Whether you’re looking for more awkward crushes, epic glow-ups, or just a good dose of teen drama, these anime will keep you hooked and laughing.
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1. Lookism, the one where Park Hyung-seok is bullied for his unattractive appearance achieves the ultimate glow-up turning him into a heart-throbbing machine
Imagine waking up one day and discovering you’ve got a brand-new body—one that could easily grace the cover of a fashion magazine.
Sounds like a dream, right? Well, not for our guy Park Hyung-seok. In Lookism, Hyung-seok goes from being bullied and overlooked to suddenly living the ultimate double life: geek by day, heartthrob by night.
2. Peach Girl, the one where love, jealousy, and misunderstandings are served with a side of sass and sunburn!
Imagine a world where your tan skin and sun-kissed hair make everyone think you’re a wild party girl—but in reality, you’re just trying to survive high school drama with a dash of SPF 50.
Welcome to the life of Momo Adachi, the ultimate peach in a basket full of lemons. Between dodging rumors, dealing with a frenemies’ antics, and navigating love triangles that have more twists than a pretzel, Momo’s high school experience is anything but sweet and simple.
3. Skip Beat!, the one where Kyoko Mogami, the sweetest girl-next-door, transforms from a devoted doormat into a vengeance-fueled powerhouse
Imagine being so blinded by love that you follow your crush into the ruthless world of showbiz—only to find out he’s a total jerk who just used you as a personal maid!
Armed with nothing but her burning desire for revenge and a surprising talent for acting, Kyoko dives headfirst into the entertainment industry. Will she rise to stardom or crash and burn?
Either way, she’s about to give showbiz a run for its money—and her ex a reason to rethink his life choices!
4. His and Her Circumstances, the one where two overachievers one being Yukino Miyazawa, the ultimate faker and the other being Mr. Perfect Soichiro Arima try to out-perfect each other
Imagine being the queen of your high school, admired by everyone, with your perfect grades, flawless appearance, and charming smile that could melt glaciers.
Now, imagine all of that is just an elaborate act, a mask you wear to hide the fact that, deep down, you’re a total goofball who loves lazing around in sweats and stuffing your face with snacks. Welcome to the life of Yukino Miyazawa, the ultimate “fake it till you make it” expert.
But just when Yukino thinks she’s got everyone fooled, along comes Soichiro Arima—Mr. Perfect, the guy who’s somehow more flawless than she pretends to be. To make matters worse, he sees right through her act!
5. My Love Story, the one where Takeo embarks on a hilariously heartwarming quest to win Rinko’s heart with his best friend & wingman Makoto “Mr. Popular” Sunakawa by his side
Welcome to My Love Story!! where our hero, Takeo Gouda, is a towering, burly high schooler with a heart of gold and a face that could make even the toughest bully think twice.
Despite his intimidating appearance, Takeo is the kind of guy who rescues kittens from trees, helps old ladies cross the street, and… scares away all the girls he’s ever liked—until he meets the sweet, pastry-loving Rinko Yamato.
6. Lovely★Complex, the one where Risa Koizumi, a tall girl who towers over most guys, and Atsushi Otani, a short guy who’s got more personality than height help each other score dates
Imagine a world where height is the ultimate love hurdle. Welcome to Lovely★Complex, where the tall girl and short boy combo is the perfect recipe for a romantic comedy that’s as sweet as it is hilarious.
Risa is taller than your average guy, and Otani is shorter than your average girl, making them the ultimate odd couple in a world where society seems determined to match people by inches.
Can these two overcome their height complex and realize that love isn’t about size, but about how big your heart is? Spoiler alert: You’ll be cheering them on every step of the way—no matter how tall or short!
7. My Little Monster, the one where Shizuku Mizutani, the queen of “I’d rather be studying,” crosses paths with Haru Yoshida, a socially clueless, delinquent boy with a pet chicken decides to declare his undying love for her
Welcome to My Little Monster, where Shizuku, a girl who cares more about test scores than people suddenly finds her world turned upside down by Haru Yoshida, a hyperactive puppy on caffeine.
My Little Monster is the hilarious tale of what happens when a girl who couldn’t care less about relationships gets tangled up with a boy who couldn’t be more clueless about them.
8. Masamune-kun No Revenge, the one where our dashing hero, Masamune Makabe, embarks on a hilariously petty quest to make the girl who once rejected him fall head over heels in love—only to cruelly dump her in return
Picture this: you’re a chubby, sweet-hearted kid who gets your heart shattered by the girl of your dreams with a cruel nickname that sticks to you like glue.
Fast forward a few years, and you’ve transformed into a drop-dead handsome, confident high schooler with one thing on your mind—sweet, sweet revenge!
But in this rom-com full of twists, turns, and unexpected feels, Masamune might just find out that revenge isn’t as sweet—or as simple—as he thought!
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9. Kimi ni Todoke, the one where a Misunderstood presumed Ghost girl with a heart of Gold proves that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover
Imagine being so misunderstood that your classmates think you’re a walking horror movie! Meet Sawako Kuronuma, a sweet and shy high school girl who, thanks to her uncanny resemblance to a creepy ghost from a horror film, is more likely to clear a room than make friends.
But don’t let her spooky exterior fool you—Sawako’s heart is pure gold, and she’s about to go on the most awkward, adorable, and heartwarming journey to prove that you can’t judge a book by its cover… even if it looks like it came straight out of The Ring!
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