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As the final episodes of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces aired this Fall, leaving us with a mix of emotions, it’s time to look ahead and discover the next gems in the world of comedy romance anime. If you enjoyed the heartfelt moments and unique dynamics of Horimiya, here’s a list of six anime series that might just capture your heart.

Here is a collection of 6 comedy romance anime to watch after Horimiya.

Skip and Loafer

Kicking off our list is Skip and Loafer, a series that closely mirrors the light-hearted charm of Horimiya. Join Mitsumi as she navigates the challenges of city life, dreams of attending a prestigious school, and discovers an unexpected friendship with the sweet and handsome Shima.

Summary:

This country girl is ready for the big city! Well, at least she thought she was. Mitsumi’s dream is to attend a prestigious school and make the world a better place. But when she finally gets to Tokyo, it turns out she isn’t exactly prepared for city life. Luckily, she runs into Shima, a sweet and handsome classmate who becomes her first friend! Can she make it in Tokyo with Shima by her side?

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Romantic Killer

Main tropes: Love Triangle, Friends to Lovers, Stuck Together

For those who appreciate a blend of romance with a hint of a dark past, Romantic Killer is a must-watch. Anzu’s single life takes an unexpected turn when a match-making wizard turns her world into a clichéd romcom, uncovering unexpected connections that might just solve her problems.

Summary:

Living her best single life, romance is the last thing on Anzu’s mind — until a tiny match-making wizard suddenly turns her life into a clichéd romcom.

(Source: Netflix)

Snow White With The Red Hair

Main tropes: Damsel out of Distress, Dude Magnet, Incognito

Meet Shirayuki, an independent pharmacist with striking apple-red hair. Faced with unconventional challenges, including a prince’s demand for her to be his concubine, Shirayuki’s journey unfolds with the support of friends in this captivating tale.

Summary:

In the kingdom of Tanbarun lives an independent young pharmacist named Shirayuki. Shirayuki is a plain girl, save for her shock of beautiful apple-red hair. Her stunning mane gets her noticed by the prince, but instead of romancing her, he demands she be his concubine. Shirayuki chops off her lovely locks, and runs away to the neighboring kingdom where she befriends a handsome stranger.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague

Main tropes:

Sugar-and-Ice Personality, Office Romance, Forced Self-Improvement

Shifting from high school to the office setting, The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague introduces the challenges faced by Himuro, a descendant of a snow spirit, whose emotions trigger snow blasts. Experience a refreshing romance with Fuyutsuki as they navigate a snow-white office romance filled with conflict, fun, and unexpected emotions.

Summary:

For Himuro, being a descendant of a snow spirit is tough at the workplace when your emotions can lead to snow blasts with snowmen and igloos. Any emotionally charged incident with coworkers can trigger it—conflict, fun, and in this case, romance. And with his lovely and calm coworker Fuyutsuki, he gets more frozen, literally. Get ready for a snow-white office romance that blows in like a blizzard.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Maid-Sama!

Main tropes: Secret Billionaire, Chick Magnet, Tsundere

A classic in the genre, Maid-Sama! follows Misaki, the hardworking class president of a once all-male school. Uncover the secrets of her double life as a cheery maid waitress and the dynamics that unfold when a popular male student discovers her hidden identity. Get ready for another story of the perfect girl meets the rebellious boy.

Summary:

Misaki is class president of a formerly all-male school. A beacon of hope to the female students as well as teachers, she rules over the boys with an iron fist and a heart of ice. A popular male student stumbles on to her secret double life- working part-time as an upbeat and cheery waitress at a maid cafe! Misaki is forced to make a deal: spend some time with him, or have her hard earned reputation destroyed by revealing her embarrassing secret.

(Source: Hulu)

Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Main tropes: Tsundere, Care While Sick, Duel of Seduction

Unlike Izumi Miyamura, the main male protagonist of Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a scholar. In fact, both characters are! This friend group is tied to the student council, drawing us closer to the student council that was a supporting cast in Horimiya.

Summary:

From a good family? Check! A good personality? Check! Shuchiin Academy is where all these elite students with bright futures flock to. As the two leaders of the student council, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane have supposedly fallen in love… But after almost half a year, nothing has happened!? They both have too much pride and can’t be honest. Things have gotten troublesome, and they are now caught in a war of “How to get the other to confess their love first.”

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the genre, these comedy romance anime series offer a delightful mix of emotions, humor, and heartwarming moments.

Have you already enjoyed these shows, or do you have more recommendations to share? And, speaking of Horimiya, who was your favorite character in the series? Let’s continue the anime conversation in the comments below!