Well, it’s the month of February and one of the most significant part of the month is a time of love; Valentines Day! Well, for the most of us that doesn’t have a date, we tend to look at fiction to fulfill our romantic experiences. Cartoon is no stranger to romance as we’ve had plenty of male and female characters that we created for each other and gave us dazzling visuals to excite the audience. But the way I look at romances is the way that both character has establish characteristics and personalities and a possibility of a wonderful chemistry together. These characters need to develop into better people as they find out love because that’s the power of it all. This is the reason why I admire romance in general because they make people into better individuals and discover who they are that they never really knew that they had in them before. Falling in love is the best thing in the world and these are the couples in anime that showed us why it’s so significant!
Number 10. – Robin and Starfire
What happens when we have the biggest bad boy and the sweetest girl together? Obviously we get a couple of a life time! I mean, who wouldn’t want to go out with a gal like Starfire who’s naive, simple-minded, curious, and positive that are so hard to find nowadays. here are also other big hints throughout the show that they like one another, such as when Robin fights and easily defeats the other Titans like Slade commands him to, but when Starfire is the last one, he refuses to strike her down. In this time, Starfire was also the only Titan he had spoken to. Also, inFor Real, Control Freak jealously claims “She’s too good for Robin, he’ll never appreciate her!” to which Mas y Menos (who also have crushes on Starfire) agree. Also there are many times when Robin saves her from falling or being hit by something, or Starfire grabs him and flies away with him they save each other from small things all the time that are not much thought of but if not for the other they would probably be dead. It happens throughout the show and till it finally happened! It’s was one of the aspect of Teen Titans that makes it so worth it, unfortunately there never was an extend for their relationship from where they left off. But it’s even worse in the comics where they were so close in getting married but DC believes that comic book characters getting married is a bad idea.
Number 9. – Kim Possile
& Ron Stoppable
Kim & Ron are the true definition of poplar opposites, one is a total professional on being a spy and the other is a complete cluts, but as long time viewers we can’t help ourselves but to keep imagining them to finally after all the teasing Disney does with us on the show. Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable the first time most kids would had ship two people together. Kim is the school Cheerleader Captain and a hero/vigilante saving the world from bad guys with help from her Best Friend Ron Stoppable and his pet Naked Mole Rat Rufus. At the beginning of the show they are close friends but as the show goes on he and Kim becomes close and at the end of Season 3 become an official couple, I do like that we get to see Kim and Ron has a couple has I always like to see characters as couples and not had them become boyfriend/girlfriend in the last ever episode.
It’s just too bad that they only made it official right in the show’s finale which is something we could have more of in the rest of the show.
Number 8. – Ariel and Eric
I think Ariel didn’t just fall for Eric just because of his looks. Sure she never met him before going to Ursula but she was able to see what he was like. From watching him play with Maz she saw that he was playful and an animal lover; from seeing him play the flute she was he’s a music lover; from seeing his reaction from the statue of himself she saw he wasn’t vain or arrogant; she saw he didn’t care about money, power, or looks but just wanted to find a girl he loved; she saw from the way he saved Max that he was brave and selfless. I think that was enough for her if you ask me. I love how Ariel saved his life. She knew she had nothing to gain and she’d probably never be with him but she saved him, she was just so selfless. I get goose bumbs every time I see her rescue him. I love when she sings to him and he gets a slight glimpse of this beautiful girl with the most amazing voice. I love how she goes through so much and gives up everythign she had and would never get back if she satyed human for him. It proves how real life works, the things people have to sacrafice and give up for the one they love. I love how when he first meets her he has this instant connection, even though he doesn’t know that she’s the girl who rescued him. I love how he helps her by letting her live in the palace and treating her like a princess. You can tell he’s falling for her. At dinner he couldn’t take his eyes off her. I love that she makes him laugh since he hadn’t laughed or smiled in a long while according to Carlotta. You can tell during the tour of the kingdom he was definitiely falling for her. The way she was acting like a child would annoy some people but he found her charming and fun. He’s use to being around princesses that just bored him but one day with her and it’s the most fun he’s ever had. I love that he takes the time to guess her name, knowing it would likely take hours. I love when Eric finally decides to forget this mystery girl, I really love this new girl I’ve gotten to know and had the best time with. The two of them are amazing and truly love each other. They’re not higher because I SLIGHTLY love one couple more because they have more depth to them.
Number 7. – Aladdin and Jasmine
I love how this couple met was actually realistic and could happen. A guy sees a pretty girl, gets that gaga look and can’t take his eyes off her, she gets into some trouble and he comes to help her. I know a lot of people hate this couple but I absolutely love it, even though it’s moved down on my list. I believe they truly love each other. The connection they had with each other was amazing. Even though they come from two different worlds they understand each other and have two very similar situations. Jasmine actually gave up her last chance of freedom just to save Aladdin. He goes through so much just to be with her. He goes though the cave of wonders, is almost killed, almost eaten by her pet, almost froze to death, and almost eaten by a giant snake. I don’t think he would risk all of these things just for any pretty face, even if she is a princess. He went through all of this because he loves her. I love this one episode in the series where she turns into a snake creature and he’s determind to change her back. When her only hope of becoming human again is gone she decides to give up her own happiness just for Aladdin. She couldn’t even touch him or he could die. He took the stuff that turned her into a snake creature so they could be together. He gave up the life he could’ve had as the soon to be prince and future sultan just for her. He wouldn’t leave her for any reason, he loves her and wants to be with her no matter what the cost. Anyone who says he only felt lust for her needs to watch that episode. I also love how they had them wait to get married, it makes them so realistic. They’re not higher I guess because of the lies.
