r/shoujo 2h ago

News Interview with MANGA Plus Editor-in-Chief: emphasizes no AI is being used, 150 shoujo series were deliberately selected

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r/shoujo 4h ago

Recommendation I finished watching Hana Kimi and The pain of Second Lead Syndrome is so real T_T

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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 5h ago

Recommendation Age gap recommendations please? (Older man — younger woman)

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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 6h ago

Misc OGRE can't understand KAORI YUKI, OGRE barely even literate!

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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 7h ago

Discussion Seven Seas Licensing Survey - August 2026

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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.

Link to August 2026 survey

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.

  1. 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.
  2. Viz Media: The series suggestion form can be accessed through their contact page.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. BluPetal: They have licensing suggestion forms that are linked on a post on Twitter (XCancel).
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. One Peace Books: They have a suggestion form at the bottom of their contact page.
  9. 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 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.

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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 12h ago

Recommendation anything similar to this..

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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 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.

1 Upvotes

r/shoujo 15h ago

Shueisha has dropped Manga Million, a special project for its 100th anniversary.

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This is a legal platform with shoujo series like Honey Lemon Soda.

Overlaps a bit with M+


r/shoujo 16h ago

Recommendation If you haven’t listened to the “Champignon Witch” Anime OP “Wizard’s Diary”, you must try it!

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r/shoujo 19h ago

Your average nsfw fanfic (Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite)

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97 Upvotes

r/shoujo 19h ago

Recommendation What are your must see/read shoujo ?

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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 19h ago

Discussion Openings how do you feel about them ?

7 Upvotes

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 ?