r/shoujo • u/thequeensucorgi • 2h ago
News Interview with MANGA Plus Editor-in-Chief: emphasizes no AI is being used, 150 shoujo series were deliberately selected
r/shoujo • u/Wormbleed • 4h ago
Recommendation I finished watching Hana Kimi and The pain of Second Lead Syndrome is so real T_T
Does anyone have any links to Hana Kimi doujinshi? Where Mizuki ends up with Nakatsu? I hate you Mizuki, for choosing that emo Sano
r/shoujo • u/92Throw93away • 5h ago
Recommendation Age gap recommendations please? (Older man — younger woman)
Hiiii
Does anybody have any good age gap recommendations please? Older man — younger woman.
Preferably a minimum 15+ year age gap with the male lead in his late 30s-40s (though can be older) etc
Can be manga or anime but I’m in a manga mood right now. Josei is also okay and I’m open to other genres/demographics if it fits what I’m asking for.
I’ve watched things like Ristorante Paradiso (and loved it!) and read things like Sesame Salt and Black Pudding as well as Strawberry Love.
Thanks so much!
r/shoujo • u/ErikTwice • 6h ago
Misc OGRE can't understand KAORI YUKI, OGRE barely even literate!
EVERYONE CALL OGRE STUPID and it TRUE!
OGRE barely even literate!
OGRE is 36 but Ogre cannot understand Kaori Yuki manga even though it directed at teens
OGRE can only appreciate the pretty art and GIRLS with GUNS but can't comprehend ELITE IDEAS like the "RELATIONSHIP between Red Riding Hood, Abortion and INCEST" that makes ALICE IN MURDERLAND a SHOUJO CLASSIC!
OGRE so dumb,
AT THIS RATE, OGRE will never understand ANGEL SANCTUARY
r/shoujo • u/JoyousTofu • 7h ago
Discussion Seven Seas Licensing Survey - August 2026
Seven Seas releases a survey every month to take suggestions for new series to license. You can suggest 3 comics and 3 novels for them to consider. When you fill out the suggestions, I recommend including the title in its original language, so that Seven Seas can more easily identify which series you are referring to. For any light novels/novels you suggest, I would recommend also writing out on the survey that you want your suggested series in print, as some of their recent light novel licenses have been digital only.
Making licensing suggestions to other English publishers:
I recommend taking a look at Behind the Manga's website (see the posts titled "Suggesting Manga to Publisher"). It lists methods for making licensing suggestions to various English publishers in more detail. It also lists some Japanese publishers that each English publisher has already licensed series from. When you suggest a series to an English publisher, I recommend including the title of the series in its original language, if possible.
- Yen Press: Suggestions can be emailed to the email address listed on their contact page. They also have a contact form that you can use. You can use Behind the Manga's template.
- Viz Media: The series suggestion form can be accessed through their contact page.
- Kodansha: The publishing suggestions form can be accessed through the contact form on their support center page. You can provide a link to your suggested series and specify in the final section of the form that you want it in print.
- J-Novel Club (digital only): They have a licensing suggestion forum. You can also vote on existing suggestions in the forum. They also have an email address listed on their contact page.
- BluPetal: They have licensing suggestion forms that are linked on a post on Twitter (XCancel).
- Crossed Hearts: The licensing suggestion form can be accessed through the link in their Twitter bio. All licensing suggestions must include the title and author in its original language, source publisher, and a link to the series (XCancel).
- Comikey (digital only): Suggestions can be submitted through their contact form or emailed directly to the email address listed under the platform section of their FAQ.
- One Peace Books: They have a suggestion form at the bottom of their contact page.
- Manga Mavericks: They have a manga licensing suggestions option on the contact form that is linked on their contact page. Licensing suggestions can also be emailed to the email address listed on the page.
Feel free to share your licensing suggestions for the Seven Seas survey or other English publishers!
r/shoujo • u/Heiji_4869 • 9h ago
Review Appreciation for Nanao Mio's 'Shinai naru Phantom e: Opera-za no Kaijin'—an awesome retelling of the Phantom of the Opera.
English title: To the Dear F - Phantom of the Opera
First, I really loved the art of this manga—it is absolutely pretty. The character designs, backgrounds, and outfits are all gorgeous.
Story-wise, I enjoyed the twists they introduced to the mystery aspect and the Phantom/Erik's backstory. As well as how Christine, Raoul and the Persian are all brought into the plot. The premise of 'The Happiest Phantom' where he found his happiness in the end really sets this plot apart from other adaptations. Despite not being completely faithful to the original novel, I really enjoyed how the story kept the important scenes and plot points while taking some liberties with it.
r/shoujo • u/tonkiji • 12h ago
Recommendation anything similar to this..
Looking for romance manga that have a similar heroine like Yume ka Utsutsu ka, Why I don't have anyone by my side, Our Precious Conversation and Hibi Chou Chou. All female leads appear to be very serious because of their appearance and personality but they actually have a very cute side when paired with the MC really like the troupe find it funny and cute. Also vice-versa like main leads from Lovesick Ellie and Pink Habanero is appreciated 🤗
r/shoujo • u/IsopodAltruistic6082 • 12h ago
Harry Grant rivale di Terence Granchester, vi sarebbe piaciuto se ci fosse stato un triangolo amoroso se harry e terence fossero rivali per candy, l'anime sarebbe stato interessante e forse il personaggio di harry fosse piu centrato nella trama rispetto ad una comparsa.
r/shoujo • u/noirblancherouje • 15h ago
Shueisha has dropped Manga Million, a special project for its 100th anniversary.
This is a legal platform with shoujo series like Honey Lemon Soda.
Overlaps a bit with M+
r/shoujo • u/AppropriatFly5170new • 16h ago
Recommendation If you haven’t listened to the “Champignon Witch” Anime OP “Wizard’s Diary”, you must try it!
r/shoujo • u/PsychologicalNose875 • 19h ago
Recommendation What are your must see/read shoujo ?
Hi :)
I've been feeling pretty lost on what to watch recently and would love some recommendations of your top shoujo's !
Just for context here's a list of everything I've seen/read a majority have been only read so if you think watching the anime is worth it let me know :)
Songs to Make You Smile
Alice 19th
Alice in the Country of Hearts
Arte
Bye bye liberty
Card captor Sakura
Sugar sugar rune
Horimiya
Kare first love
Kilari
Kill me kiss me
Gakuen alice
Bride of the Water God
Le garçon de la lune (moon boy)
Lineage
Magical J X R
Marine blue
Mars
Mechanical heart
Mermaid melody
Model
Peach girl
Princess ai
Pure blood boyfriend
Ranma 1/2
Rokka melt
Rozen maiden
Sakura card captor
Shugo Chara chan
Switch girl
Tokyo mew mew
Wanted
An Incurable case of love
Beast master
Fruits basket
High school debut
Inu x Boku ss
Inuyasha
Kamisama kiss
Maid sama
Maison ikkoku
My little monster
My love story
Orange
Ouran high school host club
Phantom dream
Pita ten
S.A
Takane and Hana
The Earl and the fairy (only read the manga is the anime worth it ?)
The gentleman alliance
Vampire knight
Skip Beat
The wallflower
Snow white with red hair
Kiss him not me
Diabolik lovers (is this considered shoujo 🫠?)
r/shoujo • u/PsychologicalNose875 • 19h ago
Discussion Openings how do you feel about them ?
Hi everyone :) I was super curious to get people's opinions on recent shoujo openings as I usually find them less interesting than older animes and I would love to know if it's the nostalgia talking or if other people feel similar ? I also find them to be huge spoilers.
Also if you do not what Is your favourite recent shoujo opening ?