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Hikkikomarigurl · 2008-12-18, 17:34

I just finished the cruddiest final exam period of my life, so now all i want to do is crawl into bed and snuggle up with a good anime series.

looking for a nice, light-hearted romance series that warms the heart. something along the lines of honey and clover. PLEASE NO car-put-your-sweetheart-in-a-coma

i've seen most of the series dating back from 2006, i just started watching toradora and i love it, so something similar.

also, would like a series that is completed, so i can run through it in one go.

thanks in advance

_eternal · 2008-12-18, 17:40

lol, I was about to recommend Honey and Clover. Try Kimikiss or Lovely Complex.

Shadow Kira01 · 2008-12-18, 18:47

Memories Off 2nd
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Myself; Yourself
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Hikkikomarigurl · 2008-12-18, 20:12

thanks for suggestions, will check out tonight.

Theowne · 2008-12-18, 21:45

Whisper of the Heart is the best "heartwarming" romance I have ever seen. However, it's a film.

Maison Ikkoku is a long, satisfying ride and and a classic. However, it is a long and old, which unfortunately means that many pass it up.

blewin · 2008-12-18, 22:19

Nodame Cantabile if you haven't already seen it.

Proto · 2008-12-19, 01:50

Hmm... given your first post you don't seem to actually be searching for a Slice of life series, however for something that more or less mixes the two genres I'd recommend Lamune. It tilts more to the romance than to the slice of life side of the balance though. True slice of life can't have much romance after all

Telmah · 2008-12-19, 06:50

I strongly second Nodame Cantabile.

Skip Beat has some potential, but it's ongoing, so its hard to say how it will end.

It would really help if we knew exactly what you've seen in a bit more detail.

Silverwyrm · 2008-12-19, 09:04

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Originally Posted by _ETERNAL

lol, I was about to recommend Honey and Clover. Try Kimikiss or Lovely Complex.

I will second Lovely Complex, I finally got around to watching it and just finished it, great comedy/romance. I can also third Nodame Cantabile

Exar Kun · 2008-12-19, 11:08

I'll add Clannad and Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka.

KholdStare · 2008-12-19, 11:17

The first thing that absolutely cross my mind was REC, a very short light comedy light romance slice-of-life-ish anime that's more realistic than most. The characters don't seem like all they do is chase after each other and form harems; these characters actually have a life and depth.

Of course then I thought of Nodame Cantabile, which is just win.

And I also second Clannad, which is especially light on romance for a Key work and fewer drama than other Key works. I second Whisper of the Heart because it is just a wonderful film which leaves you with the a nice feeling at the end. We need more of those innocent romance anime that doesn't end up with sex or have sexual innuendos popping up every episode.

Speaking with anime that's not major on sex (which in my opinion would quality as "light on romance"), there's Cardcaptor Sakura, _Summer, and Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora.

If you want mild romance, go for Itazura na Kiss. At least, it's different from the usual romance that you're used to seeing.

Silverwyrm · 2008-12-19, 13:39

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Originally Posted by KholdStare

The first thing that absolutely cross my mind was REC, a very short light comedy light romance slice-of-life-ish anime that's more realistic than most. The characters don't seem like all they do is chase after each other and form harems; these characters actually have a life and depth.

OI, I forogt to mention that one, totally agree there. Good comedy, light show, its short but good, and the issues and solutions are realistic as well, but still amusing

MamoruUsagi · 2008-12-20, 13:07

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Kare First Love
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Fushigi Yuugi
Absolute Boyfriend

Most of these are manga series where the couple is boyfriend and girlfriend and dating and in a relationship during the series with kisssing, sex, breaking up, going out, dating and relationships.

Fushigi Yugi the manga is much longer and better than the show, the couple is engaged and dating for a much longer timeand the relationship is deeper and more committed..

Taricitous · 2008-12-20, 14:33

omg it took me ages to think of this 1.

