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It’s the time of year to curl up with your sweetheart in matching sweaters, and sip hot chocolate by the fire. But look up – is that mistletoe? Christmas is a special time of year that comes only once, a time to honor those that are closest to us, and show them how much we appreciate them with gifts or quality time spent together. In western countries, this holiday is very family oriented, but in Japan things are a bit different.
Here, the holidays are a more romantic affair, and considered a time to spend with that special someone. Anime is no exception to this, and as a result, many series have touching romantic scenes set in this season. Grab your eggnog and some gingerbread cookies and read on for some of the most touching moments of the holiday season in anime.
10) School Rumble Ni Gakki – Episode 19
- Episodes: 26
- Aired: April 3, 2006 to September 25, 2006
Harima has a crush on a girl named Tenma but the odds seem perpetually stacked against him. Whenever he gets a chance to confess his true feelings to her, something interferes. As if dating in high-school isn’t rough enough. Luckily, he isn’t too easily deterred, but the question remains – will he ever be able to get his emotions across?
When Christmas rolls around, everything goes wrong for Harima, even more so than usual. A project he has poured his heart and soul into getting published is rejected, and somewhere along the way he manages to make Tenma cry. Luckily, he is able to salvage their friendship – the episode culminates in a scene that isn’t exactly a love confession, but is touching nonetheless, and a bit humorous.
9) Ef: A Tale of Melodies – Episode 12
- Episodes: 12
- Aired: October 7, 2008 – December 23, 2008
This series is a sequel that begins to explore and explain the relationships between some of the background characters from the original series. It’s a drama that follows a group of young people and their separate romantic conflicts. Himura Yuu is a dedicated student, and his academic career is the main focus of his life, while Kuze Shuichii appears to be a womanizer. However, each of them meets a woman that will change everything for them, turning their respective worlds upside down.
In typical Japanese Christmas spirit, the couples in the show are spending the holiday with their respective love interests. This is also the finale of the series, and is so full of emotionally charged holiday moments it is hard to choose just one. Though Kuze shares intimate moments with his love Mizuki, one of the most beautiful moments from this episode is when Yuu and his childhood love Yuko watch the sunrise together.
8) Love Hina Christmas Special: Silent Eve
- Episodes: 1
- Aired: December 25, 2000
Almost every anime fan is familiar with the antics in the classic harem anime, Love Hina – and what harem anime is truly complete without its own Christmas episode? Protagonist Keitaro hears a rumor, that if you make a wish on Christmas, it will come true. This would seem to be the perfect time for him to confess his long-standing feelings to his crush Naru, but his poor luck persists.
A series of unfortunate coincidences and drama, in typical Love Hina fashion get in the way of his endeavors, though nothing worth having comes easy. However, at the end of this episode, something unexpected happens. Naru winds up confessing her true thoughts and feelings about Keitaro, in front of everyone, on live television!
7) Kimi ni Todoke – Episode 22
- Episodes: 25
- Aired: October 7, 2009 – March 31, 2010
Sawako is largely misunderstood by her classmates, and keeps to herself. After all, it’s hard to make friends when everyone is scared of you. Kazehaya is the most popular boy in school, and has an easy time getting along with others. Against all odds, romance begins to blossom between this unlikely couple.
Kazehaya has planned a Christmas party for the holiday season. However, Sawako’s family wants her to spend it with them at home. Though she wants to go, she initially declines her invitation to the party. On Christmas Eve, the night of the party, Sawako realizes how important it is for her to go, and so with her parents’ blessing, she decides to turn up after all. When she arrives Kazehaya gives her a gift in this adorable holiday scene.
6) Itsudatte My Santa! – Episode 2
- Episodes: 2
- Aired: Dec 7, 2005
If you were born on Christmas, and your family named you Santa, you probably wouldn’t be a big fan of the holiday season, either. Adding insult to injury, he has wound up spending every holiday by himself – not even his parents have been around to keep them company. In this universe, the role of Kris Kringle is played by magical girls, charged with delivering gifts.
One of these girls, a Santa Claus-in-training named Mai, shows up on Christmas and promises to make Santa happy for a night. Eventually, she thaws his cold heart. During this time, Mai has kept a secret, however – she will be forced to leave Santa to return to her school to finish training. However, Santa tells her this doesn’t change his feelings, and the couple embraces and go on one last date, before in a touching final scene, Mai bids Santa farewell for the time being.
