Random Interspecies Relationships in Anime History (24 items)

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  (#5) Hana & The Wolfman - 'Wolf Children'

  Though Wolf Children primarily focuses on a single human mother named Hana struggling to raise her human/wolf hybrid children, the relationship that led to their births is also an important part of the story. Her former lover, the unnamed Wolf Man, had both a human and a wolf form. While in his human form, he attended the same university as Hana. The two fall in love, and begin building their family - but early in the children's lives, the Wolf Man passes away from unknown causes, leading Hana to manage the children on her own. 
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  (#16) Ban & Elaine - 'The Seven Deadly Sins'

  Ban and Elaine's relationship has never been the most smooth sailing. As a Fairy, Elaine is initially distrustful of humans until she meets Ban. Both of them fall in love after their time together in the Fairy King's Forest. But after Elaine's death, Ban becomes severely depressed for the next four years. He loves her so much that he is willing to kill his best friend, Meliodas, in order to revive her. Luckily, they reunite after Escanor defeats Galand and Melascula. 
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  (#15) Raphtalia & Naofumi - 'The Rising Of The Shield Hero'

  Raphtalia, a mixed race of Raccoon and Tanuki, is initially scared of Naofumi as her past masters treated her terribly. But after seeing how Naofumi always treats her with respect and kindness, Raphtalia falls in love with him. Although her feelings are unrequited at first, Naofumi comes to love her romantically by the end of the season.
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  (#14) King Bradley & Mrs. Bradley - 'Fullmetal Alchemist'

  King Bradley may look human, but he's actually a homunculus - Pride in the 2003 version of Fullmetal Alchemist, and Wrath in the 2009 version. He has a human wife. Not much is known about Mrs. Bradley, except that she's a kind, supportive person who King Bradley actually loves.

  What's great about this couple is that their relationship shows a side of King Bradley that no other part of the series does. He may be a cruel despot who loves violence, but he's also capable of feelings that are more tender. The fact that he is capable of love doesn't excuse his villainous behavior, but it does deepen and complicate his character.
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  (#7) Nishiki Nishio & Kimi Nishino - 'Tokyo Ghoul'

  Nishiki Nishio and Kimi Nishino aren't just in an interspecies relationship - they're in a predator/prey relationship. Nishiki is a ghoul, a species that physically resemble humans, but which actually feeds on them to survive. Meanwhile, Kimi is a human. While this might seem like a terrifying situation, Nishiki is quite capable of not eating Kimi, and in fact, has dedicated himself to protecting her from other ghouls.

  Why? Because while Nishiki was trying to blend into human society, he kept his identity as a ghoul a secret from everyone, including Kimi. When she ultimately found out, she accepted him and continued loving him, instead of turning him into the authorities as he feared. Their relationship seems almost impossible, but the two stay dedicated to each other despite the odds.
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  (#13) Ahiru & Fakir - 'Princess Tutu'

  Though both were initially more focused on finding and restoring Prince Mythos' shattered heart, Fakir and Ahiru end Princess Tutu in a romantic relationship of sorts. What would have been an unqualified happy ending is complicated by the fact that Ahiru now lives in the body of the animal that she was born as - a duck - and can no longer take on her preferred human form. Even though this means that the two of them can never have a normal physical relationship, they can still communicate, so Fakir decides to stay with her.

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