The best manga about love triangles

Summary

• Romance manga thrives on love triangles, drama, and heartfelt moments.

• Best series like Kimi ni Todoke, Toradora! and Fruits Basket excel at storytelling.

• Each manga offers unique elements such as quirky characters, unrequited love, and comedic misunderstandings.

Sometimes love is complicated, especially in romance manga series where love triangles they are the order of the day. But that's part of the drama that drives the conflict in these stories, and it usually ends up with one of the heroines (or heroes) winning in the end.

Unless, of course, the infamous path to the harem is activated, and then we are dealing with a completely different genre. But this ranked list highlights only the best love triangle manga series, considering art, storytelling, and character development. Let's take a look at them.

8

Kimi ni Todoke: From me to you

A legendary romance manga that inspired a generation of artists

• Author: Karuho Shiina

• Artist: Karuho Shiina

• Release date: August 11, 2005

Shy and withdrawn, Sawako is often bullied for her resemblance to a horror movie character, but her kind heart yearns for a touch of love. The characters develop in an almost magical way in this heartfelt story of teenage love, school days and the love triangle that can destroy it all.

Born from personal experience and a long life of heartbreak, Karu Shiina's pen translates into a powerful narrative that has created an iconic series that inspires a generation of romance manga artists to follow in its footsteps.

7

Toradora!

One of the best romantic comedies of all time

• Author: Yuyuko Takemiya

• Release date: March 10, 2006

Toradora! is a series that blends romance, school drama and love entanglements so seamlessly that its storyline has become legendary. From the very beginning, there is always a third round in every relationship; with the two main characters Aisaka and Ryuuji form an alliance to beat the odds and get happily ever after with the person they love.

Little did they know that their unlikely partnership would set in motion a series of events that would include an elopement, a huge family feud, and some heartbreaking (but unforgettable) moments.

6

Fruit basket

A strange story about animals and love triangles

• Author: Natsuki Takaya

• Release date: July 18, 1998

A combination of supernatural elements, mystery, love triangles and comedy, Fruit basket is a masterfully crafted RomCom that has achieved great acclaim both in Japan and internationally. It is filled to the brim with heart-wrenching moments and love plots.

Some compare it to another similar series Ranma 1/2but the truth is this Fruit basket it has its own “naiff” identity that deviates a lot from the classics created by Rumiko Takahashi.

5

Blue spring ride

A story about how to give the heart what it desires most

• Author: Io Sakisaka

• Release date: January 13, 2011

When Futaba meets her high school sweetheart after years of separation, she finds that he has become bitter, distant and cynical. However, she just happens to be unable to control her heart, and things get even more complicated when a third wheel appears on the scene, who has a genuine interest in the heroine of this story.

Ao Haru Ride is an exciting RomCom with high doses of corny and heartfelt moments, perfect for those who like a good old fashioned love triangle story.

4

Ouran High School Host Club

A beautiful comedy full of misunderstandings

• Author: Bisco Hatori

• Release date: September 2002

When an elite and upright scholar “accidentally” joins the host club of the most prestigious school in the prefecture, a series of misunderstandings leads him to form a bond with a hectic and quirky group of friends.

Things get even more complicated with the introduction of Haruhi, a girl trying to pass as a boy, at an all-boys school. It is considered one of the best love triangle comedies of all shoujo manga series.

3

Peach Girl

A passionate drama from the perspective of a schoolgirl

• Author: Miwa Ueda

• Release date: September 13, 1997

In this school drama, we witness a young girl's struggle to fit in where the manipulative school queen rules. The story of Momo trying to get close to Toji while trying to avoid a direct confrontation with Sae is dramatic and suspenseful.

This story later develops into one of the most complex and heart-wrenching love triangles and a must-read for any fan of shoujo romance.

2

Beautiful complex

A bizarre love story with a wild twist

• Author: Aya Nakahara

• Release date: August 11, 2007

A cute tale about the most unlikely and disgraceful couple in school: one is an aloof and grumpy little otaku, and the other is a tall and slender school Madonna with a quirky personality.

Beautiful complex is both comedy and drama in a heartwarming RomCom about unrequited love, self-acceptance, and overcoming public opinion. With the addition of a dramatic love triangle between the main characters and a third wheel (and sometimes a fourth), this series is a silly but surprisingly mature school drama.

1

School rumble

A fantastic school romance with a high dose of satirical comedy

• Author: Jin Kobayashi

• Release date: October 23, 2002

Unrequited love, misunderstandings and the most ridiculous situations all come together in this beautiful comedy about school life and the shenanigans of a group of friends amidst the infamous (and sometimes infamous) love triangle situation.

Through a silly and sometimes satirical narrative, Kobayashi has created a wonderful universe that is both fascinating and wholesome, but also dramatic enough to entertain those looking for the thrill of love triangles.