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Romance will always be a popular anime genre with diverse plots and characters. A true romance tells the story of how two people fall in love, and it generally ends in a happily ever after. Though shojo is known for being romance-heavy, there are some popular new release shonen anime which are romances, too.

There are many romance classics, like InuYasha and Fruits Basket, which are so well-written that they set the standard of expectations for the genre. There's plenty of drama, humor, likable characters, and romantic tension. Many romance titles in recent years have just as much to offer as the classics.

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Anime is often built upon tropes and expectations to take viewers for a surprise ride they're bound to enjoy. Viewers enter thinking they know just what they're getting into, as they've seen this type of heroine before or something in the plot feels familiar. However, what's key is how the author and adapatation twist expectations to bring life to a common trope.

One such trope that's been common as of late is the villainess isekai. More of a genre of anime, these anime have a character become reborn in the shoes of someone bound to fall from their hubris. Sometimes, the'yre the same person given another chance. Othertimes, it's a true isekai, taking someone from one world and putting them into another as the villainess. Regardless, the trope has delighted fans, becoming a genre in its own right. Of that genre, these are the ten best anime starring villainess isekai.

Vocalist sana's solo project sajou no hana released its fourth digital single song "Awaku Kasuka" ("Pale and Faint") on October 17, as well as released the song's music video on their official YouTube channel . The pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the TV anime The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor . This is sajou no hana's second theme song work in the fall 2024 season, following "Hydrate," the ending theme for the fifth season of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? . sajou no hana "Awaku Kasuka" Music Video The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Creditless Opening Video Sajou no hana was originally formed in 2018 as a three-member band consisting of vocalist sana, keyboardist Sho Watanabe, and bassist Tatsuya Kitani ( Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 theme song). In December 2023, the band announced they would move on to become a solo music project centering on sana.

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy romance light novel series, has published a new character trailer (below) introducing Hadis Teos Rave, the titular “Dragon Emperor”. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 9, 2024. Crunchyroll will also stream it as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor light novel series are written by Sarasa Nagase, illustrated by Mitsuya Fuji, and published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten under their Kadokawa Beans Bunko imprint. Cross Infinite World also publishes an English language version. A manga adaptation with art by Anko Yuzu is serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine. Yen Press publishes an English language version of the manga. Kentarou Suzuki directs the TV anime at animation studio J.C.Staff, while Atsuo Ishino provides the series composition and Sana Komatsu provides the character designs. The Do-Over Damsel...

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy romance light novel series, has revealed a wealth of new information, including a new trailer, new key art (below), new cast members, and the official theme song performers for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 9, 2024. Crunchyroll will also stream it as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Faris voiced by Ayumi Mano (Teresa Carste in Reign of the Seven Spellblades ) Faris character art Erinzia voiced by Kaori Nazuka (Ritsu Amachi in Shangri-La Frontier ) Erinzia character art Listaire voiced by Makoto Furukawa (Woo Jinchul in Solo Leveling ) Listaire character art sajou no hana performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Awaku Kasuka” (“Pale and Faint”). Hanatan performs the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “gradation”. The Do-Over Damsel Conquers...

Getting to redo your life sounds like a dream, for The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor ’s Jill though, one new mistake makes it a nightmare only she can fix. A new trailer for the adaptation of the light novel series, written by Sarasa Nagase and illustrated by Mitsuya Fuji, was released today announcing more characters, their voice actors and an October 9 premiere date. The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor anime second trailer Gerald voiced by Shunichi Toki (Jhin Syulargun in Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World ) Sphere voiced by Yuka Nukui (Anne Halford in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ) Related: The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Anime Debuts in October 2024 Kentarou Suzuki directs the TV anime at animation studio J.C.Staff, with Atsuo Ishino writing the series composition and Sana Komatsu drawing the character designs. The anime series will premiere on October 9. An English...

Not all anime love interests are heroes. Some of the most romantic characters are villains who are utterly devoted to the people they love. Love is a powerful force in storytelling. It humanizes some of the worst sort of people.

Love can lead some of the most baleful-hearted on a path to redemption. It can also pave a path down to folly, especially if a person's love is taken away from them--not everyone reacts well to heartbreak or grief. Nevertheless, love complicates a villain, and it often makes villain characters fan favorites. There are few things more relatable than falling for someone.

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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy romance light novel series, has revealed a new key visual (below) and three new cast members for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in October 2024. The new cast members include: Rave voiced by Shiori Ozawa (Towa Komachi in Highspeed Étoile ) Rave character visual Zeke voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana (Fay Willock in Reign of the Seven Spellblades ) Zeke character visual Camila voiced by Mari Hino Camila character visual The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor light novel series are written by Sarasa Nagase, illustrated by Mitsuya Fuji, and published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten under their Kadokawa Beans Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from Cross Infinite World . A manga adaptation with art by Anko Yuzu is serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine, and an English language version of...