Top 10 Best Shoujo Manga
When it comes to the best manga, we often see titles like Naruto and One Piece dominate, leaving our beloved shoujo manga overlooked.So, here is a list of the best shoujo manga out there! I hope you enjoy it.
Misaki Ayuzawa, the strict and hardworking student council president of a formerly all-boys school, secretly works at a maid café to support her family. Her secret is discovered by Takumi Usui, a popular and perceptive classmate who takes an interest in her. I really like it. Usui is so hot. It's so cute when Misaki and Usui are together. I prefer that it'll be really nice if she writes more. I'm in love with it. It's the best manga I've read till now.
I really wish I was in Misaki's place. I really envy her. She looks pretty in the maid outfit. It suits her well.
I can't believe I read the manga more than 5 times and I'm still not bored with it. In fact, I don't think I'd be bored of it. I think everyone should read it. Even if they think it's not nice, they should give it a try. I'm sure they will like it.
Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at the elite Ouran Academy, accidentally breaks an expensive vase and is forced to work for the school's Host Club to repay her debt. The club, composed of eccentric and wealthy boys, entertains female students while slowly uncovering Haruhi's true identity. Definitely the best for me. The characters are all well-rounded, and who couldn't love the host club? (Spoilers! You have been warned...) Especially Tamaki's emo attitude! The plot has many twists and turns, some of which can beat the sanity out of you!
Bisco Hatori is probably the best author out there yet, with her humorous comments and heart-breaking storyline that keeps you reading Ouran over and over. When you've finished the story, it just makes you swoon and cry out "WHY IS THIS IT?!" at the same time.
The lively attitude brought through all of the mishaps and mischief keeps you choking with laughter right to the end! I recommend this to every manga fan, whether boy or girl! 1st place definitely!
Kyoko Mogami enters the entertainment industry seeking revenge against her childhood crush, Sho Fuwa, after he betrays her trust. As she pursues acting, she discovers a deep passion for the craft and works to prove her talent. First off, Skip Beat shows Yoshiki-sensei's style in drawing. It's rather different, to the point that some of my friends don't like the drawing, but hey, it's still very good. When an exceptional, quite unique style of drawing is coupled with a unique, refreshing plot that has almost every genre and amazing characters that people can relate to in one way or another, Skip Beat is really one of my all-time favorite manga after 8 years of reading manga and counting. It's highly recommended.
While the story ships Ren and Kyoko, I don't know why people hate me for this, but maybe I have first love attachments because Shou x Kyoko also has so many feels. I love you, Yoshiki Nakamura-sensei!
After her brother's death, Teru Kurebayashi receives mysterious support through messages from "Daisy," an anonymous figure who watches over her. Unbeknownst to her, Daisy is actually Kurosaki, the school janitor with a complicated past. Ah... Where it all began. Even if you don't like this magical girl sensation, you have to appreciate that it, along with others, influenced the manga that we have today.
The tale of a normal schoolgirl who turns out to be a princess from another planet, saves the world along with her best friends. And of course, wins love from her true love over and over again.
With much respect, Sailor Moon takes first place and is a legend that will never be forgotten.
Best manga ever! I loved this manga. It revolutionized the shoujo manga world. It will remain in my heart forever.
Naoto Yanagi, a privileged and talented boy, has always been outperformed by the quiet and brilliant Mikoto Kujou. Determined to make her fall in love with him to claim victory in their lifelong rivalry, he instead finds himself developing genuine feelings for her. Well, it's more about ghost hunting and psyches than romance in general. But it's interesting to have the female lead alternating between being irritated and enamored with the male lead because he is mostly ice-cold and rude in real life.
However, he often appears in her dreams like some astral projection and becomes borderline angelic to her there. Their relationship is not boring, to say the least, both because of their obvious line of work and many of their cute moments.
Additional info: there is a big bomb somewhere in the series, and because of that, I have never moved on from this series at all.
If you are not too much of a scaredy-cat, I recommend this manga.
