Who says anime is just for hard-core fighting fans? Anime features everything that you can imagine. From action to emotions, it has everything to offer. The biggest reason behind the massive popularity of anime is that it connects to a fan’s heart in no time. Anime is pure art and an unnatural way of storytelling. It offers those things which live-action can’t. Another benefit that anime comes with is it distributes the culture of its featuring country with the world. Japanese culture can be seen in many far-off countries, and this happened only because of anime. In this article, we will discuss the emotional side of anime that converted hatred into love. These anime characters were previously enemies and now are lovers. Let’s know about them in detail.
There are many characters who choose the wrong way to bring the right change in the world. Some got the bad ending, and some got the good one. Some characters understand at the final moment that only love can bring peace and judgment to the world. Hate only invokes more hatred, and this is how things get messed up. There is no hero and villain existing in the world. It is just a game of perspective. Now let’s come to our main topic.
1. Sadao Maou & Emilia Justina (Devil Is A Part-Timer)
Devil is a Part-Timer is one of the most popular anime on the planet that features some of the amazing characters with cool chemistry. Two such characters are Sadao Maou and Emilia Justina. They used to be the eternal enemies as Sadaou was the demon and Emilia was the hero whose work was to kill demons. But Emilia realizes that Sadao is different than other demons, and she willingly tends to know him more. Slowly and steadily, their unnatural bonding converted into two lovers. Later, they both adopt a child.
2. Shouko Nishimiya & Shouya Ishida (A Silent Voice)
This is a kind of complicated case of Enemies to lover relationship in anime. Shouya used to bully Shouko for her being deaf along with his friends. But as they both grew up, Shouya started loving her. They are both stuck in an awkward situation as Shouko doesn’t have any feelings toward Shouya. Even after getting into a relationship, it is hard for them to remain together. But somehow, they become the perfect couple later on.
3. Vegeta & Bulma (Dragon Ball Z)
Vegeta used to be the major antagonist in Dragon Ball. He arrived on Earth to destroy this planet, but thanks to Goku, he finally came on the right track. Sooner or later, Bulma and Vegeta became close, but still, their relationship was estranged. Seven years after the birth of Trunks, they finally started living together, and now they are living like couples, caring for each other. Now, Vegeta is no longer a threat to Earth, and he bravely fights for this planet against external aggressions.
4. Yolei Inoue & Ken Ichijouji (Digimon)
This is one of the most unexpected ships on our list. Who can even imagine that one day, we have to ship these two? Yolei Inoue is the eldest daughter of Digidestined, whereas Ken Ichijouji was the blunt and cold boy who was suffering from great mental trauma because of the family issues in his family. At the end of Digimon fusion, Yolei and Ken showed together. Later, they have three children. Sadly, we couldn’t get to see their relationship growing, and they directly jump to the pleasant part.
5. Sasuke & Sakura (Naruto Shippuden)
This can be the perfect example of haters turned into lovers’ relationships. Sasuke used to be a cold guy who lived for his revenge. On the other hand, Sakura loved him from the day-1. When Sasuke abandoned the village, Naruto, Sakura, and all the shinobi of Konoha tried their best to bring Sasuke back to the village. Sasuke even tried to kill Sakura and put her under Genjutsu, and hurt her terribly. But in the end, Sasuke finally acknowledges her, and they both get married. Later, they had a girl child, Sarada Uchiha, who is the deuteragonist of the series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
6. Kaname Ohgi & Villette Nu (Code Geass)
Code Geass is one of the most loved anime featuring the protagonist-turned antagonist concept. Lelouch is also the most loved character in the whole anime industry. Kaname and Villette’s relationship story is very romantic and hurtful. In the time when the Japanese and Brittania were fighting with each other, Villette used to care for both regimes. Kaname saved Villette when she was injured and lost her memories. In the end, they finally acknowledge each other.
7. Shikamaru & Temari (Naruto Shippuden)
Every Naruto fan will agree with the fact that Naruto anime is all about the story and the reason for the existence of each and every character. Shinobi used to sacrifice their everything for the sake of their homelands. Two such shinobis had their own reasons. Shikamaru belongs to the hidden leaf village, and Temari is from the Sand Village. They fought in the Chunin exam and had tough relations back in the days. As they started working together, they knew each other better and eventually fell in love. After the fourth great ninja war, Temari and Shikamaru married each other and had a son Shikadai who is a major character in the anime, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
8. Yuzuru Otonashi & Kanade Tachibana (Angel Beats)
Misunderstanding can lead you to the worst circumstances, and this quote proved to be true in this case. Kanade and Yuzuru used to be the enemies as they didn’t understand each other. When Otonashi wakes up in the world of the afterlife, he hears the fact that Kanade is a monster who expels people from the afterlife even when they don’t want to. But later, he realizes that she is not the monster and everything he heard was wrong. This relationship is tragedic but at the same time quite beautiful.
9. Sakura Kinomoto & Syaoran Li (Cardcaptor Sakura)
Sakura Kinomoto and Syaoran Li’s story is quite popular among famous relationships. Sakura used to be friends with Syaoran, but Syaoran was a very competitive person. He wanted to compete with her and wanted to prove that he was better than her in all terms. He even rejected her proposal many times to not get distracted. But eventually, he himself developed feelings for her. In the end, they came close, and this turned out to be another love story.
10. Chitoge Kirisaki & Raku Ichijou (Nisekoi)
Chitoge Kirisaki and Raku Ichijou came into a fake relationship after the mutual benefit of their fathers; however, things were quite uncertain, and they had no feelings for each other. At a point, it becomes quite challenging to stay together for them; however, as they know each other, their interests correlate with each other, and they start making bonds. Eventually, they started a true relationship and became one of the best couples ever. Raku even rejected her love interest Onodera just to be with Chitoge. In the end, they finally got married.
11. Ayano Kannagi & Kazuma Yagami (Kaze no Stigma)
This is the example of two arrogant second cousins ending up together, Ayano And Kazuma. When met for the first time, Ayano was annoyed and in a distressed mood as her father asked Kazuma to accompany her on the demon-hunting mission, and she thought that she was capable of surviving herself and doesn’t need the help of anyone. However, as they fought alongside demons, they knew each other and started getting closer. In the end, Ayano and Kazuma turned out to be the perfect lovers.
12. Fakir & Ahiru Arima (Princess Tutu)
At the start of the anime, Ahiru and Fakir getting together can’t even be imagined as Ahiru hated Fakir because he used to interrupt her too much whenever she talked with her crush. Eventually, Fakir also dislikes Ahiro for talking too much with Mytho. But eventually, he realizes that Ahiru is trying to resolve Myhto’s heart as he has gone through a tragic moment. Fakir and Ahiru slowly started to know each other and eventually became the perfect couple. This is how they turned their hatred into love.
13. Kenshin & Tomoe (Rurouni Kenshin)
Initially, Tomoe wanted to kill Kenshin to avenge her fiance’s death however, this turned out to be something else. Rurouni Kenshin is a famous anime that focuses on its major character development and storyline.
Even though Tomoe had feelings for Kenshin, she never showed her love to him as he was the biggest enemy of hers; however, they both came close and turned into a perfect couple. They both took a second chance at peace.
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