Being a single parent to your own child is hard enough as it is but how about taking care of a child that is not even yours? Meet 30 year old Kawachi Daikichi who went to his grandfather’s funeral only to find out that his already dead grandfather has an illegitimate child named Kaga Rin whose mother is unknown. To make things worse the family argues who will take the child as they do not like the obligation that comes with it. Feeling pity towards the hazel nut girl and to his utter disgust from his family, Daikichi took it upon himself to adopt little Rin not knowing that being a parent isn’t so easy at all. Wolf Chldren and Usagi Drop presents the hardships and responsibilities of being a single parent. Hana and Daikichi both slowly learns how to take care of their own children and in turn this kids learn from them. You will basically see how this two adults change themselves into parenthood. If you want some light slice of life anime, better watch this and bask in the cuteness that is Rin.

Better ready your tissues for this one because this anime will really make you cry. Seriously, take my advice. Following the end of Clannad, Tomoya Okazaki couldn't be more happier, after all his girlfriend Nagisa Furukawa has become his lawful wife, supporting each other for better or worse, and in sickness and in health, maturing together into adulthood. But Tomoya didn’t saw it coming that death do us part will come earlier than what he expected when his wife succumbed to her illness after giving birth to their daughter Ushio. You could say Hana and Tomoya’s experiences are very much alike. Both fell in love in their school days, had a child, dealt with the death of their spouse and trying to know the ways of how to be a parent. But unlike Hana who used her husband’s death to be more stronger for her children, Tomoya had some difficulty coping up with the death of his wife, leaving his daughter behind with her grandparents. It took some time before he faces Ushio again and the way they support and heal each other is truly bittersweet. Clannad: After story is much more dramatic and more heavier than Wolf Children but give it a try, it’s worth it.

After the death of her father, Miyaura Momo with her mother moved into the remote island of Shio bringing with her the latter that her father left containing only two words “Dear Momo”. As she tries to adjust living in the countryside, Momo discovers that her new home includes three Yōkais whom she can only see. Through befriending them, she learns what truly is the meaning behind of her late father’s letter. They are very similar in a way that both mothers are faced with taking care of their offspring alone because of the death of their respective husbands. Both mothers also decided to move in the country side to start their new life there. Although Wolf Children focuses heavily more on how to be a single parent to their child, Momo e no Tegami focuses more on how a child accepts the death of her father. It also shows the coming of age of Momo as how Ame and Yuki did in Wolf Children. She learns to accept her former mistakes, learns from it and became more open to the people around her.

Who doesn’t know Totoro? If you haven’t watched this yet then you are greatly missing a lot as this is surely one of the greater master pieces of Studio Ghibli. Two sisters Satsuki and Mei found themselves in a new home in the countryside with their father Tatsuo Kusakabe. This is so they can live near their mother, Kusakabe Yasuko,who is in the hospital battling her own illness. As the two girls enjoy the wonders of rural life, they meet Totoro and together they go on an exciting adventure and meet more other mythical creatures along the way. Both shows are set in the countryside where the parents move in with their children for personal reasons. Since Tatsuo Kusakabe’s wife is in the hospital, he currently has to take the responsibility on himself of looking after their children like Hana. Being parents of two children, they are very caring and loving who encourages their kid’s curiosity and imagination. The show also depicts the bond of two siblings, much like Ame and Yuki but in this case Satsuki and Mei, as they grow up. Want some magical adventure? This is an anime that you surely wouldn't want to miss.

