Romance Anime w/ Stoic Men ♡(。- ω -) 2ph2z
Anime
♡ not all are stoic but didn't know what other descriptor I should have used
♡ traditional, fantastical, and school settings
♡ romance, fantasy, historical, royalty, isekai, reincarnation, otome, reverse harem, arranged marriage, shoujou
♡ traditional, fantastical, and school settings
♡ romance, fantasy, historical, royalty, isekai, reincarnation, otome, reverse harem, arranged marriage, shoujou
Hakuouki 4d2u12

TV, 2010, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Somewhat of a reverse harem and is based off the visual novel (strongly recommend you play it if you haven't). Mostly action focused with sprinkles of romantic interaction between Yukimura and of the Shinsengumi.
Hijikata: cold exterior but deep inside he's soft (the main love interest in the anime, the romance picks up in s2 with a very spicy scene that will leave you weak in the knees)
Saito: stoic, protective, thoughtful, and kind (my favorite <3)
Okita: teases you a lot, immature, probably has bpd ("I can fix him")
Harada: romantic and protective (a ladies man)
Shinpachi: goofy and a jock type (has big muscles)
Heisuke: the youngest member, very sweet, protective (if you like younger men)
Sanan: cold and manipulative with no discernible soft side (if you're into that?)
If you play the VN you can romance any of them and more. I recommend Saito or Kazama hehe.
Hijikata: cold exterior but deep inside he's soft (the main love interest in the anime, the romance picks up in s2 with a very spicy scene that will leave you weak in the knees)
Saito: stoic, protective, thoughtful, and kind (my favorite <3)
Okita: teases you a lot, immature, probably has bpd ("I can fix him")
Harada: romantic and protective (a ladies man)
Shinpachi: goofy and a jock type (has big muscles)
Heisuke: the youngest member, very sweet, protective (if you like younger men)
Sanan: cold and manipulative with no discernible soft side (if you're into that?)
If you play the VN you can romance any of them and more. I recommend Saito or Kazama hehe.
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! 5p2td

TV, 2010, 26 eps Me:- Author:10
Apparently this is extremely popular so you've probably already seen it.
Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru 3va43

TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
I didn't think the male lead would be that attractive at first glance but I was proven wrong very quickly. He's perfect (good at games and not interested in women). Reminds me very much of my boyfriend :3
Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru s6s6d

TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
NEED!! If you like really intense scenes you will enjoy this one.
Vampire Knight 1k5262

TV, 2008, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
A must watch if you like vampires and love triangles centered around the female lead. Full of intense scenes that will leave you wanting a vampire bf.
Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo 6x2u20

TV, 2024, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
Clearly cares for the female lead and is the only person who can make her flustered. Even if the world is against her, he will always have her back <3
Witch Watch 6r3111

TV, 2025, 26 eps Me:- Author:-
Primarily a comedy but has plenty of romance. Male lead appears disinterested according to female lead but he clearly cares for her through his actions.
Kamisama Hajimemashita 6xl32

TV, 2012, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
Fox boy that denies his romantic feelings for the female lead.
Skip Beat! 453b1i

TV, 2008, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
Not a whole lot of outright romance but a very strong enemies to lovers type relationship development. The ending was disappointing but I was hooked until then.
Akatsuki no Yona 125s5p

TV, 2014, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
Reverse harem with a main love interest. The main love interest often teases the female lead and shows he cares about her through his actions.
Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita 124ct

TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
The opposite of a slow burn- the romance happens very quickly. You probably won't like the second half if you dislike the male lead appearing to be interested in another woman.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 6vz1h

TV, 2023, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
The embodiment of the "man interested in woman but woman does not reciprocate" trope. Frustrating for some and attractive for others.
Fruits Basket 1st Season 2g1r1e

TV, 2019, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
Shigure, Hatori, and Kyo <3. Kind of like a reverse harem in that the female lead is loved by all except not everyone wants to be with her.
Gekai Elise 5c6a6a

TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
The romance is a bit sparse but still rewarding.
Hakushaku to Yousei 3u2u6p

TV, 2008, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Scratches that royalty romance itch and the male lead is dreamy. Some unexplained annoying stuff involving another woman kind of ruined the show for me but it can be overlooked.
Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu 73e43

TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Cold prince that slowly comes to love the female lead.
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 715q2e

TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Arranged marriage. Protective male lead.
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale 1t2v3m

TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Did not know I could find fairies attractive. Don't worry, he's basically a human with beautiful wings. Doesn't like humans but the female lead captures his heart.
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji 3d3i5h

TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Puppy girls will love this one. It's sad at the beginning so be prepared for that.
Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina 96k1z

TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
This one is quite sad :(
Ojou to Banken-kun 2d106j

TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:6
If you care about age gaps and other weird stuff you won't enjoy this one. Male lead is overprotective.
Itazura na Kiss 4v6s44

TV, 2008, 25 eps Me:- Author:6
One-sided for most of the anime and the male love interest is mean.