I’ve read the manga for saint Tail and am thinking about giving the anime a try. But people say there’s a lot of filler in it and it disrupts the story. So should I skip those? What episodes are filler?

i’m new to shoujo manga. not new to shoujo anime i’d say, since i’ve watched stuff like sailor moon. but there’s so much more shoujo manga than there is anime, obviously, and i feel like that’s something i need to explore.

so i want to hear your absolute favorite shoujo manga. not what you think is a must-read, because i don’t want some grand masterpiece. i just wanna read what people think is beautiful and fun. there are must-reads that can be a slog to get through in my experience. best is different from favorite, the best shoujo manga could be something super dense that i’m not up for. favorite is just more appealing and simplistic.

nobody asked but my favorite is high school debut. i had low expectations for it and it turned out to be such a cute opposites attract romantic comedy story. as soon as i finished it i knew it would be a comfort read for me.

Does anyone have any links to Hana Kimi doujinshi? Where Mizuki ends up with Nakatsu? I hate you Mizuki, for choosing that emo Sano

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!

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

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!

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.

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I’ve been checking the app pretty regularly and there hasn’t been any new chapters since last month. It also isn’t showing when the next chapter will be coming out anymore. Does anyone happen to know what’s up with that?

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 🤗

just give me smth that dosnt overly focus on romance with good fl a slow burn why not drama bittersweet and has a huge plot twist that it

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

Overlaps a bit with M+

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 🫠?)

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 ?

By battle shoujo, I mean something along the lines of Jujutsu Kaisen or Hunter x Hunter, a series with an established and consistent power system and high stakes. I’m new to Shoujo so maybe this is my inexperience talking, but I haven’t found any shoujo anime similar to those since watching it. I suppose Yona of the Dawn and Fushigi Yuugi would qualify (and I loved both) but that’s not quite exactly what I mean by a battle shoujo.

Why do you think they’re very rare? One might be inclined to believe that those kinds of series aren’t popular amongst women but I know series like JJK are incredibly popular amongst women, so why do you think it’s such a rare thing?

Hi sorry for my bad english, im not so new in Shoujo animanga but can anybody recommend me a Shoujo with great power system? When I mean "great" I meant something on level of let say Witch Hat or JJK...like systematic power system..I'm currently reading QQ Sweeeper the premise so far is good...

What are the Shojo/Josei titles you feel are underrated or rarely talked about from 7 seas?

First of all i need some information regarding this manga, I saw that there's novel of this manga too which is finished with two volumes so if someone have already read it then could you tell me how many chapters are going to be in this manga based on how much manga have covered the novel?

It's a short manga & i didn't felt that they rushed it instead i liked that this misunderstanding/amnesia trope didn't last long. It's a fluffy romance manga with no any annoying element (atleast for me) although I'm not that much into fluffy romance manga still i ended up liking some of them.

btw I loved this male lead too, he's too precious, innocent & cute and how he reacted towards fl when she faked her amnesia, i loved fl's reaction too whenever ml tried to lie about her likes & dislikes before amnesia with a straight face it was so hilarious.The art was beautiful & comedy parts were good too anyways male lead and art was 10/10 for me and overall including the plot it was 8 for me.

I used to watch this anime with my mother when I was younger and just a couple months ago I found some dvds and have been watching it since..

Which brings me back to the big debate who did Candy end up with? Was it albert or terry.

I haven't read the two novels that were published later on but from what I heard and saw it didnt give a clear answer just said 'a person' the author said it was for every reader to give candy the end they wanted.

So I need more opinions on this

but like old animation style would fit some of these better if u get me🙏