The 16 Best Supernatural Romance Anime

After Nanami Momozono's father's financial decisions leave her homeless, she's at a loss for what to do. Thanks to a series of strange events, she winds up working as a deity at a shrine. Not everyone involved in the shrine is pleased with this, however. Tomoe, the familiar of the former deity, doesn't trust her as far as he can throw her. Will the two of them remain enemies, or will they come to an understanding? Or, perhaps, something more than just an understanding?

In the kingdom of Kouka, Princess Yona lives a life of blissful ignorance and luxury within the castle's walls. But when her cousin Su-won murders the king in order to overtake the throne, she is forced to leave her life of royalty behind. The only person who escapes with her is her childhood best friend and bodyguard, Son Hak. Together, they venture on a journey to find the legendary Four Dragon Warriors who will help them reclaim the kingdom. If you're a fan of adventure and fantasy romances, you'll definitely find Yona of the Dawn to be a fun ride. While the story is about a young woman expanding her world views and maturing into an independent, kick-butt queen, it also follows the budding romance between Yona and Son Hak. Their relationship developing from childhood friends to love interests makes for a heart-racing journey. 

Fruits Basket follows an upbeat and cheerful girl named Tohru Honda as she becomes embroiled in the complex and mysterious world of the Sohma family. Due to a curse that was placed on them centuries ago, members of the Sohma family transform into the animals associated with the Chinese Zodiac when they're hugged by the opposite sex. Because keeping their secret requires such extraordinary levels of isolation, the family is severely dysfunctional - something that Tohru learns as she gets to know them. Through the process of trying to help heal the family's wounds, Tohru develops romantic tension with some of the members - and she isn't the only one with a love story. 

Despite being only nineteen years old, Sophie Hatter lives the steady and predictable life of an elderly woman. When she earns the ire of a witch, she's cursed to transform into a 90-year-old version of herself. On her journey to try and restore her youth, she meets a wizard named Howl who is not only powerful but is also one of the most extra people she's ever met. As her serious demeanor clashes with his carefree one, the two become better versions of themselves and grow closer together. In a world full of magic, a seemingly ordinary young woman finds love.

Your Name is one of the most famous anime movies in recent history, so if you're a supernatural romance fan who has somehow missed it, you should definitely add it to your to-watch list. The movie follows Taki and Mitsuha, two teenagers who find themselves swapping bodies despite having never met before. As they live each other's lives, they get to know each other and start communicating through messages that they leave for one another. Just as they're starting to truly care for each other, Taki realizes that the two of them aren't in the same timeline - and that in his timeline, Mitsuha's entire town was wiped out by a meteor. To save her, he'll have to transcend time and space - but how? 

Hotarubi no Mori e features one of the most touching and tragic romances in anime history - and what makes it so sad are the supernatural elements. While lost in the forest near her uncle's house, six-year-old Hotaru happens across Gin, a spirit who seems human, but who always wears a peculiar mask. Over the years, Hotaru revisits her strange forest friend - and as she gets older, the two of them begin to fall in love. The problem is that Gin can't actually touch a human being, or he'll disappear, rendering it nearly impossible for them to truly express their feelings.