Updated: April 2017
Hi Guys! Please enjoy this new updated Best Shoujo Manga Recommendations <3
I present to you the list of my favorite Shoujo Mangas
I love to read mangas, especially the shoujo ones. It might not only be me, but I could say that I’m a very picky reader. I know its not right, but I judge the manga by its art, and its characters’ appearance. If the story is catchy, I’ll read it right away, but if not, onto the next one.
1. Ao Haru Ride
STATUS: Completed, 49 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Yoshioka Futaba has a few reasons why she wants to “reset” her image and life as a new high-school student. Because she’s cute, she was ostracized by her female friends in junior high, and because of a misunderstanding, she couldn’t get her feeling across to the one boy she has always liked, Tanaka-kun. Now in high school, she is determined to be as unladylike as possible so that her friends won’t be jealous of her. While living her life this way contentedly, she meets Tanaka-kun again, but he now goes under the name of Mabuchi Kou. He tells her that he felt the same way as she did when they were younger, but now things can never be the same again. Will Futaba be able to continue her love that never even started from three years ago?
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Yoshioka Futaba has a few reasons why she wants to “reset” her image and life as a new high-school student. Because she’s cute, she was ostracized by her female friends in junior high, and because of a misunderstanding, she couldn’t get her feeling across to the one boy she has always liked, Tanaka-kun. Now in high school, she is determined to be as unladylike as possible so that her friends won’t be jealous of her. While living her life this way contentedly, she meets Tanaka-kun again, but he now goes under the name of Mabuchi Kou. He tells her that he felt the same way as she did when they were younger, but now things can never be the same again. Will Futaba be able to continue her love that never even started from three years ago?
REVIEW: The most lovable manga, I think. This manga has been popular these days, no wonder why it was adapted into an anime which previously ended with 12 episodes. Gosh! We need more! But don’t worry, there's actually a live-action released last December 2014 which covered most of the manga. The manga is completed with 49 chapters. Many would like this, well, I LOVED it, because not only the storyline is good, but also the art is outstanding. Io Sakisaka is my favorite mangaka. Her other phenomenal manga is Strobe Edge, which is equally excellent as Ao haru ride.
2. Orange By Takano Ichigo
STATUS: Completed, 22 Chapters
GENRE: Drama, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life, Tragedy
PLOT: In the Spring she was 16, Takamiya Naho receives a strange, but detailed letter from herself, ten years in the future. At first she thinks the letter is a prank, but then the things written in the letter actually happen, including the new transfer student that sits next to her in class, Naruse Kakeru. The letter reads just like her diary entries, down to the same characters. It is not till two weeks later, when Kakeru shows back up at school, that Naho finishes the letter. In the letter, her 27-year-old self tells her 16-year-old self that her biggest regret is that Kakeru is no longer with them in the future, and asks her to watch him closely. This manga takes a hiatus.
GENRE: Drama, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life, Tragedy
PLOT: In the Spring she was 16, Takamiya Naho receives a strange, but detailed letter from herself, ten years in the future. At first she thinks the letter is a prank, but then the things written in the letter actually happen, including the new transfer student that sits next to her in class, Naruse Kakeru. The letter reads just like her diary entries, down to the same characters. It is not till two weeks later, when Kakeru shows back up at school, that Naho finishes the letter. In the letter, her 27-year-old self tells her 16-year-old self that her biggest regret is that Kakeru is no longer with them in the future, and asks her to watch him closely. This manga takes a hiatus.
REVIEW: This definitely made me cry. EVERYTIME. Despite its hiatus, this manga is one of the best especially when it comes to its plot which makes it very unique and interesting. Art is as pleasing as well. Every chapter is as exciting as the first. You’ll never get tired of it. Even though it takes forever for it to update, I’ll be anticipating for it always. But now I think its back on its monthly release because they updated last month and then today, I hope it continues.
*UPDATE*: It is completed, I think last year, just before the Live Action and anime adaptation was aired with 22 chapters. Both of them covered the whole manga series which is good but somehow sad cause its short for me, nevertheless, its still my favourite.
*UPDATE*: It is completed, I think last year, just before the Live Action and anime adaptation was aired with 22 chapters. Both of them covered the whole manga series which is good but somehow sad cause its short for me, nevertheless, its still my favourite.
3. Strobe Edge
STATUS: Completed, 36 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance,
School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Having no experience in romance,
the vibrant Ninako curiously explores the meaning of what "love"
really is, and is surprised to feel a colorful range of emotions as she grows
closer to the school heartthrob, the quiet yet gentle Ren, who also happens to
be involved in a longtime relationship. With every intention of keeping her
head held high, Ninako prepares to face the mental pain of this one-sided love
that she had allowed to take root, facing a series of trials that would either
contribute to her growth as a headstrong woman, or break her as it did with
other girls. However, is this really a one-sided love? Or had something been
silently sown in the most hidden area of Ren's heart?
REVIEW: This one’s adorable. Strobe Edge
is another work of Io Sakisaka, which for me, is the best mangaka when it comes
to shoujo. It ended with 36 chapters, which is way too short, I want more!! But
don’t worry guys, it may have ended in the manga, fortunately it was also been adapted into a live action! Yay!
4. Last Game
STATUS: Completed, 56 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance,
School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: He's rich, he's smart, girls
gather around him all the time, and he has always gotten first place on his
exams... well, until Kujou transferred in his primary school class. She was
quiet, plain, and poor, yet not once has she failed at beating Yanagi, both in
academics and sports! Yanagi has made it his life goal to defeat this girl
Kujou, and ten years later, as they enter high school, he just might finally
win! This is the story of their last game.
REVIEW: This is a cute and light manga.
If you’re looking for a feel-good read, this one’s perfect. The characters, the
plot, both are gradually sailing as you read every chapters. It kinda reminds
me of Kimi ni Todoke and Special A combined.
5. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Also known as “The Monster Next
to Me”. Ever since he was involved in a fight on the first day of school,
Yoshida-san, who sits in the seat next to me, hasn't come to school even once.
I only cared about my grades and my future, but, by chance, he befriends me so
that I can bring him his homework. I became kinder to him when I learned of his
innocence, but will he now confess to me as well...?!
REVIEW: Very funny and romantic as well. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a
popular anime, but as always, its manga version is lovelier because the story
is prolonged compared to what we watched on screen. It ended with 52 chapters.
6. Bokura Ga Ita
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance,
School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life, Tragedy
PLOT: The start of high school life.
To the girls, that also meant the start of their love lives. For brand new
first year student, Takahashi Nanami (Nana for short), it was no different...
She happens to end up in the same class as the incredibly popular Yano
Motoharu, who rumors say that two thirds of all the girls are guaranteed to
fall in love with. But will that hold true for Nana, who says that if she had
to choose between like or dislike, she'd say she dislikes him!?
REVIEW: This is definitely one of my favorites. Bokura Ga Ita is the first shoujo manga I’ve read back in 2010. I’ve first watched its anime, and got fascinated by the story which leaves me hungry for more. I continued it on manga and I think because of that, my manga addiction started. Then I discovered that it has a live-action, not only one, but a two-part movie, and that completed half of my life. Hahaha. Definitely worth-reading!
7. Kimi ni Todoke
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance,
School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect
heroine... for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and
silent demeanor, she's often mistaken for the haunting movie character Sadako.
But behind her scary facade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit
in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when a popular boy in class
befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about to make some
enemies too! In 2008 it won the Best Shoujo Manga award in the 32nd Annual
Kodansha Manga Award. The series was also nominated for the first Manga Taisho
awards in 2008.
REVIEW: This is like the “Queen” of all Shoujo mangas. Kimi ni Todoke is
one of the most popular shoujo manga, don’t you think? Because of that, it has
been made into a 2-season anime and a live action. As for the manga, it is
still ongoing with 100+ chapters. It is a light and feel-good manga that you
shouldn’t miss.
