The Dangers in My Heart has an interesting premise, with Kyoutaro Ichikawa’s obsession at the center. In the typical fashion of romantic comedies, this anime isn’t exactly trying to go anywhere with its plot. It focuses on the experience of the characters and their little struggles.
The large fanbase is a testament to how funny and easy to love this anime is. It subtly enthralls viewers in its world, and this is a true feat. Anime like this are usually hit or miss, with the misses occurring when there isn’t a healthy balance of sweet, fluffy moments and true depth. Here are ten anime similar to The Dangers in My Heart in different ways, but still perfect for fans of the anime.
10 The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious
In this anime, Yuuri struggles to accept a good thing. His maid, Lilith, becomes the object of his obsession after he becomes unsettled by how perfect she is. From the food she cooks to the rooms she cleans, to the clothes she washes, she infuses perfection into everything.
Yuuri feels that something is unusual about her and there is something hiding beneath the surface that is responsible for her seemingly perfect traits, looks, and behaviors. As he continues to live with her, he has to try to understand what makes her so perfect.
9 Dagashi Kashi
In Dagashi Kashi, Hotaru Shidare and Kokonotsu's father strike a deal. Kokonotsu is the reluctant heir to his family’s multigenerational business, Shikada Dagashi, but he has other dreams. He wants to become a manga artist, and selling candy doesn’t fit into that.
Hotaru, on the other hand, is serious about her family’s company. She comes looking for Kokonotsu's father in a bid to convince him to work for them again. But to achieve this, she must get Kokonotsu to become willing to inherit the business he has refused to run.
8 WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!
Tomoko Kuroki lives in a world of simulations and virtual boyfriends to prepare for high school. However, she must face reality eventually, and brave the turmoil of social interactions and relationships of high school outside of simulations.
When she does, it’s easy to see why she’s bad at it. She’s awkward around people, and not well-suited to social settings. To change this, she can’t do it alone. Her best friend and brother are there to help her turn into a better version of herself, one who enjoys life as it is.
7 Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!
Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! presents a pair of very different but perfectly matched individuals who, despite their differences, create the best moments together. The image that Hana Uzaki had of Shinichi Sakurai no longer matches the version of him that she knows now.
Sakurai has embraced loneliness and gotten used to staying away from fun activities like going to the movies. Uzaki makes it her goal to change that, and she does this by leaving no room for Sakurai to slip into loneliness. Eventually, they begin to develop a significant bond.
6 When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
In When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, Ayumu Tanaka is a man on a mission. He likes Urushi Yaotome, the president of an unofficial one-member club he joins called the Shogi Club. Instead of immediately telling her about his feelings, he makes things more fun by waiting until he can win a Shogi game against her.
What follows is a series of games and moments in which Ayamu woos and compliments Urushi, all while learning to understand the game that stands between him and confessing his feelings to the girl he likes.
5 BLEND-S
Maika Sakuranomiya is running into hurdles and running out of options, all because of the way she smiles. She has the goal of becoming independent, with money she earns by working by herself.
Although she’s trying, she keeps failing because her smile is upsetting job interviewers. Fortunately for her, she runs into the perfect job: a waitress whose disposition matches her smile. This job brings out a new, interesting side of Maika, and she moves toward her goal of independence while learning to appreciate her unusual features.
4 Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro
In Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro, what begins as an awkward situation turns into something more beautiful, filled with many rich moments. When Hayase Nagatoro goes through Naoto Hachiouji creative work in progress, she decides to take advantage of his shyness and tease him constantly.
Her bullying begins to draw them closer, and despite the discomfort that Nagatoro’s teasing causes him, Naoto finds himself getting fond of her. The unlikely pair then begin to form a bond that makes Naoto’s life feel so much better.
3 Teasing Master Takagi-san
Teasing Master Takagi-san tells the story of Nishikata, who is playing a losing game with Takagi. The more he tries to outsmart her and prove he can be better than her, the deeper he falls into embarrassment.
This cat-and-mouse game they play increases the amount of time they spend with each other and by extension the number of rumors of a relationship brewing between them. Despite having the odds stacked against him, Nishikita continues to hope for the best, waiting for the moment when he can finally prove himself.
2 Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible
In Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Junta Shiraishi desires, like many other people, to have a fulfilling life while he is young. However, circumstances don’t support his goal, given that he’s not the most social person, and is the butt of a running joke.
Junta needs the perfect force in the right direction, and that force comes in the form of Nagisa Kubo, the classmate who sits next to him in class. Kubo takes it upon himself to draw Junta out of his shell, placing him in challenging situations that may be uncomfortable but exactly what Junta needs.
1 Komi Can't Communicate
Hitohito Tadano’s plans are disturbed in Komi Can't Communicate. He goes from trying to stay under the radar to helping Shouko Komi, his most beautiful classmate, make a hundred friends during high school. It all begins with a spontaneous decision to take a seat next to Komi, thereby appearing on everybody’s radar.
Eventually, Tadano discovers the reason for Komi’s mysterious aura: a communication disorder coupled with anxiety. He then becomes the help that Komi needs to reach her social goals by improving her communication, despite the challenges that stand in their way.