Yuki Cross, a student at Cross Academy, works to maintain peace between the human Day Class and the vampire Night Class. As she uncovers secrets about her past, she becomes entangled in the conflicts between pureblood vampires and vampire hunters. The manga that didn't let me sleep a blink. I couldn't stop reading it. I thought I'd pick it up from where the anime left off, but then I was consumed by the first chapter. Reading it all over felt so refreshing, and I have to say this is one of the best love triangle/vampire romances ever!
As I type, my feelings for the amazing cast of Vampire Knight flood all over my mind. Mysteries unravel, plot twists here and there, perfect pacing, gets heart-wrenching as the story progresses. Read it and you won't regret it.
On a side note: don't forget a pack of tissues. You might need it, for all we know.
After losing her brother, Teru Kurebayashi receives emotional support through messages from a mysterious figure known as "Daisy." Unbeknownst to her, the school janitor, Kurosaki, is secretly the person behind the messages, hiding a deeper connection to her past. It started off with a cliché hook of "I'll always protect you." But then it turned out to be so much better with a new and interesting plot. The book manages to keep the familiar ties with the shoujo mangas we know and love while making it more realistic and easier to relate to.
There's also a completely new, in-depth, and more nuanced view of the characters, rather than the standard scenario where a lonely hot guy meets a simple girl who thinks she's ugly and plain but is really pretty. The art style is also beautiful, and on top of that, the manga artist is male, which makes this manga even better! In my eyes, this is the absolute best shoujo manga out there.
Mikan Sakura follows her best friend, Hotaru, to the prestigious Alice Academy, where students possess supernatural abilities called Alices. As she adjusts to her new life, she uncovers hidden secrets about the school and her own powers. I completely agree that Gakuen Alice should be in the top 3. It was also the moment when I truly got into manga, and just wow. Since I'm terrible with words, I don't know how to explain how amazing and wonderful it truly is.
If a character is sad, you'll cry. If a character is angry, mad, or just feeling alone, you'll feel that character's loneliness and anger, and then you'll cry. If a character is quiet in their expressions but honestly cares about someone dear to them, you'll care about their immense compassion, and then you'll cry.
If there's a character who is happy and a bit ditzy, you'll feel just as silly and happy, and then crying. If a character is humorous and amazingly outgoing, you'll want to be just as outgoing and make people laugh, and then cry because the comedy in this manga is over the top.
If a character is in love or has a strong bond of friendship, you'll feel that love and want it, or maybe already have it. You'll understand that all of this is possible. And then you'll cry because it's all so beautiful, warm, and full of the kind of unselfish love and caring anyone could want.
I wrote a bit much, but oh well, I loved it that much. And I agree, Natsume would be my everything if he existed. Even though he doesn't, I still see him as my everything.
Tohru Honda, an orphaned high school girl, ends up living with the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to transform into zodiac animals when hugged by the opposite sex. As she grows closer to them, she helps heal emotional wounds and uncovers the origins of their curse. This shoujo manga has the perfect mixture of romance, life lessons, comedy, drama, and other psychological elements. Reading this feels like you are actually with the Sohma family. You'll be heartbroken and won't wish to leave them so soon.
Unlike those typical shoujo mangas where the problem is only about getting the hottest guy in school, this manga truly depicts how people are emotional because of serious life problems. The author creates characters that you grow with, drawing them as if their features mature at some point in the story. The chemistry between the characters doesn't feel rushed, so you'll completely understand how they develop feelings for each other. Overall, it's the best shoujo manga I have ever read. Strongly recommended!
Shy and misunderstood, Sawako Kuronuma struggles to make friends due to her resemblance to a horror movie character. Her life changes when the outgoing and well-liked Shota Kazehaya befriends her, helping her break out of her shell. I'm absolutely in love with this manga. Both the manga and anime are great. It's adorable how the story develops. The main character, Sawako, starts off as a really shy but kind girl, who is satisfied with making others happy. She just wants to be a normal girl, have friends, and carry on the typical life of a student.
She tries really hard but she still scares people until Kazehaya shows up. He helps her gain confidence in herself, introduces her to new people, helps the classroom see a new side of her, and eventually, he falls in love with all the things she has to offer. Everything is perfect.
The supporting cast is also great. I have to admit I hated some of the characters as they were introduced (the antagonists, of course), but even the bad guys end up being cuties.
