Top 10 Office Romcom Anime

Anime is often about the fantastical world, with the plot involving chosen teenagers fighting off evil. While it’s always amazing to experience that fictional world, sometimes we seek a series in a more mundane setting where the hero is an adult with adult responsibilities. 

That’s where the office romance anime comes in. They are like the breath of fresh air that culminates the struggle of workload and navigating love life. Trouble finding such a series?  No problem, as we have a top 10 list of best office rom-coms to make your day a little lighter. 

10. Working!!

Working may not be a full-fledged office romance, but this fits the description well. Working is about Popura Taneshima, who recruits Souta Takanashi to work in the family restaurant. 

It is a slice of life about an eccentric group working together, so romance is relatively slow-paced. Inami has a special condition, and Souta is oblivious to love, so it takes them quite a while to express their feelings. 

9. The Great Passage

The Great Passage is the most underrated office romance anime you may come across. Its romance is not the central theme, but it’s definitely there. The series follows Mitsuya Majime being recruited into the dictionary department to work on the new dictionary -The Great Passage. 

The main character is in love with his landlord’s daughter but has trouble approaching her. His colleague, Nishioka, is also in a secret relationship with his co-worker. The employees at the office work hard while navigating their own love lives. 

8. Servant X Service

The workplace romance is based in the government office. This is the story of Lucy, who works in the bureaucratic office. But in reality, she has an old grudge against the civil servant who had legalized the long name on her birth certificate. 

But being a public servant is much more hassle than Lucy had thought. With her new colleagues, she’s in for a wild ride. Yutaka, the male lead, and Lucy are adorable as the love interests. Their romance ends on an ambiguous note, with Lucy finally honest with her feelings. 

7. Ganbare Douki-Chan

Ganbare Douki Chan is a very wholesome rom-com about  Douki-Chan wanting to ask out her office crush, Douki-Kun. But things are not so simple as Douki Chan has to compete with other female colleagues who also seem to have their eyes on Douki Kun. 

The anime is a must-watch for those who like tooth-rotting fluff and Doki-Doki moments. The 12 episodes have a short runtime, so it’s easy to watch it in a day. 

6. After the Rain

It is an unconventional age-gap romance that perfectly strikes the heart chord for its realistic take on love. Akira Tachibana, a high schooler, starts to develop feelings for her middle-aged manager in her part-time job. 

This may not be the typical office rom-com with a happy ending, but it’s a most heartfelt series in which emotions take the reins. Each aspect of love, from budding feelings and yearning to finally moving on, is beautifully depicted. 

5. My Tiny Senpai

My Tiny Senpai is about Takuma Shinozaki and his everyday office life with his beautiful but tiny Senpai, Shiori Katase. Shiori is Takuma’s affectionate mentor and loves to coddle him, remaining completely oblivious to his growing feelings. 

The anime wonderfully combines the slice of life with a cute rom-com. The main leads are adorable, and so are the secondary characters. If you crave a light weekend watch, this anime is definitely for you. 

4. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!

Cherry Magic takes a hilarious but intriguing supernatural take on the office romance. Kiyoshi Adachi gains the ability to read people’s minds after 30 years of celibacy. There, he learns about his popular co-worker, Yuichi Kurosawa’s feelings for him. 

Kurosawa and Adachi’s romance takes center stage in this series, which is a delight to watch. Their chemistry is amazing, and their little moments will have you squealing with overloading cuteness. 

3. My Senpai is Annoying

My Senpai is Annoying shares some similarities with My Tiny Senpai, but both have different takes. Futaba Igarashi is a short woman who is annoyed by her office senior, Harumi Takeda. But in reality, she harbors secret feelings for him. 

Futaba and Harumi’s dynamics are enjoyable to watch despite any romantic progression. The side couple, on the other hand, gets plenty of progression, and their subplot is also very entertaining. 

2. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

Wotakoi is like a dream romance for any otakus. The series revolves around the two childhood friends who reunite in the same office after a long time. They instantly bond over the otaku culture and become a couple soon after. 

The anime beautifully shows the adult’s life work and hobbies balance. Narumi and Hirotaka’s awkward attempt at romance is endearing, but the secondary couple seems to steal the thunder more often with their chemistry. 

1. The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague

One of the best romance anime of 2023 that stole all the hearts with its ‘fuwa-fuwa’ moments. The male lead, Himuro, suffers from a strange problem that causes him to bring blizzards around him. But this doesn’t deter his new co-worker, who he falls head over heels for. 

Their romantic subplot is well-paced, with a steady but meaningful buildup. The soothing animation and soundtrack fit in well, making it quite a relaxing watch. 

So, these are the top 10 office rom-coms to kickstart your relaxing weekend and fall in love. Do you have any more recommendations from your side?  We’re all ears in the comments.