Ah~ Another movie from the powerhouse Studio Ghibli. The story of Kaguya-hime no Monogatari is based on the folktale of the Bamboo Cutter. An old bamboo cutter from the rural area found a tiny girl in a glowing bamboo shoot and decided to raise her as their own with his wife. As the child grows abnormally fast gaining precious friends, the bamboo cutter finds gold and expensive silk in the same fashion as he found the little girl. Believing it as a sign from the heavens, he took his family and ventured out to the capital forcing his adoptive daughter to leave her friends and start grooming her fit for nobility. She was thus known as Princess Kaguya but even though a princess, she feels trapped and caged in her new environment. The most prominent similarity of these two anime is that both shows how to be a parent to a non-human child. Hana took care of two werewolf children while the bamboo cutter and his wife took care of a child from the moon. All parents would do anything to give their child a better life and this plays well with Hana and the Bamboo cutter very well. Hana at some point became too overprotective with Ame for she fears that he will leave her. As for the Bamboo Cutter, he made Kaguya into a princess believing that is her fate. Ame and Kaguya felt restrained and wanted freedom to do what they want, so Hana and the Bamboo cutter had to learn to let go and let their children be who they really are. The Art in this anime is definitely amazing and superb! You should check it out!

If you were given a chance to reincarnate, wouldn’t you be so lucky? Our protagonist was given that chance when Purupuru told him he was lucky for being chosen to reincarnate again. But things comes with a price, through unwilling but unable to refuse, he has to be in the body of 14 year old Kobayashi Makoto who committed suicide just recently. He must help change the life of Kobayashi so the tragedy won’t happen again while trying to remember his greatest sin. This anime tackles more about the true essence of a family like how Wolf Children does. In Colorful, each family member has to change themselves and correct their mistakes they had before to make their family work again. Hana also reflects Kobayashi’s mom who both greatly showed their motherly love and concern for children. Hana who let her her children forge their own path, Kobayashi’s family gave Makoto a chance to choose what he likes and listened well at his intentions for his future. Colorful is a wonderful film that showcases the importance of family, friends and appreciating ones life.

It is only appropriate that we start this list off with the most famous exorcist anime out there, right? Rin Okumura is known as a rebel who cannot get his life straight no matter how hard he tries. What he doesn’t know though is that greater things are waiting for him and he is much more than just a troublemaker. Rio is in fact the son of Satan and has to learn the art of exorcism if he wants to prevent the destruction of this world, the death of his loved ones and ultimately falling into the hands of evil. We didn’t include Ao no Exorcist on this list simply because it also revolves around the art of exorcism even though there is a clear parallel. What makes this show similar to Sousei no Onmyouji is the mixture of comedy with action and occasional drama that runs throughout the storyline. The main heroes both have a temperament while still trying to do their best and fight for the people close to them. Fans of action-filled fights against demons should check it out!

Next up is an oldie but a goodie, the well-known Shakugan no Shana. As it is often the case in anime, this show starts with a normal high school boy leading a normal life. This idle lifestyle changes pretty quickly when Yuuji Sakai runs into a mysterious girl with flaming red hair. He finds out that he is in fact dead and his whole existence is reduced to a Torch that will soon disappear. Together with Shana, a Flame Haze, he embarks on a journey into a world he couldn’t even have imagined existing. It is true that Sakai was thrown into a world he knew nothing about while Rokuro from Twin Star Exorcists was born into his role. However, they both didn’t have a choice about what happens to them and are equally powerless. Also, both heroes have to team up with mysterious girls that they are slowly building a connection to. Shakugan no Shana and Twin Star Exorcists both feature a couple fighting against powerful enemies and are definitely worth a try.

Another exorcist, another Shounen show. But each anime is its own unique little butterfly, so let’s see what D.Gray-man has to offer and how it compares to Twin Star Exorcists. Allen Walker was abandoned by his parents and had to find his own way in life. With the help of his cursed eye and the special powers of his left arm he joins an organization of exorcists in their fight against the ultimate evil. An even bigger enemy is about to emerge and it is up to Allen to defeat him and prevent the destruction of the world. Just from the synopsis it’s already pretty clear that D.Gray-man has a lot of action to offer. True, the fights in this show are outstanding, but what makes it really great - and also similar to Twin Star Exorcists - is the comedy that is mixed into this action-filled show. It can be hard to find a good balance between the two genres, but both anime seem to master this task gracefully. D.Gray-man brings exorcism back to the 19th century and is our third recommendation.

