They Actually Get Together Early?! Romance Anime That Said ‘Screw the Slow Burn’

By your senpai of cultured taste, NoobSenpai

Listen up, weeblets.

You ever start a romance anime and think, “Damn, can y’all just hold hands already?”

My guy, I came here for heart-throbbing romance, not a six-year emotional hostage situation.

Worry not, my fellow degenerates.

NoobSenpai’s got your back with Romance Anime Where The Couples Get Together Early – like, episode 1 to 3 kinda early.

Today We’re talkin’ wholesome, hilarious, sometimes spicy relationships where the plot doesn’t end at confession – it starts there.

12 Romance Anime Where They Get Together Early

Tonikaku Kawaii (TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You)

When do they get together? Literally Episode 1. Man proposes while bleeding out.

Yes, this man dies IRL (almost), sees a mystery waifu, and hits her with the “I love you” straight outta a fever dream. And she’s like, “Bet.”

They get married. IN EPISODE. FREAKIN’. ONE.

And the rest? Just them being a married couple trying to figure out how not to combust from holding hands. Wholesome AF. Makes you wanna touch grass and cry in a corner.

Tsurezure Children (Tsuredure Children)

When do they get together? Instantly. Like whiplash levels of fast.

This one’s a cheat code—it’s got multiple couples, and most of them start dating in the first 1–2 episodes.

Every couple has a different flavor:

• The shy awkward duo
• The sporty girl & confused dude
• The “we made out once but now we panic” pair

Episodes are short, the comedy’s tight, and it’s perfect for binge-watching when your heart needs serotonin injections.

My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari)

When do they get together? Around ep 3. YESSSS.

Imagine this: MC is a massive dude who looks like he bench presses vending machines for fun. Everyone assumes he’s the background character. But NOPE—he saves a girl, she falls for him, he falls for her, and THEY ACTUALLY DATE.

It’s rare. It’s precious. It’s adorable enough to make a stone statue cry.

Also, his best friend is best wingman in anime history. I don’t make the rules.

Horimiya

When do they get together? Episode 5. That’s like SPEEDRUN pacing in anime.

Forget the will-they-won’t-they. Hori and Miyamura get together early and then just… exist as a couple. With actual couple problems. Communication, jealousy, hugs, sleepovers. It’s like watching real teens date but without TikTok ruining everything.

Also, Miyamura has piercings and trauma. Ladies, you already know.

Engaged to the Unidentified

When do they get together? Bro… from Episode 1, she finds out she is ENGAGED.

Yep. One day you’re a normal high school girl, next thing you know you’ve got a husbando and a sister-in-law living in your house. Zero buildup. Instant fiancé.
But instead of being weird or creepy, it’s cute AF and has that comfy vibe like warm miso soup on a rainy anime night.

Bonus points: Her lil sis-in-law is an unhinged gremlin and I respect her chaos.

Koikimo (It’s Disgusting to Call This Love)

When do they get together? Emotionally? Pretty quick. Officially? It builds fast.

Corporate playboy simp-mode: activated.
She saves him from faceplanting on stairs, he goes full “I will die for you, my queen” in like 2 business hours.

It’s got that “older guy, younger girl” trope, but with surprisingly wholesome execution.
Also, the man drops romantic lines like he’s trying to unlock DLC content in real life. Smooth and cringey. Love to see it.

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague

When do they get together? Emotionally? Like episode 2. Officially? They vibin’ hard by mid-series.

My dude is literally a descendant of a yuki-onna, so when he gets flustered around his crush—it snows.
And she? Cool, calm, and sweeter than mochi on Valentine’s Day.

The romance is subtle but steady, and the mutual respect is strong. You’re not watching a couple form—you’re watching them naturally exist and slowly melt into each other. It’s adult, but still adorbs.

Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It

When do they get together? Emotionally in the pilot. But then science ruins everything.

These two are already in love, but they’re also science nerds, so instead of confessing, they try to scientifically prove they’re in love.

Cue whiteboards, experiments, awkward heart rate monitors, and too much sexual tension in lab coats.
It’s literally just “we’re dating but pretending it’s data collection.”

The chemistry? Off the charts—literally.

Bokutachi no Remake (Remake Our Life!)

When do they get together? Episode 3 (Unofficially) / Episode 5 (Feelings are clear)

Guy goes back in time to redo his life as an art student. Ends up in a share house with best girl, and sparks are flying by episode 3.

They literally have a candlelight emotional bonding scene, and from ep 5 onward, it’s like “just kiss already” -and they kinda do. No “Will-they-won’t-they” dragged across eternity. The romance blooms naturally, but early enough to matter.

Bonus: some actual adult tension and not just teen blushing.

Golden Time

When do they get together? EPISODE. FREAKIN’. 7.

Banri Tada is your average amnesiac anime dude (because of course he is).

Koko Kaga, aka Yandere Barbie, who starts off psycho-level obsessed with another dude… then suddenly does a hard emotional u-turn into Banri’s arms and never looks back.

This is college-level trauma bonding with romantic flashbacks, mental breakdowns, and identity crises served hot. 🍷

But somehow… it works. They date, they fight, they cry in public, they break up, and get back together. It’s messy. It’s raw. It’s realistic AF.

Itazura na Kiss (ItaKiss)

When do they get together? Confession: Episode 1, MARRIED BY EPISODE 22, BABY UNLOCKED: Endgame

This ain’t a romance anime.
This is a full-blown ROMANTIC SPEEDRUN WITH BONUS DLC.

Meet Kotoko: dumb as bricks, heart of gold. Falls for Naoki: genius, emotionally constipated tsundere king.

He rejects her in EPISODE 1…
Then suddenly: BOOM—WEDDING BELLS.
Then: BABY.
Then: YOU CRY.

Bro, Itazura na Kiss is a straight-up life simulator.
You don’t just get a confession. You get marriage, jealousy arcs, honeymoon fights, late-night cuddles, and literal parenthood.

It’s not just cute—
It’s unhinged levels of romantic chaos that somehow warms your cold, otaku heart.

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

When do they get together? Episode 1, fam. EPISODE ONE.

Okay okay—imagine this:
Two awkward adults who love anime, games, and being socially crippled…
start dating because it’s convenient and they vibe over Monster Hunter and doujinshi.

Romantic?
Maybe not in the “sweep-you-off-your-feet” way.

It’s not just “haha otaku joke.”

It’s about navigating relationships when you’re introverted, emotionally constipated, and stuck in a cubicle job.

It’s funny, warm, and actually mature (unlike me).

Also the side couple?

Office lady × hot musclehead nerd?
Their chemistry could cook an egg. 🍳🔥

Final Words from NoobSenpai

How did you find out this list of Romance Anime Where They Get Together Early?

These anime said “Nah fam, we’re skipping the 8000-year-long build-up.”

If you’re tired of the “tsundere misunderstanding until episode 12” pipeline, this is your escape hatch.
So next time someone tells you slow burn is superior, kindly show them this list and say:

“My dude, this ain’t a crockpot. I like my romance hot and ready like a pizza.”

Stay cultured, stay chaotic,
NoobSenpai out. 🍥

Comment if You Want part 2? Or something extra spicy? I gotchu. 😎