Best Romance Anime of 1992

Usagi Tsukino is an ordinary student who often fails her exams and is known for being a klutz and a crybaby. Her everyday life takes an unexpected turn when she rescues a cat marked with a crescent moon on its forehead from peril. The feline, named Luna, soon reveals that their encounter was no coincidence: Usagi is fated to become Sailor Moon, a guardian of the planets entrusted with protecting Earth. Equipped with a special brooch that enables her to transform, she must wield her newfound abilities to defend the city against evil monsters that drain energy, dispatched by the malevolent Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom. However, mastering her powers and confronting villains are not her only challenges. She must locate the lost princess of the Moon Kingdom, assemble the other Sailor Guardians, and retrieve the Legendary Silver Crystal to avert the planet's annihilation.

After a curse transformed former World War I pilot Marco Pagot into a pig, he took on the alias Porco Rosso, a well-known bounty hunter who chases sky pirates over the Adriatic Sea. Living on a secluded island, Porco ventures out mainly to collect bounties or visit Gina, a captivating singer who runs the Hotel Adriano. On a trip to fix his faulty engine, Porco is ambushed by the ambitious young American pilot, Donald Curtis. Eager for recognition, Donald boasts that he will end the flying pig's career. To avoid disappointing Gina, Porco flees to the prestigious Piccolo S.P.A., an aircraft manufacturer, where he secures a substantial loan to refurbish and upgrade his fighter plane. Surprisingly, he finds that the company's lead engineer is Fio Piccolo, a 17-year-old aspiring aviation genius. With Fio's modifications, Porco is ready to confront Donald and restore his reputation.

After a crushing rejection, a disheartened Youta Moteuchi finds a dimly lit video store and buys a "video girl" tape meant to comfort lonely people. When he tries to play it on his broken VCR, a girl named Ai Amano emerges from the television and lands on his bed. Though she initially appears to be Youta's ideal partner for experiencing real love, the faulty device has warped her personality. Despite her shortcomings, Ai earnestly vows to help Youta find true happiness and love. The story centers on the everyday life of a teenage boy striving for a meaningful relationship, with Ai acting as his virtual guide as Youta sets out to win over the girl he adores.

Set in the year 2300 AD, Tekkaman Blade begins when the Radam launch an assault on Earth. Just months into the invasion, a mysterious Tekkaman named Blade emerges. Teaming up with the Space Knights, Blade takes up the fight against the Radam forces. However, Blade keeps several secrets regarding his own past hidden from his allies.

In "Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf," Jeff Bogard, a master of Hakkyokuseiken and guardian of its secret techniques, is killed by Geese Howard, the powerful ruler of South Town, who sought to acquire these skills. Witnessing their father's death, Jeff's adopted sons, Terry and Andy Bogard, vow to avenge him under the tutelage of their mentor, Tung Fe Rue. Ten years later, Geese organizes a martial arts tournament known as the King of Fighters. Terry, Andy, and their friend, Muay Thai champion Joe Higashi, participate in the tournament with the intention of facing Geese and seeking revenge.

Erika, the princess of the Magic Kingdom, travels to Earth to locate a human girl who is her exact double. That girl turns out to be Himeko Nonohara, a tomboy through and through. To prove her worthiness as heir to the throne, Erika entrusts Himeko with a magical item she has created. Himeko must test this hair ribbon, which lets her transform into anyone she sees, and determine whether it is suitable. The story chronicles Himeko's various exploits and her growing romantic feelings for Daichi, the boy who stumbles upon her secret.

On a picturesque European island, a cherished bar and restaurant named Tenkai is operated by an immigrant affectionately called "Miss China." In addition to managing her thriving establishment, Miss China leases the upstairs space to Jim, a budding inventor who works with Mr. Breckenridge in their crude workshop. Although the scientific community frequently mocks their inventions, Jim and Mr. Breckenridge continue to firmly believe their work will transform the world. But as Miss China grows increasingly frustrated with their habit of paying rent late, the inventors must demonstrate the worth of their projects to escape being thrown out.

Mio Hagiwara is a 14-year-old actress whose career has recently taken off with television appearances. During a shoot, she meets Kumagai Ichiya, who bluntly critiques her acting skills—a remark that stings but also piques her curiosity. Mio learns that Ichiya is a talented director who helmed a highly successful music video for her friend, idol Sawaki Aya. Noticing Mio's distinctive look, which he calls "handsome" and compares to classic cinema stars, Ichiya offers her the lead role in his next film. The story follows Mio as she navigates her growing feelings for Ichiya while trying to manage both her career and personal life.

A prequel of the Maison Ikkoku TV series focusing on Kyoko's relationship with her husband.

