#Anime Valentine’s Day Illustrations: 2025 Edition

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.)

Sorairo Utility illustration

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

Mononoke 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

Doraemon illustration

Flower and Asura illustration

Drawn by the manga’s artist Musshu.

Honey Lemon Soda