10 Most Popular Anime Couples Of All Time

Love stories in anime are unforgettable, all thanks to the popular anime couples who have made fans laugh, cry, and cheer for decades. While some relationships are sweet and wholesome, others are dramatic and complicated. Then comes the couples who take forever to confess their love, while others just click from the start. No matter the story, these relationships have left a lasting impact on anime fans around the world.

In this article, we will look at the 10 most popular anime couples of all time, and talk about how they met, how their relationship grew, and everything interesting that makes them so special.

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10/10 Taki & Mitsuha - Your Name

Taki and Mitsuha’s love story is unlike any other. They don’t meet in a normal way; in fact, they start switching bodies and living each other’s lives without knowing why. As they communicate through notes and messages, they grow attached to each other. However, when they finally meet, it's one of the most emotional moments in anime.

Their love transcends time and space, proving that some connections are meant to be, no matter the obstacles. Your Name became one of the most popular anime movies because of their unforgettable love story.

9/10 Inuyasha & Kagome Higurashi - Inuyasha

Inuyasha and Kagome’s love story is filled with adventure, fights, and a little bit of jealousy. Kagome, a modern-day schoolgirl, falls into the past and meets Inuyasha, a half-demon. At first, they argue a lot, but over time, their bond grows stronger. They face many challenges, including Inuyasha’s complicated feelings for his past love.

However, in the end, they choose each other, setting a perfect example that love can overcome even the most difficult obstacles. With a mix of romance and action, their relationship has become a fan-favorite over time.

8/10 Edward Elric & Winry Rockbell - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Edward and Winry’s relationship is built on childhood friendship, trust, and a lot of teasing. Winry is a skilled mechanic who takes care of Edward’s prosthetic arm and leg, and she’s always worried about his safety. Edward, on the other hand, struggles to express his feelings but shows his love in small ways.

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By the end of the series, they finally confess their love, and Edward proposes in his own awkward but sweet way. Their relationship is heartwarming because it grows naturally over time, making them a popular anime couple among the fans.

7/10 Eren Yeager & Mikasa Ackerman - Attack on Titan

Eren and Mikasa’s relationship is one of the most complicated in anime. Mikasa has always been protective of Eren, loving him deeply, while Eren focuses on his mission to destroy the Titans.

Throughout the series, Mikasa’s love for him is obvious, but Eren rarely shows his true feelings. Their story is tragic and bittersweet, but the love between them is undeniable. Even when fate keeps pulling them apart, Mikasa never stops caring for Eren, making their relationship one of the most emotional in anime history.

6/10 Goku & Chi-Chi - Dragon Ball

Goku and Chi-Chi’s love story started with a childhood promise. When they were young, Chi-Chi asked Goku to marry her, and he agreed without really understanding what marriage meant. Interestingly, years later, she reminded him, and they ended up getting married. And while it sounds more of a deal than a marriage, Goku and Chi-Chi truly love each other.

Goku isn’t the most romantic person, but Chi-Chi has always cared for him, raising their two sons, Gohan and Goten, while he trains and fights. Their relationship is a mix of love, patience, and a little bit of comedy, making them one of anime’s most well-known couples.

5/10 Ichigo Kurosaki & Orihime Inoue - Bleach

Ichigo and Orihime’s relationship is a perfect example of one-sided love turning into something real. Orihime had feelings for Ichigo for a long time, but he was always too focused on fighting and protecting others to notice.

However, as the series progresses, he starts to realize how much she means to him. By the end of Bleach, they end up together and even have a son named Kazui. While the story misses out on the cliche romantic scenes between the two, their care and support for one another speak for their love.

4/10 Sasuke Uchiha & Sakura Haruno - Naruto

Unlike Naruto and Hinata, Sasuke and Sakura’s relationship was filled with struggles. Sakura had a crush on Sasuke since they were kids, but Sasuke was focused on revenge. He even left the village and pushed everyone away, but Sakura never stopped believing in him.

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After years of separation and conflict, Sasuke finally accepted her love, and they got married, later having a daughter, Sarada. The struggles in their relationship make them one of the most popular anime couples of all time.

3/10 Kaguya Shinomiya & Miyuki Shirogane - Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Unlike most anime couples, Kaguya and Miyuki’s love story is a battle of wits. Both of them like each other, but neither wants to confess first because they see it as a sign of weakness. Instead, they spend most of the series trying to make the other person admit their feelings first.

Their interactions are hilarious and filled with mind games, but deep down, their love for each other is real. But when they finally confess, it’s one of the most satisfying moments you have ever seen in an anime.

2/10 Naruto Uzumaki & Hinata Hyuga - Naruto

Naruto and Hinata’s love story is all about patience, just like the one between Sasuke and Sakura. Hinata had feelings for Naruto ever since they were kids, but Naruto was too focused on his dreams to notice.

Over time, Hinata proved her love and loyalty, even putting herself in danger to protect him. Naruto eventually realized how much she meant to him, and the two ended up together. They got married and later had two kids, Boruto and Himawari. Their relationship is a perfect example of how love can grow over time, even when it starts with one-sided feelings.

1/10 Vegeta & Bulma - Dragon Ball Z

Vegeta and Bulma’s relationship was unexpected but became one of the most interesting in anime. At first, Vegeta didn’t care about love or family, but Bulma’s strong personality and intelligence caught the attention of the rogue Saiyan beast.

They eventually became a couple and had two kids, Trunks and Bulla. Even though Vegeta can be cold and distant, Bulma understands him better than anyone, making the two the most talked about and popular couples in anime.

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