Exorcists aren’t the only ones fighting against demonic powers. Gods are also responsible for keeping mankind safe, just like Yato in Noragami. Yato isn’t a normal god. Even though he was once one of the most respected and powerful deities out there, he is now known as the “Delivery God” who will do any job in exchange for a handful of coins. Together with his undead assistant Yukine and cheerful middle school girl Hiyori Iki he embarks on constantly new adventures to fulfill his ultimate goal of gaining millions of worshippers. Here we have another show with a supernatural theme. Noragami is loved for its comedy and great characters and just like Twin Star Exorcists the action scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat. Similarly, Noragami raises the question of duty and commitment and how you sometimes just need to get a job done without being able to make your own choices. This show is a must-watch even if you are not a fan of the supernatural.

When talking about exorcists there is one more show that just needs to be mentioned and that show is Tokyo Ravens. Set in another timeline, this anime shows you a different version of Tokyo where spiritual beings are part of everyday life. The prestigious Tsuchimikado family of onmyoudou-users (a Japanese form of occultism) has been known to take care of them for generations, but now a new problem arises: son Harutora is born without any magical abilities. Despite his lack of powers he becomes a familiar to Natsume, another member of the Tsuchimikado clan and a powerful wielder of onmyodo magic. Can they defeat their enemies together? Tokyo Ravens is a less dramatic version of Twin Star Exorcists and focuses more on its comedy and school aspects. Still, both stories share common elements like mythical beings and magic-filled fights. Most importantly, both shows revolve around two teenagers born into a life they cannot escape from. Our heroes work together as teams and despite not being able to control their fate, they fight each battle as if it were their last. Check out Tokyo Ravens if you haven’t already!

It’s time to end this list, but there is one more show we want to throw into the mix. It’s time for Nurarihyon no Mago! This is the story of Nurarihyon’s grandson, Rikuo Nura. He would be able to lead the normal life he always wanted to have if it wasn’t for the fact that he was quarter youkai and has to become head of the Nura clan. Now he leads a double life: schoolboy by day and powerful youkai by night. We wanted to include this little gem for all fans of the supernatural that prefer a more traditional setting over futuristic weapons and character design. Nurarihyon no Mago offers you just that while also featuring a main protagonist who is troubled by his destiny and an eternal fight between good and evil just like in Twin Star Exorcists. Also, both Rokuro and Rikuo have to balance their responsibilities with their private lives while remaining true to themselves. Definitely give Nurarihyon no Mago a try.

If you like the idea of having all of your favorite characters from Dengeki Bunko works and SEGA characters put together in a 2D style fighting game, then you would definitely enjoy this cool fighting game. Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax features popular characters from Sword Art Online, Durarara!!, Boogiepop Phantom, Toradora!, and many more! With its unique battle system featuring the Climax Meter, which can be used to execute signature moves that recreate highlighted scenes from the original novels of each character. Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax is now available on Arcade machines, PS3 and PS Vita. There is a PS4 version out in Japan but it has not yet been released overseas, unless you have a Japanese account!? So be sure to check them out!

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is actually a spin-off fighting game from the Persona 3 and 4 RPG game that was released in 2012. The developers expanded the well-known RPG game into a fighting game for players to enjoy the full experience from the Persona series. It features characters from both Persona 3 and 4, as well as a new character, Sho Minazuki. Despite having typical elements of anime-styled fighting games, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax added some juicy, unique features to the battle system. Unique features include the integration of Status Ailments from the original Persona series, and All-Out-Rush which allows players to knock their opponents to the air with button mashing and a Fatal Counter hit. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is now available on Arcade machines, PS3, and XBOX 360.