A baby girl named Candice White was abandoned on the steps of the Pony Home orphanage during a blizzard. The nuns named her after the doll left with her—which had "Candy" written on it—and gave her the surname White in honor of the snowstorm that brought her there. Life at the orphanage is generally calm and happy, though it's never truly peaceful with Candy around. She has a habit of getting into mischief, climbing trees, and roughhousing with anyone who challenges her. But soon, a series of tragic events begins to unfold.

Tsuyoshi Ikawa resides with his attractive and well-liked sisters. However, despite their many good points, both his sisters and his mother are terrible at domestic tasks like cooking. Consequently, Tsuyoshi handles all these chores, especially since his father is currently working in a different city due to a temporary job transfer.

Three schoolgirls—Yuuko, Kaori, and Michiyo—are thrilled when a mysterious package arrives at their door, containing an elegant dress patterned with flowers. They see it as the perfect opportunity to catch the attention of their crushes. But unbeknownst to them, this seemingly charming gift may carry a far less fortunate fate.

In Yawara! Sore Yuke Koshinuke Kids!!, Yawara assists a group of timid elementary school students in conquering their anxieties so they can join a judo competition. She first meets them through her link to Hanazono's cousin. Additionally, one of the children is a girl who strongly resembles Yawara.

The teacher of Sakura Momoko's third-grade class tasks the students with creating a drawing inspired by their favorite song for a contest. Momoko has taken a liking to a tune she just learned in music class and feels nervous about producing a quality illustration based on it. While traveling to visit her relatives in Shizuoka, she encounters Shouko Kimura, a college student who often sketches portraits at the local train station and intends to enter an art competition herself. Captivated by Kimura's artwork, Sakura runs into her once more. Shouko finds herself moved by Momoko's sincerity and compassion. The two quickly form a bond and end up motivating each other in their respective endeavors.

Ryoutaro Shiba and his family have just relocated to a new housing complex. He quickly realizes his good fortune in living next door to a stunning and captivating girl named Nozomi Egawa. Nozomi is athletic, an actress, and, above all, she is determined to make Ryoutaro become a boxer so he can realize her dream. Ryoutaro is not entirely clear on what Nozomi's dream entails, but he is certain he has no desire to become a boxer. Unfortunately for Ryoutaro, he finds himself forcefully recruited into the high school boxing club after Nozomi submits a resume on his behalf, claiming he is a boxing prodigy! It turns out that Ryoutaro does possess a natural talent for boxing that he was previously unaware of. Ryoutaro soon finds himself achieving victory after victory. But how long can he sustain this success, and can he truly meet Nozomi's expectations?

Joker: Marginal City is an OVA adaptation based on the manga created by Katsumi Michihara and Yuu Maki. Joker, a genetically engineered being able to change both their appearance and gender, works as a member of a Special Police Task Force that deals with various criminal activities. The plot also features romantic elements.

Aida Nonoka is saved from a drunken attacker by a judo practitioner. Determined to become as skilled as her rescuer, she hopes to one day identify him by the scar on his back. After transferring to a new high school, she meets two older boys, either of whom could be the person she owes her life to—and her heart.

From age six after a car accident, Toshiaki has struggled with severe memory loss. His life takes an unexpected turn when a girl claiming to be from his future appears, bringing both new hope and an unresolved mystery.

Time-traveling lovers Katsumi and Sakura are thrust into the heart of Japan's medieval civil war, caught between the Heike and Genji clans.

Kenichi Akizuki and Misako Watanabe work together to unravel the mystery behind the sudden disappearance of their classmate Ryouko Miyazaki in the After School Series light novels. The sole clue they have points to Koushin Okazaki, a former classmate who took his own life in pursuit of eternal youth, aspiring to a Peter Pan-like existence. The kidnapper left behind a clue bearing Okazaki's signature.

Takatou Masaki, the second-youngest of four brothers, has a knack for getting into trouble. His short fuse has damaged his relationship with his strict father, gotten him expelled from one school, and led him to enroll at a school famous for having a terrible basketball team—even though basketball is where his real talent lies. A chance meeting with the forceful Yuuki Kanako might change everything, as a strange, undeniable pull brings the two of them together.

High school student Ruri gets caught up in a conflict concerning the destiny of the Pulsean Moon after Princess Leila dispatches assassins to eliminate her. Ruri's boyfriend, Toru, is injured while shielding her, forcing her to abandon the real world and travel to the Pulsean Moon in order to save him. This story is adapted from the manga serialized in Omajinai Comic by Mito Orihara, who also composed the theme song.

Two on the Road: Itsumo Futari de is composed of two anthology releases, each containing 13 short stories adapted from Seizo Watase's original works. In line with other adaptations of Watase's creations, these narratives are accompanied by music. The collection features stories like Ashes of Love, White Fish/Blue Fish, Dance on the Sands, Glider, Handbag Mirror, Blue Snow, Living in the World, and others.