Of course you enjoy anime. But isn’t anime better when you can drool over some hot guys? It doesn’t mean you’re not paying attention to the storey, but it’s a lot more fun when you can enjoy both the storey and the show’s bishounen characters, right? so, here are some bishounen anime.
With all of the anime genres, it may be difficult to find a good show with some bishounen. After all, there are a plethora of shounen-ai, reverse-harem, and other shounen-ai just waiting to win your heart.
So, if you want to watch a lot of bishounen but aren’t sure where to start, check out the list of anime below! They are unquestionably great shows that you will be able to watch with all the hotties without feeling guilty about!
27. First Love Monster
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Episodes: 12
Kaho Nikaido, a high school student, is struggling to adjust to her new life in Tokyo. It doesn’t help that she is almost hit by a truck and is saved by the handsome Kanade Takahashi! She works up the courage to confess because she is in love with Kanade. But he warns Kaho that if she finds out who he is, she will reject him. What could possibly keep her from falling for this stud? Maybe it’s because he’s…a fifth grader?!
26. Vampire Knight
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Episodes: 13
Vampire Knight is a great bishounen anime with a well-written plot, Emotional drama, tragic past, really good characters. Vampire Knight is not a mild romcom, but it has many bishounen characters.
Cross Academy is a school with a twist: it has a Day Class made up of ordinary humans and a Night Class made up of vampires, thanks to a unique and experimental setup devised by the headmaster. Yuki Cross and her friend Zero Kiryu are school prefects whose job it is to keep the Night Class secret safe; they patrol the school grounds at night and supervise class switchovers at dawn and dusk to avoid any ‘accidents.’
While Zero is wary of vampires and despises the idea of sharing space with them, Yuki admires the Night Class for their beauty and sophistication; she is particularly drawn to their charming leader, Kaname, because he once saved her life. However, as Yuki quickly discovers, not all vampires are as friendly as the Night Class, and as terrible events unfold, Yuki must question whether peaceful coexistence is possible in a world where vampires are the hunters and humans are the prey.
25. STARMYU
- Genres: Music
- Episodes: 12
Ayanagi Academy is a place where musical dreams come true and insane competition reigns supreme. Yuuta Hoshitani, a new student, aspires to be in show business, but in order to do so, he must first gain acceptance from the Kao Council (Cherry Blossom Flower Council), Ayanagi Academy’s five highest ranking students.
To do well in the music department, Yuuta and his friends will need to join a Star Team led by Kao Council members. Despite their difficulties, the newcomers pique the interest of a member of the Kao Council, who may just send them on the starlit journey they’ve been dreaming of!
24. Say “I love you.”
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Episodes: 13
Mei Tachibana hasn’t had a friend or a boyfriend in 16 years, and she has no plans to change that anytime soon. Years ago, the outcast realised that social obligations only lead to pain, and she has carefully guarded her heart to avoid being hurt.
The girl, on the other hand, can’t stay withdrawn forever, especially after attracting the attention of the handsome Yamato, who finds her caustic personality appealing and wishes to date her after she roundhouse kicks him down the stairs. Even the most sincere romances can be derailed by jealousy and insecurity, and this couple has plenty of both. Will their feelings for each other be able to overcome their own emotional flaws, or will this love die before it even begins?
23. Seraph of the End
- Genres: Action, Drama, Horror
- Episodes: 12
Following the annihilation of every adult on the planet by a catastrophic epidemic, vampires emerge from the shadows to enslave the remaining human population. Yuichiro and his friends are kept in a creepy underground city as vampire fodder. Yuichiro aspires to fight back one day, and the first step is to stage a daring escape from their vampire overlords…
24. Otome Youkai Zakuro
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Episodes: 13
The Ministry of Spirit Affairs was established to bridge the gap between humans and youkai. Kei Agemaki, a military man, is assigned to the new unit and appears to be the ideal candidate.
He’s charming, polite, and everything a gentleman should be, but there’s one problem: he’s terrified of spirits! When Agemaki arrives at the new headquarters, he is partnered with Zakuro, a cute but brash youkai. Now, the unlikely duo must work together to solve the region’s spirit-related problems in order to improve relations between humans and youkai, and possibly help Agemaki overcome his crippling fear in the process.