The Guilty Gear series franchise has returned with yet another advanced-looking fighting style game, Guilty Gear Xrd. Even though the graphics appeared to be in 2D, Daisuke Ishiwatari, the creator of the Guilty Gear series, confirmed that all the characters and background effects are rendered in 3D. This makes a more dynamic movement for the camera. Aside from the faster gameplay that this new series provides, new characters have been made available to the roster as well, including Bedman, Ramlethal Valentine, Elphelt Valentine, Leo Whitefang, Jack-O’ Valentine, and Kum Haehyun. This awesome game is now available for PC, PS4, Arcade machines, and PS3.

As one of the classic arcade fighting games around, the King of Fighters franchise is now back with new and improved features. Watch your all-time favorite characters return to the character roster in King of Fighters XIII such as Mai, K’, Vice, and many more! The overall gameplay has also been improved, as it now gives a much faster-paced fight with better response time. A new feature called “Drive Cancel” was also added to the game which allows players to cancel their character’s moves suddenly. This ultimately creates a more flexible gameplay for the players to experience and explore new varieties of fighting style as the game has also added more moves for the characters. King of Fighters XIII is now available on PS3, Arcade machines, XBOX 360, and PC.

“I’m a Fighter”. If you are familiar with this tagline, then you would probably know the popular fighting game franchise, Dead or Alive. With its fifth installment, Dead or Alive 5 developers have made several pivotal changes to the game as well as to the character’s roster. Featuring new available characters like Mila and Rig, and also a few guest characters from Virtua Fighter such as Akira Yuki, Sarah Bryant, and Pai Chan. Graphics have also been improved to provide more detail, and realistic experiences for the player. One such case involve the characters who have appeared to have visible ‘sweat’ and becoming dirty, like being covered in dust and mud, after a fight. Dead or Alive 5 is now available on Arcade machines, PS3, XBOX 360, PS4, PS Vita, XBOX One and PC.

According to the Tekken series producer, Katsuhiro Harada, Tekken 7 will serve as a finale towards the conflict arc of the Mishima Clan, as it reveals the infamous mystery of the Mishima family feud between Heihachi and Kazuya, by bringing in Kazumi Mishima, who is Kazuya’s mother, as well as, Heihachi’s wife into the equation. Tekken 7 has also added some changes to the battle system, as a majority of moves that uses Bound were taken out. But, new moves added are Screw and Power Crush, which were made available to replace Bound moves. The series has also featured new characters into the roster who are Claudio Serafino, Gigas, Jack-7, Josie Rizal, Katarina Alves, Lucky Chloe, Shasheen, and Akuma, a special guest character from Street Fighter as a cherry on top. Tekken 7 is now available on Arcade machines, PS4, and XBOX One.

Aside from the obvious new and improved next-gen graphics, the Street Fighter franchise returns to bring another series of the game, the Street Fighter V. Fans can finally ease their long wait, as the franchise returns with a few new characters, like F.A.N.G, Laura Matsuda, Necalli, and Rashid. This Street Fighter V also features new strategies and battle mechanics that will enhance gameplay for the players. This includes the V-Trigger that allows characters to utilize and inflict damage, V-Skill for utility skills, and V-Reversal for unique counterattacks. This awesome game is now only available on the PS4 and PC, the developers have created a PS4 and PC Cross-Platform which unifies the game into a single player pool. And to add, Guile has just been added to the roster and fans are already loving him.

If you like the idea of having guns, big swords, and other cool weapons in a fight, then you would definitely find this fighting game appealing. The Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma is the third main installment of the Blazblue series and is the continuation story of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. Players are not disappointed with this unique 2D fighting game. With 7 new additional characters in the roster and a new fighting system that grants each character an ‘Overdrive’ that powers them up whenever it's used. Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma delivers a pretty exciting fast-paced gameplay and is currently available on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox One.

From the original works of Nintendo, comes Super Smash Bros., the incredible fighting game that features all of your favorite characters like Pikachu from Pokémon, Link from Zelda, Sonic, Megaman and many more, to engage in an all-out brawl with each other. Why Super Smash Bros. earned its spot as number 2 of the list, other than it's obvious unique character roster to choose from, is the interactive and unique maps that impacts the gameplay. For example, in the map of Distant Planet, the rain will make the left slope slippery and Bulborb can eat the fighters. This game also supports multi players, up to 8, at once rather than the usual 4 players. All in all, Super Smash Bros. has become one of the best fighting games out there, and is now available on both the Wii and Nintendo 3DS.

