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The top 20 best romance anime about outsider love stories


Romance anime about unequal couples delight fans with heart-pounding moments and charming characters. When the popular student develops feelings for the inconspicuous protagonist, things get particularly exciting. This ranking shows which titles stand out!

The opinion of the fans

The website Ranker.com is running a live poll where fans can vote on which romance anime, in which the popular student falls in love with the unremarkable protagonist, they like best.

We looked at the current interim results on November 26, 2025 at 8:45 p.m. and of course we don’t want to withhold them from you. As usual, you can find the top 20 rankings below these lines.

What do you think of the fan favorites? Is a title missing or can one be deleted? Please let us know your opinion in the comments!

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RANKING

20. My Clueless First Friend

19. Itazura na Kiss

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18.Hiyokoi

17. Kiss Him, Not Me

16. Bottom Tier Character Tomozaki

15. Wolf Girl & Black Prince

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14. Chihayafuru

13. Honey Lemon Soda

12. 3D Kanojo: Real Girl

11. Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro