Shun Aonuma & Saki Watanabe - 'From The New World'
[ranking: 11]
Shun Aonuma and Saki Watanabe's relationship is actually pretty tragic, but that's part of what makes it so interesting. The two boys are childhood friends whose friendship develops into something more, and they date for a while. Shun then abruptly dumps Saki, claiming the relationship is a waste of time.
Shun makes this decision after turning into a Karma Demon, which makes him risky to be around. He puts aside his own feelings for his loved one's safety, which is nothing if not commendable.
Hikaru Kusakabe & Rihito Sajou - 'Doukyusei - Classmates'
[ranking: 5]
Doukyusei -Classmates- is one of the few anime movies that actually features a real non-binary relationship, so that alone sets it apart. It follows Hikaru Kusakabe and Rihito Sajou, two boys who start getting to know each other when Sajou needs help practicing for their school's chorus festival.
Through the process of preparing for a musical performance, they begin to develop a relationship despite their very different personalities. Their growing connection allows them not only to learn about each other, but to better understand themselves as they try to figure out what they'll do after high school. This is a touching coming-of-age romance that's well worth the time.
Shion Karanomori & Yayoi Kunizuka - 'Psycho-Pass'
[ranking: 8]
Shion Karanomori and Yayoi Kunizuka are both employees of the Public Safety Bureau, an organization in charge of monitoring whether or not citizens might break the law, and arresting or slaying them before they get to that point. Shion serves as a lab technician, which is a far more prestigious job than Yayoi's position as an Enforcer.
Nevertheless, both of them are stuck in a dystopian environment that neither of them truly feel fulfilled by. They find comfort in a physical relationship with each other. This relationship is never really commented on; instead, it's simply depicted as a small part of their dramatic lives.
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Fumi Manjoume & Akira Okudaira - 'Sweet Blue Flowers'
[ranking: 14]
Fumi Manjoume and Akira Okudaira have a long and complicated friendship that eventually develops into a romantic relationship. Akira wants to protect Fumi from both physical harm and emotional strife. She does her best to do so as Fumi comes out of the closet, then goes through several romantic relationships where her powerful feelings are not reciprocated.
It takes some time, but eventually Fumi manages to place her romantic feelings with Akira, who has been emotionally supportive all along. Meanwhile, Fumi is also able to offer some emotional assistance to Akira when she needs it.
Tohru & Miss Kobayashi - 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid'
[ranking: 7]
When a nerdy computer programmer named Kobayashi makes a drunken agreement with a dragon, she doesn't expect to end up living with Tohru, a dragon maid who is head-over-heels in love with her. She also doesn't expect to find herself reciprocating that love.
That's exactly what happens in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. As the series progresses, the two learn more about each other's lives and grow so close that they act like a married couple. They even start making mutual decisions about the dragon child who has been living with them as if she's their daughter. It's nice to see two women live in domestic bliss, even if one of them is a dragon.
Shinji Ikari & Kaworu Nagisa - 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'
[ranking: 10]
Shinji Ikari is a depressed teenager tasked with protecting the world from Angel attacks. Unfortunately, Kaworu actually is an Angel, but he keeps that fact hidden from Shinji during their extremely brief relationship. Kaworu's true motives are never fully explored, but the night they spend together is of critical importance to Shinji.
Kaworu actually listens to Shinji discuss his loneliness and uncertainty, showing genuine understanding and concern for him in a way that no one else has ever done. As brief as it is, this relationship is wonderfully complex.
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