her she has one year left to live. Many events happen throughout the anime including Mitsuki find out Eichi has died. Mitsuki eventually realizes her own feelings for Takuto and we see they care about each other enough that they'd give anything for each other. The ending was the cherry on top and gives us hope for Mitsuki, Takuto, and everyone else.
Mitsuyoshi Tada + Teresa Wagner/Teresa de Larsenburg (Tada-kun wa Koi wa Shinai/Tada Never Falls in Love)- A 2018 Doga Kobo anime and I gotta say I really felt for the characters in this one. Teresa is a princess engaged to someone else from her own country. But she and Tada fall in love. I feel for Tada as pretty much every girl I like has a boyfriend. However after Teresa's fiance calls off the wedding, they are able to come together in a happy ending.
Hodaka Morishima + Hina Amano (Tenki no Ko/Weathering with You)- A masterpiece from Makoto Shinkai. The relationship between Hina and Hodaka progresses as they become stronger together and spend more time with each other. Towards the end we see how far Hodaka will go out of his way for Hina.
Underrated Couples
Nasa Yuzaki + Tsukasa Yuzaki (Tonikaku Kawaii/Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You)- I recently watched this anime and while not a masterpiece it's still an enjoyable anime to watch. Tsukasa saves Nasa from being hit by a truck and he immediately falls for her. Tsukasa accepts his confession under the condition that they get married. We see Nasa and Tsukasa's feelings grow stronger as they spend more time together and adapt to life as a married couple. While it's not an over-the-top romance anime but it is still a very good enjoyable romantic comedy anime.
Kyosuke Kasuga + Madoka Ayukawa (Kimagure Orange Road)- I loved this classic 1987 romantic comedy and I think it deserves more attention. Madoka and Hikaru are best friends and have feelings for Kyosuke. Additionally, Kyosuke has supernatural powers too! Kyosuke and Madoka progress their relationship quite bit throughout the story but still remain friends with Hikaru. The final movie Summer's Beginning really seals the deal for Kyosuke and Madoka.
Junichi Asakura + Nemu Asakura (Da Capo)- not the absolute greatest, it is a underrated romance harem anime that deserves more attention. Each love interest could fit our main character Junichi in some way but Nemu was the one who ended up with him at the end. I normally don't like incest relationships but I will make exceptions as Nemu is adopted and not blood-related to Junichi and Japan's marriage laws are much less strict than America's. So to them it would be considered kind of normal. Throughout the two seasons we see how strong Junichi and Nemu's feelings are for each other.
Firiel Dee + Roux Liskin (Nishi no Yoki Majo: Astraea Testament/The Good Witch of the West)- A very underrated anime and this is type of love story I would never get tired of watching. Firiel is a girl of royal blood, and Roux is her younger childhood friend. Firiel sees Roux as a friend or younger brother at first but they both show romantic feelings for each other that is pretty early in the anime and consistent throughout the story. Firiel has to choose live a life of royalty or a simple life with Roux, the one she loves. She chooses to live a happy life with Roux, the one she loves, and in the place she loves.
Haruhiko Amami + Riko Fukamine (Gift Eternal Rainbow)- A 5 star anime that I reviewed. While I usually don't support incest relationships, but Haruhiko and Riko aren't blood-related and are only brother and sister in name. Haruhiko and Riko were very close as children until Riko has to depart when Haruhiko's dad can no longer support both of them. Later on, Riko returns to be reunited with Haruhiko. They have strong feelings for each other. If you watch the anime, it makes sense why Haruhiko ends up with Riko instead of Kirino, his childhood friend.
Tatsuya Asagiri + Feena Fam Earthlight (Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na: Crescent Love/Brighter than the Dawning Blue)- This is a very underrated anime with one of the greatest endings I've seen. It's the star-crossed lovers type of story between Lunar Princess of the Moon Feena and Earthling school boy Tatsuya. It may be cliche (some people complain about it), it's a good type of cliche.
Kenji Tomosaka + Nanami Konoe (Lamune)- This was very underrated romance slice of life anime. Kenji and Nanami are childhood friends but are too shy to make advancements in their relationship. However, as they spend time together and with everything they go through, it is obvious they love each other romantically. The ending also packs quite a punch showing how Nanami is lost and lonely without Kenji. But he survives his ordeal the two are able to continue relationship with one another.
Sumomo Akihime + Masaharu Tsuwabuki (Nanatsuiro Drops)-Another very underrated anime and I really have nothing bad to say about it. This is probably an example of a perfect romance anime with a perfect ending. Masaharu accidentally drinks a potion and becomes a stuffed lamb at night. Sumomo is there to help him out of it but cannot know his real identity or he'll become a stuffed lamb forever. Sumomo and Masaharu spend time together and fall in love. Although, Masaharu will lose is memories but promises to continue loving Sumomo as they kiss. This was an amazing ending and Masaharu fulfills his promise to Sumomo. There is such a strong romance theme in Nanatsurio Drops. While there are moments of pain and sadness, Sumomo and Masaharu prove their love is for each other is so strong, they can overcome anything together. and they will stay with each other no matter what. It's a lesson I never get tired of watching. Sumomo and Masaharu are such an underrated underrated couple and show how strong their love for each other is.
Ryuji Kisaragi + Rose (Dragon Crisis!)- This is another underrated romance fantasy anime. Rose loves Ryuji being attached to him and by his side pretty much all the time. Ryuji also goes to great lengths for Rose to keep her safe and happy. There's people don't like Rose but I like her and think she's adorable. Okay, I admit I like it because Ryuji looks like me and you probably know the rest! These two are an adorable couple and will go so far for each other.
