With the spring 2024 anime season closing, it is time for fans to bid farewell to some of their favorite anime. The spring season had much to offer, from exciting romance to chaotic Isekai adventures. In particular, it was a good season for romance anime enthusiasts, as it highlighted a lot of anime series of this genre. Among the numerous romance anime released, An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride stole the show this season. The anime featured many interesting characters and scenarios that had viewers glued to the screen.
The anime follows the life of Zagan, a feared sorcerer who follows his friend to an auction. At the auction, he encounters a beautiful elf and falls in love with her, spending all his money to purchase her. However, after being isolated for a long time, he lacks the social skills to converse with her. Now, he must do all he can to try and get close to her. With the anime concluding, many have begun looking for ways to fill the void. In that regard, here are the best anime to watch after An Archdemon Dilemma.
I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness
Allen Crawford, a genius mage revered by many as the Dark Lord, isolates himself from people and lives alone. However, his quiet life changes after he discovers Charlotte Evans, a noblewoman, exiled on false charges. He sympathizes with her situation, having known the pain of being betrayed himself. He decides to help her by teaching her all the delights of indulging in naughtiness and vices. The anime shares many similarities with An Archdemon’s Dilemma, as both male leads are feared for unpleasant rumors that have been spread about them.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride
The story follows the life of Chise, a high school student who has been ostracized from society by her parents and society. She decides to sell herself at an auction, hoping to find a place she can call home. She is bought by Elias Ainsworth, who pays five million for her and takes her home with him. Elias is immediately drawn to the girl, offering her a position as an apprentice and then his wife. Like Zagan and Nephy, the anime shows that romance can blossom even in the darkest places.
Sugar Apple Fairytale
If you are looking for an anime that provides the same sweetness as Zagan and Nephy, this anime is for you. It follows the life of Anne, a candy maker who dreams of becoming a master candy artist. However, her dreams are harder to achieve as she possesses no magic. She buys Challe, a handsome but arrogant fairy, as her bodyguard. She offers him a deal to help get his wing back if he keeps her safe, and he agrees. The two then venture off and must keep each other company as they work towards their goals.
I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss
Despite taking place in an Otome game, the anime has some similarities to An Archdemon’s Dilemma. The story centers around the life of Aileen, who gets transported into an Otome game as the villainess. Unfortunately, in the game, every road leads to her doom. To change her fate, she decides to court the game’s final boss, the demon king Claude. Despite Claude being more outspoken than Zagan, the two often share similarities when interacting with their significant other.
TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You
The popular anime gives us an MC who, like Zagan, falls in love with a girl at first sight. The story follows Nasa, a genius student often teased for his strange name. He decides to stomp the critics by surpassing NASA one day. However, his plans fall short after an accident on his way back from school. Tsukasa saves him, and he immediately confesses his love to her despite being in critical condition. Tsukasa agrees to be with him, but only if they marry, and he agrees before passing out. He is heartbroken as he wakes up and hears no news about her. However, the two are reunited on his 18th birthday as she arrives with a marriage certificate on his doorstep.