8. Heroine Shikkaku
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: This could be any girl. Imagine
being a heroine of a love story. Hatori also believed that one day she would
get married to her childhood friend, Rita. But that's not how the world works!
This is a hilarious comedy that honestly paints a painful unrequited love story
of this young girl!
REVIEW: Very funny, indeed. Heroine Shikkaku is one of those mangas where you’ll be definitely root for the second lead guy, haha is it just me? The manga recently ended with 36 chapters, and guess who she ended up with? Nah, just see for yourself :P
This was recently been adapted into a live-action, and boy oh boy second lead syndrome is too damn high on this one.
9. Hirunaka no Ryuusei
STATUS: Completed, 78 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: 15-year-old country girl Suzume Yosano has to move to Tokyo to live
with her uncle due to her father's transfer. She bumps into a mysterious man who ends up taking her to
her uncle's place after she gets lost. Turns out, Suzume will be seeing him a
lot more often once she starts school because...he's actually her homeroom
teacher!
REVIEW: Its coming to an end! Go Mamura! Haha, Its been firing up a huge war against team Mamura and team Shishio lately. Well as for me who always have SGS (Second Guy Syndrome) I’ll go for Mamura, even if Suzume choose Sensei, I’ll keep Mamura for myself haha.
*UPDATE*: The end caused an uproar in the shoujo community hahaha. But as for me, I'm so happy it turned out that way ;)
It will also be adapted into a live-action!!
*UPDATE*: The end caused an uproar in the shoujo community hahaha. But as for me, I'm so happy it turned out that way ;)
It will also be adapted into a live-action!!
10. Hanagimi to Koisuru Watashi
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Nanase Sakashita is good at
playing the role of Model Student but that doesnt stop her from taking an
interest in Hana-kun, the schools delinquent. Hana-kun accidently drops a small
box while sneaking around on the school grounds. When Nanase tries to return
the box, Hana-kun tells her to keep it for its already to late to give it to
the person he likes, who is this person?
REVIEW: It’s a nice love story. One of the things I like about Hanagimi to Koisuru Watashi is that it doesn’t prolong the getting-together part. Unlike other mangas that drags the story till the end to find out who chose who. It shows how high school relationships be like, facing troubles, breaking up, getting back together.
11. L-DK
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: L-DK shows us a love stroy
between Shuusei Kugayama and Aoi Nishimori. Shuusei Kugayama is the
"prince" of his high school, but he always turns down
confessions--including one from Aoi Nishimori's best friend. Although she
initially hates him..
REVIEW: Sweet! It is a shoujo manga many teen girls would love. Cool guy
falls for an ordinary girl. Watch how this two fall inlove and how they face a
load of encounters. Btw, L-DK was also turned into a live-action, have you seen it?
12. Horimiya
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Hori may seem like a normal
teenage girl, but she's a completely different person after school. In her
workaholic parents' absence, Hori has been like a parent for her little brother
since she was young herself. Between taking care of her brother, feeding them
both, and housework, she doesn't have much time for a usual teenage social
life. One day, she meets someone else who does not present his true self at
school: a quiet, glasses-wearing boy called Miyamura. She'd assumed he was bookish,
and possibly an otaku, but Hori couldn't have been more wrong. Outside of
school, Miyamura is a friendly guy with many piercings, and he's not very good
at academics. Now the two of them have someone with whom they can share both
halves of their lives!
REVIEW: Cute and Interesting. Horimiya
is not just about a love story, it also has comedic side and slice of life.
I love how the characters grow as the chapters go by.
13. Hibi Chouchou
STATUS: Completed, 75 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Upon entering high school, the
very quiet but extremely cute Suiren becomes the immediate center of attention
among the boys…but one particular boy does not look her way.The story of a
quiet girl and a quiet boy. A short, refreshing love story.
REVIEW: The most charming love story. Suiren is indeed a takane-no-hana! Hibi
Chouchou is a light and very cute manga to read. I can’t get enough of it,
kyaaa!
14. 360 Degrees Material
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Taki is the cool yet strange guy
in Mio's class. She bumps into him at the subway station after school and saves
him after he almost gets pushed onto the tracks. The next day, he returns the
favor by saving her from an incoming car. This marks the start of Mio's love.
REVIEW: Light and feel-good read.
A good manga to
read. The development of the story is smooth and I love reading stories like
these.
15. Kyou no Kira-kun
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life, Tragedy
PLOT: In 360 days, there were bright
days and disappointment while I was staring at you. Though they were neighbors,
Nino and Kira had never talked to each other... But when Nino found out about
Kira's secret, her life changes and everyday became more interesting!! Their
link will lead them to a love close to the paradise.
REVIEW: Has a good drama and of
course, romance. It is a love story you’ll root for. Good
sequences and art. Very delightful to read. A live action adaptation was made, thank goodness!
16. Chicchai Toki Kara Suki Dakedo
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Tsubasa and Shou have been
friends ever since they met in kindergarten. Now they're starting high school
at the same school, in the same class. Tsubasa has been in love with Shou for
years, but never found the courage to talk to him about it. Still, she thinks
he may feel the same... until they meet a girl who changes everything. Could
she be the one whom Shou truly loves? And what does that mean for Tsubasa?
REVIEW: Unexpectedly good. This is one of those childhood
friend mangas we all know, but to my surprise, it’s actually a good one.
17. Boku to Kimi to de Niji ni Naru
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Because she loved the word
"wisdom", Rui hated the words "waste" and
"fuzzy". One day, a guy named Shou appeared on her life. And thanks
to that encounter, Rui will suddenly change... And that's the beginning of a
"rainbow school daze" between that super dry girl and that careless
guy.
REVIEW: This one is also good. One of the things I love in this
manga, is that the lead girl, is not that weak that cries all the time and
follows the boy he like. No, she has this strong will and character that made
me like her. Loved the story too, btw.
18. Ano Ko no, Toriko
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: The cool glasses-boy and his two
beautiful childhood friends have a delicate balance between the three.
REVIEW: Wonderful. Filled with beautiful characters.
Nice and different story as well.
19. Honey by Meguro Amu
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Clumsily, he panicked and hid
the flower bouquet behind his back... This is what happens one day when
ordinary girl Kogure Nao is summoned by the scary-looking Onigase-kun. However,
she is shocked when he says to her: "Please date me before you marry
me!" Nao is too shocked and terrified to say no... what will come of their
relationship?
REVIEW: This is so cute and
funny. Honey has
such a cute story, everybody would absolutely love. The love story is not so
typical and the characters are adorable :3
20. Chiguhagu Planet
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Since her parents are a little
bit slow, Matsuda Erika (or Eri for short) has taught herself to be independent
and extremely reliable. Moreover, she devotes herself to taking care of those
around her—even if some of her classmates find her behaviour overbearing and
annoying. One day, a strange new transfer student is introduced to her class.
This boy speaks in choppy sentences, has little to no facial expressions, and
goes by the name Nogina Kaname. Instantly, Eri feels compelled to take care of
this martian-like new boy in her class.
REVIEW: Another charming manga
from Meguro Amu. This
one’s only 4 chapters but worth-reading. Weird characters are very endearing to
watch. Haha.
21. Stand Up! by Yamakawa Aiji
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Furuya Utako is shy and
reserved, but because of her height (172 cm), she sticks out like a sore thumb.
Her mind is constantly plagued by thoughts of Harada Naoyuki, the popular boy
who sits next to her in homeroom and claims that he'd like to be friends. She
is a bit surprised at his straightforward attitude, but slowly the distance
between them is starting to close.
REVIEW: Heartwarming, indeed. Very light and romantic. So nice
to read.
