Important things to remember
- Manga often explores the fateful relationship between the characters, showcasing unique dynamics between the characters.
- Manga, from classics like Inuyasha to lesser-known series, play with this format.
- Stories like “Yonimo Kahogo na Maou-sama” and “Red River” creatively portray destined love.
The idea of finding the love of a lifetime, not through traditional emotional attachment or bonding, but through destiny, is not new. It's a classic romantic idea with a long tradition that has appeared in everything from literature to historical texts and even religious texts. The way this story is set up naturally creates an interesting dynamic between the characters that can be explored in a variety of creative ways.
In the world of manga and anime, especially shoujo, the theme of destined couples often appears. Famous ones like KamiSama Kiss– Vampire KnightAnd classics like Inuyasha and Sailor Moon Playing with this idea in their own way, there are also a number of lesser-known series that have done just as well, although they don’t get the same attention.
6 I'm a girl named Yonimo.
Romance between a saintess and a demon king
Author |
Senri Miko |
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Other types |
Demon, fantasy |
Released |
2023 |
There's nothing quite like the destined love between a reincarnated character with a great destiny and an immortal supernatural being. Romance novels have long embraced this concept, and many older romance manga have done the same. However, one new manga that not only has an intriguing story but also some great artwork is a 2023 manga known as I'm a girl named Yonimo.–
This manga is a light-hearted and stress-free read, telling the story of a saint who is reincarnated as Sena Yamada, a high school girl with money problems. Sena's life takes part-time jobs to make ends meet, but takes a turn for the worse when she is almost scammed out of the little money she has. That's when the Demon King comes to her rescue, revealing her past life and her role as a saint, and now she continues to play her part in the grand scheme of things.
5 I will give you flowers.
An arranged marriage between two unwilling people.
Author |
Ohmi Tomu |
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Other types |
Supernatural, Horror |
Released |
2009 |
Ohmi Tomu is a well-known name in the josei romance genre, particularly in supernatural romances that blend Japanese mythical creatures and legends with modern settings. Their uniquely traditional stories, focus on mature characters, and distinctive art style make them stand out in the industry. From vampires and werewolves to curses, ghosts, and fateful couples, Ohmi Tomu has explored almost every aspect of the supernatural. I will give you flowers. or Anata is a woman who loves to eat.It is a love story that must be determined according to Ohmi Tomu's style.
I will give you flowers. The story revolves around two people from influential families who are arranged to marry, despite their own personal reservations about the marriage. Hatanaka Seri and her fiancé, Furumido Yuzuki, are caught up in a deal that is meant to benefit their families. Although Seri openly opposes the idea, she soon realizes that there is more to this situation than just money and status. Her fiancé, Yuzuki, has been cursed to suffer from a potentially fatal disease, and through fate, Seri is the only one who can save him. Now that things are clearer, the two are reluctantly working together and breaking the curse somehow.
4 Scarlett Fan: A Tale of Everlasting Love
Troubled spirit medium and exorcist in a shrine
Author |
Kumakai Kyoko |
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Other types |
Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
Released |
2011 |
Ayakashi Hizen or Scarlett Fan: A Tale of Everlasting Love It's a 2011 shoujo manga that features classic shoujo cartoon art and a story revolving around ghosts, exorcists, spirit mediums, and of course, fate. Like all good shoujo manga with an action subplot, it also has some great fight scenes, a diverse cast of characters, and conflicts as far as the eye can see. The manga's plot is a bit vague and may frustrate some readers beyond belief due to the childish misunderstandings that are present in it, but for some readers, that may be just what they need.
Miku is a hot-headed high school girl who finds herself in a difficult situation when she plays Kokkuri with her friends, a board game similar to the Ouija Board. She and her friends accidentally summon a zombie from the undead world and are immediately attacked by the zombies. Ryu, an unpretentious nerd classmate whom Miku has saved from bullies on several occasions, unexpectedly comes to her aid. He reveals himself to be a shrine exorcist and explains that he has been tasked with protecting Miku for the rest of his life.
3 The outstanding student wants to continue with the red string of destiny.
Two polar opposites were brought together by fate.
Author |
Ikari Peko |
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Other types |
A Man's Love |
Released |
2021 |
The most common and logical scenario for a destined couple revolves around the supernatural and reincarnation. However, another approach is to focus on love rather than the cause and effect behind it. The outstanding student wants to continue with the red string of destiny.It is a BL manga that contains supernatural elements but focuses mostly on the main couple and their relationship.
Miyanari is a well-mannered and neat model student who performs well in school. He doesn't want any distractions, and like all good students, he plans his life accordingly. Things start to take a strange turn for him when he begins to see a strange red string tied to him. At the other end of the red string is the school's most dangerous and notorious delinquent. Miyanari can't accept reality and can't seem to accept the fact that the person he has destined to be with is someone completely different from him.
2 If you were born again, would you marry me?
A love that stands the test of time
Author |
Morinaga Miku |
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Other types |
memory |
Released |
2017 |
One part of preordained love stories that often receives mixed reactions is the intimacy that is forced or “no other choice.” Many of these stories bring the main couple together simply because they have to be, whether for some greater purpose or because it was predestined. However, If you were born again, would you marry me?Delivering a new twist by focusing on the idea of loving someone with all your heart so much that that person becomes your soulmate for every stage of your life.
The manga is set in different timelines and depicts different stages in the lives of a couple who fell deeply in love, from their first meeting, marriage, and their later years. Toranosuke, the husband, who is now bedridden and hospitalized all the time, sits down next to his wife and reminisces about the good times they shared together. With a bond as strong as theirs, they make a promise to be together forever in the future, a promise they will eventually fulfill.
1 Red River
A romance between a reincarnated prince and goddess
Author |
Chie Shinohara |
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Other types |
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
Released |
1995 |
Red River It is an overlooked classic in the world of isekai romance, and one of the first series to feature an isekai storyline. The entire plot revolves around fate, showing how one person can dramatically change events in a short period of time, while a larger timeline remains in place. What determines? Red River What sets it apart from other manga is its dedication to staying true to the historical events involved.
The story follows Yuri, a high school girl who is transported to the ancient Hittite Empire, where she is destined to be a sacrifice to the gods under the orders of the evil Queen Nakia. After she is rescued by Prince Kael, Yuri learns that she is the reincarnation of the goddess Ishtar, destined to protect the Hittite Empire from evil, and eventually becomes its queen and the prince's wife.
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