Slow Burns, New Housemates and Happy Endings: Netflix's Romance Anime Lineup Heats Up This October

What's New:

• THE RAMPARTS OF ICE SEASON 2 - Premieres on Netflix October 1 PT / October 2 JST, with new episodes weekly

• BLUE BOX SEASON 2 - Premieres on Netflix October 4, with new episodes weekly

• MY HAPPY MARRIAGE SEASON 2 - Special Episodes - Premieres on Netflix October 25

This October, Netflix is giving anime fans plenty to fall for. From the quiet ache of teenage crushes to sparks between housemates and a fairytale wedding - offering something for every kind of hopeless romantic. Whether it's slow-burn glances between classmates, or a marriage proposal years in the making, this fall's slate proves that love stories remain one of anime's most powerful hooks.

THE RAMPARTS OF ICE SEASON 2

Premieres on Netflix October 1 PT / October 2 JST, with new episodes weekly

Looking for the ache of almost-confessions between four friends whose hearts keep crossing and missing each other? This is your next watch. 

Based on the hit manga by Kocha Agasawa, The Ramparts of Ice follows Koyuki Hikawa, a high schooler who keeps everyone at arm's length — until the relentlessly forward Minato Amamiya barges into her life. Season 2 picks up as Koyuki and Minato's friendship tips into something more, while Yota finally confesses years of unspoken feelings to Miki. While some speak their hearts, others bury them — and their crossing, uncrossing paths drive this coming-of-age ensemble drama forward.

The series is directed by MANQ, with animation by STUDIO KAI, and stars Anna Nagase, Fuka Izumi, Shoya Chiba and Satoshi Inomata.

BLUE BOX SEASON 2

Premieres on Netflix October 4, with new episodes weekly

Falling for your housemate while chasing a dream on the court — that's Blue Box, the hit Shonen Jump sports romance manga now an anime.

Blue Box follows Taiki Inomata of Eimei High’s boys badminton team and Chinatsu Kano, a basketball star a year above him — whose relationship shifts overnight when she moves into his household. Season 2 introduces Yumeka, a new character who stirs up trouble for the pair, sending their story — and their feelings — into unexpected new territory.

Returning cast includes Shoya Chiba and Reina Ueda. The series is directed by Daisuke Sakou and animated by Electric Circus.

MY HAPPY MARRIAGE SEASON 2 — Special Episodes

Premieres on Netflix October 25

Set in Japan's Taisho era, My Happy Marriage follows Miyo Saimori, mistreated by her family for being born without supernatural powers, as she discovers her true self — and hidden strength — after meeting her powerful husband-to-be, Kiyoka Kudo. 

Starring Reina Ueda and Kaito Ishikawa, the series is directed by Takehiro Kubota and animated by Kinema Citrus.