My Story
I will be listing the couples from My Story on here. I'm just going to list the couples who become official and I'm only going to put the main couples on here. If you ship these I guarantee they will set sail and won't sink (except Fahru and both the villains die!). If you are interested in shipping these couples, feel free, leave a comment, message etc. I may try to get pics in the future sometime but for now just enjoy these avatars!
Takeshi Hachuu + Annabelle "Angel" Ahrimo- Takeshi is the main character so these two are the OTP of the anime. Takeshi is a 16 year old reptile/snake yokai who is mostly introverted, mature, smart, selfless, strong-willed, and protective (A combination of Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games and Robin from Teen Titans) and Angel is a 16 year old cat yokai who is very kind, friendly, sweet, selfless, intelligent, and popular in school. Angel makes friends with Takeshi as she feels sorry for him seeing him alone. Takeshi and Angel share their secrets and feelings for one another despite that Reptiles and Cats are supposed to be enemies. Both come to terms with how to accept their identies and fate. Takeshi had suffered the death of his father and years of discrimination while Angel always thought she was the only one. They show how much they deeply and truly care about each other and are always there for one another throughout the story. Angel is willing to stand up for Takeshi and is really supportive of him. Both cannot bear to see the other one sad or hurt. To Angel Takeshi's happiness is her happiness and to Takeshi, Angel's happiness is his happiness. Takeshi is not afraid to to protect Angel or anyone else he loves even if it means the cost his own life. Takeshi comes to terms and realizes it's the first time since his father's death that he hasn't felt sad, lonely, or depressed and is happy and stronger with Angel by his side. With every challenge and obstacle they face, Takeshi and Angel only get stronger together. Takeshi strives to fulfill his father's dying wish and Angel helps him every step of the way.
Taro Hachuu + Nina Moriko- While Takeshi and Angel are the OTP, Taro and Nina are a very close second. Taro, age 14, younger brother of Takeshi who is also a reptilian/snake yokai. He is initally short-tempered and vengeful. Nina, age 14, is Taro's childhood friend and a owl yokai of Russian and Japanese decent and is spunky and vein, yet caring as well. And yes she is a tsundere too! They stay by each others side despite that Reptiles and Owls are supposed to be enemies. At first, they argue a lot and try to hide their feelings but realize how much they really mean to each other and need each other and care about one another. Nina has suffered the loss of both her parents and Taro suffered through the death of his father. Both want to fulfill what their parents wishes and realize that they are no longer sad, lonely, or depressed, and are happy and stronger by each other's side. Much like many couples, Taro and Nina cannot bear to see the other one hurt or sad and are brought joy by the other's happiness. They face many obstacles and challenges in their relationship but always come out stronger than before.
Fahru Hachuu + Ren Hachuu- Ren and Fahru are the mother and father of Takeshi and Taro. Fahru is a reptilian/snake yoaki, while Ren is an ordinary human. These two are kind of star-crossed lovers. Their parents each accepted each other while society didn't. The fact that a reptilian and ordinary human are married was more reason they were targeted. Nevertheless they didn't care what others thought. They were deeply in love with each other and went to great lengths for one another and they started a family which made them stronger. Fahru was willing to risk anything for his family and finally lost his life protecting those he loved the most. Ren strives to fulfill her promise and Fahru's dying wish and continues to raise her two boys as a single mother well.
Masami Kobayashi- Masami Kobayashi, age 15, is the cousin and childhood friend of Takeshi and Taro, and a friend/rival to Angel and Nina. Masami is an ordinary human being on Ren's side of the family but is also quite a warrior and fighter herself, being skilled with weapons and martial arts. Masami is willing to help the yokai gain freedom and lessen the misunderstandings of them. Initially she seems like a flirt but Masami secretly harbor's for both Takeshi and Taro. Takeshi and Taro both initially consider Masami a friend and cousin but do have strong feeling for her later. Taro is split between Nina and Masami. Masami's willing to protect and defend her allies to the end and cares deeply for Taro, Takeshi, even Nina and Angel as well as all her friends and family.
Chad Callahan- Of course we can't have love stories without some rivals. Chad is popular exchange student from England who's secretly a werewolf. As a typical "pretty boy" he's tall, good looking, smart, muscular, athletic, and fit with nice blonde hair and blue eyes. He plays soccer, baseball, and basketball. Chad is initially attracted to Angel for her looks and popularity. Angel only thinks of him as a friend and doesn't return his advances. Chad is still also thinking about his girlfriend back home who he eventually returns to. While Takeshi and Chad are rivals for Angel's affections, they stay respectful to each other and usually try to avoid conflict with one another. Taro initially dislikes Chad but begins to have friendly rivalry with him as the story goes on. He helps Angel and her allies a few times and they return the favor.
Hawkwing- Hawkwing is an older friend of Nina who she had a crush on. Yet he betrays her and becomes a villain. Hawkwing feels a connection to Nina and still shows interest but he looks down on Taro and sees him as being inferior to him. Hawkwing becomes a major villain and he and Taro become fiercely enemies as well being enemies with the other main characters. Nina eventually rejects Hawkwing for the sake of doing good, though she has mixed feelings about him. She chooses Taro as she realizes she truly loves him.
Kyofusho + Kumori- The main villain Kyofusho, which means phobia. Kumori is his wife. Kumori is just as evil also joining her husband in his plans. They are loyal to one another and they evan have a son and other family members who are evil as well.
Conclusion
That's a rap for this Valentines Day Post. If there are couples you think should be added, feel free to comment. I've basically been repeating myself and I know I sound like a broken record every year but I've been pretty busy in my life and have had less time to work on my blog. And now I'll do pretty much what I do every Valentines Day.
