The Best Chinese Romance Anime to Celebrate Love

The 11 Best Chinese Romance Anime to Watch
Credit: KJJ Animation, Big Firebird Culture


The 11 Best Chinese Romance Anime to Watch
Credit: KJJ Animation, Big Firebird Culture

The world of anime offers many stories that fans can consume. Moreover, some great anime titles come from China, where animation works are called donghua. Below, we have compiled a list of the best Chinese romance anime right now.

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  1. Oh! My Goddess!

    Oh! My Goddess! has great animation with an intriguing supernatural romantic plot.

    Wu Xiubin, an introverted loner gifted with the ability to see spirit bodies, and Zhu Yesu, a straightforward and charming individual capable of transforming into a spirit body at will, drifted apart in their childhood due to misunderstandings.

    Years later, fate brings them back together in school. Overcoming numerous challenges, they eventually open their hearts to each other, igniting a sweet and enduring love story.

  2. How to Steal 55 Kisses

    Qiao An Hao and Lu Jin Nian find themselves in an unwilling union as a newly married couple.

    Qiao An Hao also sets forth several mandates, such as their marriage must remain a secret, their shared living arrangements must never be revealed, and any kind of physical contact is a no-no.

    Consequently, their relationship remains superficial, adhering strictly to these guidelines.

    The plot of How to Steal 55 Kisses may appear generic and soapy, but you will get hooked on the drama.

  3. Psychic Princess

    Psychic Princess tells the story of Qian Yunxi, a young woman banished to the mountains at eight years old for her unusual powers.

    To restore peace, her noble family arranges her marriage to enemy prince Ye Youming, rather than her younger sister. But Ye Youming’s indifference leads him to abandon her in a haunted house.

    However, Qian Yunxi’s psychic abilities emerge, altering her fate. This historical anime has a powerful female lead who is smart and strong, and she drives the series with her assertive presence.

  4. My Cultivator Girlfriend

    In the modern world of cultivation, the law of the jungle reigns supreme, leaving everyone feeling insecure.

    When security guard Ma Yingxiong saves a young cultivator, he inadvertently sets out on a journey of practicing cultivation himself.

  5. Immemorial Love for You

    A Chinese romantic anime involving aliens and kings, Immemorial Love for You is a great sci-fi, fantasy anime with romance and action elements.

    Aliens arrive on Earth, with one of them assuming the role of King in Babilonia and initiating the construction of the Babel Tower to return to their home planet.

    However, a malfunction causes the aliens' spaceship to explode, resulting in the death of the primary female character.

    The male protagonist and his companions decide to remain on Earth, determined to discover a means of returning home.

    Meanwhile, the female lead is reincarnated 2,500 years earlier and crosses paths with him once again.

  6. Sweet Bite Marks

    As the name suggests, Sweet Bite Marks takes romance into the world of blood-sucking vampires.

    The series follows the romantic journey of an introverted and self-reliant girl as she transitions from disdain to affection for a vampire prince during an era dominated by vampires.

  7. The Beauty Blogger

    The Beauty Blogger showcases a world in the virtual reality space.

    A beauty influencer finds herself thrust into a virtual reality game, tasked with holding her ground in a glamorous catfight set in a luxurious boudoir.

    But here's the twist—she's equipped with various cosmetic products to defend herself.

    The series is a must-watch for beauty enthusiasts and cosmetic aficionados alike.

  8. I'm Joybo

    Jiang Xiaobai embarks on his first role as an editor, only to face constant challenges from his new colleague, the writer Tong Li.

    However, a surprising revelation unfolds when Jiang Xiaobai discovers that Tong Li is actually a childhood friend he had long lost touch with.

    As they navigate their professional relationship, the layers of their shared history gradually unravel.

    I'm Joybo is a refreshing slice-of-life Chinese anime with an ample amount of drama and romance.

  9. Heaven Official's Blessing

    Heaven Official's Blessing is an action, adventure anime with elements of romance and drama sprinkled all over it.

    Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian, once the adored Crown Prince of Xianle, ascended to the heavens only to be swiftly banished back to the mortal world.

    After repeated ascensions and banishments, he returns to the heavens as a person of ridicule.

    On his latest mission, he encounters a powerful ghost king who has been observing him closely for centuries.

  10. The Demonic King Who Chases His Wife

    Su Luo, once esteemed as a renowned assassin of the 21st century, unexpectedly found herself crossed over into the role of the most worthless Fourth Miss of Su Manor.

    Meanwhile, Nangong Liuyun, the Imperial Highness of the Jin Empire, was known for his cold demeanor and tyrannical nature, coupled with unparalleled talent.

    Despite being labeled as foolish and inept, Su Luo endured the taunts and torment of others.

    However, amid the disdainful gazes, Nangong Liuyun, with his astute perception, refused to release his grasp on her, defying all odds.

    With dragons and magic incorporated into this love story, The Demonic King Who Chases His Wife makes for an interesting watch.

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