22. Shiny Doll
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Akari is an unfashionable
first-year high school student who just moved from the countryside to the big
city. While taking pictures of "Nana-chan," a huge mannequin at the
mall, Akari accidentally bumps into into a handsome boy who compliments her on
her eyes. Little does she know that the boy who has taken a fascination with
her is actually Kanda, an extremely fashionable model and the heartthrob at her
new school! What happens when he decides to make Akari stylish enough to land
on the front cover of a magazine?
REVIEW: Refreshing story. If you’re into fashion and
magazines, this one’s a must-read. Of course there’s always a love story. Shiny
doll is completed recently with 8 chapters.
23. Vivid Cherry
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: While every other girl appears
to like guys, Hanamura Taka is an exception. And then she meets Sakura-kun, a
person from her new job... and he asks her to keep a secret for him.
REVIEW: Cuteness Alert! Another feel-good read. Is it really completed? Its only 4 chapters tho :(
24. Haru Matsu Bokura
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo
PLOT: Mizuki who cannot readily open
the heart to a person is going to turn over a new leaf from the high school to
change oneself such. But after all I do not get along well…It is good-looking
group of four that the rumor how at school to have met in such a case!
Gradually knowing their true figure at the start though you were cautious…?
Good-looking men and insane youth to send!
REVIEW: Hot guys. Haru Matsu Bokura has been popular these days, and why not? Hot guys. Hot
guys everywhere. Haha. The story is so thrilling every chapter, you’ll beg for
more.
25. Mune ga Naru no wa Kimi no Sei
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo
PLOT: We were sharing the same
feelings but he didn't realize it at all. Even though, I love him. That's what
I have always thought for these past two years.
REVIEW: Quite typical, but cute,. I hate the fact that the girl who
confess and got rejected, still push her feelings even though it hurts
her. I mean, move on. Still good manga though, many romantic moments to anticipate.
26. Nanohana no Kare
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo
PLOT: When Nanoka was in middle school, she got her first confession. Feeling that the boy really liked her, she started dating him. Only to find out later that he only used her to show off in front of his friends. Betrayed, Nanoka is now in highschool and hesistates getting into another relationship.
Though a chance encounter with a stranger's breakup in a fast food restaurant soon changes her mind. Both her and the stranger were betrayed in their first relationships...and this brings up a different feeling in her heart. After seeing the stranger again in the streets, she makes her first confession with him. Only to find out that they are from two different worlds.
Though a chance encounter with a stranger's breakup in a fast food restaurant soon changes her mind. Both her and the stranger were betrayed in their first relationships...and this brings up a different feeling in her heart. After seeing the stranger again in the streets, she makes her first confession with him. Only to find out that they are from two different worlds.
REVIEW: Very fascinating
plotline. The
first few chapters got me hooked. Definitely a must-read.
27. Renren Zakari
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo
PLOT: The day of her graduation, while
she was lost and end up on the infirmary, a girl met by coincidence a good
looking boy. But she was so panicked that the young man started to make fun of
her?
REVIEW: Short but sweet. Renren Zakari is completed with
only 5 chapters. Very good manga for me. You should watch out on who’ll she
gonna end up with ;)
28. Kokoro Botan
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: During the high school entrance
ceremony, Koga Eito from the special class helps Kasuga Niina from her fever. His gentle manner captivates Niina, making her confess her feeling
towards him. Thus, the trials in love of this couple begin. As time passes,
Niina finds it difficult to continue loving him since there are instances when
he seems to be playing with her feelings. For her, going out with Koga may
bring a grim future to her
REVIEW: Nice typical love story. Many cute romantic scenes to
read, another good-read.
29. Mashikaku Rock
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Miyako's living her life
diligently following rules, just as her deceased father wanted her to. But one
day Azuma Koutarou sees her play guitar and blackmail her to join his band. How
will she face it up?
REVIEW: Cute love story which
involves music. It
has only 3 chapters and additional 3 good one shot stories to read.
30. ReRe Hello
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: When Ririko was 5, she lost her
mother forever. From then on, Ririko has to help out her father to run a
company of handyman. Since then, something horrible happened...
REVIEW: Exciting. Not the typical shoujo you have always read. I like the fact that the heroine here is cute and capable, unlike other girls in other mangas.
31. Akuma de Koi Shiyou
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice Of Life
PLOT: Nanami, a first-year high-school student, has a history of failed relationships. When she finally meets her ideal guy is he really who she thinks he is?
REVIEW: Sweet. Completed with 5 chapters, story
is interesting in a sense that you’ll have impressions that will change as it
ends.
32. Kimi no Koto nado Zettai ni
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: A rising fashion brand
executive's second son, Leo, made a vow to take revenge on someone...
REVIEW: Very cute, a must-read. I think the story kinda looks like Last Game, but for me it has better art and characters.
33. Kimi ga Inakya Dame tte Itte
STATUS: Completed, 8.5 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Nayu and Oumi are childhood
friends. Without realizing it, Nayu finds she has fallen for Oumi over the
years. However, just as she comes to terms with her feelings, Oumi reveals
himself to be in love with the pretty Tsuzuki-san in his class. How will Nayu
deal with such heartbreak?
REVIEW: Typically delightful. One of the good best friend love
stories.
34. Hatsu Haru
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School
Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Too far, it hard to be seen. Too
close, it also hard to be seen. It hurts, feel like crying. Too sad, until make
you laugh. That’s right, this is what you call first love…the most popular guy
in school, fall in love for the first time in his life!
REVIEW: Light and charming. Its good to read mangas which are narrated in a guy’s perspective.
35. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
STATUS: Completed, 44 Chapters
GENRE: Musical, Drama, Romance,
School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
PLOT: Piano prodigy, Kousei Arima
dominated the competition and all child musicians knew his name. But after his
mother, who was also his instructor, died, he had a mental breakdown, while
performing at a recital that resulted in him no longer being able to hear the
sound of his piano even though his hearing was perfectly fine. Even two years
later, Kousei hasn't touched the piano and views the world in monotone, and
without any flair or color. He was content at living out his life with his good
friends, Tsubaki and Watari, until, one day, a girl changed everything. Kaori
Miyazono, a pretty, free-spirited violinist whose playing style reflects her personality,
helps Kousei return to the music world and shows that it should be free and
mold breaking unlike the structured and rigid style Kousei was used to.
REVIEW: Good musical manga. It was adapted into an anime, with great animation and a live-action. I've never watched the ending of the anime nor read the last chapter o the manga cause I'm not emotionally prepared :'(
36. Balancing Toy
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School Life,
Shoujo, Slice of Life
PLOT: Haru has been living with her
stepfather, Seiji, ever since she lost her mother at a young age. However, on
the heels of Seiji's grandfather's funeral and with news that their apartment
is scheduled to be demolished, she begins to take a fresh look at her
circumstances.
REVIEW: Light-heartwarming manga. It involves family drama and cute budding romance.
37. Re-Life
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice Of Life, Webtoons
PLOT: Kaizaki Arata is a 27-year-old, out-of-work man who has failed at each and every job interview he has had after quitting his last company where he only lasted three months. His life changes after he meets Yoake Ryou of the ReLife Research Institute, who offers him a drug that can change his appearance to that of a 17-years-old again. Taking the drug, he becomes a subject in a one-year experiment in which he begins his life as a high school student again.
REVIEW: Great plot-line and character development. I first kne of this because of the anime, thankfully it has a manga or webtoon as they call it which continues much further than the anime has covered. I love how the story slowly progress, it feels like every chapter you'll like it more and more.
And, oh, it'll be having a live-action adaptation which I'm really dying to see. Kyaa
And, oh, it'll be having a live-action adaptation which I'm really dying to see. Kyaa
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice Of Life, Shoujo
REVIEW: Amazing art, cute story-line. The first few chapters got me. Everyone will definitely love this manhwa.
