'The Garden of Words' is also quite unique. It's a short anime that focuses on the relationship between a high school boy and a mysterious woman he meets in a garden on rainy days. The plot is slow - paced and very much centered around the beauty of the rainy season, the garden, and the developing feelings between the two characters. It doesn't follow the common action - filled or high - school - drama - like plot of many other anime love stories.
I think 'A Good Day to be a Dog' has a very unique plot. As I mentioned before, the female lead turning into a dog when kissing is something you don't see often in love stories. It creates a lot of comical and also touching situations as she tries to deal with this strange condition while falling in love with the male lead.
Well, 'Fruits Basket' has a really touching love story. Tohru's relationships with the Sohma family members, especially Kyo, are filled with love, growth, and acceptance. Then there's 'Sailor Moon', where Usagi and Mamoru's love is iconic. It's a story of a princess and her prince, but with a lot of magical girl elements. And 'Spirited Away' also has an underlying love story. Chihiro's relationship with Haku is one of mutual protection and a budding, innocent love.
Probably 'Vampire Knight'. It has a large fan base. The love story in it is very appealing as it combines the allure of vampires with the classic theme of a love triangle. The characters are well - developed and the story has a lot of twists and turns that keep viewers engaged.
I would say 'The Shape of Water'. It's a love story between a human and a creature. The plot is so different as it combines elements of fantasy, love, and the fight against prejudice. The woman's love for the strange amphibian - like creature in a world that doesn't understand their relationship is really unique.
I think 'Your Name' has a very charming love story. The plot is unique and touching.
I think 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' has some memorable characters in its romantic sub - plots. Winry's love for Edward is really touching. Her character is strong - willed and independent, and her relationship with Edward is full of both tender and tense moments. She's always there for him, even when he's on his dangerous alchemic quests.
For me, '5 Centimeters per Second' is also up there. Takaki and Akari had a love that was constantly being separated by distance and time. They had brief moments of connection but in the end, they drifted apart. It's a story of lost love and the melancholy that comes with it, as they grow up and their lives take different paths.
'Fruits Basket' is quite popular. It's a story that has a love aspect along with elements of friendship and self - growth. Tohru Honda, an orphan, lives with the Sohma family. She forms relationships with various members, especially Yuki and Kyo, and there are love triangles and complex emotions at play.
I would say 'Clannad'. The love story between Tomoya and Nagisa is not just about their romantic relationship. It also involves the growth of their family, the challenges they face together, and how they support each other through difficult times. The story is full of heart - warming moments, like when they have their daughter and the family bonds are strengthened. It really shows the power of love in all its forms.
I think 'The Fault in Our Stars' had a really unique plot. The idea of two terminally ill teenagers falling in love is not something you see every day. It's not just a love story, but also a story about living with a terminal illness, family, and friendship. It shows how love can bloom even in the most difficult of circumstances.