And the winner for the number 1 spot of the Top 10 Anime Fighting Games is… you got it! Mortal Kombat X! Ever since the first series appeared in arcades venues in 1992, the Mortal Kombat game series has become more and more brutal and gory with each release. In Mortal Kombat, the developers managed to incorporate the brutal side and goriness of its own death-blow scene, known as ‘Fatality’. This said ‘Fatality’ feature is what makes Mortal Kombat X so unique and popular. In addition to that, the game now runs at 1080p and 60fps, which is essential for ensuring the best and realistic graphics for the gamers to enjoy. Mortal Kombat X was initially released on the PS4 platform, but is now available on both the Xbox and PC platform.

The unfortunate result of Lala’s crazy inventions, Riko is the female version of poor Rito, and a very pretty version at that. Like her male counterpart, Riko is very easy to embarrass, and gets flustered by just about everything. Additionally she retains his ability to fall into anyone and everyone for no reason at all, which is all around marvellous. In many ways very similar to Nana, Riko is also a total tomboy (who would have guessed) almost exclusively wearing boys clothes. If anything, Riko’s origins just make her one of the more interesting girls in the cast, for those of you who like something a little bit different. Good natured and willing to play along with whatever madness is unfolding, regardless of how embarrassing it might be, while not your conventional girl, she sure makes one hell of a waifu.

Along with Doctor Mikado, Tearju Lunatique is one of To LOVE-Ru’s most mature characters, in both body and mind. In spite of her age, Tearju is in the shy girl boat, apparently having little experience with things of the adult realm after devoting herself to science. Although she’s a fairly new addition to the cast, Tearju tries her best to look out for everyone, even if her clumsy self is often the one in need of assistance. Fitting the older teacher character type, Teraju’s allure is the forbidden zone created by the student-teacher relationship. This is only exasperated by her often getting into sticky situations and sharing Rito’s uncanny ability to trip over absolutely nothing. Although we’ve not seen a lot of Tearju yet her warmth and beauty have earned her a spot on this list.

Tsundere of tsunderes, Nana Deviluke thinks you’re a dog, and a baka, and she won’t let you forget it anytime soon. Despite being the middle child of the three Deviluke sisters, Nana often comes off as the youngest, being blissfully ignorant of many things and getting easily alarmed at the mention of anything ecchi. But despite her quick tempered, tsundere nature, Nana’s a good hearted girl, always putting her friends first, even being the one to help Mea out in her darkest period. Nana isn’t just your waifu, she’s your best friend, always up for hanging out or playing video games. This relaxed, tomboy appeal is what sets her apart from the rest, and that despite being an alien, she’s actually one of the least crazy girls in the series. On top of her petite loli appearance, and cute twin tails, Nana is the perfect girl in the eyes of many.

Evil mastermind behind something, maybe, it’s hard to know, she’s very secretive. Nemesis’s affiliation is one of the biggest mysteries of the series, as despite her potentially world ending attempt at activating Darkness, she currently seems content playing pranks and messing about. The only character to beat Momo when it comes to teasing poor Rito, her recent relocation to his shadow has only increased the ease with which she can do so. Although Yami, Mea and Nemesis all have the same Transform ability, Nemesis is by far the most liberal with its usage, switching between cute, flat loli and busty young woman whenever she feels like it. Either way Nemesis is one of the most unique looking members of the cast, and has gained a following amongst tan girl lovers. The ideal waifu for masochists, Neme-chan will be more than happy to keep you around, as her pet that is.

She does the cooking, the cleaning, the walking in on you in the bathroom: perfect little sister Mikan Yuuki. As imoutos go, Mikan is one of the most mature ones about, looking after the whole house by herself, including little flower girl Celine. In fact, along with Haruna she stands out as one of the sanest girls amongst the otherwise fascinating cast. Often seen apron on and ladle in hand, Mikan is already designed as the wife of the house, looking after her hopeless husband (Rito), baby (Celine) and teenage daughters (Deviluke sisters). So it’s no surprise that she makes a great waifu, with all that on top of her thoughtful and caring nature. She’s got both the imouto and loli traits going on too, which for some so is enough for her to be instantly promoted to best girl.

Whenever something shameless occurs, it should always be that Yui Kotegawa is around to point it out by shouting loudly and pointing. To be fair, as student council president, it’s kind of her job. Despite her own shameless chest size, Yui is quick to punish anything of an ecchi nature, even when Rito hasn’t actually done anything yet. But you can only hide from reality for so long, and watching Yui come to terms with her own feelings is the most satisfying thing about her character. Prim and proper in public, but likely more daring in private: the contrast between the two is Yui’s strong point. Seeing all her walls crumble when put in the right situation is endearing, as is watching her think about relationships in non-ecchi ways: walking together, having children, the normal stuff. The fact that the besotted girl thinks about sweet things like this, makes her excellent waifu material.

One of the deadliest assassins in the galaxy, and lover of taiyaki, Yami’s cool and frankly violent attitude has had far from the desired effect. She’s just playing hard to get right? Like super high level hard to get. Anyway, regardless of her intentions, Yami’s kuudere nature has given her a cute, shy side when she’s not on a murderous rampage, winning her an overwhelming number of waifu points, assuming there’s a point system. Or that we’re keeping score. Shy types like Yami are incredibly popular, wanting little more than to stay in the company of those who are important to them. Whether it’s reading a book or sitting eating crepes, Yami is one of the more easy-going girls, as long as you don’t try anything weird. Her transform ability has its various uses too, not just saving your butt when aliens attack, but as her own experiments have shown, she change the size of anything. Anything.

Mastermind behind the Harem Plan, Momo Deviluke’s erotic antics are the source of much pain and embarrassment for Rito, and much joy for us viewers. Wanting to be seen as a mature young woman, Momo is often doing and saying things that she’s not quite ready for herself, adding a cute side to an otherwise very ecchi character. This teasing and cute combo is for sure what makes Momo one of the most popular girls in the series. Well that on top of the half-naked in bed thing. Infact, the general lack of clothing in many of her appearances has been a large asset to her popularity. On top of her incredible desire to protect the person most important to her and make them happy, there’s a pretty strong argument for wanting Momo as your girl.

The ordinary classmate, Haruna Sairenji is the girl Rito would’ve ended up with had this been a regular teen romance show. Cute, sweet, and innocent, Haruna is everything one would expect from a high school girl heroine. In fact amongst the aliens and the nutty other girls, a normal girl like her stands out simply for the fact that she’s normal. But with that said, she’s also one of the warmest girls, always treating everyone kindly and fairly, no matter what’s happening. Haruna’s ability to forgive is seemingly limitless, no matter what strange, perverted things are done to her. Though that’s not to say she doesn’t get shaken up a bit by the experience, as she’s also one to get genuinely embarrassed when a situation gets “interesting”. Easily spooked and frequently worried, Haruna is the type to cling to you when she’s scared, which is nothing short of adorable. In waifu terms, Haruna is fairly vanilla, but more often than not, that’s just what you want.

The runaway royalty and reason why this all started, Lala Satalin Deviluke is the first Princess of Deviluke and mad inventor extraordinaire. Despite her qualities as a princess and apparent intellectual, all of that gets over ridden by her relentless enthusiasm. An passive user of “I reject your reality and substitute my own”, Lala is prepared to completely ignore anything bad that’s going on, or anything that’s going on at all, and replace it with whatever she is very excited about in that moment. Even if you can’t match her endless enthusiasm, rest assured you will still be taken along for the ride. Despite her genius, beauty, and insane strength, Lala has an almost child-like innocence and purity about her, never looking down on others or casting judgement. This kindness along with her constantly upbeat nature makes Lala an amazing person to be around, bringing light to even the crappiest of days. The waifu that’ll always be there for you, to turn that frown upside down.

