Best Shojo Anime

Shoji Anime unveiling la creme de la creme of romance animes!

Shoji Anime: unveiling la creme de la creme of romance animes!

Hold on to your heartstrings and brace yourself for a wild ride into the dazzling realm of shoujo anime! We’ve handpicked the absolute cream of the crop, the top 15 shoujo anime wonders that will leave you starry-eyed and begging for more.

Prepare for a whirlwind of romance, friendship, and empowering tales in this poppin’ list of popular and downright amazing shoujo anime. These gems are more than just good—they’re the kind of addictive, can’t-get-enough series that will sweep you off your feet!

Join us on an adventure through the enchanting landscapes of captivating love stories and heartwarming connections. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the very best shoujo anime around. It’s time to grab your snacks, dim the lights, and immerse yourself in this mesmerizing showcase of top-tier shoujo anime goodness!

  1. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

The premise for this one may look like a cliche and filled with tropes on paper but has a deeper meaning and mature themes. Our protagonist is a high school student who happens to notice his senpai, who is wearing a bunny girl outfit that is invisible to everyone but him.

The opening guarantees multiple love interests and a sense of this being an ecchi anime series but you would be fooled. This anime shows not the ecchi and harem that every other anime does, but this asks questions about the impact of high school and media and phones on young minds.

Teens and kids in this universe are afflicted by Puberty Syndrome, while the show doesn’t tell us what this does or how it affects the individual, the viewer can see.

The Bunny Girl Senpai, Mai is a popular model and actress who takes a hiatus because of the toll that it has taken on her life. This results in Mai being invisible to the public eye entirely which leads to more depression for her.

This anime uses its supernatural aspect to showcase real-life troubles and tribulations that high schoolers deal with which affect their futures in a long-lasting way.

  1. Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket

For Fruits Basket, I would highly suggest you see the 2019 redo of the manga adaptation than the oldie but goldie 2001 because of the story’s completion and much more rounded character arc. This show also follows the same approach as Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood or Shaman King, remaking the series to continue the story that the manga is trying to tell.

A true-to-formula love story, Fruits Basket follows Tohru who is currently residing in the same house with the popular boy of her school. But this house is a little different from the rest, being that the Soma clan has beautiful men who transform into animals when hugged by women, this dynamic brings hilarious situations to come to life.

The manga was a breath of fresh air when it launched and is praised as one of the most influential romance mangas of all time. The story has some of the most adorable characters you will ever find in anime and the story takes twists and turns which leave you wanting ever more from the creators.

  1. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku

The most mature and realistic depiction of love in any anime, Wotakoi is very clever with its beginning, the whole premise of the story is that two friends who are bonded by the extremities of their love for Otaku stuff decide to date just for the fun of it.

This rolls into the building of a connection unlike any other while also struggling through the trials that love and a relationship brings with it unannounced. The chemistry between the two leads is magnetic and worth visiting the show.

But the real fun begins with the bunch of side characters from the co-workers of the two leads to the younger brother of the male lead and the random otaku they meet online, everyone knows something or the other about being an otaku and also struggling to keep up their personal life because of it.

  1. Kaguya-Sama: Love is War

Chika Kaguya Love is War

This rom-com is set in a prestigious high school where the two heads of the school council are constantly at war but not for status or power but to see who will be the first one to confess their love for one another.

The two protagonists in the show come from opposite spheres of the world. Miyuki Shirogane is the student council president who comes with no money and power, and who had to fight and claw his way to the top of this prestigious school without any help.

Whereas the titular character of the show, Kaguya Shinomiya is from a rich family and powerful background, someone who hasn’t worked for even a day but always molded herself into the shape that the people around her wanted her to become.

The love between these two is undeniable but the war between them is way more entertaining and brings to light many discussions about class struggle and high school lives.

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  1. Kageki Shoujo

Kageki Shoujo

This is a heartfelt take on the cruel and competitive world of Japanese Opera singing, while it also showcases the mental health issues that various people in this industry have to suffer just so they can perform on stage.

