15 Most Hated Anime Couples

Some anime relationships spark more arguments than plot twists, and the couples below keep fan discussions going long after the credits roll. This list looks at pairings that stirred the pot because of how their stories played out on screen, from messy love triangles to power imbalances that shaped entire arcs. You’ll see when and how these characters connected, the key moments that defined them, and where their paths ended up in canon. Studios are noted along the way because production choices often shaped how these romances landed with viewers.

Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha

In ‘Naruto’, Sakura pursues Sasuke from their Academy days through the Fourth Great Ninja War while he leaves the village and later seeks redemption. Studio Pierrot follows their thread through ‘Naruto Shippuden’ into ‘Boruto’, where they are married and raising Sarada. Their relationship is marked by long separations and battles that intersect with Team 7’s missions. Canon eventually places them together after Sasuke’s return to Konoha.

Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman

In ‘Attack on Titan’, Mikasa’s protectiveness toward Eren is established from their shared childhood trauma and the red scarf scene. Wit Studio sets the foundation across the early seasons, and MAPPA carries it through the Marley and Final arcs. Their bond drives key choices from rescue attempts to confrontations with the Yeagerists. The story treats their connection as central to Eren’s final path and Mikasa’s decisive role.

Light Yagami and Misa Amane

In ‘Death Note’, Misa pledges herself to Light after regaining her memories and discovering their linked fates with the Death Notes. Madhouse depicts their arrangement as strategic, with Misa using the Shinigami Eyes and Light directing plans against L and Near. Their scenes track arrests, surveillance, and staged dates used to manipulate investigations. The pair remains together on paper while Light pursues his larger objective.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue

‘Bleach’ positions Orihime’s feelings early, then brings the pair closer after the Hueco Mundo and Thousand-Year Blood War conflicts. Studio Pierrot shows Orihime’s healing powers supporting Ichigo across major battles and later epilogue material. The manga’s finale confirms their marriage and son, Kazui, and the anime reflects that endpoint. Their route from classmates to partners spans multiple arcs and power upgrades.

Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara

In ‘Rent-A-Girlfriend’, Kazuya meets Chizuru through a rental service and the two maintain a public façade for family and friends. TMS Entertainment follows them through apartment neighbor hijinks, film projects, and hospital visits that reveal Chizuru’s personal goals. Their dynamic hinges on contracts, misunderstandings, and gradual career milestones. The story keeps the relationship in a slow shift from business terms to genuine attachment.

Meliodas and Elizabeth Liones

In ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, Meliodas and Elizabeth are tied by a long-running curse that causes Elizabeth’s repeated reincarnations. A-1 Pictures launches the anime with the tavern encounter that restarts their quest, and Studio Deen continues through later seasons. Key revelations explain why Meliodas protects Elizabeth across kingdoms and wars. Their arc culminates with the curse’s resolution and a future together.

Shinji Ikari and Asuka Langley

‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ presents Shinji and Asuka as teammates whose interactions affect Eva synchronization and mission outcomes. Gainax shows their school life and operations with NERV, while Studio Khara revisits the pairing in the Rebuild films. Shared battles, hospital scenes, and late revelations frame how they clash and connect. Their story closes on imagery and choices that viewers track across multiple versions.

Yukiteru Amano and Yuno Gasai

In ‘Future Diary’, Yukiteru and Yuno team up in the survival game where each participant’s diary predicts different aspects of the future. Asread maps their relationship through alliance shifts, house searches, and school incidents tied to the diary rules. Critical reveals about timelines and identities reshape how they treat each other. The ending resolves the game’s winner and shows what becomes of their bond afterward.

Subaru Natsuki and Emilia

In ‘Re:Zero’, Subaru fixates on protecting Emilia after meeting her in the capital and discovering his return-by-death ability. White Fox depicts their connection through royal selection politics, Sanctuary trials, and mansion assaults. Subaru’s vows to support Emilia coincide with Rem’s separate storyline and the wider witch mysteries. Canon places Subaru as Emilia’s trusted partner during key negotiations and battles.

Ken Kaneki and Touka Kirishima

In ‘Tokyo Ghoul’, Kaneki’s transformation creates new ties with Anteiku, where Touka becomes a constant presence across conflicts. Studio Pierrot adapts their progression through the original series and ‘Tokyo Ghoul:re’, including the café reopening and ward battles. Their relationship turns official during the ‘re’ period with a marriage chapter and later family scenes. The anime follows the major beats of that development alongside faction wars.

Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia

In ‘Fairy Tail’, Natsu brings Lucy into the Fairy Tail guild, and their partnership anchors many jobs from Daybreak to Grand Magic Games. A-1 Pictures and Satelight animate their early adventures, with later seasons handled by A-1 Pictures, Bridge, and CloverWorks. The pair shares key power-ups, team formations, and reunions after separations. Their closeness remains central while the anime keeps the focus on guild family bonds.

Goku and Chi-Chi

‘Dragon Ball’ sets up Goku’s promise to marry Chi-Chi after the events of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai. Toei Animation shows their wedding and later family life with Gohan and Goten across ‘Z’ and ‘Super’. Storylines often separate them due to training, tournaments, and intergalactic threats. Their household scenes bookend sagas that otherwise follow battles and transformations.

Raku Ichijou and Chitoge Kirisaki

In ‘Nisekoi’, Raku and Chitoge pretend to date to stop gang disputes between their families while searching for the girl from Raku’s locket promise. Shaft adapts their school antics, key swaps, and flashbacks that complicate the mystery. The series balances class trips, cultural festivals, and rival confessions. Canon settles the locket storyline and confirms who ends up with Raku.

Shuu Ouma and Inori Yuzuriha

‘Guilty Crown’ pairs Shuu with Inori after he gains the Power of the King and starts drawing Voids from others. Production I.G places them at the center of GHQ crackdowns, school quarantines, and Funeral Parlor missions. Their connection influences leadership choices and the fate of the Lost Christmas legacy. The finale resolves their roles in the crisis and what remains after the conflict.

Tatsuya Shiba and Miyuki Shiba

In ‘The Irregular at Magic High School’, Tatsuya and Miyuki enroll at First High and operate as siblings with unusual magical classifications. Madhouse animates the original season that establishes their strength gap and school dynamics, with 8-Bit handling later seasons and sequels. Their interactions form the backbone of competitions, security operations, and political arcs. The story keeps their bond central as national and international stakes rise.

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