10 Cutest Anime Couples, According To Ranker
Voters at Ranker weigh in on the cutest couples in anime from some of the most popular series.
Shipping characters is a tried and true part of anime. Whether it's Uraraka and Midoriya in My Hero Academia or Zenitsu and Nezuko in Demon Slayer many anime lovers look forward to the potential romances that could blossom within the series. Whether it is the plot's main element, such as in a romance anime, or a subplot that fans can root for, anime couples are a beloved part of the viewing experience.
The couple does not always have to have a canon relationship within the main story of the anime, either. Fans continuously root for their favorite relationships, and factors that contribute to this include the characters' chemistry, how their relationship develops, and even the angst found in their interactions. When determining the cutest and most beloved couples in anime, the community at Ranker has cast their votes.
10 Yona and Hak (Yona of the Dawn)
Like many anime, Yona of the Dawn was originally a manga series that was animated and released in 2014. Yona, the series namesake, has been paired with Son Hak.
Yona is a princess, who has asked her childhood best friend and bodyguard Hak, to teach her archery and fighting following an apparent coup. Their proximity and the tension found when they train have led to a blooming relationship which has delighted fans, especially in connection to the anime's story. Lovers of this anime also enjoy it when a royal figure loves someone outside of their social class, which is a popular trope in romance.
9 Kagome & Inuyasha (Inuyasha)
Another shōnen manga that was animated is Inuyasha. The story follows Kagome Higurashi, a modern-day fifteen-year-old girl that finds herself transported to the Sengoku period of Japan.
Throughout her adventures and obstacles, she meets Inuyasha, who is half-dog demon, half-human. After their meeting, they are bound together. A beloved feature of their relationship is how they interact from two different eras of Japanese history. As a girl lost in the past, fans consider it cute to see how she interacts with Inuyasha, who is nearly the opposite of the type of boy she is used to.
8 Miroku & Sango (Inuyasha)
Kagome and Inuyasha are not the only cute couple in the anime Inuyasha. After Kagome shatters Shikon Jewel, Kagome and Inuyasha are accompanied by Miroku and Sango on their quest to collect the pieces.
Miroku is a monk, while Sango is a demon slayer. They make quite the pair and an even more interesting group of protagonists. Eventually, Miroku and Sango fall in love, and fans appreciate their chemistry. Monks aren't traditionally fighters, so fans also find it amusing that Miroku has fallen in love with Sango, a battle-ready demon slayer.
7 Riza Hawkeye & Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist)
One of the more popular anime in recent years is Fullmetal Alchemist. As with many other forms of media, several beloved romantic couples were never confirmed as canon, but instead, fans have advocated for their relationship.
Many Fullmetal Alchemist lovers believe that Riza Hawkeye and Roy Mustang have an implied relationship, due to their chemistry and proximity to one another. Fans also love their dynamic as Roy is a military leader and Riza is one of his most trusted associates. While it never explicitly stated that they are a couple, anime lovers enjoy this trope because of the loyalty found in the relationship.
6 Temari & Shikamaru (Naruto)
Naruto is a popular and more mainstream series in the anime community. A popular relationship in the fandom is between Temari and Shikamaru Nara.
They are a beloved example of an enemies-to-lovers relationship. They were first introduced to each other during their Chunin Exams, where they were rivals. However, as their story arc continues, fans were excited to know that they eventually got married. As opposed to a romance or slice-of-life anime, fans find the tension and high stakes of an action-packed anime like Naruto to make for more enticing relationship dynamics.
5 Lucy & Natsu (Fairy Tail)
Fairy Tail is a whimsical and popular series with several spin-offs. It is about a world called Earth-land that is populated by several guilds of wizards, who use their magic for various jobs.
Lucy Heartfilia and Natsu Dragneel are a fan-favorite relationship in the Fairy Tail fanbase. Natsu helps Lucy join the guild, and they form a strong and endearing bond throughout the series. Lucy and Natsu shippers are elated to know that the pair are married in the spin-off series. Similar to Yona and Hak, viewers believe the tension in training is cute and exciting.
4 Hinata & Naruto (Naruto)
Another popular Naturo relationship is between Hinata and Naruto. They were also introduced to each other during their Chunin Exams, and while at first Naruto thought Hinata was "weird" and "shy", her behavior can be explained by her feelings for him.
Naruto begins to care for Hinata, and while there is some debate within the fandom about who he should have ended up marrying, he does eventually marry Hinata, as it was shown throughout the series that they fell in love and Naruto admired her greatly.
3 Misaki & Usui (Kaichou wa Maid-Sama)
Kaichou wa Maid Sama!, or The Class President Is a Maid!, is a manga that was animated and released in 2010 as a series adaptation. The series begins as a former all-boys school transitions into a co-ed institution, where the girls still remain a minority.
Misaki Ayuzawa becomes class president, who is secretly working at a maid café. Takumi Usui discovers her secret and becomes interested in her. They become a couple, but there are several obstacles in their relationship throughout the series. Their "opposites attract" dynamic is beloved by fans who advocated for their relationship.
2 Minato & Kushina (Naruto)
Minato Namikazi and Kushina Uzumaki are another canon couple in the Naruto series. From the beginning of their relationship, Minato and Kushina are shown to have an interest in each other, although they both tried to ignore these feelings.
However, they eventually confess and fall in love, and their relationship is especially special in the fandom since they are Naruto's parents and give their lives to protect him. Their relationship is cute, and since it is the beginning of the life of one of the most significant characters in anime, it is also very important to the plot.
1 Winry & Edward (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Fullmetal Alchemist and the second series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, are both popular anime and continue to be loved by fans. Edward Elric and Winry Rockbell are two of the series' main characters that form a romantic couple throughout the story.
Edward is the young State Alchemist, in a world where alchemy is a revered scientific technique. Winry is one of his childhood friends, who is a talented automail mechanic. They tend to bicker, but it is clear to fans from the beginning that they love each other. At the end of the series, they confess their feelings and get married, which is a satisfying result of their shared history.
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