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Yotsuba · 2009-07-08, 19:32

I really am looking for something like Bokura Ga Ita, Honey and Clover, Koi Kaze, Lovely Complex, etc. Something that can be funny at times but is mostly dramatic. I guess Shoujo would be best but I'm fine with Shounen manga and anime too, as long as it has the kind of romance I described?

I do NOT like harem themes. Ecchi is OK, so are taboo topics.

Both manga and anime reccomendations are fine. Thanks!

Sasano · 2009-07-08, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Yotsuba

I really am looking for something like Bokura Ga Ita, Honey and Clover, Koi Kaze, Lovely Complex, etc. Something that can be funny at times but is mostly dramatic. I guess Shoujo would be best but I'm fine with Shounen manga and anime too, as long as it has the kind of romance I described?

I do NOT like harem themes. Ecchi is OK, so are taboo topics.

Both manga and anime reccomendations are fine. Thanks!

Romance with drama? Well I guess 2 animes come to mind Toradora & Peach Girl.

Toradora is more balanced out in terms of other aspects of the series like comedy, and while the cast slightly haremish(moe) at least to me it didn't really give out that impression enough for me to regarding in the same category as things like Love hina.

Peach Girl is shoujo, and to be honest the drama was too much for me, but at least the characters were good themselves.

And as for manga Nana to Kaoru is an echhi romance comedy

mit7059 · 2009-07-08, 20:03

Hmm Clannad is very good but the first season is a harem, you could potentially just skip to the second season which isn't a harem theme and is excellent.

If you haven't watched/read Kare Kano you should, watch the first half of the anime and then switch over to the anime. The second half of the anime got pretty bad, with something like 3 or 4 summary episodes due to a dispute between the director and the producers. The anime doesn't even come close to finishing the story anyways so you would have to read the manga. Anyways its an awesome series, one of my favorites.

You could try BECK:Mongolian Chop Squad, while romance is not the main focus Beck reminds me of a sort of shounen version of Honey & Clover in that its a coming of age story and the main character reminds me of Takemoto.

If you havent been watching/reading Cross Game you should, its one of the best mangas in the past few years and the anime is doing the manga justice.

Nana sorta reminds me of Bokura Ga Ita, I found the main character annoying, especially toward the end of the series but at the same time I just couldn't stop watching.

Yotsuba · 2009-07-08, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Sasano

Romance with drama? Well I guess 2 animes come to mind Toradora & Peach Girl.

Toradora is more balanced out in terms of other aspects of the series like comedy, and while the cast slightly haremish(moe) at least to me it didn't really give out that impression enough for me to regarding in the same category as things like Love hina.

Peach Girl is shoujo, and to be honest the drama was too much for me, but at least the characters were good themselves.

And as for manga Nana to Kaoru is an echhi romance comedy

Sorry! I've watched ToraDora, but I DID love it. I also read Peach Girl when I was little, but I'll try Nana to Kaoru. Thank you!

Innocent · 2009-07-09, 21:53

Aishiteru ze Baby is something like lovely complex.

The Chaos · 2009-07-11, 04:59

Manga
Otomen
Baby Love
Nadeshiko Club
Oresama Teacher
Otomentaru

anime
Skip Beat!
Itazura na Kiss
Nodame Cantabile
Saiunkoku Monogatari
Kare Kano

I hope these help ^__^

libba · 2009-07-11, 14:34

I know it's not really a romance, but Full Metal Panic has an excellent romantic subplot between two main characters. No harem, interesting strong personalities, sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic...

Sackett · 2009-07-11, 23:40

If you like Honey and Clover, you'll probably like Maison Ikkoku

Theowne · 2009-07-11, 23:44

Take a look at Whisper of the Heart, a Ghibli film unlike most other Ghibli films.

Maison Ikkoku and my recent discovery Touch are both wonderful classics of the romance/comedy, but they probably have more comedy than you would prefer.

2009-07-08, 19:32	Link #1
Yotsuba 芸術は爆発だ! Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 35	Romance Manga/Anime? I really am looking for something like Bokura Ga Ita, Honey and Clover, Koi Kaze, Lovely Complex, etc. Something that can be funny at times but is mostly dramatic. I guess Shoujo would be best but I'm fine with Shounen manga and anime too, as long as it has the kind of romance I described? I do NOT like harem themes. Ecchi is OK, so are taboo topics. Both manga and anime reccomendations are fine. Thanks!

2009-07-08, 20:03	Link #3
mit7059 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34	Hmm Clannad is very good but the first season is a harem, you could potentially just skip to the second season which isn't a harem theme and is excellent. If you haven't watched/read Kare Kano you should, watch the first half of the anime and then switch over to the anime. The second half of the anime got pretty bad, with something like 3 or 4 summary episodes due to a dispute between the director and the producers. The anime doesn't even come close to finishing the story anyways so you would have to read the manga. Anyways its an awesome series, one of my favorites. You could try BECK:Mongolian Chop Squad, while romance is not the main focus Beck reminds me of a sort of shounen version of Honey & Clover in that its a coming of age story and the main character reminds me of Takemoto. If you havent been watching/reading Cross Game you should, its one of the best mangas in the past few years and the anime is doing the manga justice. Nana sorta reminds me of Bokura Ga Ita, I found the main character annoying, especially toward the end of the series but at the same time I just couldn't stop watching. __________________ *If you can't dazzle them with brilliance baffle them with bullshit ~Coach Davids* More of a manga reader now than an anime watcher. Currently reading list here

2009-07-11, 04:59	Link #6
The Chaos ǾΝΈ ΡЇΈÇΈ is the Best !! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: away from you Age: 35	Manga Otomen Baby Love Nadeshiko Club Oresama Teacher Otomentaru anime Skip Beat! Itazura na Kiss Nodame Cantabile Saiunkoku Monogatari Kare Kano I hope these help ^__^ __________________

2009-07-11, 23:44	Link #9
Theowne 耳をすませば Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 34	Take a look at Whisper of the Heart, a Ghibli film unlike most other Ghibli films. Maison Ikkoku and my recent discovery Touch are both wonderful classics of the romance/comedy, but they probably have more comedy than you would prefer. __________________ My Site - Reviews collection, Sheet music, and etc. Anime reviews/blog, piano arrangements, Studio Ghibli..

2009-07-09, 21:53	Link #5
Innocent Moe Moe Kyun! Join Date: May 2009 Location: who knows? Age: 31	Aishiteru ze Baby is something like lovely complex.

2009-07-11, 14:34	Link #7
libba nepenthes rajah Join Date: Jan 2007	I know it's not really a romance, but Full Metal Panic has an excellent romantic subplot between two main characters. No harem, interesting strong personalities, sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic...

2009-07-11, 23:40	Link #8
Sackett Cross Game - I need more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma Age: 44	If you like Honey and Clover, you'll probably like Maison Ikkoku