Happy Valentines Day, everyone! Whether you're taken, single, or it's complicated, you know what you should do tonight? That's right-- you should curl up with all that discounted chocolate and watch some awesome anime with some adorable love stories. From the thriller genre to a straight up shonen-ai, here are some perfect titles to watch on this day full of love.
1. Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun
"High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on schoolmate Umetaro Nozaki, but when she confesses her love to him, he mistakes her for a fan and gives her an autograph. When she says that she always wants to be with him, he invites her to his house and has her help on some drawings. Chiyo discovers that Nozaki is actually a renowned manga artist named Sakiko Yumeno. She then agrees to be his assistant in order to get closer to him. As they work on his manga Let's Fall in Love."
If you're looking for a classic "boy meets girl meet-cute", this anime is perfect for you. Only 12 episodes, the story is just enough a slow burn to keep you interested, but gets to the cutsie lovey dovey moments soon enough to not leave you hanging. Not to mention, the hight difference between Chiyo and Umetaro is adorable.
2. Yuri On Ice
"Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and other competition losses, Yuri Katsuki develops mixed feelings about ice skating and puts his career on hold; he attends college in Detroit before returning to his hometown of Hasetsu in Kyushu. Yuri visits his childhood friend, Yuko, at an ice rink (Ice Castle Hasetsu) and perfectly mimics an advanced skating routine performed by his idol: Russian figure skater Victor Nikiforov. When secretly-recorded footage of Yuri's performance is uploaded to the Internet, it catches Victor's attention; he travels to Kyushu with an offers to coach Yuri and revive his figure-skating career. With Victor, Yuri aims to win the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series against his rival: Yuri Plisetsky, a rising 15-year-old skater from Russia."
Are you really surprised this is on the list? This show has one of the most pure, beautiful, and healthy relationships portrayed in anime in a very long time. Yuri Katsuki and Victor Nikiforov start off as just coach and student-- idol and admirer, but blossoms into so much more throughout the 12 episode arc. In this universe where bigotry and hate do not exist, Victor and Yuri are free to show how much they truly love each other on and off the ice.
3. Durarara
"Mikado Ryūgamine, a young boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city, moves to Ikebukuro to attend Raira Academy with his childhood friend Masaomi Kida, whom he has not seen since he was young. After the two meet at the train station, they set out to explore the streets of Ikebukuro. Masaomi warns Mikado about people he doesn't want to cross in the city, such as the violent and superhumanly strong man Shizuo Heiwajima; the information broker Izaya Orihara; and the mysterious gang known as "The Dollars." After running into some of the side characters, Mikado sees a local legend called the "Black Rider" who rides around Ikebukuro on a black bike that occasionally neighs like a horse and who is rumored to have no head under her helmet. The "Black Rider's" real name is Celty Sturluson; she is an Irish dullahan who is in Ikebukuro looking for her stolen head. The narrative follows all of the characters equally, showing how their lives intersect and create a greater plot line from each character's knowledge about a common incident."
Now, this is a less traditional love story, seeing as Durarara is an action thriller revolving around violence and Japanese gangs. However, the romance between dullahan Celty and the doctor Shinra is pretty adorable. Season one of Durarara is only 25 episodes and is absolutely dramatic and action packed-- enjoy!
4. Ouran High School Host Club
Haruhi Fujioka is a scholarship student at the prestigious Ouran Academy, a fictitious high school for rich kids located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Looking for a quiet place to study, Haruhi stumbles upon the abandoned Third Music Room, a place where the Ouran Academy Host Club, a group of six male students, gathers to entertain female "clients." During their initial encounter, Haruhi accidentally knocks over and breaks an antique vase valued at ¥8,000,000 (US $80,000) and is told to repay the cost in service to the club as an errand boy. Haruhi's short hair, slouching attire and gender-ambiguous face cause her to be mistaken by the hosts for a male student. After a brief run as such, the Hosts soon realize that she's a "natural" in entertaining girls and promote her to full-Host status. She agrees since Hosting will help her pay off her debt more quickly. The members of the club discover her true gender one by one, but they keep this fact a secret.
OHSC is an absolute classic in terms of anime. It is hard to find a die hard otaku who hasn't seen this gem of a show. If you want hilarious romance around every corner sprinkled with some genuine heartfelt and possibly tear jerking moments, oh boy will you love Ouran High School Host Club. There are plenty of couples for you to cheer for and multiple love stories to get invested in throughout the 26 episode series, so strap in for a wild ride.
5. Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi
"Ritsu Onodera, a literary editor, resigns from his father's publishing company, due to his coworkers' jealousy toward his success, claiming that he is simply riding his father's coattails. He applies for a position at Marukawa Publishing in order to move away from his father's shadow, but instead of his preferred department of literature, he is placed in the infamous shojo manga department, Emerald. He initially considers resigning, especially because he finds his new boss, Masamune Takano, intolerable and unnerving from the very beginning; however, Takano inadvertently convinces Onodera to stick with the job by calling him "useless," his pride forcing him to stay in order to prove his worth. Later, Onodera learns that Takano's old family name was Saga, and that he was an older schoolmate from high school that Onodera fell in love with and confessed to. It turns out Takano still has feelings for Onodera, and he tells him he will make him fall in love with him again. The series shows how Takano slowly achieves this goal, and the obstacles the two face."
Remember when I said we'd get into some straight up shonen-ai? Yep, here we are. This is an incredibly sweet "slice of life" love story revolving around two men in the manga publishing world. The anime has two seasons-- 24 episodes in total-- and illustrates the realities and hardships of falling in love in a relatable and emotional way. The series also focuses on two other couples in the show, giving it a more well rounded and realistic plot.
Comments (78)
angelwolf13 Sponsor
8 months ago
@micaburton, I was wondering when will the rest of the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Streams will be added to the site for first members to be watched? The last one up was part 11, and you and Matt said on twitter have since finished it. So if you've any information of that it'd be greatly appreciated <3
No mods
GermanHerring1900 40 years old
10 months ago
Old fan of ST TNG and AH videos, hopefully you wont let assholes in any way make you feel bad, I like you!!
+1 Ditto
RavenSugara Streamer/Fic Writer
10 months ago
Hope you don't mind, but I wanted to stop by a say thanks for giving a voice to a lot of mine and my friends' thoughts/fears on the Always Open #9. I don't know you, but from what I've seen from videos and this year's Exra Life, you seem pretty freaking phenomenal, I think you're great, and would definitely be a friend (that doesn't hate you!) if I could.
+1 Ditto
ilfirinwarden
11 months ago
I just wanted to say thank you for being a part of RT! You bring so much to the RT family, and it's so so nice to see a woman in the gaming community, and a black bi woman at that; you're an inspiration (to me, especially, as a bi woman myself) and I can't wait to see you in more videos, because you always make them better!
No mods
DavidtheWavid
1 year ago
Saw a video you were in getting a lot of hate, which I probably shouldn't mention, so I'll be another random person saying you're awesome.
+0 Cool
nXs Horse
1 year ago
Hey Mica, I mentioned at the AH BTS panel about getting you in touch with someone at Square-Enix if you were interested in doing something with KH 2.8. Is there an email I pass along?
+1 Cool
Wightjaguar Josh
1 year ago
Hi Mica, just going to add my voice to the other nice comments on here and say that you're doing a fantastic job and I think you've made a big impact, for the better, by joining Roosterteeth and I can't wait to see you in more content! Keep doing what you're doing :)
+2 Cool
catsfiddle
1 year ago
Hey Mica, I'm watching Off Topic #27 right now and it's made me realize how much of a positive change you are to the RoosterTeeth family and I am so happy they've finally hired you. Seeing a bisexual black woman able to speak about her experiences and be listen to on a fairly popular youtube channel means so much to me. You make me feel like I have a space within this community that I hadn't always been positive existed. I know you get a lot of hate from all corners of this community, so I just wanted to make sure that you know there are a lot of us out here who think you're amazing and whose lives you are impacting in an incredibly positive way. Thank you for not being afraid to speak up and thank you for being the amazing person you are, I truly appreciate everything you are doing for RossterTeeth and the community surrounding it. :)
+1 Cool
MattThom01
1 year ago
Mica, I just watched the stream highlights with Geoff and Ryan playing Who's Your Daddy and Stardew Valley. The comments on Youtube were not the nicest, lots of people claiming you aren't funny, that you're pushing an agenda, that your father got you where you are in life. Apparently many people on Youtube seem to think they know your life, even though they don't know you, and didn't grow up with you!
Please take heart knowing that not everyone thinks like that. I have no problem with you bringing up serious, mature issues on podcasts. I think you're hilarious, and a beautiful young woman! I'm very happy you have gotten the opportunity to work at Rooster Teeth! Please keep doing what you do, and be who you want to be!
+4 Ditto
AllPurposNrd
1 year ago
I'm really sorry if I pissed you off via Twitter. I was drunk and I honestly didn't think you'd even see my tweets.