The central protagonist, Sarasa is a cheerful and optimistic girl who is too tall and too loud to become a real actress in the Opera world, or that is what everyone around her says but she is determined to pursue her dream of one day becoming the best of the best in Opera.

Through the journey of Sarasa, getting admitted to a prestigious school and making friends, and doing school events, we see a wide variety of problems, both physical and mental that these women go through to survive the harsh nature of competitiveness that is often attributed towards the arts and culture industries.

  1. Boarding School Juliet

Boarding School Juliet

Just like the title says this is an anime based on the play ‘Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, which is constantly ripped off whether it be books, movies, or anime. But instead of the usual opposing families trope, there is another twist to the story.

While there are many shows, movies, and books that have shifted from the initial family conflict to adopting more nuance to the story, Boarding School Juliet does a 180 to the whole situation. The pair are divided into dorms that are filled with neighboring nations with opposing factions competing in various school activities.

But this doesn’t stop love, just like the greats before them, Juliet Persia and Romio Inuzuka fall deeply in love with each other and now must hide it from all the people around them, while highly competitive rounds of school activities push them to oppose each other constantly.

  1. Beastars

Beastars

If you love anthropomorphic creatures living their life in the real world with stakes and decisions that are going to change their lives forever, then Beastars is tailor-made for you. Set in a high school, this is the love story of a wolf and a bunny, and a pretty amazing one at that.

This is something that you will never see replicate in anime,  the metaphors that they garner through just being themselves, a wolf, and a bunny are mind-blowing. The way they are depicted does go to show that there is so much more to romance shows than just the outer layer of affection.

This show deals with really horrifying truths and realizations about the state of our being. Is it true when people say that love doesn’t have any bounds and can pass through any and everything, not just the opinion of others but the nature of your being? These are the questions that Beastars answers and delivers.

  1. Hi-Score Girl

Hi-Score Girl

What happens when the person who keeps beating you at the arcade turns out to be your one and only? In this anime, your usual neighborhood boy, Yaguchi stumbles upon Akira, a girl who seems to be the prim and proper high society girl, beating his scores left and right.

With countless nods to the video games like Street Fighter and Streets of Rage, this anime will make you want to dive deeper into the realm of video games. The sensation that you felt when in an arcade you used to beat the hi-score of any game is rekindled in this anime.

This anime brings the two protagonists closer together through the years of teenagehood and adolescence through these games that make them appreciate and value each other’s companionship and eventual love.

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  1. Orange

Orange

One of the most heart-wrenching and tear-jerking picks for a shoujo anime. Orange introduces us to Takamiya Naho, who receives a letter in the mail addressed to her, from herself 10 years in the future. This sets off the journey of Naho to uncover what must have happened in the future that she had to send herself this letter.

This story is about how Naho’s future self, guiding her to protect herself from harm in the future she begins by predicting the arrival of Kakeru, the new transfer student who gets involved in Naho’s circle, and how this builds up to Naho and Kakeru to share a deep and loving connection.

The story is an honest depiction of how high school lives and the bonds that you make in that period can truly ruin your life, as this guide that Naho has received is about preventing Kakeru’s eventual fall into depression.

  1. Horimiya

Horimiya

One of the best romance anime to air, Horimiya is the story of the love between Hori-San and Miyamura-Kun and the budding romances of the people around them. Starting as a free webcomic on the Internet and then being adapted to a manga and then being adapted into this amazing anime, this story holds something really special but also nothing special.

A coming of age story about a normal group of teenagers attending a normal high school who are still figuring out what normal means to them. Hori and Miyamura both live double lives in and outside of their schools that nobody knows about until their paths collide.

Living another life, both connect on a deeper level than any of the people that they know of, and as time passes by they form a connection that rings the bells of their heart and strums the strings in their chest. Horimiya is a bliss to watch and an even grander bliss to experience.

  1. Yuri on Ice

Yuri on Ice

Another one from the Boys Love genre is a story that took the hearts of many men and women, just because of the way it looked and felt to watch this anime. It is genuinely one of the prettiest animations that you will ever see and the story just helps to elevate that status.

