Looking for some cute animes to binge? Well, you’re in the right place! Here we have a short list of some of the Top Cute Animes of all-times. However, be prepared for some cuteness overload.
Cute or Kawaii moments can appear in all genres of animes. Hence, don’t be surprised if the list includes a few thriller or dark shows.
1. My Little Monster
First on the list is 2012’s popular romantic comedy, My Little Monster. The top cute anime revolves around two classmates, Shizuku and Haru, and their sweet love story. Both the characters bring meaning in each other’s lives, giving us some of the best “aww” moments of all.
My Little Monster is produced by Brian’s Base animation studio and has a total of 13 episodes. On the side, the series also has an OVA episode and a live-action film released in 2018.
2. Lucky Star
Aside from some fan-favorite kawaii moments, this top cute anime also has one of the cutest characters on the list. The 2007 anime series Lucky Star, features Konata Izumi as the main character. The show focuses on a group of four high school girls (including Konata) and their teenage life. Konata is intelligent and athletic, yet she’s pretty lazy at school because she is an otaku. Lucky Star has some funny scenes that stick with the viewers forever.
The immensely successful anime is produced by Kyoto Animations. The series consists of a 24-episode season, alongside a spin-off series adapted from the spin-off manga.
3. Yuri On Ice
2016’s Yuri On Ice is an interesting addition to the list of Top Cute Animes. Despite being a sports anime, it has some of the most heart-warming scenes of all. The chemistry between the two leading characters Yuri and Victor, is the highlight of the entire series. Besides, the anime has a fair share of cute moments in between.
The series contains a total of 12 episodes and an upcoming film, Yuri On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence is about to release sometime soon. The popular anime is produced by MAPPA animation studio and has been awarded several accolades over the years.
4. Fruits Basket
Well, we agree that Studio Deen’s reverse-harem anime, Fruits Basket, has several dark moments that are hard to forget. Yet, it also has some of the cutest characters of all.
The story revolves around a high school girl Tohru who is inhabited by the Sohmas family due to her circumstances. However, the Sohmas live with a curse and are possessed by the Chinese Zodiac. The situation becomes chaotic for Tohru, though it brings some entertaining episodes to the table.
Fruits Basket debuted back in 2001 and had around 26 episodes. Years later, in 2019, a new anime adaptation produced by TMS Entertainment released with brand new 25 episodes. Its second season is set to premiere in the theatres on March 28, 2020. Whereas, the episodes will arrive on TV by April 2020.
5. Kamisama Kiss
Another TMS Entertainment anime makes it to the list! Due to its amazing characters, Kamisama Kiss deserved to be one of the Top Cute Animes. The 2012 series returned for a second season back in 2015. As of now, the chances are high that the anime may be back for another installment.
6. Tamako Market
Tamako Market is yet another anime series on the list with some of the cutest characters of all. The series gave a new meaning to the slice of life genre with its unique premise. It is produced by Kyoto Animations and has a total of 12 episodes with a few bonuses as well. Moreover, the show follows the everyday life of Tamako Kitashirakawa, the eldest daughter of the family that runs a mochi shop. We get to know about her strict family, her friends, and an overweight talking bird, Dela Mochimazzi.
7. Place To Place (Acchi Kocchi)
Place To Place, popularly known as its Japanese name Acchi Kocchi debuted back in 2012. The anime features some of the cutest moments between the leading couple, Io and Tsumiki. A few of these adorable scenes occur when romance finally blooms between the two friends. Besides, Tsumiki is one of the cutest anime girls we’ve ever seen, and for that, Acchi Kocchi deserves to be on the Top Cute Animes list.
8. Clannad
2009’s Clannad is one of the most popular romance animes of its time. The series follows the central character, Tomoya Okasaki, who’s coping with the death of his mother. Besides, he also has to manage his father lost in his own sorrow. Tomoya is heart-broken and is struggling with grief. However, his life changes when Nagisa enters his life. This beautiful relationship is one of the highlights of the anime and gives us the cute moments that we need.
9. From Me To You (Kimi ni Todoke)
Here’s another romance anime for you! Kimi ni Todoke stars one of the most adorable couples yet. The fan-favorite series is a beautiful tale of school romance starring Sawako Kuronuma and Kazehaya. Sawako is bullied at school due to her name’s resemblance to The Ring’s Sadako. Things start to change and evolve as another classmate, Kazehaya, befriends her. The blooming romance between the two of them is heart-warming. Hence, the anime sure deserves to be on the list of Top Cute Animes of all times.
10. K-On!
Cuteness Alert! 2009’s K-On! has indeed some of the cutest anime girls of all-time. The series revolves around four high school girls that play in the light music club. K-On! has beautiful music and several Kawaii moments whenever the girls go on stage to perform. Besides, fans also have a crush on Sawako Yamanaka, the music teacher who helps the band.
K-On! is produced by Kyoto Animation and has a total of two seasons. The franchise also has an animated film released in 2011.
11. Lovely Complex (Love Com)
Toei Animation’s romantic comedy, Lovely Complex, follows a unique concept. The leading couple struggle with the fact that they have a huge difference between their heights. The girl, Risa, is much taller than the boy, Atsushi. However, the two of them are still close until a very tall student, Ryouji, comes into the picture. Yet, Risa and Atsushi find their ways back together as they realize that they love each other.
Lovely Complex debuted back in 2007 and ran for a total of 24 episodes. The lead characters, Risa and Atsushi, share some cute moments towards the end of the anime.
12. My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari!!)
Madhouse has some of the best shows to offer to the list of Top Cute Animes and MyLove Story!! stands at the top. The series debuted in 2015 and became an instant hit. It connected to the audience so much so that the studio decided to create a live-action film adaptation as well. The story of the anime follows the love story of the cute couple Takeo and Rinko.
13. Hanayamata
Since we were talking about Madhouse, here’s another top cute anime from the famous studio. Hanayamata is a slice of life anime series focusing around Naru Sekiya, an ordinary 14-year-old schoolgirl that likes fairy tales. On a night, she has a chance encounter with a fairy, who was practicing dance. She is then introduced to the world of yosakoi (Japanese dance form) dancing. Naru’s innocense and her passion for dance is the highlight of the show and gives us some of the best Kawaii moments of all.
14. Say “I Love You”
Say “I Love You” is a popular romance anime produced by Zexcs animation studio. The top cute anime features the story of a quiet and unassuming high school girl, Mei. Due to a childhood incident, Mei finds it hard to trust people and thinks that they will betray each other sooner or later. However, things change when she meets Yamato. The two become friends, and romance soon begins to blossom between them. Although Mei’s trust issues cause problems in their relationship.
The fan-favorite anime series debuted back in 2012 and is known for its Kawaii moments. Mei and Yamato share heart-warming chemistry, giving us some of the best “aww” moments.
Hence, we hope you liked our list of Top Cute Animes of all-time. How many of these have you watched yet? Which one is the best according to you? Did we miss any of your favorite kawaii anime? Tell us in the comments below.