39. Bokura wa Itsumo
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
PLOT: Nori Sakurada is riding her bike one day, when she meets up with a boy she used to know when she was little. He has grown, but doesn't look very happy... Also contains a side story called Himitsu no H-kun in vol.1: The well-known and popular Hakozaki-kun is the dream of every girl in Miwako’s school. However, he's hiding a secret! One day while walking down the street, Miwako notices him secretly taking photos of middle schoolers!! Could it be that the famous Hakozaki-kun is actually… a… a pervert?
40.Nineteen, Tweny-One (Manhwa)
STATUS: Completed, 21 Chapters
GENRE: Drama, Romance, Josei, Slice of Life
PLOT: Yun-lee is a girl who is carrying a huge emotional scar in her heart. Due to an accident, she lost 2 precious years of her life, the time period between 19 and 21 years old. Her life is empty. She is miserable, but still attending a preparatory school in an attempt to catch up with all the time she has lost. Suddenly, one day on her way to feed some stray cats, she comes across a young man who seems to have what she has lost... the period between 19 and 21 years old.
41. Harem Lodge
STATUS: Completed, 9 Chapters
GENRE:
PLOT: Midori lost her mother when she was young and now her father's gone too. But her dad left her with a surprise: a fiancée named Tetsuya. So now, Midori has to live in a good-looking men only apartment (Harem Lodge), which is actually filled with weirdos. What is going to happen to her? Well we just have to wait and see...
42. Akaiito (Miyasaka Kaho)
STATUS: Completed, 36 chapters
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
PLOT: I like you. But, I kept on thinking that I should hate him. I like you. But, you look like a different guy to me. I like you. But, you told me that I’m like ‘your younger sister’. I like you. But, you kissed that person in front of me. Numerous ‘red threads’ intertwine. Brewing a few romances. This is the willfully unrestrained, youth idol drama of 7 guys and girls
43. Kimi ni Happiness
STATUS: Completed, 4.5 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
PLOT: Bouyant girl Aizawa Yume falls for the cool boy in her class, Kashiwagi Kou- who tickles people's noses with a sweet scent and only smiles from time to time. Slowly, Yume develops feelings for Kou-kun... but one day after school, she catches him with Hitohana-san, the girl with a bad personality and equally bad reputation!
44. Watashi ga Motete Dousunda
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Harem
PLOT: Serinuma Kae is a chubby second-year high schooler and an avid fujoshi who secretly ships her classmates, Igarashi-kun and Nanashima-kun. The death of her favorite anime character causes her to become stressed--and loses weight rapidly. Now that Serinuma has became an attractive girl to her classmates, her snarky kouhai Shinomiya-kun, and her senpai Mutsumi, how is she going to deal with them...with her constant BL-filled, fujoshi mind?!
45. Tomodachi no Hanashi
STATUS: Completed, 3.5 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
46. Hajimari no Natsu
STATUS: Completed, 4 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
47. Kuusou Spin Flower
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Let us search for fellow youthful club members for our mysterious club activities! Because of her father's adventures, Miku is entering school 3 months late. As such, she's petrified of being excluded and not having friends. He, the school special's extracurricular "finder", gave Miku an opportunity to make friends. And thus, somehow, Miku managed to join a club.
48. Tsubasa to HotaruPLOT: Let us search for fellow youthful club members for our mysterious club activities! Because of her father's adventures, Miku is entering school 3 months late. As such, she's petrified of being excluded and not having friends. He, the school special's extracurricular "finder", gave Miku an opportunity to make friends. And thus, somehow, Miku managed to join a club.
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Sonokawa Tsubasa - 15 years old. A bubbly, energetic girl who's called 'stalker' by a lot of her classmates because she chases after the guy she wants relentlessly. After getting rejected by an upperclassman who saved her at the train station, she decides to help her childhood friend, Yuri, with her job as the basketball club's manager. There, she meets quiet, unobtrusive Akkey.
49. Mannin Densha to Watashi to Kare
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: One Shot, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: The packed morning train isn't a good place to be if you're small; a fact that high schooler An knows all too well. So when a boy rescues her from the crowd one morning, she should be grateful... right? The only problem is, he treats her like a little kid! Who is her rescuer, and what will happen when she meets him again...?
50. Yumemiru Taiyou
STATUS: Completed, 47 Chapters
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Harem, Romance, Slice of Life
PLOT: While loitering in the park, Shimana Kameko, who intended to run away from home and skipped school, meets a suspicious man in a kimono. This man, who had been locked out of his house, offers Shimana a place to stay. However, he requests she fulfill three conditions in exchange for her tenancy!?
51. Yuugure Light
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Four companions are living in the same mansion. They're sharing the same school, their family, their future but also… love stories. But now, their journey to become adults is about to begin.
52. Watashitachi ni wa Kabe ga Aru
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Makoto is suddenly confessed to by her narcissistic childhood friend Kikuchi Reita. Not even just any confession, he stands in the street and publicly says “If you want a boyfriend that badly, I don't mind going out with you”. Which was obviously a no, since Makoto has never considered Reita to be a man, especially a man of interest. What will become of her daily life now that Reita insists on her going out with him?
53.Nishuukan Kareshi
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: One Shot, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: The seven seconds we fell in love, the fifteen minutes we spent holding hands while going home, and the two weeks we spent together. They're all my lifelong memories. How will this limited time love develop...?
54. Kakugo wa Iika Soko no Joshi
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: Hunks are attractive, but I'm only influenced by hunks who solely have a beautiful face! Just what is true love?!
55. Silent Kiss
STATUS: Completed, 8 Chapters
GENRE: Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: On the first day of high school, Haruka meets the boy of her dreams but, he was the kind of guy who wouldn't allow anyone to get close. The distance between them does not shrink, even though she wants to get close to him. As a matter of fact, he has a secret that he can't tell to anybody...!? Very Painful Dramatic Love Story!!
56. Koi wa Beniiro
STATUS: Completed
GENRE: One Shot, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
PLOT: An old fashioned high school girl is suddenly forced to eat lunch with the new teacher in charge, Nomoto-sensei.
57. Nijiiro Days
STATUS: Ongoing
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
PLOT: There's Na-chan, who gets bullied, and then there's Mattsun who's popular. There's also Kei-chan, a sadist and Tsuyopon, an anime otaku. The four's lives interweave during their school year, and that's the beginning of silly and thrilling stories of friendship and love. One Christmas Eve, the heartbroken Na-chan met someone in a Santa uniform?
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NOTE: For the mangas that doesn't have reviews, I apologize, its been 2 years since I've last read most of them and can't remember how I felt about reading those. I'm just referring to the list I had on Pocket Manga for the ones I've bookmarked and read already. But rest assured, all of the mangas listed here are really good. ;)
I may re-read some of the ones that I forgot and update this blog for my thoughts and review. And please, share me some of the new shoujo mangas and manwhuas that aren't here, preferably those who came out from 2014 up to now.Thanks for the support!
I may re-read some of the ones that I forgot and update this blog for my thoughts and review. And please, share me some of the new shoujo mangas and manwhuas that aren't here, preferably those who came out from 2014 up to now.Thanks for the support!
Credits to the owner of the pictures.
Sources: Mangahere, Mangafox
THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING LIST.
ReplyDeleteyou're always welcome :)
DeleteLovely Complex is not on the list...Fail!. And your lie in april should be number one. Fail again!