21. Noragami
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama
- Episodes: 12
Yato, the alleged God of Calamity, is so low on the Shinto totem pole that he doesn’t even have followers or a shrine to call his own, and he has to do odd jobs to make ends meet. Worse, his aloof and slightly goofy demeanour has just cost him his newest partner and best holy weapon.
When the downtrodden Yato is rescued by an unfortunate soul named Hiyori, he is forced to take on a brand new job – to turn her back into a human and fix her supernatural out-of-body experiences! Can Yato, a Regalia-less, frugal minor god, take on such a daunting task? Is there more to him than his ridiculousness suggests?
20. Rainbow Days
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life
- Episodes: 24
Natsuki Hashiba, a high school boy and hopeless romantic, runs into Anna, an aloof girl in a Santa suit passing out tissues, after being dumped on Christmas day. It’s love at first sight for him, but not so much for her. Natsuki sets out to win Anna’s heart and heal his own heartbreak with the help of his best friends—a playboy, an otaku, and a nice guy with a sadistic streak.
19. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Episodes: 12
Chiyo Sakura, a high school girl who has fallen in love with her classmate Umetaro Nozaki, decides to be brave one day and asks him out. Her emotions were not properly conveyed, and before she knew it, she was helping him with a specific job as an assistant… The series is a shojo manga boy comedy that revolves around Nozaki, a high school boy who is a popular shojo manga artist, and has a storey woven by very unique characters.
18. Haikyuu!!
- Genres: Sports
- Episodes: 25
Shoyo Hinata isn’t a big guy, but he has big dreams. He’s been determined to become the next big thing in High School Volleyball ever since he saw a small player score in a National Championship. Unfortunately, the one time he was able to gather enough players to form a junior high team, they were completely destroyed in their first and only match against a team led by up-and-coming setter Tobio Kageyama. Shoyo is finally going to get his chance to join and play with a top team now that he is enrolled at the same high school where his idol once played.
There’s just one problem: Tobio Kageyama has decided to attend the same school, and he’s already regarded as one of the game’s best players. Can a kid from nowhere compete with the King of the Court? Or, on the other hand, could the rivalry and competition be beneficial to both of them?
17. Kuroko’s Basketball
- Genres: Sports
- Episodes: 25
Kuroko no Basket is a sports anime. So, if you like bishounen anime with sports genre this one is for you. It is filled with young muscular hot guys with handsome face playing sports.
The ‘Generation of Miracles’ were five basketball prodigies who helped lead Teiko Middle School’s basketball team to victory, defeating anyone who stood in their way. A mysterious rumour, however, tells of a sixth, a phantom player whom the five prodigies greatly admired. Tetsuya Kuroko is a freshman at Seirin High School and the newest member of the basketball team. Kuroko, along with strong teammates like Taiga Kagami, will use his unique skills on the court to help the team defeat old rivals and advance to the championships.
16. Black Butler
- Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
- Episodes: 24
Black Butler is one of the best bishounen anime when comes to Plot. It is a emotional rollercoster that you’ll really enjoy.
The Phantomhive Estate is no exception; in Victorian England, the rich and wealthy had a staff led by a head butler to run their households; the Phantomhive Estate is no exception. The grand countryside manor is home to the young and demanding Count Ciel Phantomhive, child owner of a toy company.
Sebastian is his head butler and the epitome of perfection; he effortlessly and gracefully completes his daily chores and corrects the countless errors of the other employees. However, while everything appears to be in order on the outside, a more sinister secret lurks just beneath the surface. Sebastian is a demon bound by a contract with the young count; in exchange for his soul, he will serve and fight for him loyally.
15. Kamigami no Asobi
- Genres: Fantasy, Reverse, Harem, Romance
- Episodes: 12
Yui Kusanagi discovers a powerful sword that transports her to another dimension. There, this ordinary high school girl meets the mighty Greek god Zeus, who has an unusual request: stay in the dimension he has created and attend a school of legendary proportions. Zeus is the dean of a school of young, erroneous gods. The bond between humans and gods has weakened, and it is now Yui’s responsibility to teach the gods about love and what it means to be human.
14. Koi Suru Tenshi Angelique: Kokoro no Mezameru Toki
- Genres: Fantasy, Reverse, Harem, Romance
- Episodes: 13
A young galaxy is collapsing, and their queen is dormant – but there is hope, because a young girl will become the “Etoile” and save them, according to prophecy. The queen and her nine guardians ship one hundred talented girls to their land in search of the Etoile, but all but one: Angelique, an insecure and clumsy girl from the countryside. She is the one who will carry out the prophecy. Angelique eventually accepts her fate, but with so many obstacles to overcome and doubts in her heart, will she be able to save the galaxy?
13. Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Reverse, Harem, Romance
- Episodes: 52
Best friends Miaka and Yui are mysteriously transported into a strange world full of magic and unfamiliar faces while reading “The Universe of the Four Gods.” Miaka is revered as the Priestess of Suzaku, the saviour of their warring country, who was destined to arrive in a flash of light from a land far away, as if their arrival was predetermined by fate. This fantasy-filled tale of friendships torn apart and hope that never fades is accompanied by betrayal, love, and heartache.
12. Free!
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sports
- Episodes: 12
When Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rin were in elementary school, they won a relay race by swimming together. While Rin was on his way to Australia to train to become an Olympic champion, the gang decided to bury their trophy in a time capsule and retrieve it when they were all adults. Haruka, Makoto, and Nagisa have reunited in high school and have decided to search for the prize. But on the way there, they run into Rin, who is determined to show Haru who’s the best!
As a result of this fateful meeting, the three friends decide to form a swim club with fellow classmate Rei as the team manager and their rival’s little sister Gou as the team manager. Can the gang stand up to Rin and demonstrate their abilities at the Prefectural Tournament?
11. Dance with Devils
- Genres:Romance, Supernatural
- Episodes: 12
Ritsuka Tachibana has always been a good student, so she is taken aback when the student council summons her. Even worse, they appear to regard Ritsuka as a troublemaker. The student council, led by the handsome Rem Kaginuki and including Urie Sogami, Shiki Natsumizaka, and Mage Nanashiro, attempts to question her, but it soon becomes clear that they have ulterior motives.
This, however, is only the beginning. Ritsuka’s life is turned upside down when her mother is kidnapped, and she is drawn into a world of vampires and devils. Both groups are looking for the “Grimoire,” a forbidden item that grants its owner the ability to rule the world. Her brother Lindo’s return from overseas gives her hope, but he, too, appears to be hiding something. In this dark musical tale, Ritsuka wonders who she can trust in a world full of secrets, while the handsome and dangerous members of the student council compete for her attention.
10. K
- Genres: Action, Mystery
- Episodes: 13
K-project is a anime made for bishounen fan, who wants to fill their eyes with handsome eye candy anime boys.
Under the leadership of Kings, charismatic individuals wielding incredible power, Japan has reclaimed its former glory. However, one of the Red King’s vassals has been murdered, and a viral video shows the killer’s confession at the crime scene. He is Yashiro Isana, claiming to be the Colorless King, and he is now wanted – not only by the Red King’s faction, but also by the Blues tasked with keeping the peace. Kuroh Yatogami, a knight of the former Colorless King sworn to slay any unworthy successor, is also after him.
Only, the subject of their conflict, “Shiro,” is an unremarkable young man living an unremarkable life in an island academy and appears to have no recollection of killing anyone. Shiro must prove his innocence in order to keep his life; however, what is the truth behind his mysterious past, and what will be the outcome of this clash of Kings?
9. Maid-sama!
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Episodes: 26
Misaki Ayuzawa, President of the Student Council at the almost-all-boys Seika High School, works tirelessly every day to make life easier for the school’s small population of co-eds. Though she is an unholy terror to all things male during the school day, she secretly works after school at a maid cafe in Akihabara to support her impoverished family. However, when campus hottie Usui Takumi walks into the restaurant during her shift, she finds her school reputation at his mercy…
8. Ouran High School Host Club
- Genres: Comedy, Reverse, Harem, Romance
- Episodes: 26
Ouran High School Host Club is the most popular Reverse harem Anime that is filled with bishounen characters. It is a light hearted Romcom anime with Shoujo Elements that you’ll love.
Ouran High is a school for the exceptionally wealthy or, in Haruhi’s case, the exceptionally talented. When Haruhi inadvertently drops an eight million yen vase in a music room, no amount of talent will help.
