There's been a slowdown in shojo releases over the years, leaving fans yearning for more, but 2022 and 2023 have delivered some truly amazing romance titles. Some are straightforward shojo contemporaries that take place in the workplace or high school, and some of these delightful new romance anime series also dip into other genres and subgenres to keep the romance feeling fresh.

There's also been a recent return to classic-style isekai romance. The old-school fantasy romance vibes are there, with a new dose of creativity and complex characters. Newer romance releases lean into popular shojo tropes with alacrity. Recent romance titles aren't just full of swoony characters and stock tropes, they're written with thoughtful characterization, relatable themes, and captivating plots.

Updated on May 15th, 2024 by Chelsea Steele: Romance has always been a popular genre in anime, but these days it's bigger than ever. In the last few years, fans have enjoyed some amazing new love stories across all genres, demographics, and subgenres. From modern shojo titles to romantic isekai to slice-of-life, there's a romance anime series for every kind of fan out there. We've updated this list to meet CBR's current publication standards, adding even more great new romance titles anime fans should check out.

20 Grandpa And Grandma Turn Young Again Is The Wholesome Tale Of An Elderly Couple's Chance To Re-Live Their Glory Days

Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again Rating Scores

• MyAnimeList: 7.07/10
• IMDb: 7.7/10
• Anime Planet: 3.53/5

Debuting as part of the Spring 2024 lineup, Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again is exactly what it sounds like. This sweet series stars Shouzou and Ine Saitou, an elderly couple who have been married for many years. Even in their old age, these two lovebirds are as head-over-heels for each other as they were when they first got together. Their story begins when one day, they wake up to find they've both become young again, with no explanation as to why or how it happened. With a chance to re-live their youth and start over as young lovers again, Shouzou and Ine decide to use this miracle to live their lives to the fullest together.

The premise of Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again is simple, and it's certainly not a revolutionary concept. Nevertheless, it makes for an incredibly wholesome, feel-good series that's sure to make anyone smile. More than just a mere love story, the series delves into Shouzou and Ine's dreams and aspirations and how they can fulfill them now that they've gotten a second chance at youth. This aspect sets the series apart, making it both heartwarming and inspirational and earning it a spot at the bottom of the list.

19 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys A Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Is A Perfect Enemies-To-Lovers Story

7th Time Loop Rating Scores

• MyAnimeList: 7.51/10
• IMDb: 7.2/10
• Anime Planet: 3.93/5

One of the latest additions to the ever-popular "reborn as a villainess" trend, 7th Time Loop is a time travel reincarnation series starring Rishe Irmgard Weitzner, a young noble woman caught in a seemingly endless time loop. She's lived many different lives, however they all end the same — with Rishe meeting an untimely end at the young age of 20. Now on her 7th life, Rishe decides that instead of defying fate, she's just going to enjoy her life this time around.

However, when she's given a proposal of marriage from Crown Prince Arnold Hein, her plans are turned upside-down. Now in an engagement with her greatest enemy, Rishe sees a side of the prince she never knew and slowly finds herself falling for him. A classic tale of enemies-to-lovers, 7th Time Loop is a must-watch for romance fans everywhere. Though it follows many of the usual villainess tropes, the series is a far more compelling take on the subgenre, featuring a well-written cast and a sweet love story that's sure to have viewers swooning by the end.