5cm per second

even though its now a series, its the perfect suggestion

2008-12-18, 17:34	Link #1
Hikkikomarigurl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 37	Slice of Life/Light Romance Suggestions? I just finished the cruddiest final exam period of my life, so now all i want to do is crawl into bed and snuggle up with a good anime series. looking for a nice, light-hearted romance series that warms the heart. something along the lines of honey and clover. PLEASE NO car-put-your-sweetheart-in-a-coma i've seen most of the series dating back from 2006, i just started watching toradora and i love it, so something similar. also, would like a series that is completed, so i can run through it in one go. thanks in advance

2008-12-18, 17:40	Link #2
_eternal anthem core Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 32	lol, I was about to recommend Honey and Clover. Try Kimikiss or Lovely Complex. __________________ @_eternal & MAL

2008-12-18, 21:45	Link #5
Theowne 耳をすませば Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 34	Whisper of the Heart is the best "heartwarming" romance I have ever seen. However, it's a film. Maison Ikkoku is a long, satisfying ride and and a classic. However, it is a long and old, which unfortunately means that many pass it up. __________________ My Site - Reviews collection, Sheet music, and etc. Anime reviews/blog, piano arrangements, Studio Ghibli..

2008-12-19, 01:50	Link #7
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 39	Hmm... given your first post you don't seem to actually be searching for a Slice of life series, however for something that more or less mixes the two genres I'd recommend Lamune. It tilts more to the romance than to the slice of life side of the balance though. True slice of life can't have much romance after all __________________ How to play Japanese games in Linux

2008-12-19, 11:17	Link #11
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	The first thing that absolutely cross my mind was REC, a very short light comedy light romance slice-of-life-ish anime that's more realistic than most. The characters don't seem like all they do is chase after each other and form harems; these characters actually have a life and depth. Of course then I thought of Nodame Cantabile, which is just win. And I also second Clannad, which is especially light on romance for a Key work and fewer drama than other Key works. I second Whisper of the Heart because it is just a wonderful film which leaves you with the a nice feeling at the end. We need more of those innocent romance anime that doesn't end up with sex or have sexual innuendos popping up every episode. Speaking with anime that's not major on sex (which in my opinion would quality as "light on romance"), there's Cardcaptor Sakura, _Summer, and Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora. If you want mild romance, go for Itazura na Kiss. At least, it's different from the usual romance that you're used to seeing. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-12-18, 18:47	Link #3
Shadow Kira01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PMB Headquarters	Memories Off 2nd Memories Off 3.5 Myself; Yourself True Tears

2008-12-18, 20:12	Link #4
Hikkikomarigurl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 37	thanks for suggestions, will check out tonight.

2008-12-18, 22:19	Link #6
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Nodame Cantabile if you haven't already seen it.

2008-12-19, 06:50	Link #8
Telmah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio, United States Age: 43	I strongly second Nodame Cantabile. Skip Beat has some potential, but it's ongoing, so its hard to say how it will end. It would really help if we knew exactly what you've seen in a bit more detail.

2008-12-19, 11:08	Link #10
Exar Kun The Abyssal Sith Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Yavin IV / Poland	I'll add Clannad and Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka.

2008-12-20, 13:07	Link #13
MamoruUsagi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Bokura ga Ita Peach Girl Kare Kano High School Debut Mars Kare First Love The Devil Does Exist Marmalade Boy Happy Hustle High Paradise Kiss Fushigi Yuugi Absolute Boyfriend Most of these are manga series where the couple is boyfriend and girlfriend and dating and in a relationship during the series with kisssing, sex, breaking up, going out, dating and relationships. Fushigi Yugi the manga is much longer and better than the show, the couple is engaged and dating for a much longer timeand the relationship is deeper and more committed..

2008-12-20, 14:33	Link #14
Taricitous Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brisbane Austrailia Age: 35	omg it took me ages to think of this 1. 5cm per second even though its now a series, its the perfect suggestion __________________