DeleteIgnor them everyone has diffrent opinions on diffrent things thank you for the recomendations��
DeleteTHANK YOU:)
Deletewell...youre not alone, me too. I also like shoujos and i always looking at the appearances...and everything is fine so i hope i read them all. Actualy i look from recomendations here when i finished the hibi chouchou hehe
Deletethank you so much. ive read most of these mangas now (ORANGE MADE ME CRY TOO!!!) and the ones that i haven't are going into my manga library! again thank you for this
DeleteThis is list is just brilliant! Luv it sz
DeleteYou know, I'm always looking for lists like this. But the thing is, they are always the same: kaichou WA maid Sama, bokura ga ita, kimi ni todoke, lovely complex, ... Of course those are great, but I wanna read something new. So, Great job! I just loved it.
Deleteyou would freaking LOVE namaikizakari!!!
DeleteTotally agree with you....
DeleteI would like to recomend kakao 79% and My Secret Crush its so funny i died. Now im totally addicted with webtoons such as Winter Woods, Super Secret, and Untouchable :)
DeleteI would like to recomend kakao 79% and My Secret Crush its so funny i died. Now im totally addicted with webtoons such as Winter Woods, Super Secret, and Untouchable :)
DeleteI agree with you all. I was hopeless until I randomly found this blog. I AM SO GRATEFUL T____T i'm a picky reader too so I really have a hard time searching for another manga after I finish reading one. T_____T Thank you very much author.
DeleteTHANKS!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading! Hope you liked it. I'll be updating soon and add more :)
Deletethanks
DeleteRandomly.. I found this blog on the net.. afta few days I wanted to see the manga recommendation.. Finally I found it afta two days since I 4gt the name of your blog.. Your list is amazing.. As you have said in the Intro "medley of your likes" .. same implies for me.. ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for appreciating :) I'll be updating this soon when I'm not busy. I have a bunch to add and have a long list to read. :)
DeleteWoah omg thank you so much. Ive lost the manga that I want to read and I finally found my manga's name here. Also your list is the same for me.. I mean all me fav manga you posted it here.. thank you so much
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that, thank you too for reading my blog, I'll update it soon when I'm not busy :) I have so many good reads to add :)
DeleteThank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading! I promise to update very very soon :)
DeleteThank you so much for your Manga recommendations! You are not alone in being a picky reader, I've already read some of the recommendations and I love your taste in manga so thanks again! Feel free to give me any more recommendations. Let's be friends :)
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel! its good to hear someone with the same taste as mine, :) I'm very pleased with your comment, thank you for that, I'll be updating soon, hope you see that. BTW, where are you from?
DeleteThank you for the recommendations. I am so curious about Hatsu Haru since it has guy point of you, but sad it's still up until chapter 3.
ReplyDeleteDo you read Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji and Namaikizakari. Those two are my favorites ongoing^^
*Point of view
DeleteHi there, yes I have read the first few chapter of ookami shoujo to kuro ouji but decided to drop it cause Im not in the mood for that storyline that time, but Ive watched its anime version, which is good, so I had that going for me. Oh and about Namaikizakari, its always on read later list, but had no time yet, I think I'll be reading it this coming summer. Schoolworks are killing me :'(
DeleteThank you for having the time checking my blog, I'll be updating it sometime soon, :)
I agree with you ;)
Deletethanks a lot for the recommndtn. ur reding style totally match mine so i found this very helpful. thanks again. anyway, i also read namaikizakari n yeah it's a very beautiful story n i'm still waitin' for the latest update.
DeleteThank you so much. It's a good list :) Though can I ask if you have a list of older shoujo mangas that are completed seeing that most of those listed here are the recently completed ones? Thanks again! Bookmarked your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your list! I really like the your recommendation. Some of the shoujo manga I read are included. Patiently waiting for your next recommendation. In the meantime, I am checking out the others shoujo manga you listed.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you live ?
DeletePlease answer 'cause it's important !!!
Hi there, sorry for the late reply, I am from the Philippines, how about you?
DeleteThank you for taking a time to read my blog, I really appreciate it, Ive been really busy for the past months and had no time to update this, apologies.
This is the best manta list I ever seen :)
ReplyDeleteThank you sooooo much <3 <3 <3
this is an amazing list. And I know most of them I'll try the others you recommend. Also try reading Nakahara Aya's manga. They're all wonderful. Especially Love Complex and Dame na watashi ni Koishite kudasai.
ReplyDeleteI love lovely complex as well XD
Deletewhat agreat list. please update more of it♥ When you said that youre a picky reader I was Like " finally I found my long lost sister!~♪" Could you add it up more? i almost finish reading them all eventually tee-hee~♥
ReplyDeleteoh god this helped me so much. i really love shoujo/romance mangas. AS HELL. really, thanks for this wonderful list you made, i can tell they're all good mangas, the types which i would love. thanks again, so much >.<
ReplyDeleteYou should try to read and watch Ookam Shoujo to Kuro Ouji! I recommend it 100%! <3
ReplyDeleteYES I agree!! One of my favorites. <3
Deleteshe already watched/read it
Deleteohmygod we're soulmates
ReplyDeleteI don't like to read manga with bad art
and it's hard to find a good one with good art D:
and everyone recommends old one's with ugly art i cri
this list is awesome
I already read most of them but the ones i haven't read yet look awesome. I'll give them a try
p.s.
i also have the SGS ,___,
i liked the SG from Strobe Edge
and i was mad that the heroine ended up with the first guy
That second guy tried so hard and in the end it was for nothing. Poor him
The first guy never tried hard or did anything to get her lol
Oh sh*t, I'm reading Strobe Edge, and just read your comment </3 now I know the end
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ReplyDeleteThank you for list, especially for recommending Orange. I just read all the current chapters in less than 24 hours, and it's such a beautifully amazing story. I might not have discovered it if not for your list, thank you, and I'll read more you have recommended! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome list :) now I can read manga.
ReplyDeleteit is so hard to search good story plot of manga.
<3
Seriously just found this today and I couldn't help but to add almost all of your recommendations onto my must read Manga list. Thank you so much. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome list :) now I can read manga.
ReplyDeleteit is so hard to search good story plot of manga.
<3
This is a really good list, thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read many shoujo mangas and I got interested so I was searching for good ones. This seems like an amazing list and I completely loved Ao Haru Ride which was my first shoujo manga. Thanks alot!
ReplyDeleteIt was also my first manga. The anime ending was so dissatisfying that it led ne to discover a realm full of wonders called MangaRealm. <3
DeleteLOL. Ao Haru Ride also is the primary suspect of me being a manga addict now. The ending of the anime is so dissatisfying I was forced to cross the line unto my manga world. >_<
DeleteThank you so much for leaving comments guys, it means a lot to me, knowing we share the same interests. Its been a hell of a year for me because of studies, thats why I still cant update this blog, apologies for that, but for the mean time, Im glad most of you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteHello :)
ReplyDeleteThis list will really help me a lot! Thank you very much for your awesome compilation. I really don't want to waste my time reading uhhh let's say those not-so-good manga/manhwa, that's why I really rely on recommendations.
If you have time and you're looking for other worth reading manga to read, please visit my blog too ^^
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Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank you for this list!!
There are some really high quality shoujo manga's in this list.
Looking at your list I think you'll definitely like Parfait Tic, Kou Kou Debut and Absolute Boyfriend as well.
If you want to venture a bit more into the adult zone some good josei would be Paradise kiss and Nana.
WOW!
ReplyDeleteSuper thanks for your list !U know I've been looooking and searchiiiing for good mangas that can reach my expectation and unfortunately cant find one =-=" UNTIL i saw your blog!
Im really really thankful that i randomly got here haha .There's sooooo much in this blog. Thanks for ur recommendations ! Also, u might want to read one of my favorites "Taiyo no Ie" ( House of the Sun ). Its super awesome ! :D Hope u like it too.
THIS! is an awesome list!!! i just finished reading Strobe edge and i love it!!!! i'm so glad your blog existed!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH <3 :))))))
ReplyDeleteOh my god, this is the most awesome list ever!
