Romance Anime With The Best English Dubs

For as long as there have been anime viewers, romance stories have been among the most cherished. Romance anime is unlike any other genre because of its captivating plots, interesting characters, and touching moments. However, linguistic obstacles might make watching anime difficult for those who aren’t fluent in Japanese.

As such, English dubs fill a much-needed niche, making it easier than ever for newcomers to delve into the Anime culture. Nevertheless, not every dubbed English version is of the same quality. Although others improve the viewing experience, others really detract from it. In this piece, a list will be made of some of the greatest English-dubbed romantic anime that stays true to the original Japanese performances.

Updated October 10, 2024, by Oluwatokiloba Folami: Everyone deserves to experience love at least once in their lifetime, and romance anime has the power to captivate audiences with its heartfelt stories of love, relationships, and emotional growth. With anime, there is the original version in Japanese and the English version. Most fans tend to stick to the Japanese version because of the fear of the English version not perfectly capturing the emotions, plot, and storytelling technique of the original. However, viewers have nothing to worry about because there are English dub romance anime that retain the magic of the original Japanese version, allowing nothing to get lost in translation. The best English dubs not only capture the essence of the characters but also elevate the viewing experience with performances that resonate just as powerfully as the original.

16 Clannad: After Story

Relationship Growth Through Different Stages Of Life

Fans see the beginning of Tomoya’s life in Clannad as it follows his life in high school. Clannad: After Storyis the continuation of his journey, following his life after high school. In this anime, fans see that Tomoya and Nagisa have grown closer, and more focus is placed on their growing love as they face the challenges of adulthood.

Tomoya and Nagisa eventually marry and start a family, but they are met with a series of hardships, like Nagisa’s health issues and the trials of parenthood. What most fans love about this anime, particularly the English dub, is how it beautifully and perfectly captures how love helps them face life’s challenges together, also while evoking strong emotions and delivering an impactful, heartfelt experience.

15 Your Lie In April

Rediscovering Love, Passion, And Oneself

Grief is not a one-size-fits-all emotion, as different people have different ways of expressing and experiencing grief. For Kosei, grieving his dead mother caused him to lose the ability to hear the piano. As a piano prodigy, this loss of hearing halts his dreams, but he does not mind, as life does not seem worth living without his mother. Your Lie in April is an emotional anime about Kosei, who had no plans of rediscovering himself till Kaori showed up. His boring life takes an interesting turn when he meets Kaori. Kaori is a free-spirited violinist who helps him rediscover his love for music and gradually heals his emotional wounds.

As they grow closer, Kosei slowly overcomes his grief, embraces life again, and develops feelings for Kaori. However, Kosei is only getting better to get his heart broken again. Not long after, Kaori passes on, but this time around, Kosei manages his grief well, and for the sake of Kaori, he keeps playing the piano. The dub of this anime excels because it perfectly captures and enhances the emotional impact of the story, making it just as moving and compelling as the Japanese version.

14 Love Hina

Pursuing a Childhood Dream

Promises are meant to be fulfilled, and although breaking a promise one made as a child is understandable, Keitaro is determined not to break the promise he made. Keitaro Urashima is determined to fulfill a childhood promise he made to a girl, vowing that they would both attend Tokyo University together. Unfortunately for him, fulfilling this promise is not looking easy as Keitaro keeps failing the university entrance exams. Not deterred by his recurring failure, Keitaro is still chasing that dream. His failure caused his parents to stop supporting him, and he eventually moved out to live in an all-girls dormitory owned by his grandmother.

Keitaro meets Naru, who is also trying to get into Tokyo University, and he asks Naru for help to pass the exams. As Keitaro tries to balance his studies with managing the dorm and dealing with the antics of the females around him, romantic misunderstandings and comical situations arise. Over time, Keitaro and Naru’s relationship evolves from constant bickering to something deeper, as he also grows closer to the other residents. The English dub for Love Hina does a good job of capturing the comedic and chaotic energy of the series.

