Some anime relationships never get confirmed, but that doesn't make them any less great. Ranma and Akane from Ranma 1/2 have amazing chemistry that makes it impossible to see them as anything other than a couple. Relationships in anime can be well-established and meaningful even without an official label. Sesshomaru and Kagura from Inuyasha showed that romance can be developed without relying on slapstick and other gags. Even child characters in anime are capable of developing strong relationships. Gash and Tio from Zatch Bell! showcase the emotional depth and support they provide each other, making their unconfirmed relationship worth celebrating.

While relationships are common in anime, some anime relationships never get confirmed. Sometimes it’s because there isn’t time in the story for a certain relationship to become official, and other times, the creator has no interest in making it happen. Whatever the case, a lot of anime end up...