ReplyDeleteI was kind of just scrolling along, thinking, ah, I know and love these, too bad I've already read them..... and then it continues and continues and there's just so many I haven't read yet - or never even heard of! - but they look gorgeous and the style you like seems to be a style I like, too! *___*
Suddenly, my to-read list has exploded and I'm really in the mood for shoujo!
'Orange' broke my heart, btw. If even one of the manga on your list manages the same, I'll be forever thankful :3
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ReplyDeleteI tried posting a comment earlier and I'm not sure if it went through, so i'm just gonna say it again: THANK YOU SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteI've read so much manga that it's hard for me to find new stories with good art, and this list is absolutely perfect! I've bookmarked 10 mangas or so and will start on them ASAP!
We're manga soulmates. Seriously thank you for taking the time to makes this. I hope you keep updating it or making new lists like this one! <3
Hey there, I've just updated this list today, hope you drop by soon! :)
DeleteYou should check out ore ga akuma de aitsu ga yome de. It's really good. It's full of comedy and even though technically there's not any romance it's really heartwarming so I definetly recommend it
ReplyDeleteNo koukou debut?
ReplyDeleteIt still remains an underrated gem as ever :(
DeleteHi, i haven't really read koukou debut but I've watched the live action, its still on my to-read list though. Thanks!
Deleteas i was reading the list, i thought, sh*t we loved the same shoujo mangas!
ReplyDeleteand i have to agree with you about Saisaki Io.
i haven't read yet the last items on your list, but im already downloading them at this moment. :) thanks.
Glad to hear that, btw I just updated this list today, hope you check it out!
DeleteThanks for the recommendations XD I really like Last game and Rere Hello XD
ReplyDeleteAnd btw, try Akagami no Shirayuki, very cute story ^^
Thanks for recommendation list :D
ReplyDeleteAnd you should try Kaichou wa Maid-sama, I suggest. It's a good one too :)
k-k-k-kaichou wa maid sama??? (〒ó〒)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Kaicho wa maid sama, but I've watched the anime version of it, I love it, but the anime is enough for me. I'll try to read it sometime tho
DeleteThe anime is no near as good as the manga though :/ If you try you'll love it for sure!
DeleteHi! where did you watched Bokura ga ita live action? thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi there, I cant remember exactly where, but you can watch in some sites. Try myasiantv.com or download an app called Dramania. Most of the asian movies are there :))
DeleteKISSASIAN DRAMANICE AND VIKI ARE GOOD ONES
DeleteThis really helps me a lot in finding new manga! Thanks for this! :)
ReplyDeletedefinitely bookmarking this!
ReplyDeletethank you <3
thank for this wonderful list...ill read this for sure
ReplyDeleteThank you for this list. I bought the first 3 books for Orange (in japanese) after reading your post. I have heard good things about it before but now I know I wont regret it :) Also, it is being made into a live drama and now has 4 manga volumes, not sure if it is finished.. (seems like a book per season though) The Live drama will be out in Japan in a few months. Here is a link to a bit of info on the live drama and a trailer http://asianwiki.com/Orange_(Japanese_Movie)
ReplyDeleteThank Gosh there's finally someone who has the same taste manga as me. I'm very picky. Especially when it comes to the art, storyline, and hot guys *wink*. Sooooo i'm very thanking you for posting this. Posting some again, will 'ya?
ReplyDeleteHi I've just updated this list, hope you check it out again some time soon! :)
DeleteThank Gosh there's finally someone who has the same taste manga as me. I'm very picky. Especially when it comes to the art, storyline, and hot guys *wink*. Sooooo i'm very thanking you for posting this. Posting some again, will 'ya?
ReplyDeleteThank Gosh there's finally someone who has the same taste manga as me. I'm very picky. Especially when it comes to the art, storyline, and hot guys *wink*. Sooooo i'm very thanking you for posting this. Posting some again, will 'ya?
ReplyDeleteI was randomly looking for manga recommendations when I spotted your blog. Well I really love how we gave this common "type" when it comes to the lead heroine. I really wanted someone strong who doesn't need to run after the boy she likes, I was sooooo glad I came across your list (⌒0⌒)／~~
ReplyDeleteTry Dengeki Daisy.
DeleteYes!!!! I was about to comment about Dengeki Daisy, too!!! THIS MANGA SURE MADE IT'S WAY TO MY TOP 1 FAVORITE MANGA EVER. I still read it again and again everytime I feel down. I am really hands up to DENGEKI DAISY. *fangirling mode on*
DeleteU make my days!!
ReplyDeleteyour really goo you made my life so mush easier
ReplyDeleteP.S I'm an interior decision major not like you but i would love to get to know you who ever you are..(;
I would love to get to know you too! Btw, this list has been updated just today, hope you check it out again! :)
DeleteWhere can i read manga?
Deleteaiii i love your recommendations list!!! its so gr8 HAHA. most of the manga that were listed, i've alrdy read them and i totally agree that are very satisfying reads!! some of the manga that ive not read before and just recently went into it was RLLY GREAT. I JUST READ BOTH ORANGE AND HEROINE SHIKKAKU. THERE WERE SOOOOO GOOD. OH MY. BLESS THE MANGA. BLESS YOUR LIST. BLESS YOU HAHA :> WAITING FOR MORE RECOMMENDATIONS WHOOP WHOOP
ReplyDeleteBookmarked <3 nice listing. Some I have read though,
ReplyDeleteSeriously why there's no lovely complex in this list
ReplyDeleteThis list is so awesome!! We like a ton of the same stuff and these art styles are something I totally dig. Love it <3
ReplyDeleteKaichou wa maid sama manga is wayyyy better than the anime, and I like the anime a lot. You will definitely be glad you read it. Say I love you is also really good. My favorite of all time is Fruits Basket. It's a little lengthy, but so worth the ending. It puts its anime to shame!
ReplyDeleteYou should also try non-high school shoujo manga. Historical shoujous are very nice too.
ReplyDeleteAkatsuki no Yona is a must read for histrom drama shoujo!!! :D
DeleteToo bad its still ongoing
Deleteanatawa no manga listo watashi suki des. arigato desu ne :DD
ReplyDeleteyou really need to put the top ones... as in hana yori dango, itnazaru kiss, lovely complex
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestions!
DeleteI haven't really read most of the mainstream mangas cause I've already watched the anime or the live action adaptations of it, and I had that going for me. Also, most of the blogs and lists you can see online have those so I focused on the ones who also deserves the spotlight. I hope you guys understand. Thank you so much!
Great list, but you should also try Dengeki Daisy, Shinobi Life, Usotsuki Ouji to Nisemono Kanojo, Namaikizakari.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the amazing list.
ReplyDeleteThis is just like, the list is made considering my preferences.
I have read ORANGE. It has already been completed.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for the list, love it!
Same to me, I reeeeeeaaaallllyyy like ao haru ride.. it's sweet, sad, romantic, and i loooveeee the art.. And im falling in love for the main character (like a teenager).. And im waiting for another io sakisaka manga.. so glad to find your list.. thank you..
ReplyDeletewich one your favorite? i want to buy shoujo manga so i need ur opinion, senpai hehehe onegai shimasu 😁
ReplyDeletewich one your favorite? i want to buy shoujo manga so i need your opinion hehe onegai shimasu, senpaiii
ReplyDeleteEverything listed here is my favourite :) but Orange and Ao Haru Ride is in the top spot
DeleteHi jen, thanks for your list. i found out that we have the same taste bout shoujo manga. You know iam searching for manga that i've read before, the story is bout the girl who broke up with her boyfriend after a loong relationship, and then after that she suddenly back to the pass where they didnt have any relationhip wit h his boyfriend and she realized that she really like him. And in that time she helped herself to confessed to him. You know that manga? I really want to read it, it s still ongoing, i really forgot the title.
