Key takeaways
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Some of the best “opposites attract” couples in anime show how different personalities can work well together.
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Romances like Toradora and Fruits Basket highlight the dynamics between characters that complement each other despite initial differences.
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Shows like My Dress Up Darling and Nodame Cantabile depict couples with contrasting traits who influence each other in positive ways.
One of the most common tropes in the romance genre is the concept of “opposites attract.” This trope essentially brings together two characters who shouldn’t like each other or work together romantically. However, somehow, their differences complement each other and end up forming a great couple.
The anime has quite a few great opposites attract couples that explore this trope very well. It should be noted that this list will look at couples who are different in personality rather than class or status, so a couple like Kiyoka and Miho from my happy marriage will not appear. These romances show that different personalities can work together in harmony.
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Haru and Legosi (Beastars)
There are no more opposites attract than this
Beastars was strange and leaned into its suspenseful tones. It was predominantly made with CGI and followed anthropomorphic animals, which wasn’t something anime fans thought they’d enjoy in 2019. However, it turned out pretty well.
The main draw was the relationship between Haru and Legosi. Haru is a white rabbit, a herbivore with some dark shadows on her. Legosi is a strong wolf who keeps to himself, but also fights some of his dark impulses. Both may not seem to work at first glance, but they do. Legosi proves to be a strong character with the will to be better than his circumstances dictate. beasts It has a second season and fans are waiting for the third.
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Akane and Yamada (My love story with Yamada-Kun at Lv999)
A simple and well done story
Akane was abandoned by her boyfriend for a girl he met in a video game. She suffers through it and eventually meets Yamada, her polar opposite who wants nothing more than to sit at home and play video games, and romantic shenanigans ensue.
My love story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 It leaned into the opposites attract trope. Akane is a cheerful and popular girl, while Yamada is on the opposite end of the spectrum with his calm demeanor. Yamada-kun does a good job of pacing the romance, as the two get to know each other better and grow as people. Akane becomes a more confident person after breaking up with her ex, while Yamada becomes more open and mature.
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Ryuuji and Taiga (Toradora)
A situation of double opposites attraction
Ryuuji is a mild-mannered individual who finds himself tangled with the fiery Taiga, who can become quite violent when angry.
What makes opposites attract so fascinating? Toradora It is its double nature.
On the surface, Ryuuji has a stern face and looks like a criminal, which makes people avoid him. Meanwhile, Taiga seems like a simple and perhaps even fragile girl. But beneath the surface, Ryuuji is the kinder one and loves household chores, while Taiga is the wild and violent one. Both the surface and the interior are opposites.
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Gojou and Marin (My dress, dear)
Romance and cosplay
My dress, darling It came out strong in 2022 and was one of the best romantic anime of the year. He followed Gojou Wakana, a skilled hina doll maker who wants to be a great craftsman like his grandfather.
Meet Marin, who also has a secret side: she loves to cosplay. The two team up and as they try on new costumes, the romance between them grows. It’s clear that the two are opposites in every way and would never have gotten together if it weren’t for their shared interests. It’s a pleasure to see Marin and Gojou. They both love what they do and never judge each other for who they are, making them a great couple to root for.
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Kyo and Tohru (Fruit Basket)
A simple hug turns him into an animal
Kyo Soma and Tohru Honda are a classic couple who met a younger fan base when the remake of fruit basket was released in 2019. Tohru is a sweet girl who is extremely kind, while Kyo is a broken boy who is afraid of hurting his loved ones.
Kyo and Tohru are truly opposites and initially seemed like a relationship that wouldn’t work, but as fans got to know them better, they clicked more and more. Tohru had to moderate Kyo, while he got Tohru to be more true to herself.
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Hori and Miyamura (Horimiya)
Two lovers with things to hide
Miyamura Izumi has a pretty daring fashion sense, but she hides it at school. Meanwhile, Hori Kyouko is a combination of beauty and intelligence, but she is actually a homebody who finds it difficult to socialize. These are the two that, due to circumstances, come together.
The relationship between Hori and Miyamura is cute since they complement each other. There is a sense of opposites attracting, but also an underlying similarity between the two souls. That’s what makes them connect so deeply. A great feature of the relationship is the openness and honesty with which the two communicate. Many romance anime thrive on miscommunication and insecurity, but this was never the case with Miyamura and Hori.
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Arima and Kaori (Your lie in April)
A story of immortality
Arima Kousei lost the ability to listen to his music after his mother died. His fingers on the keyboard simply went deaf. But when he meets Kaori Miyazono, his world begins to fill with color.
Your lie in April is a beautiful show that examines the concept of living even after death. But the romantic story between the two main characters is where the show shines. The calm and meek Arima is captivated by the more confident and outgoing Kaori. The romance between the two is bittersweet. Anyone could see how perfect they were as a team, but tragedy was lurking in the corner. In the end, there is sadness for the lost potential of such a healthy couple, but there is joy that they existed together in the first place.
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Shinichi and Noda (Nodame Cantabile)
Love and classical music are a perfect mix
Shinichi Chiaki should be a world-famous musician, but for fear of flying, he can’t go beyond Japan. His life changes when he meets Megumi Noda, a brilliant pianist who absolutely hates structures.
Shinichi is a perfectionist who must have everything right, while Noda is more than happy to accept his mistakes. The two complement each other very well and begin to influence each other. Noda begins to appreciate the structure more, while Shinichi begins to relax, even if just a little. It is certainly worth seeing. As a big plus, the later seasons explored the couple as a couple with the real problems that couples face.