Quick answer
Natsume describes the romance roster as ten new love interests: five bachelors and five bachelorettes.
Evidence checked
- The wording appears in the first-trailer announcement.
- The announcement separately names returning ally Doc Jr.
- Named screenshot characters have not all been classified as candidates.
What this does—and does not—confirm
Do not assume Lorelei, Mara, Bryce, Cindy, Amad, Lily or Rick is romanceable until Natsume identifies their roles.
This answer covers Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea only. It does not copy schedules, gifts, values, controls or mechanics from earlier Harvest Moon games.
Evidence source
Official publisher announcement: Natsume first-trailer announcement — June 18, 2026. Independently summarized and checked on 2026-07-26.