ReplyDeleteHi there Thyra, I'm not sure if I'm familiar with the manga you're referring to, but I know a group on facebook whose members are also into shoujo mangas and I'm pretty sure they could help you. Try to join SHOUJO MANGA GUILD on fb, it is a closed group with nearly 13k members, you'll definitely enjoy there, you could post anything that is shoujo related and also ask questions like this, they are really helpful :)
Deletehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/shoujomangaaddicts/
Hi jen, thanks for your list. i found out that we have the same taste bout shoujo manga. You know iam searching for manga that i've read before, the story is bout the girl who broke up with her boyfriend after a loong relationship, and then after that she suddenly back to the pass where they didnt have any relationhip wit h his boyfriend and she realized that she really like him. And in that time she helped herself to confessed to him. You know that manga? I really want to read it, it s still ongoing, i really forgot the title.
ReplyDeleteMan, this might be a late response but its a Shoujo Manhwa called "For the Sake of Dulcinea." Its currently completed and its worth reading. Hope you read my reply.:)
DeleteAwesome list!! it's nice to see your blog because we've got common interest :3 and i'm an Arki student too! Your description "(| Architecture Student | Manga | Anime | Asian Drama | Movies | Music | Cats | Travel | Food )"
ReplyDeletei thought you describe me!kidding ^^
Hi where are you from?
DeleteNice list! I have some more here: yamato nadeshiko shichi henge, bride of the water god, you're so cool, H20, love in the mask, yumemiru taiyou. Some of these are manhwas thou :D
ReplyDeleteAKATSUKI NO YONA, SKIP BEAT, HIYOKOI, SAY I LOVE YOU, MAIRUNOVICH, LIFE, TORA TO OOKAMI, CAT STREET, EDEN NO HANA, YOUTH GONE WILD, TONARI NO ATASHI, HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT, GOONG, MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE, SARASAH, FRUITS BASKET long list for those looking for some to watch :/
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ReplyDeleteyou were definitely right about ao haru ride and orange those mangas are sooooo good. also have you read all of these mangas?
ReplyDeletewait also when was the last time you updated this thing?
DeleteI have read all of these, but some mangas are up until only I posted this (it was October 2014). I have no time to read more since the school year started so I haven't updated yet. Don't worry, its my last year on college (hopefully until April) and I'll have more time to update this. Thank you for reading!
DeleteHi there Ive just updated this list, hope you check it out soon! :)
Deletethanks for the recommendations!
ReplyDeleteOohh nice job on this^^ I was looking for other mangas to read after I finished Dengeki Daisy which I highly recommend~
ReplyDeletefinally someone who understands my taste ^^ thank you soooooo much that was really helpfull *-*
ReplyDeletenice!! you should also try watashi no ookami-kun and tsubasa to hotaru :)
ReplyDeletegood recommendations. I read most of them :))
ReplyDeleteThank you for your list. I like most of the manga on the list. I recomended you to read nekota no koto ga ni ki natte shikatanai, Alice gakuen, sugar soldier, akatsuki no yona and kamisama hajimemita. Those are my favorite manga
ReplyDeleteMan, this might be a late response but its a shoujo manhwa called "For the Sake of Dulcinea." Its currently completed and its worth reading. Hope you read my reply.:)
Delete'Faster than a kiss' is also a very good shoujo manga to read ^^
ReplyDeleteMy first teacher-Student romance which I very much loved.
DeleteI have read most of the mangas in the recommendation and they are really really really good ones. I just finished reading Orange and Kyou koi wo Hajimemasu. Hey I didn't see Kyou Koi wo Hajimemasu. It's really a good one though.
ReplyDeleteAh, its one of my very first manga and I loved it.
DeleteYOu should read watashi ookami kun really nice as well even tough the updates take forever ;-;
ReplyDeleteYOu should read watashi ookami kun really nice as well even tough the updates take forever ;-;
ReplyDeleteGood list. I also personally think Bokura ga ita is one of the best manga ever been. I am shoujo "hard core", been reading it since I was a little, and it means 80s/90s shoujo manga. I found it really difficult to find good shoujo manga these days, as most of the character very stereotype, the story not deep and close to shallow, and some is just too vulgar for teenager. Bokura ga ita is probably one of the modern manga I found very similar to 90s manga. the other manga I also enjoyed much reading it from your list, tonari no koibutsu kun. This manga is hilarious, but has something deep about the characters. I hope they will make it to live action soon. pretty surprise you did not include Nodame Cantabile. some Tomo Matsumoto works also worth to read if you are into weird/strange character (e.g. beauty is the beast).
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you area interesting with 90s manga, but if you would like a try, here are the list you should check sometime.
- all mangas created by kyoko hikawa
every 80/90s girl who loves manga must be very familiar to this mangaka. these are beautiful mangas ever made. her works always really simple, yet deep and bring the best of human character. I highly recommended her books, you can start with Girls, Chizumi/Fujiome series, Shiroi Mado no Mukougawa. the art drawing also very soothing.
-Hana yori dango.
I don't care how many people says that Hana Yori Dango live action is the best jdrama ever been, cause it is not. If you read the manga then you'll know how injustice the movie has been to original story (esp. when they make the heroine accept the marriage proposal after graduation. which is very opposite to manga and its completely destroyed the message from the creator). I will say that most of manga character has been killed by the movie. anyway, the hana yori dango manga may started with cheesy story. but this book start in 1992 and ends up in 2002. you will see how the story and character have grown as the real mangaka grew. and maybe this is the pioneer for other shoujo stereotype these days, love story of poor girl and rich boy with attitude.
-I Love Her.
I normally find teacher-student love story is unsettle and discomfort. but maybe because this is 90s manga, it give different feeling and atmosphere. It has same vibe with Hirunaka no Ryuusei, but funnier. and you'll just fall in love with the teacher cause he just like this man you find in real life that has attractive personality (most hero in manga while very attractive but seems to be impossible to be a real person in real life ^_^). I am pretty sure you will love this series.
- Candy candy.
this is probably the most anti-main stream shoujo have ever been made. the love story is dramatic but very realistic. It was very hard for me (and probably the rest of teenagers out there at that time) to read this manga. because we were young and we expected some simple sweet romance story. yet, they gave us very heavy one with Candy candy. now growing up, I can finally understand and found the beauty of the story. but still, it was suck when you were 10 and read it as your very first manga.
sorry for long comment. just happy to share some good reading
Nah, this long comment at least helped a fellow shoujo lover! I'm glad I read your comment. From your list,I've only read Hana Yori Dango and watched its kdrama/anime adaptations and loved them. You must have read Hana Kimi, right? A non-typical shoujo manga I highly recommend would be Akikan baby, Taiyou no le, Dengeki Daisy, Papillion Hana to Chou and Eden no Hana. They're good reads that every fanatic of the demographic should put their fingers on. Happy reading :)
DeleteAnyone mention Houkago x Ponytail yet. It's about a high school girl falling for a manga-ka. It's (too) short and hilarious. I wish it was longer.
ReplyDeleteI've read it long back and it was good. :D
DeleteDamn!!!! I've either read or reading your list!!! Such a coincidence. I'm a huge shoujo manga fan. Have you read Black bird, Dengeki Daisy, Papillion Hana to Chou Faster than a kiss, bokura WA minna kawaisou, lovely complex,Namaikizakiri, Reimei no Arcana, Wild ones? Those are some of ny favourites. Try them.
ReplyDeleteHave you read Max Lovely? Taki♡Airi . If you haven't, I suggest you to try it, 'cause it should be on the list too!
