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The 10 best sci-fi romance anime of all time

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The most romantic and loving science fiction romances are captivating and seductively romantic. Each of these couples displays a unique dynamic that audiences can't help but love. With that in mind, we've gathered the best of the best science fiction couples for you to discover!

The best sci-fi romance anime – Top 10

10. Darling in the Franxx

Anime - DFxx
Anime – DFxx

Initially, Zero Two and Hiro met when they were children, but their paths cross again when they become Franxx partners. Hiro is initially paired with someone else, but his connection with Zero Two is so strong that they are paired perfectly afterward. Zero Two is extremely confident and loves to tease Hiro as much as she can. She even calls him "darling," much to his embarrassment.

09. Chobits

Anime - Chobits
Anime – Chobits

On the other hand, Hideki Motosuwa and Chii meet by accident when Hideki discovers Chii in the trash. Although Chii appears to be human, she is actually a robotic being called a Persacom. As such, Chii doesn't strictly have emotions, and she can only say the word "Chii" at first, but this doesn't stop Hideki from forming an attachment to her.

08. Erased

Anime - Erased
Anime – Erased

In short, Satoru Fujinuma is a young man who hasn't accomplished much, but he has the unusual ability to travel back in time to correct certain mistakes or save people from treacherous situations. However, things get more complicated when he is sent back to when he was in the fifth grade. While there, he comes face to face with his former crush, Kayo Hinazuki, who was murdered a few days after the day he was rewound.

07. Gurren Lagann

Anime - GL
Anime – GL

Nia and Simon meet under unusual circumstances when he finds her trapped in a box in the middle of a desert. However, their romance only blossoms from there. What begins as a mutual infatuation slowly transforms into a genuine romance that lasts long after they part ways.

06. Plastic Memories

Anime - PM
Anime - PM

While Tsukasa Mizugaki and a Giftia named Isla are tasked with retrieving other Giftias, Mizugaki falls in love with her immediately. Isla, however, takes a little longer to reciprocate his feelings, but once they both confess their emotions, Mizugaki and Isla form a captivating couple. Unfortunately, as a Giftia, Isla is nearing the end of her life cycle, meaning she and Mizugaki only have a short time left to be together.

The best sci-fi romance anime – Top 5

05. Steins;Gate

Anime - SG
Anime – SG

The relationship between Rintaro Okabe and Kurisu Makise is complicated and one of the saddest sci-fi anime romances. In short, they initially start as rivals, until Okabe confesses to her, saying he has always loved her. Kurisu eventually reciprocates his feelings, and they even share a kiss in a Steins;Gate OVA. However, time travel scenarios make things much more complicated.

04. Orange

Anime - Orange
Anime – Orange

Meanwhile, Naho Takamiya is a normal teenager until she receives letters from her future self pressuring her to save the new transfer student, Kakeru. Naho does her best to follow her own advice, and she and Kakeru fall in love because of the extra time they spend together. However, their romance may be doomed if Naho and her friends don't save Kakeru from his predestined fate.

The best sci-fi romance anime – Top 3

03. Violet Evergarden 

Anime - VE
Anime – VE

On the other hand, Violet Evergarden is initially assigned to Gilbert Bougainvillea as a human weapon. But she becomes much more dear to him as the war in her country progresses. Violet has only known violence and fighting, but Gilbert helps her see the beauty of the world and teaches her what love is – even if she doesn't yet realize it.

02. Dandadan

Anime - Dandadan
Anime – Dandadan

Momo Ayase and Ken “Okarun” meet by chance, but their destinies quickly intertwine as they challenge each other to confront their disbelief. Thus, Okarun and Momo bond over their many encounters with the occult and aliens. Okarun especially falls for Momo, as he not only has a crush on her, but she is also his first friend.

01. Kimi no Nawa

Anime - Kimi no Nawa
Anime – Kimi no Nawa

Finally, Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taaki Tachibana become intimately familiar with each other after switching bodies. Although it seems like a strange phenomenon, it also helps them understand each other better and fall in love. What they don't know is that they are separated by more than just distance.

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