5) Toradora! – Episode 19
- Episodes: 25
- Aired: October 2, 2008 to March 26, 2009
Ryuuji and Taiga are total opposites. Ryuuji looks frightening, but is actually very sweet and gentle. Taiga by contrast looks sweet and demure but is actually a fiery tsundere character. When chemistry sparks between them, their differences are sure to create friction.
A series of misunderstandings cause distance between the two following a Christmas Eve party. Taiga pushes Ryuuiji away from her because he has feelings for someone else, while Ryuuiji gets his heart broken by that other person. The stone cold Taiga even breaks down in tears at one point. Not all compelling romantic Christmas tales are heartwarming, and this scene is a prime example of holiday heartache.
4) Tokyo Marble Chocolate – Episode 2
- Episodes: 2 (OVA)
- Aired: December 5, 2007
Neither Yuudai nor Chizuru have had a lot of luck with romance in the past. The two have feelings for each other, but each of them has their own personal struggles that get in the way of relationships. These two are certainly romantically challenged, and at the onset of their story it looks very unlikely that things will work out for the two of them. On Christmas Day, Yuudai gets a gift for Chizuru, but instead of the rabbit he expected it to be, it’s a miniature donkey.
The donkey runs away, and Chizuru gives chase to it, leaving Yuudai alone. After a hectic series of coincidences that ensue, including a near death experience, Chizuru leaves Yuudai a note telling him how she feels, and he runs to reunite with her. Whether he is able to confess his feelings or not is implicit, as they unite and the credits roll, but this touching scene certainly leaves the viewer with a more optimistic outlook on the couple’s future.
3) Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster) – Episode 10
- Episodes: 13
- Aired: October 2, 2012 – December 25, 2012
Shizuku and Haru both have their flaws. Shizuku is an introverted ice princess, and Haru is a well-known delinquent with a fiery temper. Neither of them are good at interacting with others, but Haru winds up falling in love with Shizuku nonetheless. The odds for these two don’t look great at first, but Haru is determined to breach Shizuku’s cold, hard exterior.
The two wind up at a Christmas party that their friends have organized for the holidays. The party goes well, however Kenji also shows up at the party – leading to conflict, as he is also vying for Shizuku’s attention. As Haru and Shizuku walk home together from the party together, he confronts her about his jealousy. Haru winds up quelling his worries, telling him that he is the one she has feelings for.
2) Maison Ikkoku – Episode 40
- Episodes: 88
- Aired: March 26, 1986 – March 2, 1988
Godai is used to being called a failure after scoring too low on his tests to be accepted by any college. He lives in an apartment building with a colorful cast of characters who are so rowdy, he can never seem to get any studying done and his situation begins to seem hopeless. His life is further complicated when Kiyoko moves into the building. She’s beautiful, very recently widowed, and his new apartment manager. Naturally, Godai falls head over heels for her, on top of all his other problems.
It’s Christmas Eve and the residents of Maison Ikkoku have gathered for a party. Godai is nowhere to be found, and so despite the festivities, all Kyoko can do is worry about where he is. It turns out, Godai has been out spending the night making sure he is able to give her a very special present, and even makes her a card. He finally arrives at the apartment building, only to realize he has lost his card. He steps out to find it, and she follows. The two get a moment alone so he finally delivers his gift to her. She tells him she will treasure it always, and they share a moment as the two walk back home together.
1) Amagami SS – Episode 4
- Episodes: 25
- Aired: July 2, 2010 – December 24, 2010
This series focuses on protagonist Junichi. Two years before the series begins, he had his heart broken on Christmas, of all days. Though his heart never quite completely recovered from this trauma, he begins to develop feelings for the most popular girl at school. Does he stand a chance with the beautiful Haruka, or will he wind up spending Christmas alone again?
Christmas does roll around again in Amagami SS, and Junichi boldly decides to ask Haruka out. She invites him to a Christmas gathering with her family, but one thing leads to another and the two of them wind up alone together in a hotel room instead. Haruka winds up confessing her love for Junichi and he reciprocates in one of the sweetest Christmas moments in anime out there.
Christmas is a time of year to show people you care, regardless of where you’re celebrating it, whether that time is spent with family, friends, or a lover. Hopefully reading about some of these scenes helped you get into the holiday spirit, whether you have a Christmas date lined up, or if you’re sipping eggnog and eating gingerbread cookies alone this year.
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