ReplyDeleteI am a picky reader as well! I've been struggling to find good shoujo manga to read to fill the empty void in my heart. I'm just kidding. Anyways, thanks sooooo much for this list. saved my life! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much i read most of the mangas you recommended and i love them all...its kind of weird that after just reading one manga how you get used to it and finish tons of mangas and realize you are into it...
ReplyDeleteThx! You might wanna check out Rockin Heaven :3
ReplyDeleteThank you for this list that I was able to find good shoujo mangas to read.. Ive been trying to find the best ones out there and this list sure helps a lot
ReplyDeleteHi. There are so many things I want to talk to yous sbout but let me talk to you about Mamura first. OMG they ended up together. I am so happy. Tbh, I am okay with whoever she ends up with because sensei is awesome too. This is the first ever manga that I like both male MC.
ReplyDeleteHi sorry for the late response, omg, im sorry it took so long to update this list, but i got it updated today thank goodness!
DeleteAbout mamura, I've been anticipating it at the time the last chapter was published, i saw a pic of an untranslated manga just to know who she end up with, and I was right! Team Mamura ftw!
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI keep on going back to this blog to find new reads. Do you have any updates?
I love your list by the way. I bookmarked this page to keep it on check. Thanks! <3
Hi, thank you for bookmarking! Goodnews, I just updated it today ;)
DeleteHi! I really like your recommondations. Honestly, thank you, I probably would have searched for good manga for an eternity. I just want to add a few titles that I liked aswell as well like Dengeki Daisy (it's a classic), Nijiiro Days, Watashitachi No Shiawase Na Jikan. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteReally detailed list wow!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for me.. my fav romance manga would be:
Kaichou kun no shimobe
Kusumi kun kuuki yometemasu ka?
Nekota no koto ga ki ni natte shikitanai
Afo guard
Buddy go!
Orange
Gakuen Alice etc.. (not necessarily in that order)
Really detailed list wow!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for me.. my fav romance manga would be:
Kaichou kun no shimobe
Kusumi kun kuuki yometemasu ka?
Nekota no koto ga ki ni natte shikitanai
Afo guard
Buddy go!
Orange
Gakuen Alice etc.. (not necessarily in that order)
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ReplyDeletethe second picture you'e used for Mashikaku Rock it's for another manga HANA TO RAKURAI !
which is a great manga to read though :)
Thx! Glad I'm not the only one who is hunting for shoujo manga. I recommend Love so Life, Watashi ni xx Shinasai, Taiyou no le, Ookami to Kuro Ouji, Shitsuji-sama no Okiniiri and Nisekoi Doumei.
ReplyDeleteThx for the recommendation, now I have a whole month of holiday full of shoujo mangas
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Your list is absolutely amazing! It featured most of my favourite Shoujo-Manga. :) Now I can read more of your List.. was still searching for some new ones!
ReplyDeleteDid you read Nisekoi? Maybe? It's also realy good but way too Long...
Try it.
Thanks again for your recommondation!
The mangas are kawaii~ ^ω^
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Hi, try to read Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai and Kaichou Wa Maid Sama. These are my favorites! you'll definitely get into it! :) Thanks for your reviews!
ReplyDeleteHi. May I ask if you know a story that has ending like the male lead went to his parents, had a talk and says he still dont forgive them then went out the house/hotel with the girl lead. I'm frustrated because I cant remember the title and whole story I only remember the ending or near ending. I hope you can help me because it's really been bothering me for a while now ����
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm bookmarking this too! I was just looking up more shoujo mangas to read, and these are the type of good reads I've been looking for! <3
ReplyDeleteI would like to recommend:
Akatsuki no Yona
Youko x Boku SS
Akagami no Shirayuki
hehe, can't wait to hear what you think of them!
Great reviews! Can't wait for updates~
Thanks for this amazing list. I have been reading based on your recomendation. So far i have been reading ao haru ride, last game and 360 materials.
ReplyDeleteyour list is Good! bcoz most of them, i already read and we have the same taste!
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ReplyDeleteI seriously like the other mangas you suggested but im having troubles of reading it cause we dont always have internet... do you know a manga reader where i can read mangas offline? An app compatible to an andriod phone
ReplyDeleteI use pocket manga, but its been a while since I've last read there. You can google and download it as apk since it has been removed in playstore. I use that app to download mangas and then read them offline.
DeleteHey!! If you are going to update your list I have few you would love!
ReplyDelete1. Dengeki Daisy
2. Reimei no Arcana
3. Akatsuki no yona (ongoing)
4. Skip Beat (Ongoing)
where do you read mangas? i cant seem to find a complete translated copy of watashitachi ni wa kabe ga aru in my usual manga websites
ReplyDeleteHi, I usually read on Manga fox and mangareader
DeleteI like your recommendations... A lot!!! Usually, whenever I look for Shoujo Manga Recommendations, they're always almost the same and I've read all of them, but yours are different. There're a lot of mangas I haven't read yet and they seem to suit my taste. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I recommend Akatsuki no Yona (If you haven't read it yet). It's my favorite shoujo manga of all time.
Yeah, I can relate, I have the same dilemma that's why I made this list. Thank you for checking it out :) and for the recommendation
DeleteThanks for the amazing list. Exactly what i was looking for. Super list, I personally love mangas that are more than 25 eps.....50+ eps are my fav. L-DK is one manga that i ve been meaning to read for a long time but iam just waiting for it to complete. Any idea when thats happening :D
ReplyDeleteBut all in all thanks for taking out the time and making this awesome list. :)
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ReplyDeleteOuran High School Club should be on this list, the manga is so good plus the ending made me cry.
ReplyDeleteI like these mangas...do you know any manga that the girl and boy lives togerther and vice versa?
ReplyDeleteim so glad i found this!!!! honestly i am so excited so strike down all the manga recommendations <3
ReplyDeletei try of your recommendations.. and we're same,, like sometimes i based in the drawing next the story in it..^^..
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Hmm how about Namaikizakari? I ts my first falling hard for the main guy ❤
ReplyDeleteAmazing thank u ��������
ReplyDeleteIs Watashitachi ni wa Kabe ga aru really completed? I couldn't find the completed ones on the internet.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much for the list, please add Omoi Omoware Furi Furare though, this is a new manga by Sakisaka Io, the Same artist for Ao Haru Ride and Strobe Edge. Thank You again for the amazing list!
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ReplyDeleteTHANKYOU SO SO MUCH FOR THE HARDWORK AND FOR RECOMMENDING ALL OF THESE! I LOVE SHOUJO MANGA SO MUCH I CANT LIVE WITHOUT IT! GODBLESS!
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ReplyDeleteI am new to the genre...
ReplyDeleteI read only 3...
Ouran high host club (awesome story... Gets boring)
Koukou debut (fell in love with these kinds of innocent romance)
And following koukou debut i read today we start our love.... And honestly i want to read something like that. Any particular reccommendation which should i go for next?
Thank you so much for all these suggestions!!<3 I haven't been able to find any shoujo manga I like recently but I'm sure this list will give me lots to read! Thanks again!!(~*3*)~<3
ReplyDeletejust found this list you've made the other day. I am happy to know we have the same taste in manga. though i already read most of it,there's few i didn't read yet, and its really help me to find good manga..say, when will you update this list again?...
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ReplyDeletethank you so so much for this! i'm glad i have someone with the same taste! i have read most of your recommendations. by any chance, do you have other recommendations? i would love to hear from you! <3
ReplyDeletecan someone tell me where I can read the completed manga of Boku to Kimi to de Niji ni Naru?
ReplyDeleteits 2021 and your list is still the best
ReplyDeleteI need help !!! i read a story about a girl moving in with an author and the author is quite older than her and she is suppose to be like a live in maid and they slowly fall in love. I forgot the title of the manga, but i do remember reading it on an app. the picture of "little girl"reminded me about that story i do believe that is what he would call her. Pls help
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