Taisho Otome Fairy Tale is a fairy tale love story anime set in 1921. The anime follows the pessimistic Tamahiko Shima and sunny Yuzuki Tachibana as they learn to live and overcome hardships together. Over time, the two gradually fall in love. Fans who've watched Taisho Otome Fairy Tale might be the type who can't get enough sweet love stories.
Luckily, the wide world of anime has plenty of romance series like Taisho Otome Fairy Tale to keep romance-hungry fans satisfied. Whether fans are looking for more history-inspired romance anime, similar character dynamics, or other romances straight out of a fairytale, there are many romance anime that will sate any romantic's appetite.
10 Yona Of The Dawn Is A Historical Fantasy Romance
Set in a fantasy world of the distant past, Yona Of The Dawn is a reimagining of a classic fairy tale. When Princess Yona's unrequited love, Soo-Won, murders her father and takes over her kingdom, she is forced to flee her kingdom with her trusted protector, Hak. Yona soon finds herself on a wild adventure as she meets new people and learns more about her kingdom. A tale filled with adventure, romance, and a bit of magic may be just what romance fans need after finishing Taisho Otome Fairy Tale.
9 Maid Sama! Is A Modern Day Romance
Unlike Taisho Otome Fairy Tale, Maid Sama! is set in present-day Japan. If fans liked Yuzuki's caretaker dynamic in Taisho Otome Fairy Tale, they may find that Maid-Sama!'s Misaki has a similar role. Maid Sama! is about Misaki Ayuzawa, a Student Council President who has a secret job as a maid at a maid café.
After Takumi Usui discovers her secret, Misaki's life dramatically changes. This anime love story is filled with hijinks and a comedic slow-burn romance between Misaki and Usui. Maid Sama! is a great romance to check out once fans finish Taisho Otome Fairy Tale.
8 Emma Is A Victorian London Love Story
Set in 19th century England, Emma is about the love between a housemaid named Emma and a gentleman of the gentry, William. The two met through Emma's employer, a retired governess who was William's teacher when he was a child. After a few meetings, the two unsurprisingly fall in love with one another. Soon, William and Emma are faced with the challenges their social classes present and they have to struggle to make their fairy tale ending come true. For those who enjoy the historical aspect and class distinction in Taisho Otome Fairy Tale, Emma is a must-watch.
7 Otome Youkai Zakuro Is A Historical Love Story With A Twist
Set during the Westernization of Japan, Otome Youkai Zakuro is a romance between second lieutenant Kei Agemaki and the half-spirit Zakuro. Kei and Zakuro have been paired together in order to protect and maintain harmony between humans and spirits, but these two couldn't have more clashing personalities. As they continue to face challenges together, a slow-burn romance starts to form between them. Fans who are looking for a historical romance with a twist will definitely want to check out Otome Youkai Zakuro.
6 Say I Love You Is About Learning To Love
Fans who enjoyed watching Tamahiko slowly accept Yuzuki's love and return it will find a lot to like about Say I Love You. Set in present-day Japan, this anime is the love story between isolated Mai and popular Yamato. After an incident in her childhood, Mai has accepted that she will never make any friends, let alone find someone to love her.
Eventually, she encounters Yamato, who is doing everything in his power to get to know her better. Needless to say, Mai becomes quite confused over Yamato's attention. As the two slowly get to know one another, it doesn't take long for Mai to slowly fall for him, too. This adorable love story is definitely worth watching.
5 Snow White With The Red Hair Is A Classic Fairy Tale Reimagined
Fans who love the romance of a classic fairy tale should definitely check out what Snow White With The Red Hair has to offer. When the prince of Shirayuki's kingdom declares that she will be his concubine due to her unique hair color, she flees the kingdom. Eventually, she meets the Prince of the neighboring kingdom, Zen, along with his companions. In true fairytale fashion, the two find their stories intertwined. As they slowly fall in love, they must also overcome many challenges that their respective statuses present. Luckily, nothing will stop Shirayuki and Zen from being together.
4 Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast For Spirits Is A Supernatural Love Story
Aoi Tsubaki's ability to see Ayakashi eventually embroils her in the Hidden Realm of spirits. Forced into an engagement with an ogre to settle her grandfather's debts, Aoi finds a way out by working as a cook for his inn.
As Aoi spends more time at the inn and with the ogre, Odanna, she learns that he might not be as bad as she made him out to be. Fans who want another romance with a talented cook like Yuzuki will find Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits to be a good watch.
3 Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern Is Another Taisho Romance
Both an anime series and a double feature film, Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern is another love story set in the Taisho era. The forward thinker and tomboy Benio is considered to be an odd duck by others. When she's inevitably forced into an arranged marriage with Shinobu, an army lieutenant, she outright refuses. Unfortunately, Benio can't get out that easy. Benio repeatedly attempts to sabotage the engagement but begins to fall in love with Shinobu in the process. This adorable historical romance is definitely one to check out for fans of Taisho Otome Fairy Tale.
2 Fruits Basket Features A Sunshine Girl & A Tsundere Boy
Fans who liked the character dynamic between Yuzuki and Tamahiko will find Fruits Basket a satisfying watch. Although their personalities don't exactly match Yuzuki and Tamahiko, Tohru and Kyo are still an adorable pair. With Tohru's persistent positivity and acceptance paired with Kyo's short fuse and awkward kindness, watching them fall in love will leave fans with butterflies in their stomachs. The best part is that Fruits Basket is much more than just their love story, so there's a lot more for anime fans to enjoy.
1 Spice & Wolf Is A Merchant's Romance With A Wolf God
When Lawrence discovers a girl with ears and a tail in his wagon, he knows that his life as a simple traveling merchant will never be the same. The girl turns out to be Holo, a wolf god known as the Wise Wolf of Yoitsu who'd been acting as a harvest goddess for a small village. The two begin to travel together in order to return Holo back to her homeland of Yoitsu. As they make their journey, the pair encounter multiple adventures and slowly begin to grow closer. Spice & Wolf is a love story with plenty of historical and economical nuance.