Well, often they are very intense. For example, in 'Fruits Basket', the love story between Tohru and Kyo is full of emotional turmoil. There are secrets and curses that they have to overcome, which makes their love seem even more precious.
Many anime love stories are about growth. In 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood', the relationship between Edward and Winry is like that. As they both grow and face different challenges in their journey to restore their bodies and save their world, their love also deepens. It's not just about the romantic feelings, but also about how they become better people because of each other.
Often, they are very emotional. For example, in 'Your Name', the love between Taki and Mitsuha defies time and space. They have a strong connection even though they are from different places and times. It shows that love can be something that transcends normal boundaries.
They usually have a strong emotional impact. Take 'A Silent Voice' for instance. The love story between Shoya Ishida and Shoko Nishimiya is full of remorse, redemption and new beginnings. It makes the viewers feel a wide range of emotions from sadness to hope, which is a key characteristic of a great love story in anime.
Well, often they are very relatable. For example, in 'Fruits Basket', the love stories are about characters with flaws and insecurities. They face normal problems like jealousy, misunderstandings, just like in real relationships.
In many of these anime, the love stories are intertwined with self - growth. In 'Garden of Words', Takao and Yukari meet in the garden on rainy days. Their relationship makes them face their own insecurities and grow as individuals. The love story is slow - burning and full of poetic moments.
One great 2017 anime with a love story is 'Your Name'. It tells the story of two teenagers who mysteriously swap bodies. As they start to leave notes for each other and communicate in this strange way, a deep connection forms between them. The animation is beautiful, and the love that develops across time and space is really touching.
The 2017 anime love stories often had relatable characters. For instance, in 'A Silent Voice', the main characters had flaws and made mistakes in the past. Their love story was about redemption and forgiveness as well as falling in love. These stories also weren't always just about the happy - go - lucky side of love. They delved into the more complex aspects such as dealing with social pressures, like in 'Tsuki ga Kirei' where the characters had to navigate school life while developing their relationship.
In these anime, the love stories can be very diverse. Some are slow - burning, like in 'Ao Haru Ride'. Futaba has a past with Kou, and when they meet again in high school, their love rekindles gradually over time. Others can be instant attractions like in some shoujo anime. For example, in 'Kaichou wa Maid - Sama!', Misaki and Usui are immediately drawn to each other despite their differences. The characters' personalities play a huge role. In 'Nana', the love stories are complex because of the two Nanas' different personalities and their relationships with the other characters around them.
They are often very pure. For example, in 'Kimi ni Todoke', the love between Sawako and Shota is based on understanding and kindness. It doesn't have any complicated or negative elements at first. Just two people getting to know each other and slowly falling in love.
In anime that is a love story, one characteristic is the often - beautiful art style. The characters are usually drawn in an appealing way to enhance the romantic feel. For example, in 'Fruits Basket', the characters are designed with soft features which makes their relationships seem more tender.
Often, they have beautiful art styles to depict the characters' emotions. For example, in 'Your Name', the detailed drawings of the characters' expressions when they are in love are very appealing. The music is also a big part. Soft and melodious music is used to enhance the romantic atmosphere.