Gamers are an increasingly popular demographic in anime. This brings with it new, geeky romances for fans to fawn over. Whether one or both of the parties involved is a gamer, there is no end to the loving shenanigans that these characters get up to when one of them enjoys playing video games.

Gamer romances are some of the best anime pairings. This is usually because they have no pretext between them. Gamer couples tend to be a little nervous but overall genuine when their relationships start. Though things may become rocky and awkward at the beginning, it allows the gamer couples to learn and grow with each other. The best gamer anime romances level up their series to make them even more endearing than other traditional romantic anime couples.

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Kazuma Sato & Megumin Cheer Each Other on When No One Else Does

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Kazuma Sato is a video gamer to his core. He is so invested in them that he essentially doesn’t leave his room unless it’s absolutely necessary. This, unfortunately, proves to be his downfall, as he perishes from a heart attack while he believes he’s saving another from an oncoming tractor. Now sent to live in a new world, Kazuma has to learn to give up a lot of his gamer ways if he hopes to make a living. Thankfully, he has a few good friends by his side to help him — especially when it comes to an Arch Wizard named Megumin.

Megumin only uses one spell, but she hones it as much as she can. She shows Kazuma that dedicating oneself to a task isn’t a burden but a privilege of learning something well. Likewise, Kazuma encourages Megumin’s love of her explosion spell when everyone else tries to get her to learn more. While they aren’t officially together in KonoSuba, their feelings for each other are palpable to many fans, who hope that Kazuma and Megumin open their eyes to the possibility one day.

KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!

Release Date

2016 – 2024

Directors

Takaomi Kanasaki

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Ako Tamaki & Hideki Nishimura Are Married Before They Start Dating

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And You Thought There Was Never A Girl Online? starts as a delightful online role-playing game between friends. However, Ako Tamaki seems to think that just because she and Hideki Nishimura got married online, that means they are husband and wife in real life as well. Hideki initially balks at this assumption, but he slowly warms up to Ako’s idea, and the two become an endearing pair.

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Although Ako has a hard time distinguishing between what is real and what exists in the game, her and Hideki’s relationship still has its merits. Ako is a doting wife/girlfriend and does everything in her power to make Hideki happy. Likewise, Hideki learns to accept Ako for all her eccentricities. Ako and Hideki grow their love over time to become a stronger couple due to their initial squabbling about the reality of their relationship.

And You Thought There Is Never A Girl Online

Release Date

April 7, 2016

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Kirito & Asuna Make Tthe Virtual World Their Home

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Kirito and Asauna first meet in the titular Sword Art Online virtual reality video game. Although they know the world they live in is not real, that doesn’t stop them from pretending — at least for a while — that the game is truly their real home. This is because they are so in love with each other that they find a way to make their new world feel like home.

Kirito and Asuna would crawl to the ends of the earth if it meant saving or standing up for each other. Their relationship can seem a bit intense and fast-paced at times, but that is because they don’t know if they can count on tomorrow. Kirito and Asuna are incredibly excellent fighters who find happiness in their new life based on the kindness they show one another.

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Katarina Claes Woos Her Many Love Interests With Kindness

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Katarina Claes was so infatuated with an otome game when she lived in the real world that it literally became her life. Now trapped in FORTUNE LOVER as the villainess, Katarina does her best to avoid any Bad Endings. However, this newfound kindness has led to all of her peers falling head-over-heels for her. No matter which of her friends fans are rooting for, all the pairings have their merits.

Katarina is so loving and doting that it would be hard not to fall for such a charismatic person. The others tend to show their jealousy while they are all trying to get Katarina’s attention, but it is born from a place of admiration. No matter who Katarina chooses, it will be a good match because Katarina knows exactly what makes them tick (from playing the game so much in the real world). Though none of them are officially together, fans can hope that the anime continues to share Katarina’s journey to find love in the most unexpected place.

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Tsukasa Kazuki Begins to Break Down Anzu Hoshino’s Barrier to Romance

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Anzu Hoshino is specifically not looking for love, but that doesn’t mean love hasn’t found her in Romantic Killer. As the wizard creature, Riri, tries to get Anzu to fall for one of the handful of boys they throw at her, Anzu begins to make an unlikely connection with the steely Tsukasa Kazuki. Kazuki does his best to stay out of the running, but when Anzu saves him from a violent stalker, Kazuki can’t help but be in awe of her.

