The Best Ecchi Romance Anime of All Time

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Updated August 9, 2023 35.5K votes 10.5K voters 433.6K views
Although most ecchi anime has some kind of romantic aspect to it, we wanted to rank the best ecchi romance anime of all time. Which romance ecchi anime had the best relationships that you actually felt were meaningful? There are the relationships that feel forced just to give us fan service, and then there are the ecchi relationships where the romance feels genuine. We're ranking good romantic ecchi shows like Absolute Duo, Sekirei, and any more more, and we're even letting you add your own shows to throw into the mix. If your favorite romantic ecchi show isn't already here, add it to the list so that other people can vote on it too!
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  • High School DxD
    1
    4,419 votes

    High School DxD

    Comedy, Demons, Ecchi

    High School DxD is a popular ecchi romance anime that follows the story of Issei Hyoudou, a perverted high school student who dreams of having his own harem. After being killed on his first date by a fallen angel, he is resurrected as a devil and serves Rias Gremory, a beautiful devil and the president of his school's Occult Research Club. The series explores Issei's growth as a demon, his relationships with his fellow club members, and his quest to become the Harem King.

  • The Testament of Sister New Devil
    2
    2,647 votes

    The Testament of Sister New Devil

    Action, Ecchi, Fantasy

    The Testament of Sister New Devil revolves around Basara Toujou, a high school student whose father remarries, bringing two beautiful step-sisters into his life – Mio and Maria. However, these sisters are actually a demon lord's daughter and her succubus servant. As Basara's life becomes entwined with theirs, he must protect them from various enemies while managing the growing romantic feelings between them.

  • Absolute Duo
    3
    1,294 votes

    Absolute Duo

    Absolute Duo follows Tor Kokonoe, a high school student who enrolls in an academy that teaches students to manifest weapons from their souls. Teaming up with a silver-haired girl named Julie Sigtuna, the two form an "Absolute Duo" partnership and navigate the challenges of their academy while developing romantic feelings for each other.

  • To Love-Ru
    4
    1,845 votes

    To Love-Ru

    Sci-Fi, Harem, Comedy

    To Love-Ru tells the story of Rito Yuuki, a high school student who accidentally encounters Lala Satalin Deviluke, an alien princess on the run from her arranged marriage. As Lala decides to stay on Earth and attend Rito's school, they develop romantic feelings for each other while dealing with numerous alien threats and love rivals.

  • So, I Can't Play H?
    5
    1,663 votes

    So, I Can't Play H?

    So, I Can't Play H? focuses on Ryosuke Kaga, a high school student who makes a contract with Lisara Restall, a grim reaper searching for a powerful spirit. In exchange for his perverted energy, she grants him a single wish. As the two work together, their relationship grows, leading to romantic complications and hilarious misunderstandings.

  • Sekirei
    6
    1,639 votes

    Sekirei

    Action, Comedy, Ecchi

    Sekirei is set in a world where super-powered beings called Sekirei are forced to fight in a deadly tournament called the Sekirei Plan. Minato Sahashi, a struggling college student, finds himself caught in the middle of this conflict when he meets Musubi, a Sekirei who chooses him as her Ashikabi (master). As Minato gathers more Sekirei under his command, romantic tensions and rivalries arise.