Updated by Sarah Martin on June 22nd, 2022: Since this list was last updated two years ago, we've added a few more romance series that are all the rage among the millions of Goodread users. Here are a few more of the best manga of the decade, and several of the new entries are also the most recent if you're looking for a series to carry you into the next decade. Goodreads continues to be a valuable resource for book lovers and as they update their site, we update our lists as well. Updated by Kristy Ambrose, December 23, 2020: The romance genre of manga continues to grow, with new titles constantly being produced, translated, and released worldwide. From traditional romance to classics that combine a variety of literary genres, all types of heartwarming romance stories make the cut. Goodreads is a pretty accurate way to gauge the greatest romance manga of the decade.

Romance is a varied genre that can combine with horror, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, so there's something for everyone.

There's also the flip side where said clichés are reinvented and the story remains in readers' minds long after they've finished reading it. RELATED: 10 Disliked Romance Anime That Deserve A Second Chance The genre is equally prolific in animated form as the vast majority of anime series start with a series of manga, comic books, or light novels. No matter how filled with clichés a romance is, there are sure to be fans who will eat it up. Romance is one of the emotions that make the world spin on its axis, and it also happens to be a genre that will never get old.

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