It’s time for the 2025 version of our compilation of Valentine’s Day posts from the anime world (now with guest appearances from the manga and light novel worlds, as well as personal illustrations from animators). Below are the Valentine’s illustrations that I’ve picked out this year.
This list may be updated after publication. Some may be a little (or very) NSFW.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian illustration
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time illustration
I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class illustration
Please Put Them On, Takamine-san illustration
My Happy Marriage illustration
This illustration was used for a Valentine’s card and chocolate set that was given away at Animate Ikebukuro. The distribution event started on February 14 at 5:30 PM JST.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
Not an illustration, but I’ll let it slide.
Drawn by director Kengo Saito.
The Apothecary Diaries illustration
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You illustrations
I fear the day when I have to deal with 100 Valentine’s illustrations from this title alone.
Tying the Knot With An Amagami Sister (manga) illustration
I’m not sure if this ranks well on the romantic vibes chart, but it’s a neat illustration from the Mononoke movies’ character designer Kitsuneko Nagata.
Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World illustration
You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf, now get ready for, er, Dark Elf in a Box. Funi Mu9, the mangaka of A Deity Stands With A Ghost (303 Goushitsu no Kamisama) drew this.
Blue Box illustration from the anime’s character designer Miho Tanino
Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Arc illustration
Takopi’s Original Sin illustration
Drawn by the manga’s artist Musshu.
CITY The Animation illustration
Drawn by character designer and chief animation director Tamami Tokuyama.