13 My Happy Marriage

Her Arranged Marriage Was A Blessing In Disguise

Miyo Saimori was certain that happiness was not in the books for her, but what she thought was an addition to her already unfortunate situation turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Her father married her off to Kiyoda Kudou, a commander who everyone feared and perceived as evil. No one knew that this man would turn out to be a constant source of joy in Miyo’s life.

This romance anime focuses on Miyo’s journey to happiness and marital bliss after getting married to Kiyoda, a man that most individuals feared. My Happy Marriage appeals to most romance fans worldwide with an excellent version in English.

12 Tomo-Chan Is A Girl!

A Story About Unrequited Love

Tomo and Junichiron have been friends since they were kids. Now that they have grown, Tomo wants things to be a bit different, but Junichiro does not. Due to Tomo hanging out and interacting with boys all her life, she has picked up a few masculine traits that make it easier for Junichiron to classify and see her as “one of the boys.”

In addition to being excellently dubbed, this anime takes viewers on a hilarious journey. Tomo tries to sway Junichiro to harbor romantic feelings for her and hopefully get him to stop seeing her as a boy and start seeing her as what she truly is: a girl.

11 Snow White With The Red Hair

Flees To Be Independent

Born to attract attention because of her red hair, Shirayuki has no choice but to always hide her hair. Much to her dismay, the prince of her kingdom learns about her hair and wants her to be his mistress. Desperate to avoid this fate, Shirayuki cuts her beautiful, long red locks and flees from the kingdom to be free from the shackles of the attention her red hair attracts.

The English version of this anime is notable for its great voice actors, as they perfectly capture the journey of Shirayuki. She discovers that starting over is not easy, but she gives it her all, using her medical abilities to help those in need in her new kingdom, Clarines. In the process of helping others, Shirayuki cannot deny the fact that her heart calls for Zen, the prince of Clarines, and the feeling is mutual.

10 Tsukigakirei

The Beauty And Unfamiliarity That Surrounds First Love

• Genre: Romance, Slice of Life
• Studio: Feel
• Creator: Seiji Kishi
• Number of Episodes: 12

Junior high school students Kotaro Azumi, and Akane Mizuno are in the same class for the first time and fall in love. While Kotaro loves to read and aspires to become a novelist, Akane is more into running as a sport. When the duo are kept in charge of the sports equipment, they get to know each other better and begin to fall in love. However, as each other’s first love, the duo are off to a rocky start especially when other classmates of theirs show romantic interest in them.

As an anime series portraying a tale of first love, Tsukigakirei depicts the simplicity of love without modern-day complications. For fans who would prefer to watch their romance anime series in an English dub, Tsukigakirei will serve as an interesting watch.

9 Toradora!

Never Judge A Book By Its Cover

While Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle high school student, he comes across as a delinquent to others due to his fiery look. However, the real fiery individual is Taiga Aisaka, a small doll-like female student who is not to be underestimated. One day, Ryuuji and Taiga come across each other, and Ryuuji discovers that the fiery Taiga has a crush on his best friend, Yuusaku Kitamura, much to his surprise.

To make matters more interesting, Ryuuji confesses that he has a crush on Taiga’s best friend Minori Kushieda. As the duo agrees to help each other win the hearts of their respective crushes, a romantic comedy unfolds that has fans intrigued by the unlikely alliance. Moreover, the dub of the anime is excellent and accurate, allowing fans who prefer it dubbed to enjoy it.

8 Golden Time

Love And Memory Loss

• Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
• Studio: J.C.Staff
• Creator: Yuyuko Takemiya
• Number of Episodes: 24

Young Banri Tada falls off a bridge on the night of his graduation and loses his memory due to retrograde amnesia. While he misses the memories of his old life, Banri moves on as he meets Mitsuo Yanagisawa and Kouko Kaga who changes his life. While in college, Banri meets the second-year Linda, who was apparently his best friend in high school. However, with his memory loss, the relationship between the two is awkward and uncertain.

Moreover, a relationship between Banri and Kouko blossoms as Banri accepts the loss of his old life and memories. This anime series is intriguing to watch with the various romance stories it portrays. Losing a loved one and not knowing so is an unpopular tale that draws fans into the story. Moreover, the anime series is excellently dubbed and endears to a wide range of fans.