Number 6. – Sonic and Sally
This is a couple that was done so much better in the comic book series that the cartoon show that they first appeared on. It made it in the list for me because this was actually the first time that I actually gave a shit about an on-screen couple in the story. Sally is hands down the best romance for Sonic. The issue with Amy Rose being Sonic’s love interest is because Amy is more of an obsessive fan and Sonic has no interest with her whatsoever. It got really disguisting to see Amy trying to force Sonic into marriage which is why there is absolutely no chemistry together, despite both being Hedgehogs. Sally on the other hand is Sonic’s childhood friend that actually showed that they care a lot about 
each other while saving Planet Mobius. With all the personalities that populate the Freedom Fighters—as well as Sonic not really being one for responsibility—there needed to be a character that was the emotional center as well as the voice of reason within the group. This was something that was needed for storyline to be taken seriously, which is something that both Hurst and Archie Comics wanted. And frankly, if you needed someone to be a love interest for a speedy blue hedgehog that needs a voice of reason and loves chili dogs more than a regular at a Coney Island, then all I can say is this: mission accomplished. Truth be told, these characters are teenagers, with all the emotional drama that goes with it. We used to have a saying in high school where you could start going out with someone at the beginning of the day and be broken up before lunch time. My high school couldn’t have been the only one that was like that. But in all seriousness, fights happen. And from what I read—before the current storyline—they seemed to have made up and found a balance where they can do their things while being together. This is a mary sue having a relationship with the most brash and impatient character and turned into a fantastic relationship that’s always fun to watch. Who knew that the fastest thing alive somehow ended up slowly build a great relationship (perhaps the best that Sega has ever had).
Number 5. – Kirito & Asuna
It’s funny, I despise Sword Art Online for it’s terrible writing, inconsistency with world building, and pathetic character development that already overpowered our main characters, BUT the only thing that I would say is the one redeeming factor of the whole franchise is the ever so heart-melting and sweet relationship between Kirito & Asuna. Unlike most animes and cartoons that WASTES our damn time with the “will-they-won’t-they” cliche, just having Reki Kawahara to just give us what we want make it an ever so precious moment for us romancers. We’re talking about two game-players of Sword Art Online who are trapped in the game world with only them to trust each other to beat the game for their own freedom. What makes them such a gem of a couple? Any mundane task doesn’t seem uninteresting whenever they’re not playing the game and when they’re playing the game they work like a great team! Kirito and Asuna are by far the best couple in Anime. There is no awkwardness between them ever and their fights are comedic but not marriage breaking. Their relationship came at a time when they had no idea if there would be a tomorrow being stuck in the game, and their relationship is what got them out of the crisis they were in. They are truly inseparable. What’s really cool is that each of them is such a badass! Kirito is easily the most powerful player in SAO, and Asuna is a close second. Every character idolizes them, but we know that they both idolize each other. Asuna is the perfect girl, she can cook, she’s forgiving, and can take care of herself, as well as being kind and a great lover. Kirito on the other hand is a growing person inside which makes him a little different, but as he developes, he displays his true love and goes into fits of rage destroying everything in his path just to protect the one he loves. Though their relationship started virtually, this is a great example of how long-distance relationships brings in a much closer bond through technology.
Number 4. – Kif and Amy
I don’t know what I even thought that Fry & Leela actually had a chance with each other. Throughout the entire series, those two had a “will-they, won’t-they” formula that continued to cock-tease us hopelss romantics watching. Kif and Amy on the other hand are a couple that actually work when Fry and Leela didn’t. Living a world where interspecies (and robosexuality) is actually accepted, an alien and an Asian girl actually had a strong bond towards each other. In fact, this is another couple where opposites attract. Amy is fun-loving, extroverted, and assertive. Kif, on the other hand, is absolutely shy, easily stressed and is perhaps the the biggest introvert in the entire series. Unlike the writers who kept scrapping off any progression Fry & Leela may have as a couple, Kif and Amy were never scrapped. Unlike all the sexually wild characters seen throughout Futurama, Kif is more intemate and faithful. Though he’s sexually not confident, he always have been faithful to Amy. Even when the Amazonians demanded “Snoo-Snoo” from the men who invaded their planet, Kif refused to give himself up like Fry and Zap Brannigan. Also how Captain Brannigan is always making his subbordinate Kif his personal butler instead of a righ-hand soldier and Kif still going with the flow, showed how loyal Kif is. Having him into a relationship with Amy actually made Kif a far more interesting character than being Zap’s slave as a comedic gag. Kif and Amy are definite marriage material because they both introduced each others’ families (despite how bizzare their families are) and still accepted each other at the end. Kif actually grew as a character no longer be so nervous and have more backbone despite still serving Brannigan like nobody’s business. No matter how stressed Kiff was, his love with Amy kept him going. And isn’t that what makes a good couple?
