India, July 23 -- Starting your anime journey for the first time can feel overwhelming, given the sprawling universes, years of lore, and shows that require you to watch prequels. Romance anime is usually the easiest genre to ease into. But even this genre has its own intensity, with many popular titles built around messy love triangles, tragic twists, overwhelming betrayals, and genre-bending themes. It can get intimidating quickly. Starting soft solves that problem. This guide rounds up the best romance anime for beginners watching for the very first time.

Consider these your training wheels to dive into the world of anime. No overpowered protagonists, no lore to keep track of, and no villain scheming to ruin everything. Just heartwarm...