7 Mayo Chiki!

Overcoming Fear Of Women

• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Harem, Ecchi
• Studio: Xebec
• Creator: Hajime Asano
• Number of Episodes: 13

Kinjirou Sakamachi’s dread of women is the result of years of abuse at the hands of his mom and tough sister. To assist him in overcoming his fear, Kanade, a rich young woman, asks him to conceal his discovery to himself that Subaru, her butler, is really a woman in drag.

Most people who watch Mayo Chiki! for the first time in this sort of situation will likely think the notion is dated, yet the anime manages to keep audiences impressed with standard romantic fare right up until the very end. The romance is outstanding, and the dub is excellent as well.

6 Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf

Mixing Love With Adventure

Spice & Wolf is one of the finest dubbed romantic anime, and those who like mysticism and lovely characters will love it. The protagonist of this show is Kraft Lawrence, a traveling trader who operates out of his peddler’s wagon. The cities have an old-world European feel to them. He plans to go from city to city, selling his wares in an attempt to save up enough money to build his own store.

Kraft visits the village of Pasloe and encounters a lady wolf goddess who, although being over 600 years old, assumes the appearance of a young girl. The community has hired her to guard the crop. But, she feels betrayed since the locals don’t appear to need her anymore to have a successful harvest. She strikes up a deal with Lawrence to travel with him.

5 Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

An Attempt To Run From The Past

Yuuta Togashi transfers to a school in another city to escape his Chunibyou past. Seeing Rikka Takanashi, who proclaims herself the carrier of the evil eye, throws a wrench into his intentions to forget his humiliating past.

To a certain extent, many viewers can relate to the themes and situations depicted in this anime, since they cover a wide swath of the teenage years. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! is so endearing that it makes viewers wish they could construct a wormhole into the show’s other reality. While the romance is always corny, the dub is really decent.

4 Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun

Unrequited Love

Chiyo Sakura had fallen madly in love with Umetaro Nozaki, but when she worked up the confidence to tell him, she ended up working as one of his comic helpers instead. Watch Chiyo as she works hard to assist Nozaki with his comic and waits for the day when he can finally figure out how she feels about him.

This romantic comedy anime has it all: a unique and intriguing location, an exciting plot, well-rounded and likable characters, and hilariously absurd situations. This is the anime to watch for viewers who are looking for a love story that’s well-dubbed.

3 Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War

Games Between Lovers

Miyuki Shirogana and Kaguya Shinomiya are at the pinnacle of society as the student body president and vice president of a prominent institution. They’re both in love with one other, but neither of them would confess it. Yet they plot at every available moment to force the other to reveal their guilt. Well, it seems that love is a lot like warfare.

Not only is Kaguya-sama: Love is War one of the finest romantic comedy animes, but its dub is fantastic. It has some benefits, but it can’t compare to the original narrator. It’s a welcome change of pace from the usual dubbed romantic anime.

2 Bloom Into You

Discovering Love

Yuu, having spent her childhood reading shoujo manga, has high expectations for her romantic future. Yet when a student in junior high school makes a romantic proposal, she doesn’t react emotionally at all. The subsequent meeting with the stunning student council president Nanami, who declines a confession, serves as a source of motivation for her. Yuu is perplexed since she unexpectedly received a love declaration from Nanami herself.

For those looking for a stunning anime series, go no further than Bloom Into You. There is an abundance of heartfelt affection in every moment, and viewers can almost physically feel the emotions the characters are having. It’s perfect for fans of yuri anime who want an excellent romance anime dubbed.

1 Maid Sama!

From A Prank To Genuine Love

As President of an almost all-male high school, Misaki Ayuzawa makes it her personal mission to improve life for female students. She’s a real nightmare for the guys, but she’s keeping something from them. She works at a diner to help provide for her poor family. What kind of pranks is school heartthrob Takumi Usui going to play on her when he finds out?

Unless viewers have seen the manga and are expecting it’s faithful to the source material, they’ll get the most out of this anime. It features a captivating idea, superb animation, and, most importantly, corny romance. Those in favor of dubbed romantic anime with a dash of humor should give it a go.