Classic & Romantic:
* Fruits Basket (2019): A heartwarming story about a young girl who moves in with a family cursed to transform into animals. Filled with love, family, and overcoming challenges.
* Ouran High School Host Club: A fun, comedic romance where a scholarship student gets caught up in the world of a school's all-male host club.
* Kamisama Kiss: A supernatural romance following a homeless girl who becomes the Land God of a shrine.
* Cardcaptor Sakura: A magical girl anime with a strong focus on friendship and romance, though the romantic aspect develops more slowly.
* Skip Beat!: A determined girl enters the entertainment industry to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend, but finds a new path for herself.
Mature & Complex:
* Nodame Cantabile: A musical romance about a talented but eccentric pianist and a disciplined conductor.
* Nana: Two young women named Nana, with very different lives, meet and become roommates, forging a strong bond.
* Honey and Clover: A slice-of-life romance following the love lives of art students.
* Shirobako: A behind-the-scenes look at the anime industry, with a focus on the struggles and triumphs of young women working in the field.
* Lovely Complex: Two high school students, one tall and the other short, become friends and slowly develop feelings for each other.
Unique & Lighter:
* A Lull in the Sea: A fantasy romance with a unique setting and a compelling love story.
* Yona of the Dawn: A princess on the run after a coup, Yona must learn to be strong and fight for her kingdom.
* Kimi ni Todoke: A shy and misunderstood girl finds friendship and love with the most popular boy in school.
* Snow White with the Red Hair: A strong-willed, independent woman with a red-hair curse goes on an adventure and finds love.
* The Ancient Magus' Bride: A fantasy romance about a young girl who is sold into slavery and becomes the apprentice of a mysterious mage.
Tips for Finding More:
* Use keywords: Search for "shoujo romance anime," "no loli," "mature shoujo," or "slice-of-life romance" on platforms like MyAnimeList, AniList, and Crunchyroll.
* Read reviews: Look for reviews that specifically mention the absence of loli characters.
* Explore different genres: There are many shoujo romance anime that blend romance with other genres, like fantasy, comedy, drama, or music.
This list is just a starting point; explore and find the shoujo romance anime that speaks to you!