The vase belonged to the Ouran High School Host Club, a group of attractive young men who provide their time and affections for a fee to their lovesick clientele: female students. Fascinated by this strange new specimen, a poor and clumsy commoner, they force Haruhi to work for them until the debt is repaid; however, they get far more than they bargained for…
7. Blast of Tempest
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Romance
- Episodes: 24
Hakaze, princess of the Kusaribe mage clan, has been betrayed by her own people and is stranded on an island. They seek to resurrect the Tree of Exodus, an incomprehensibly powerful entity of alien origin, in order to liberate the world from the tyranny of its polar opposite: the Tree of Genesis, which powers their magic. Hakaze, on the other hand, believes their efforts endanger humanity, and with her power limited, she can only reach out to the world and beg for help. Mahiro Fuwa, a young man grieving the mysterious death of his sister, Aika, receives her call.
He and his friend Yoshino agree to assist on the condition that Hakaze use her magic to find Aika’s killer. The deal has been struck, and the battle to determine civilization’s fate has begun: but who will play the villain, and who will play the saviour?
6. Inu x Boku SS
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Episodes: 12
Inu x Boku is a bishounen anime filled with bishounen characters. It’s a good Romcom anime with decent plot and has both shoujo and shounen elements. you should definetly give it a try.
Ayakashi Kan is a haunted condominium where all residents must have a bodyguard. Ririchiyo, who is socially inept, moves in looking for peace and quiet. She quickly realises, however, that her bodyguard isn’t just foxy; he might actually BE a fox. In fact, all of the residents of Ayakashi Kan, as well as their agents, have both human and non-human ancestors. Welcome to the strangest, wackiest mansion in town, where no one is entirely human and mayhem reigns supreme in Inu X Boku SS!
5. Snow White with the Red Hair
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Episodes: 12
Shirayuki is a spunky pharmacist with bright, apple-red hair that no one has ever seen before. Even the prince of the kingdom in which she lives is captivated by her locks and demands that she become his concubine.
Shirayuki flees civilization and heads for the forest, not wanting to be perceived as an object valued solely for its novelty. Here, the girl meets Zen, a charming prince who saves her from Prince Raji’s clutches and reveals that he, too, is a prince. Shirayuki and Zen become close friends, and she decides to return to Zen’s castle with him to pursue her dreams. However, becoming a palace pharmacist is not easy, especially given her unusual hair colour and close relationship with the prince…
4. Kamisama Kiss
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Episodes: 13
Kamisama kiss is a wholesome shoujo bishounen anime. It’s a gem in Romcom anime, with one of the best romance plots.
Nanami used to live in a run-down apartment with her father, a man who spent half his time gambling and the other half hiding from debt collectors, until the scoundrel ran away one day, leaving his daughter hungry and homeless.
That is, until she encounters a mysterious stranger in the park who proclaims her the new goddess of a nearby shrine! Unfortunately, Nanami’s new home is occupied by Tomoe, a fox familiar who is offended by the presence of a mere mortal and immediately begins bickering with her. If she can reach an agreement with the difficult man, he will be obligated to accept and assist her in carrying out her responsibilities.But there’s a catch: Nanami has to kiss him first, and who wants to kiss that horrible guy?!
3. The Millionaire Detective – Balance:Unlimited
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama
- Episodes: 11
Detective Daisuke Kambe has no qualms about using his own fortune to solve crimes, even if he evaluates human lives based on their monetary value. Haru Kato, a compassionate person, regards all life as sacred and is sickened by Daisuke’s materialistic ways. Can they put aside their differences and work together to solve the most difficult crimes in the precinct?
2. Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Revolutions
- Genres: Reverse Harem, Music
- Episodes: 13
Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Revolutions continues after the conclusion of Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Revolutions. When budding boy band STRISH wins the Uta Puri Award for best new rookie group, Maji Loves it by a factor of ten. Everything appears to be going well for them and Shining Agency’s other group, QUARTET NIGHT, until an opportunity to perform in the opening ceremonies of an international sports festival arises. It’s group versus group in a fierce battle that will require more than 2000% to win; it’ll have to be a LOVE REVOLUTION!
1. Yona of the Dawn
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Episodes: 24
Princess Yona lives in the kingdom of Kouka with her pacifist father, King II, in a sheltered but peaceful life. Yona’s only difficulties in life are her unruly red hair and convincing her father to let her marry her cousin, Soo-wan, who is surrounded by attentive servants and protected by her bodyguard Hak.
However, on the night of her 16th birthday, Yona loses everything she holds dear and is forced to flee the castle. With no one to defend her but Hak, Yona realises she must become strong if she is to survive. She sets out in search of allies, and an ancient legend involving the Crimson Dragon King and his four Dragon Warriors may hold the key to reclaiming her kingdom.
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