What are the characteristics of anime mecha love stories?

One common theme is sacrifice. Often, in order to protect their loved ones or the world, the characters in mecha love stories have to make sacrifices. For example, in 'Code Geass', Lelouch sacrifices a lot for his loved ones and his ideals. Another theme is growth. The characters grow both as individuals and in their relationships through their mecha experiences. In 'Eureka Seven', Renton grows a great deal as he falls in love with Eureka and battles in the mechas. Also, there's the theme of acceptance. They have to accept each other's flaws and differences, like in 'Full Metal Panic!', Sousuke and Kaname learn to accept each other.

The 2017 anime love stories often had relatable characters. For instance, in 'A Silent Voice', the main characters had flaws and made mistakes in the past. Their love story was about redemption and forgiveness as well as falling in love. These stories also weren't always just about the happy - go - lucky side of love. They delved into the more complex aspects such as dealing with social pressures, like in 'Tsuki ga Kirei' where the characters had to navigate school life while developing their relationship.

One great anime mecha love story is 'Macross Frontier'. It combines the exciting elements of mecha battles with a romantic storyline. The relationship between Alto and Sheryl is full of twists and turns, set against the backdrop of a war with the Vajra.

In these anime, the love stories can be very diverse. Some are slow - burning, like in 'Ao Haru Ride'. Futaba has a past with Kou, and when they meet again in high school, their love rekindles gradually over time. Others can be instant attractions like in some shoujo anime. For example, in 'Kaichou wa Maid - Sama!', Misaki and Usui are immediately drawn to each other despite their differences. The characters' personalities play a huge role. In 'Nana', the love stories are complex because of the two Nanas' different personalities and their relationships with the other characters around them.

Most of these top anime love stories have complex relationships. In 'Toradora!', the relationship between the two main characters is full of misunderstandings and slow - burning development. They also tend to have beautiful art styles that complement the love story, such as in 'The Garden of Words'. And often, they deal with themes like sacrifice and self - discovery within the context of love, like in 'A Silent Voice' where Shoya's journey of self - discovery is intertwined with his relationship with Shoko.

Anime with cute love stories usually have relatable characters. In 'Clannad', the characters' emotions and experiences are something that many viewers can identify with, which makes the love story more engaging. They also tend to have slow - burn romances. 'Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions' shows this as the relationship between the two main characters builds up over time. And they often include sweet and humorous moments. In 'Sakura Trick', there are many comical situations that add to the overall charm of the love story.

Often, there's a sense of sacrifice in action anime love stories. In 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood', the characters face many dangerous situations. Edward and Winry have a love story that is marked by Edward's willingness to sacrifice himself for the greater good, which also affects their relationship. The action and the love are not separate but rather shape each other in these kinds of anime.

One characteristic is the emphasis on emotional depth. Characters often have complex feelings towards each other, like in 'Your Lie in April' where Kousei's grief and new - found love are intertwined. Another is the use of beautiful art to enhance the romantic mood, for example, the cherry blossom scenes in many such animes.

Some 2017 anime love stories are also about finding one's place in relationships. In 'Sakura Quest', the love - related sub - plots show characters trying to balance their personal feelings with their other goals in life, like the town revival project, which gives a more multi - faceted view of love.