I HEART romantic animes!

I have been watching animes since long ago and I have watched a lot! Through my observation, I noticed that there are many genres and sub-genres of animes. Ever since, my preferences of types or genres of animes have been expanded. Currently, my preference is on romantic animes and this type of animes covers other major genres as well, such as, shoujo, josei, shounen, seinen and the whole nine yards! The type of romantic animes that I like normally is shoujo and josei with a dash of comedy and slice of life. In addition, I love romantic animes that involve gender-bender and tsundere character as well. The list that I am going to share is the mixture of josei and shoujo animes.

Below are the list of 10 romantic animes that I really adore:

1. Kaichou Wa Maid-sama!

If you are trying shoujo for the first time, try this series for size….

2. Ouran High School Host Club
A hilarious gender-bender shoujou themed anime. Simply love it!

3. Lovely*Complex a.k.a Lovecon
A heart-warming and totally romantic anime.

4. Toradora!
A tsundere and a domestic god. Hilarious!

5. Itazura Na Kiss
Love the ending! So heart-tending.

6. Nodame Cantabile + Paris Arc + Finale
Music and romance intertwined. One of the best josei anime, to date!

7. Emma: A Victorian Love Story (season 1 & 2)
The title speaks for itself! Not you average josei themed anime, though...

8. Fruits Basket
Bishies heaven!

9. Paradise Kiss
If you are in to fashion and glam this is a must-watch romantic josei!

10. Honey & Clover (season 1 & 2)
Another romantic josei , though, I don’t really heart the ending.

In actual fact, shoujo animes are intended for demographic which is young teenage girls. However, as time passes by, the genre is accepted by people regardless their age or background. Whereas, josei anime is targeting the young women viewers. Even though, shoujo is for teenagers, I watch the animes because I love the theme and the sentiment they are conveying. And, shoujo animes always make me feel light-hearted and giddy... just like a teenage girl suppose to be....

The Real Love...

What is love? Love is truth. Love is reality and love is ability to let go.... That is what this series is trying to convey. If you love somebody, you must be able to swallow the truth, face reality and be able to let go. If you let your loved one go, if he /she comes back, that means you are meant to be together. He/she is definately your soulmate...

I watched EMMA ~ VICTORIAN ROMANCE 1 last year on Animax. This anime is about a forbidden love between a maid and a rich gentlemen. The plot is very simple yet it is very profound. The the theme is well-dealt throughout the series. The relationship between two protagonists is very well-developed. On top of that, I also adore the opening theme Silhouette Of A Breeze and the ending theme Minuette for Emma since they complement the Victorian setting very well.

Even though the final episode ends with a pretty sad note (which cause me to cry my heart out), I felt rather 'relieved' with the thought that Emma finally left William Jones and London. It's because, during that era (Victorian) and within that society, I don't think that their love would flourish and thrive. In fact, I strongly believe, Emma will suffer even more. She will be mercilessly crucified by the prejudiced and ruthless society that, apparently, obsessed with social status and hierarchy. Therefore, I rejoice the idea she left him.... She could find another shoulder for solace.



[Note]
Soon, I'll be reviewing Emma: Victorian Romance 2nd Act. Do stay tuned.