Valentines is coming but we're on a pandemic. So it will be a better choice to stay at home and make a home date instead. Then why not anime movie marathon? There are tons of great anime movies you can enjoy by your self or your partner. And here's some of my recommendations.
Howl's Moving Castle
This Studio Ghibli's masterpiece is a must watch. The aesthetic design and beautiful storytelling are the main reasons why you should watch this movie for Valentines. Both single and in relationship persons can relate to this film. I like how they add a twisted type of romance throughout the story and the character development is just insane. For me it is the Japanese counterpart for Disney's masterpiece like Cinderella and Snow White.
The Garden of Words
I don't know why this film isn't recognizable like Your Name and Weathering with you even by the fact that this movie is way more superior than the two. Maybe because it's way too short. But even though it's only 40 minutes film, it is full of greatness. The art (which is breathtaking) and the story is one of my most loved in all anime movies. And with that amazing storytelling and voice acting, it makes this anime more better.
Colorful
Now take a break with romances and watch colorful. The art isn't superior at all. But the meaning of the story is really great. It holds the meaning of self love. So to anyone single out there, this movie is perfect for you. Seriously this movie is really good and I don't know why this is so underrated.
The Wind Rises
Now let's go back to Studio Ghibli movies, and try this film. The story of love and career. This is based on the true story of the person who invented the famous fighter jet in World War II. How can you give your time equally over your passion and your love? This movie is the most realistic (in terms of story) among all Studio Ghibli movies. And I'm telling you, it has various emotions throughout the film that will give you roller coaster ride.
HAL
The twist in this movie is just unexpected (seriously I didn't see that coming). The story of regrets in love. It is just a short story but the execution is very clean. You can relate to it and you can feel the pain that the main character is suffering from the story. And that ending, I'm just speechless.
The Anthem of the Heart
The original Wonder Egg Priority (hahaha). Musical and Romance is just a perfect combination. It makes the show way much better. And the story in this anime is so good. It has the perfect balance of Romance and Musical that will make your heart warm. And the animation? Yeah it's one of the best. One of my most recommended in this list.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Another Makoto Shinkai film that needs more recognition. Yeah it's not the most aesthetically artistic anime but the plot and story is one of the best. If you're a fan of time travel anime like me, then you'll love this film. One of the decent time travel anime out there which can par with Your Name.
Summer Wars
If you want Romance and Action then this is the one for you. It has the art style that some might dislike but for me it has something that I really love. And the story is unexpectedly good. Every moments in this anime is just worth the time and definitely no dull moments. One of the most underrated hidden gem in anime movie.
Tamako Love Story
Cutest and the most wholesome in this list. If you want to be in love then this movie is a must watch. It's just a pure love story of a boy and girl and how will their relationship climb one step at a time. Seriously this movie is just so cute that you want to have relationship in real life too.
Her Blue Sky
I honestly don't get this move (XD). But I still want to include this since the plot is still good and unique. The art is top class and the characters is just so well created. But the thing that I don't get is the characters carrying guitars but didn't even played a full song throughout the movie. But still the plot got something else and it's still worth checking out.
There are still tons of anime movies out there but I'll leave that next time. Just enjoy the time of love but keep in mind to keep safe and take care of your health.
you forgot the most important genre you will watch with your girlfriend on every holidays, which is 変態