Top 10 Anime Kisses

When your life has literally become a video game, you’re bound to try pursuing a romantic option sooner or later. For Kirito and Asuna, that moment comes after narrowly avoid death when a fellow player tries to launch a sneak attack and slay Kirito. Overcome with the shock of nearly losing each other, the two gamers finally share a kiss, leading to a romance that becomes the centrepiece for the rest of the series. This is also followed by the sudden decision to marry each other. We’ve heard of shotgun weddings but this takes it to a whole other level.

This one is just too cute for words. The small and very easily stressed Hagu is the object of affection for some of her friends, but it’s the overly eccentric Morita that ends up taking the initiative. Following a day at a school festival, the two encounter each other in the park, where in a rather sudden display of affection Morita wraps her tiny body in his scarf along with an accompanying kiss. The moment is as sweet as it is hilarious when Morita realises exactly what he’s done and ends up fleeing the scene, leaving Hagu wrapped head to toe in his scarf with the same expression as the audience.

We all have things we’re insecure about, and height can certainly be one of them. Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Otani are two such people. Taller and shorter than the average Japanese girl and guy, their sensitivity about their stature initially causes them to get off on the wrong foot. Koizumi eventually starts falling for Otani the more time they spend together, and even confesses her affections towards him. While initially rejecting her, he realises he has been harbouring feelings for the girl double his height, which he manages to cement with a sudden kiss while fireworks fill the sky.

A lot of the kisses on this list are a just a way for two characters to finally admit their feelings. And while that’s all well and good, none of them have had to share a kiss that saved the entire world! As Haruhi’s time/space altering power activates, it’s up to the unremarkable and powerless Kyon to restore the old world before everything collapses and they are literally crushed by a blue giant born of the reality shifts. Following in the footsteps of Sleeping Beauty, the two share a kiss, which results in everything being restored. Not many people can say they’ve smooched God but kudos to Kyon for a job well done!

#6: Naruto x Hinata “The Last: Naruto the Movie” (2015)

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For those of you that supported this ship back in its infancy, you may rejoice in that the entirety of this movie revolves around Naruto and Hinata confessing their love for one another. After stopping the moon from plummeting into the earth, the two shinobi, after god knows how many years of waiting finally declare that they love each other and share a kiss in a beautiful moment serenaded by moonlight. While we offer our sincere condolences to those that thought our favourite knuckleheaded ninja was going to end up with Sakura, this film’s existence declares that NaruHina is explicitly canon.

Oh Kamina, you were with us for such a short amount of time but you truly were a heartthrob, and this scene proved that. On the night before a battle with the Beastmen, he’s approached by Yoko who warns him not to charge in and get himself hurt. To prove a point the two share a passionate kiss, with the promise of a possible relationship following the battle. Unfortunately that never comes to pass since Kamina loses his life in the ensuing conflict, breaking both Yoko and our own hearts.

#4: Sailor Moon x Tuxedo Mask “Sailor Moon” (1992-97)

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For many westerners growing up in the 90s, the adventures of the Sailor Scouts was one of their first exposures to anime. Audiences were enthralled with the blooming romance between the unwitting heroine and the suave gentleman in the mask – who seemed to butt heads outside of battle. Very much fitting with the fairy tale tone of the show, these two share their first kiss at a ball. While Serena may have had a little too much to drink, there are plenty of other kisses these two share as the series progresses. This is the spark that lit one of the most iconic romances in anime history.

While a lot of entries on our list can be considered romantic and sweet, none are as heart-breaking as this one. After discovering a microwave that allows them to send messages and even memories to the past, these two scientists discover that their actions cause various timelines to shift, resulting in the subsequent death of Okabe’s childhood friend. However, in order to save her they must return to a timeline where Kurisu is murdered. With the impending tragedy of his choice, these two share a kiss together while declaring their love for one another. Despite the sci-fi fantasy premise, this moment is so organic and heartfelt that it’s impossible to not choke up at least a little.

The gradual shift from enemies to lovers may be something of a tired old cliché but there is no denying that this anime handles it beautifully! Taiga is short and adorable but has a fierce temper, while Ryuji is actually a pretty nice guy despite his intimidating aura. Needless to say these two start off despising each other, but eventually form an unconventional truce as they attempt to set each other up with their respective crushes. As each of these fall flat, the dragon and the tiger eventually realize that they both harbour some pretty deep feelings for each other, resulting in one of anime’s most enchanting kisses. Before we reveal our number one pick here are a few honourable mentions. Hana x Kiyoshi “Prison School” (2015) Kudelia x Mikazuki “Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans” (2015-16) Shinichi x Murano “Parasyte” (2014-15) Re-L x Vincent “Ergo Proxy” (2006) Shizuku x Haru “My Little Monster” (2012) Takumi x Misaki “Kaichou wa Maid Sama” (2010)

Ever since she first fondled his dog ears, we knew these two were destined to end up together. After finally defeating Naraku, Kagome finds herself trapped in a world of complete darkness, imprisoned by the Shikon Jewel unless she binds herself to its will. In a desperate bid to save her, Inuyasha battles through seemingly endless hordes of demons without pause until he reaches her. Alone in the emptiness, the two finally share that eagerly awaited kiss that ends up freeing them, leading to a happily ever after that feels very much deserved. Seems every dog does have his day. Do you agree with our list? What’s your favourite anime kiss? With new top tens published every day be sure to subscribe to MsMojo.