The show that took the Internet by storm, Yuri on Ice is well about Yuri, an ice figure skater getting back into shape and form to once again be on the ice. This story is one of the best LGBTQ+ representations in any anime, showing the relationship between student and master, Yuri and Victor, and their blossoming love for figure skating and each other.

The romance is classy and elegant just like the figure skating performances which are animated to perfection. Just hoping that we get the next season of this amazing instant classic as soon as possible.

      4: Yona of the Dawn

Yona of the Dawn

Set in the ancient era of samurais and Japanese kingdoms, Yona of the Dawn is a classic fantasy anime with a unique twist. It offers more action than your average anime and serves as a reverse harem, with male suitors vying for Yona’s affections.

Yona, the protagonist, and princess of the kingdom depicted in the anime, aspires to protect her realm from various threats. The romantic element arises from the men who assist her in this goal. At the same time, the comedy stems from the endearing and often hilarious interactions Yona experiences with her numerous male courtiers.

  1. Banana Fish

Banana Fish

This is the most action-packed shoujo anime on this list. A crime drama revolving around Ash and Eiji. This is an adaptation of the 80s manga which influenced a lot of shonen, seinen, and shoujo manga as well as bringing a new perspective to the Boy’s Love genre.

Ash is from a distinctive background, being left by his parents and then being raised by the mafia boss, at 17 he has his gang who are determined to figure out what his brother mentioned since his return, ‘Banana Fish’. This is the mystery encircling the lives of Ash as well as Eiji, a Japanese photographer who gets caught up in the mess that Ash has started.

It is a complicated and comprehensive story tackling mature subjects like gun violence and addiction any sort of summary will never be able to make the viewer understand the nuance of the show.

  1. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-Kun

 Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-Kun

This one is so on the nose with the shoujo anime stuff, that it is genuinely intriguing to watch the creators make up more and more jokes about the shoujo manga industry and the fans.

When Chiyo Sakura finally conveys her feelings for Umetarou Nozaki, he thinks it is because of the shoujo manga that he writes that she is confessing her love to him, but this time Sakura wants him to look at her, not as a fan but as a lover.

A fan she remains and she becomes an assistant as well, but this turns out to be the best thing for their relationship to blossom. In each episode, they go on adventures to find the inspirations for Sakura’s shoujo manga.

While the premise might be too simplistic and an over-drawn approach for a show, the creators make this a fun and enjoyable ride with colorful characters and tongue-in-cheek commentary about mangakas in general.

  1. Sailor Moon

 Sailor Moon

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The pinnacle of anime, Sailor Moon, is a franchise that has influenced many media emphasizing women’s empowerment. It holds a special place as the sole anime of its time, featuring a female protagonist battling against the forces of evil.

Usagi, the original magical girl, is unwittingly drawn into a cosmic struggle when she aids Luna, a cat she rescued from a car accident. Now, she must master her abilities, maintain good grades, and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

However, Sailor Moon’s mission goes beyond honing her combat skills and defeating monsters. She is entrusted with locating the long-lost Moon Princess, gathering the other Sailor Guardians, and uncovering the Legendary Silver Crystal. The fate of the planet rests upon young Usagi’s shoulders.

With its immense popularity in Japanese and American markets, Sailor Moon provides the ultimate and definitive starting point for anyone embarking on a shoujo anime journey, offering the opportunity to transform into a Sailor Moon enthusiast.

FAQ

What is the best shoujo anime?

Like picking the best flavor of ice cream, it’s subjective! But Sailor Moon rocks!

What are the big three shoujo anime?

Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket, and Ouran High School Host Club—legends in the shoujo realm!

What is a shoujo anime?

Picture sparkles, blossoming romance, and hearts in the eyes—it’s like a love potion in animated form!

What is shoujo vs romance anime?

Shoujo anime is like a fluffy, heart-filled dessert buffet, while romance anime is the cherry on top—a sweet, concentrated dose of love!

 

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