Top 5 anime like Kaguya-Sama: Love is War

Kaguya-Sama: Love is War has become a highly regarded rom-com anime with a dedicated fan following. The romance and the drama are executed beautifully, once you finish it, you can’t help but feel a void. And today we have some recommendations for you to fill up that void or at least take care of it for some time! Here’s a list of the top 5 anime like Kaguya-Sama: Love is War which will make your heart skip a beat!

Best Anime like Kaguya-Sama: Love is War 

5) The Dangers in My Heart

The Dangers in My Heart anime made its debut in 2023 and quickly garnered positive reactions from fans. The popular Yamada, who’s a model and the class idol is unusually fond of her classmate Ichikawa Kyotaro. On the other hand, Ichikawa is a loner with murder stories always on his mind. An interaction is all it takes for them to experience their precious first love. The Dangers in My Heart starts rockily but once it settles into its themes, the delight is unmatched. 

The similarities: In both the anime, it takes some time for the male lead to come to terms with their feelings, albeit for different reasons. The romance is a slow burn but not in a way where it takes the couple forever to hold hands. At every moment, the characters are making romantic developments and it’s heartwarming to see. 

4) The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil is a fantasy anime with angels, demons, and a high school setting. In an attempt to find exceptional individuals to save hell and heaven, Amane and Akutsu descend upon Earth disguised as students. When their paths cross, a lifetime of love and rivalry unfolds. 

The similarities: The relationship and the unfurling of the romantic developments between the central duo in The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil is reminiscent of Kaguya sama. In an attempt to fluster one another, Akutsu and Amane are always engaging in cute but foolish interactions. 

3) School Rumble

First came out in 2004, School Rumble is an anime with an eccentric bunch of high schoolers. Their daily experiences include rivalries, romance, and friendship, and Tenma Tsukamoto is at the center of it all. 

The similarities: School Rumble is different from Kaguya Sama when it comes to romance, but it has a great main cast of characters and an absolutely golden comedy. School Rumble will leave you rolling on the floor with laughter. The anime can be slightly outdated for some fans, but it’s worth every minute you spend watching it. 

2) Teasing Master Takagi San 

Sitting adjacent to Takagi San has made Nishikata the perfect victim of all her pranks. Every day she manages to make his heart skip a beat or two, leaving him all flustered. Nishikata never backs down without taking revenge but a win against Takagi San never comes by easy. 

The similarities: Just like Shirogane and Shinomiya, the main characters in Teasing Master Takagi San are always competing to embarrass each other. One of them always manages to stay a step ahead, with the other always trying to catch up. 

1) Ouran High School Host Club

A scholarship has gotten Haruhi into the prestigious Ouran Academy, but breaking a vase worth 8 Million Yen lands her in debt and the Ouran High School Host Club. The Host Club is full of handsome hosts and Haruhi becomes one of them to pay off the debt. An entry into the host club ensures a life full of drama and exciting but troublesome experiences. 

The similarities: Both Kaguya Sama and Ouran High School are dramatic and chaotic romantic comedies. There’s a difference in class between the central duo which contributes to the story time and again. Ouran also has a great cast who keep the plot alive and interesting. 

Conclusion 

With these anime, your appetite for rom-coms is taken for. As for your daily dose of all things anime, subscribe to the Spiel Anime Newsletter! It comes out twice every week with informatively fun content and exploration of your favorite fictional world. All that weeby goodness paired up with the coolest designs, how amazing is that!