-6 Flamebait
NeuralPharse
1 year ago
Hello, I just watched the stream highlights with Michael where you said that you wanted to cosplay Storm but not shave your head for the mohawk. Here's what you do. First, get a bald cap and then trim down the edges until they are about 1/4" from your hairline. Then prepaint it to match your skin tone. Next glue crepe hair in layers starting from the back. You could also punch the hair into the cap, but that would take much longer. Now put on the mohawk cap and affix the edges to your skin with Spirit Gum. Use some liquid latex to smooth out the edges and then paint the patch line to match the cap. You'll want to get someone to help with this step since it's pretty damn hard to get the back of your own neck. Then you'll have a sweet ass mohawk. If you do make a Storm cosplay, then please post some picks to the site. You would look awsome as her, and I for one would love to see it.
No mods
datalaughing Always Right
1 year ago
Just watched the last Off Topic. As a fan and someone who is a minority, I felt you had a lot of great things to say. I can relate. I spent my life up through college feeling like being white would be way easier. I'd check white on forms despite being darker skinned, just because it seemed better, even if it meant I got odd looks from the people I handed the forms to.
However, as a life-long Texas resident, I have to say, I think you're not being completely rational. We're one of the most diverse states in the US, one of only 5 states in the country that's less than 50% white. White people are not the majority here, and, according to the FBI data for 2013 (the most recent year I could find in their statistics), there were 4 times more hate crimes committed in California, per capita, than in Texas. Out of the 50 states and 3 territories included (Washington D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands) in their data for that year, Texas comes in 47th place for # of hate crimes per capita. 1 for every 199,277.1 people, as opposed to DC with 1 per 8,978 people or New York with 1 per 31,732.81 people or California with 1 per 45,461.99 people or even Alaska (which seemed weird to me) with 1 per 91,368.75 people.
If you've felt safe living and traveling anywhere else in the US, you can feel safe here with us. Promise.
-2 WTF?
AdamB27 Some Canadian Guy
1 year ago
Mica is awesome. That is all.
:)
+5 Ditto
Dancebunny17
1 year ago
I was just watching off topic and would just like to say something
You are one of the strongest girls I have ever heard of! Dealing with all of the haters and racists must be horrible, so I want to let you know this fact: Me, all my friends, anyone that I personally know (that watches roosterteeth) loves you so much. You probably won't see this but if you do please keep in mind that most people (me included) just watch a video, enjoy it, and wait for the next one. Its the stupid haters, trolls, and racists that leave those discouraging comments toward you. They are a very small group of 'fans' and you speaking out hopefully will show you how much all of the real fans care. You are one of my role models. I am a bisexual female who loves video games. I was so exited when I heard you were an achievement hunter and I cannot wait to see you in more videos. Don't let them get you down.
+1 Ditto
CiQuat Woop woop
1 year ago
I was listening to the Off Topic podcast on the way to work today and heard you mention - amongst everything else - your bipolar depression. Your strength and success so far gives me some hope as I have a young daughter with bipolar and we're spending our days battling to keep her from succumbing to her demons. Thank you for being brave enough to share your struggles with us.
+0 Ditto
bojan462
1 year ago
Just watched Off Topic on YouTube super impressed by Mica, looking forward to more of her content.
No mods
Evv KevinEverett
1 year ago
You keep proving to be an amazing person. Keep doing you Mica.
No mods
Cobrakmmndr
1 year ago
I just watched off topic and I just wanted to say thank you for giving such an honest and authentic view on the inequality issues. I'm from a very rural area and its nice to get a perspective that have had no experience with.
+5 Ditto
HOWtwoROCK
1 year ago
+1 ditto
+1 Ditto
VasNormandy
1 year ago
So glad you're part of the gang now!!! Btw you're barely 2 weeks older than me >.> which is weird considering the average with AH lol. Regardless welcome, you're hilarious and keep it up!!!!
No mods
DavidtheWavid
1 year ago
Average age with AH? I guess technically she's a lad.
No mods
TheFenixPhire Eternal Lurker
1 year ago
You kicked all the ass this afternoon!
so glad I got to see the podcast live, you are nothing less than an incredible addition to the rooster teeth and achievement hunter families!
i hope you never forget that the RT fans and family will never attack you and will always outnumber and outshout the evil trolls on the internet.
i genuinely want to give you the biggest, warmest hug for being so strong and brave live on the air.
+3 Ditto
DavidtheWavid
1 year ago
I don't know, I saw a Trump supporter on a Funhaus video a few days ago, sadly.
No mods
TheFenixPhire Eternal Lurker
1 year ago
Nobody is perfect...
No mods
jesriv RAWWRR
1 year ago
Off Topic was wonderful, so look forward to seeing ya more!
You're great! ^_^ Enough said.
