Kenji Tomosaka is a young boy who moved from the city to a coastal town at a young age. The ocean fascinated him, and that is where he met a girl named Nanami Konoe. Together, they played together on the beach; but unknowingly, they lived next to each other, their balconies just feet apart. As time moves on, their relationship deepens, and many of their friends call them a couple; but neither Kenji nor Nanami is willing to make a move. Time passes, and summer comes again; but this time, something will happen that will change them both forever...
Kamishiro Maiku was abandoned at a very young age. He has no family with him, only a picture of his old house. When he happened to see that house on the news, he went to live there, searching for home. What he found was that he was not alone. Joining him was not one, but two girls, each with the same picture he had, each thinking themselves his long-lost twin sister. Unable to abandon them as he was once abandoned, he shares his home with both until they can find out who is really his sister.
Tasuke is an ordinary schoolboy who is protected by two rivaling guardian spirits, Shaorin and Ruuan. When a third spirit named Kiryuu enters the fray with the apparent purpose of making Tasuke's life a living hell, it’s once again time for Tasuke to demonstrate how any problem in the world can be solved by being a generally nice -- if a bit wishy-washy -- guy. But Shaorin, whose world has been turned upside down, must now learn to cope with new and unfamiliar emotions, as well as discover the true meaning of love.
Save for some slight changes in the male lead's personality and the presence of some minor magical girl elements, Mamotte Shugogetten is a fairly close match. Mamotte Shugogetten tends to aim for a bit more comedy, whereas Lamune inserts a bit more drama. Very close in presentation, however, so if you enjoyed one I'm sure you'll enjoy the other.
Yamato Akitsuki has recently moved to Tokyo, and in order to maintain his less than wealthy lifestyle, he currently works at his aunt's bathhouse. While walking by the school one evening he sees a girl by the name of Suzuka practicing the high jump, and is instantly in love. Even better is the realization that Suzuka lives next door! Determined to prove himself worthy of her affections, Yamato decides to join the school's track team and show her what he’s got, but things won’t be so easy; for Suzuka has a love interest of her own, and it isn’t Yamato...
Suzuka is another non-harem romance anime, but it tends to be more angsty and dramatic than Lamune. The characters aren't quite as developed and the romance is a bit more forced, but nevertheless it contains many of the elements that romance lovers will enjoy.
Fumihiko Matsumaru is a salary man who works in the marketing department of a snack company. As a bachelor, he tried to date a girl from his company; but coincidently, he met Aka Onda, a rookie voice actor, instead. Through another stroke of fate, Aka’s house burned down that very night. With nowhere to stay and no family to aid Aka, Fumihiko took her in; and the next day, Fumihiko’s new marketing idea was accepted, and Aka’s being hired for the product’s voice actor! As the relationship of Aka and Fumihiko deepens, the more difficult their relationship becomes. Can they live together under the same roof while keeping the secret of their relationship safe?
Both REC and Lamune possess a very casual, laid back, slice-of-life atmosphere. Being that REC is a short, OVA length series, however, it gets to the point quicker with the overall romance and sheds much of the filler-esque material. A brief, heartwarming romance that you're sure to enjoy just as much, if not more, than Lamune.
When they were young, Kazuki and her older sister Hatsune had Yuuji and his little sister Marie as next door neighbors; and while Kazuki developed a crush Yuuji, he and his family moved away for ten years, much to her dismay. Now, the duo is finally returning, and Kazuki eagerly awaits his arrival; she still has a crush on him, and wants to finally confess her love to the handsome and debonair man that Kazuki has become – or has he? Unfortunately for Kazuki, Yuuji has “evolved” into a typical teenage pervert who can’t keep his hands off her. Family isn’t much help, as Hatsune helps Yuuji at every chance she can get, while Marie and her air gun are ready to lay down the law at a moment’s notice. With hormones raging and hands groping, will Kazuki retain her feelings for Yuuji?
Tonagura has the element of a romance between neighbors. It is surprising that their rooms are so close that either one of them can just simply walk across to the other. If you liked the romance of Lamune (between neighbors and the only thing separating them is a balcony) then Tongaura would be the love story for you.