“I love a woman who can kick my ass”

If you need both a gentlemanly and swashbuckling approach to demonstrating that you like strong women, this may be the way for you. It is a great way to demonstrate not only your excellently-timed sense of humor (which Spike tends to use at the right moments), but show that you are willing to accept your own flaws for that person. Granted, Spike says this in the middle of a fight, but when the going gets tough, this pick up line shows a great ability to stay cool under pressure and that when someone gets mad, you can go with the flow and still keep up. Maybe some guys can't take whatever crap their girl throws at them, but if you know how to weather the storm in certain moments, this can take you a long way.

“No need for crying anymore, baby. I’ll personally ensure you get home safe. Unless you’d rather stay with me.”

Say you’re in some run down jazz bar that is playing a sad tune, you see a person either crying by themselves or just looks lonely while they’re having a nice drink. These individuals probably don’t know what to do about a problem they may have, or someone treated them wrong. Maybe they don’t have a ride home. With a line like this, it is not what you say, it is most certainly how you say it. Though Dandy is rather flamboyant and over the top about how he presents himself, in a more realistic situation, one can approach this in a more soft and comforting tone. Then again, if you want to make that person smile or burst out laughing, Dandy’s way may be a good idea. Either way, this allows you to initiate action by demonstrating concern for that person. When you say you'll ensure you get home safe, this can be interpreted in a more positive direction by saying they can call a cab, or one of that person’s friends or family members to come pick them up. You can also offer yourself as a shoulder to cry on and promise them a life of smiles. This is a good chance to show that you not only care, but you can also be funny.

“Equivalent exchange. I’ll give you half of my life, so give me half of yours!”

In this series, Ed professes his feelings to Winry based on the foundation of the system that he is very educated in and uses in his profession. What makes this a good pick up line is that it is a very nice way to open yourself that you are willing to show the typical 50/50 commitment. However, some relationship experts on the Internet and on talk shows tend to say that relationships are not about 50/50, but everybody gives 100%. Depending on the person, some may like this line, or if they are like Winry, they will return their feelings by saying they want 100%. The fact that you state that you are willing to share at least your life with somebody and expect someone to return the favor shows that whether it would be 50/50 or 100/100, that you are willing to respect each other as equals and that is an excellent foundation to committing yourself into a relationship. It is a great way to demonstrate that you trust one another regardless of whatever number you use.

“It is often said that to learn a foreign language quickly and easily in a short amount of time, you should make use of a lover from that country. As you want to better understand your partner’s feelings. Inevitably, you’ll grasp the meaning of their words.”

Originally said by Bitch-sensei, an international assassin, no words can be further from the truth. Granted this is given under the context in which you can get close to someone only to kill them, under the right circumstances, this can be used as a successful pick up line. Say for example, you are discussing with a person at a bar and/or party that you share an interest in visiting foreign countries and/or studying foreign languages. During that discussion, you can make use of this line as an ice-breaker into hinting you have feelings for them. In this more applicable scenario, it shows that you're not only romantic, but also open-minded, educated, and emphatic. Just don't use this line as a reason to ultimately kill someone.

“Please Date Me!”

If you just want to be direct and to the point, this is the most basic way to do it. Just like in this anime, this works best for our younger readers, specifically those still in high school just like the characters in this show. Granted you shouldn't use it on just random people, but take the chance to get to know that person as a friend. Know what you can offer that person and what they can offer you. See where you can be with that person in the long term, and when the time is right and you have the confidence, go for it! Considering that this line was used on Nagisa, a rather fragile individual, it is also a great way to show that you can be accepting of a person’s difficulties. By always extending your support to the person you care about in any way you can in whatever adversities they may be facing, love can conquer all.