+1 Ditto
Faran
1 year ago
Your words on the Off Topic podcast - THANK YOU SO MUCH. People need to know. I've had so many of my friends tell me they don't like talking about racial prejudice because they're afraid of being attacked, but the reality is standing up against injustice and oppression is "empowerment". It's "Liberty or Death" not "Liberty or I'm gonna pretend like racism isn't a thing".
Thank you so much Mica. Your voice is helping us all. We need people of minority in the limelight and speaking about these issues too.
+2 Ditto
DavidtheWavid
1 year ago
Straight white male here INTENSELY inspired by your speech on Off Topic. I hardly watch AH stuff and while I've seen you, I had no idea about your dad. That just adds more awesomeness on top of your own awesomeness, and if I keep talking I'll sound like a fanboy. Thank you for making one of RT's only political moments (Equality shouldn't be politics, just reality, but...) so powerful.
+2 Ditto
tciccone
1 year ago
No mods
Tenlaius
1 year ago
congradumalations~
No mods
tciccone
1 year ago
Congrats!!!
No mods
brianhorn
1 year ago
Congratulations! You're a perfect fit for AH!
No mods
vixenvulpecula SortaMaliciousMod
1 year ago
Congrats on becoming an offical AH member!
No mods
Jimminy
1 year ago
Hi Mica, my name is Sam! i can't wait to attend your streams :D
No mods
M0nj0n
2 years ago
Thanks for the add b-e-a-utiful!!
No mods
AlyOh Bleep Bloop
2 years ago
Hello! I just watched you play On The Spot, and wow you have the most beautiful hair! I hope your days is lovely~
No mods
LoZelda Supposedly An Adult
2 years ago
Just saw you have archery as an interest on your profile, so I have to ask the ultimate question: recurve or compound?
No mods
micaburton
2 years ago
Recurves are amazing, you'll love them.
No mods
LoZelda Supposedly An Adult
2 years ago
Nice! I really want to try recurve. I inherited a compound from the in-laws basement when they were cleaning it out, so I've been practicing with that for now. Maybe one day I'll get my hands on one to test out!
No mods
micaburton
2 years ago
Recurve! I'm not an animal.
No mods
Fanfrit
2 years ago
I saw your dad on Big Bang Theory the other night, and I just sat there thinking "I know this man"
No mods
Saiph
2 years ago
Was fun to hang out in your twitch stream! Child of Light and Dragon Age were nice!
Hope to stop by lots more! :D
Post edited 3/21/15 9:11PM
No mods
micaburton
2 years ago
Thorin Fluffyshield! :D And I should be back to streaming soon-- my schedule is just a bit crazy lately.
No mods
Saiph
2 years ago
You're welcome! I love hanging out in the streams, it's a lot of fun!
By the way I forgot the name of your lovely Alpaca plush, what was it again?
No mods
micaburton
2 years ago
Thanks so much! <3
No mods
Shoban Nabohs
2 years ago
Hey! Thanks for accepting my friend request!
No mods
Tareei
2 years ago
Wait, you've been a member, and for more than a year now? That's crazy! Thanks for being on the live stream and thank both you and your dad for your amazing support! Happy FU day
No mods
Holocene Panic word is Jenga
2 years ago
Happy FU day!
No mods
SwordsmanJeb
2 years ago
So FU you know? Lol.
No mods
SwordsmanJeb
2 years ago
The only time it is acceptable to tell someone "FU" on this site and be friendly when doing so.
No mods
sonny88p
2 years ago
You're FabUlous, congrats
No mods
LazerOfLok
2 years ago
Congratulations on FU
No mods
Merlus
2 years ago
Congrats on being a Featured User!
No mods
indiart28
2 years ago
Congratulations on earning the achievement: "Featured User"!
I also enjoy watching you and your father make an appearance during the Extra Life stream.
No mods
Bellzebob
2 years ago
Congrats on being Featured User!
No mods
HowsTheBrick wil wurk 4 füd
2 years ago
Frankly I'm offended it took you this look to become Featured User. Congrats!
No mods
LPPrince
2 years ago
You were killin it on the Extra Life stream, good lord find a chance to be at RT some MOAR :D
No mods
bystanders Cool Bean
2 years ago
Congrats on becoming FU!
No mods
Shoban Nabohs
2 years ago
Congrats on being Featured User!
No mods
kmderBC2011
2 years ago
thank you for the laughs and the good times on the Live stream with you and your dad, Levar. both you raised the bar higher for RT :)
No mods
slpmjb0921
2 years ago
Well look at the featured user. It was great seeing you on the extra life stream Saturday.
No mods