Best Anime Romance Movies 2023 —  Must Watch These 5 Movies

This year began with several big hits that we’ve watched and enjoyed in 2023. There were series and even some movies that took us on a rollercoaster ride. Fortunately, none were able to disappoint the viewers. Yet some proved to be more heartwarming and sentimental than the rest. While the others did a great job at putting on an energetic action show. We have handpicked the best romance anime movies 2023 has presented.

Best Anime Romance Movies 2023 Listed

Today we will go share some must-watch anime movies — and that too of the romance genre. According to the viewers, this specific genre gave less to almost no romance content in romance movies this year. Considering that there aren’t that many romance movies released this year. This list serve two reasons. One is nostalgia and the other as a recommendation to those who’ve missed out on these movies. So without any further ado, here are the best romance anime movies of 2023 to watch and enjoy.

Suzme no Tojimari – The Door Between Two Worlds

Suzume is directed by Makita Shinkai. He also directed Your Name, Weathering With You, and 5 Centimeters Per Second.

After the tragic death of her mother in a tsunami, Suzume grows up with her aunt. She and Sota, her new friend, embark on a journey together to save Japan from a mysterious catastrophe. As Suzume can foresee the things that others can not, she becomes unable to turn an eye. Both of them set out to close the doors and prevent the disasters from falling upon her country.

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out – A Hearty Movie

This popular anime series has already released two romantic movies before. Yet this time it’s a movie about Sakuta’s sister.

The day of Mai’s school graduation is near, yet Sakuta who’s a second year, wants to spend the remaining time peacefully. Meanwhile, Kaede has begun to tackle her social anxiety by venturing outside more often. Her new goal – to attend her brother’s high school is supported by Sakuta, knowing how huge this is for her sister. He just finds this thing complicated as he does not know if this is right for her and is really what she wants.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War – The Everlasting Kiss

This film ends the amazing anime series along with Shirogane and Shinomiya’s cat-and-mouse game of love. 

The two geniuses Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and Student Council President Miyuki Shirogane met at Shuchu Academy. Their battle in love was exhausting yet exciting for everyone. Without a heartfelt confession of love, they had a romantic interaction at the Hoshin Festival. After that, they found themselves most vulnerable and troubled by their true feelings in this awkward situation.

Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom – Collusion of Two Kingdoms

This anime film was adapted by Madhouse in January 2023 and is the most underrated romance movie of the best romance anime 2023.

When two countries, which had been clashing which are found on the brink of starting a war. God demands both sides to find peace and resolve the matter by having one intelligent man and one beautiful girl from each side marry.

Coincidentally, Saara and Naranbayar are met by chance only to find out they have to pretend to be together to maintain peace between the kingdoms. But soon they start to feel the real love blooming in their fake-love relationship.

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! The Movie

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! The Movie was released in late November 2023 and is the movie of a successful romance anime of 2020.

Catarina Claes is a young girl who dies in an accident and wakes up in a world of games she was obsessed over in her past life. She discovers that woke up as the villain who spoils the romance in the protagonist’s life in Fortune Lover, an otome game. Since the best ending is not any better than the worst game ending for Catarina, she has to keep the balance between her new life and prevent the bad ending from happening. Now, will she be able to live as a villainess in this new world?

So this was all for the best romance anime movies 2023. Each of these movies is filled with incredible animations and storylines along with some moments to love and admire.
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