Though anime fans might associate relationships with classic shojo and romance titles, the best anime couples come from a wide range of demographics, including classic shonen. In fact, it's pretty common for shonen series to feature a romantic interest for their lead characters, as well as side characters. Including relationships not only helps the anime to draw in other demographics, but also makes the story feel more real, as these characters grow closer to one another throughout the hardships, trials, and tribulations that they face.

Often, it's this willingness to stick together through thick and thin that makes many anime couples so cute in the first place. Anime couples also tend to be young and new to love, adding a cute layer of shyness or insecurity that they must work through in order to get together.

These couples aren't always models for great relationships, but they do look awfully cute...