In the world of romance anime, shojo and josei titles are always regarded as the gold standard. Yet, love can be an integral part of character development in any genre, including the dynamic landscape of shonen anime. While not always standing at the forefront of shonen plotlines, romance integrates itself into the genre wonderfully, and characters’ love stories can take fans’ attention away from the fast-paced action and drama of the battlefield. Some of anime’s most overhyped couples actually come from shonen anime.
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