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Anzu and Kazuki spend the most time together throughout Romantic Killer, and they share a few tender moments. This is especially true when Kazuki shows his more vulnerable side about why he recently moved to a new school. Anzu listens attentively and shows genuine compassion for Kazuki without the pretext of wanting to be romantically involved. In true romantic comedy fashion, Kazuki begins to fall for her. Hopefully, Kazuki can convince Anzu that romance isn’t as bad as it seems, so that they can eventually end up together after all.

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Wakana Gojo & Marin Kitagawa Champion One Another’s Interests

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Wakana Gojo is not a gamer like Marin Kitagawa, but that has not stopped her from falling head-over-heels for him. Gojo is exceptionally kind and does his best to help Marin’s cosplay dreams come true. Meanwhile, Marin helps Gojo get out of his shell and interact with the world more.

Because they are teenagers, Gojo and Marin are a bit uneasy around each other at the beginning, but once they confess, things begin to run a lot more smoothly. Gojo and Marin support each other’s hobbies and take a genuine interest in learning more about them. They still sometimes find themselves in awkward situations, but that is all part of being in a brand-new relationship. Anime fans can relate to Marin and Gojo’s relationship if they have ever dated anyone who wasn’t as interested in anime or gaming as they were.

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Karen Tendou & Keita Amano Bond Over Different Types of Gaming

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Karen Tendou and Keita Amano are a delightfully awkward teenage couple from the Gamers! anime. Karen may be the most popular girl in school, but she has completely fallen for the solo gamer, Keita. The two eventually bond over their love of gaming, and Karen’s life is turned upside down.

It takes Karen a lot to convince Keita that she’s interested in him, but once she does, there is no stopping their romance. Even with all of their nervous interactions, fans can tell that they really like each other and want to take their relationship further. Tasuku Uehara and Aguri’s relationship is adorable as well, but it doesn’t have the same burning fire that a new love like Karen and Keita’s romance does.

Gamers!

Release Date

2017 – 2016

Network

AT-X

Directors

Tamaki Nakatsu, Mitsuhiro Yoneda, Yusuke Onoda

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Taro Kabakura & Hanako Koyanagi Are Most Comfortable Together

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Taro Kabakura and Hanako Koyanagi are not the main gamer couple of Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, but they are much more engaging and loving than Narumi Momose and Hirotaka Nifuji. Firstly, Kabakura and Koyanagi have been together since they were in high school. Narumi and Hirotaka have known each other for longer, but they didn’t start dating until they were adults. Kabakura and Koyanagi, on the other hand, met in high school and began dating as Kabakura was graduating.

The high school sweetheart angle to their romance is precious, but the best part about them is how tender they are with each other (at least when no one is watching). Though they bicker in public a lot, their shared idea of the perfect day is a quiet day at home reading manga together. Kabakura and Koyanagi are so in love that they even wear matching necklaces to remind each other of one another throughout the day. It’s so obvious that Kabakura and Koyanagi love each other that they put the other featured couples in Wotakoi to shame.

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Akane Kinoshita & Akito Yamada Help Each Other Find Confidence

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Akane Kinoshita is desperate to prove to others that she isn’t without a man. Therefore, when Akito Yamada comes along, she doesn’t expect to fall for him as hard as she does. Akane and Yamada have their differences, but it’s their opposing personalities that make their relationship so great. The two complement each other and form a cohesive pair despite their unconventional introduction.

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Akane has a lot of insecurities thanks to her last relationship, but Yamada’s kindness helps her heal those wounds. Akane also isn’t the most tech-savvy, but Yamada doesn’t hold that against her, either. In the same vein, Akane helps Yamada open up and ensures him that he doesn’t need to be afraid to make connections. Akane and Yamada are so good together because they allow each other to still be themselves while pushing each other to broaden their horizons.

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Yuuta Sakurai & Moriko Morioka Help Each Other Accept Themselves

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Yuuta Sakurai and Moriko Morioka have the best gamer romance in anime. This is due to how well they communicate and how neither of them judges the other for their past times or life choices. Rather, they accept one another wholeheartedly and fall in love gradually. That is as gradual as can be with a series that is only 10 episodes long.

Yuuta and Mori Mori may have chosen different paths in life, but they struggle with the same insecurities. Thankfully, they help each other figure out what they want and achieve their goals. Yuuta is also so incredibly sweet to Mori Mori that it’s impossible not to like their pairing. Yuuta and Mori Mori have both been beaten down by the world, but they can now work together to stand against it.

Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Release Date

October 6, 2017

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