Number 3. – Kenshin and Kaoru
In real life, you might not like the idea of a woman settling down with a man 11 years her senior, but in Rurouni Kenshin, it works. It’s a rarity for a couple in anime to finally go all the way through the relationship towards marriage and it definitely paid off! Kenshin, a former samurai looking to atone for his sins, settles down with Kaoru at the end of the manga and series and finally makes Kaoru’s dreams of being Kenshin’s wife come true. Just like your favorite romance novel, the drama that led up to the marriage was rife with angst — Kenshin’s bloody past made him think he didn’t deserve happiness, even though he had been working at becoming a better man ever since. Looking at it at a woman’s point of view I can see why Kenshin is nearly every girl’s dream man. He cooks, he cleans, he’s great with children, and in his spare time he occasionally fends off power-mad swordsmen bent on taking over the country. Her charming blend of strength and innocence gives him what he searched ten years to find—a reason to value his own life. This touching romance set in historic Japan gives new meaning to the phrase Unresolved Sexual Tension, however; they’ve been living together for over a year, and they have yet to share so much as a peck on the cheek. Perhaps if Kaoru would stop throwing buckets at him when he shows up in the bath… Kaoru’s unwavering devotion and love for Kenshin helped him vanquish his demons once and for all. Sure, the age difference might freak some out a little, but as the saying goes, love knows no age.
Number 2. – Belle & The Beast
Disney is no stranger to romance but there is no better love-birds than Belle and the Beast. What can I say that hasn’t already been mentioned? Well, as a kid, I refused to watch the movie because the Beast was so damn terrifying, but now at a mature age, I can see it was all part of character development of changing the Beast within that gold heart of his. Belle spend a long time changing the Beast to the man she dreamed and no matter how desperate, impatient, or intimidating the Beast can get, she never held back and stood up to him that he’s wrong. And let’s not forget the dancing in the Ballroom scene that was simply breathtaking to watch. It’s no wonder why it is the first animated movie to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1991 and it was this close to win if only Silence of the Lambs (which is a better movie) was released in a different year. Beauty and the Beast was simply the highest point of the Disney Renaissance and still Disney sell the shit of the merchandising out of this film. It’s just too bad that this relationship got tained a bit with the Beast’s human form not matching at all his character, the pointless direct-to-home-video sequels that didn’t progress the relationship (or make it anything interesting), and the live-action adaptation of Beauty & the Beast was complete garbage (Emma Watson sucked as Belle). Though our first impression with Beauty and the Beast in 1991 was certainly jaw dropping, it’s ultimately the reason why Belle & Beast are the most beloved couple in all of animation.
The one thing all cartoon couple MUST do is go all the way with these relationships instead of the “will they, won’t they” tactic and and put the relationship into a complete hault after their first kiss. I must give Dreamwork a whole lot of credit for make these two somewhat on an interest from the first How To Train Your Dragon, and making them married by the third film, A Hidden World. The issue with writers and writing married couples is that they don’t know where else go with the relationship after they wed/or kiss or they decide to have both of them have issues with the marriage because they couldn’t figure out how to progress further in the marriage. Not these two. Their marriage is based on how much they both cared about their home, Berk. For the longest time their Viking clan had issue with Dragons, but Hiccup found that these dragons weren’t the monsters that Vikings believed were true, but rather animals that could be tamed and understood. Astrid on the other hand desired to be the strongest Viking alive and she was very good at defending herself and handling any specie of dragon. You couldn’t find a more polarizing opposites than Hiccup and Astrid. When Astrid found out what Hiccup was going in taming and researching his dragon, Toothless, she was intrigued. After convincing to the Vikings at Berk that dragons can we a useful ally, these two opened their hearts together. At the end of the first film, it was like “Oh, okay. The boy gets
the girl.” Little did we know that Dreamworks actually had plans for both of them as they strengthen their relationship as they connected closer to the dragons. To us as the audience, what made this couple so precious is the fact that they share the same adventure together and it’s heartwarming to see them together. From the movies to the Dreamworks Dragon shows, see them interact feels like a relationship that we all want to have in our personal lives. The laughter, the quirks, and wit they both share is always worth watching that it’s pointless to think they should ever separate. When Hiccup had to let Toothless go, Astrid was there for him. By the end of the third film, we see that these two grew a family together which made the both of them the perfect couple in animation. It’s nice to see Hiccup making Astrid a project and together they’ve grown. Hiccup grew a lot of backbone in standing up to his fear and taught Berk how to lover their dragons while Astrid let go of her stubborn ways of being a dragon killer and be more compassionate and caring to her peers. Though the How To Train Your Dragon franchise is solely focused on the relationship but the dragons, you cannot deny that these two are a great example of how to make a healthy relationship and go further than anything that has ever been animated.
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