“I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead to me a slow death.”

This may come across as a little too dark and creepy for some readers but what would be a good way to use this? Maybe you are at an Edgar Allan Poe convention or at a Nine Inch Nails concert. Or maybe at some gothic ritual or some kind of area where sharing dark feelings is the norm. Love can be found anywhere, right? If you see the right person and get to know them a bit, maybe this is a more appropriate line to use in the atmospheres of those kinds of extra curricular activities. But in a more normal dating situation, how would it be of benefit? Create a situation that allows you to demonstrate your vulnerability and when the time is right, use this line!

“Unless I grip the sword, I cannot protect you. While gripping the sword, I cannot embrace you.”

This is the kind of pick up line who questions themselves whether or not chivalry is dead. For those that are the more protective (and romantic) type, if you happen to see somebody feeling sad or insecure, this is a great way to show that you share their sadness but at the same time, demonstrate you can be there for them. This line is also a great way of symbolizing that though one cannot always be there physically, it is a great way to show you are always with them in spirit and in their heart. It equally shows a deep understanding of the contrasting notions of being idealistic and realistic. By using this as an opening while a person is most vulnerable may come across as a little disturbing, with the right timing and delivery, it shows that you are the type of person that is willing to make sacrifices for the people you love.

“Even if I lose this feeling, I’m sure that I'll just fall in love with you all over again.”

Say you’re in a situation where you feel that the encounter you are in is a once in a lifetime chance. That person left an impression on you at some event that doesn't happen that often, or at some bar or restaurant where neither you nor that individual are a regular. There is a very low possibility that you could be seeing this person in the future. It's a now or never kind of scenario and you need the words to really get their attention. Maybe after some casual and yet engaging conversation where the mood is heightened, you can finally express your sadness as you may not see them for awhile (or maybe never again!) and at the same time, be happy that your encounter with them happened. This is a great way to show that even when you may be apart, if there is that second chance, then all things are possible.

“If I could be with you when the world ends, it’ll be enough for me.”

This OVA series based on the hit TV series, serves not only as a continuation but as a conclusion to Wolf’s Rain where our heroes are trying to find Paradise, or Rakuen. As for the related pick up line, in a series where the end of the world is central to the plot, nothing can be more fitting than what we listed. The difficult thing about this line is that you have to find the perfect moment to use it. Maybe at a Halloween party while you are discussing some sort of world ending scenario and during that discussion, you can find a way to build up a moment to say this line. Like when talking about what you would be doing if the world ends would be a good moment. Just saying you want to be with them just expresses how much their company means to you. It is ultimately romantic to suggest the last person you may want to see before you go onto the other side is them. Some people may want to be with a lot of people like ALL of their friends or family, but just wanting to solely be with the person you love shows how much you value their companionship. You don't have to do anything other than just be together and if the world does end, then being together will be worth it.

“Do you know? The speed at which cherry blossoms fall? 5cm per second. At what speed must I live, to be able to see you again?”

In this anime feature film which two childhood lovers are fated to only be apart, there are moments in our lives in which we may see a person once in our lives to say how we truly feel. Despite this anime portraying how long distance communication has evolved between the 1990s and now, it doesn't help when you don't have that person’s e-mail which was, unfortunately, the situation in this anime. So what can you learn from this anime that can help you from making the same mistake as Takaki? Let's say you are in Japan or some country that has Sakura, or cherry blossom trees bloom during the spring time. Or in another situation, you meet someone who is very interested in nature, specifically trees and/or flowers. If you or the person you are talking to happen to have this interest, as opposed to an opener but as a closing, you can use this line to not only share some deep knowledge, but to also open each other’s hearts. The pure beauty of the cherry blossoms and how long they are in bloom demonstrate a great deal of romanticism and shows the person that you are very thankful for meeting them. Depending on the person and circumstances, we say this has a high chance of working because it is a great way of demonstrating how poetic you can be in context to the life of a certain beautiful flower petal.