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Asako Yaeshima, self-conscious about her excessive sweating, works at a toiletry company and relies on their products to manage her condition. She catches the attention of a perfumer named Natori, who becomes fascinated by her natural scent.
Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at a prestigious academy, accidentally breaks an expensive vase and is forced to join the Host Club to repay her debt. Mistaken for a boy, she navigates the club's eccentric members and their wealthy clientele. This manga is absolutely beautiful. It doesn't have to be hilarious to be loved, unlike Ouran High School Host Club or Kaichou wa Maid-sama, which mostly focus on comedy. For me, the main couples in those series don't even match - like a perfect, caring guy with a loudmouth, bossy girl who doesn't appreciate him. Though, I do kind of agree with Haruhi and Tamaki a little.
Now, back to Ao Haru Ride. It's relaxing and fits the description of a shoujo romance manga perfectly. The characters and plot are amazing, and the main couple is super cute and has great chemistry. I would love to read this all over again.
The drama is very real, and the story feels extremely realistic. It's full of emotions, the art style is beautiful and detailed, and I love this manga so much. While it's not my favorite, I still think this manga is truly one of the best. Some of you are being too biased, though.
Homeless after her father abandons her, Nanami Momozono becomes the land god of a shrine and is aided by a fox familiar named Tomoe. She navigates her new responsibilities while developing a complex relationship with Tomoe and encountering various spirits and gods. Even though I started this awesome manga series a month ago, finished, and saw all the anime, I want more. This manga takes normal fantasy and throws it out the window. The villains, well, they do what they want and get away with it before the protagonist even has time to think.
It's funny, beautiful, deep, and emotional all at the same time. Tomoe is just perfect as a character, the protagonist has the most awesome personality, and all the other characters just fit in perfectly. Who says demons and a mortal land god don't get along? This one, in the best way possible!
Ah~ I love the heroine. She's simply so innocent, and after a certain event made her interact with the boy lots of girls adore, she ended up feeling attracted for the first time.
I think this manga has a very pure romance, as the heroine looks so childlike but knows how to act according to her feelings. She's just an honest girl, and I find her really brave. Moreover, the guy is really hot, and I love him!
This manga has mild drama and is kind of refreshing. It ended well, and it was enough. I feel happy whenever I see this manga or hear its name.
Naoto Yanagi, a popular and intelligent young man, has always competed with his quiet and unassuming classmate, Kujou, but never managed to surpass her. As they enter university, he realizes his rivalry has turned into love and sets out to win her heart. It's hilarious, refreshing, dynamic, innocent, and honest. There is this boy who, despite being rich, handsome, smart, and talented, has flaws. Then there's this girl who is pure and dense to the bone but is independent, intelligent, practical, and strong.
I adore the fact that Hisato is such a girl when it comes to Mikoto, blushing and becoming insecure, but he is still manly and reliable (and very attractive). I kind of hated how slow Mikoto was to realize her own feelings towards Hisato, but when we finally know why she was reluctant to admit them, it makes perfect sense. I only wish there was more development with the secondary characters, but oh well.
The art is amazing. The jokes are hysterical (for me at least), and some expressions and dialogues are to die for. Hisato is very sexy. The sweet parts are very, very sweet. It's warm and so realistic, like the definition of true love.
Kyoko Mogami enters the entertainment industry seeking revenge on her childhood crush, who used her for his own gain. Along the way, she discovers her passion for acting and strives to succeed in show business. This is my second favorite. If I hadn't read Gakuen Alice first, Nana might have taken the top spot. This particular manga opened my eyes to reality. Among all the other manga, this one really focuses on how hard it is to live the life you've chosen with your career.
It starts with a fated meeting between two complete opposites who become best friends. The story follows their dreams, relationships, obstacles, struggles, love, choices, decisions, and even tragedy. There are so many complications in life that are portrayed here. Whenever I think of this manga, I end up in a trance, and I can't help but empathize with the characters.
It would be amazing if Ai Yazawa, the author, finally continued the story until its conclusion. Right now, the scans are all on hiatus, and I still don't have any news of a continuation.
Ichigo Momomiya gains the DNA of an endangered animal after a mysterious experiment, giving her the ability to transform into a magical cat-themed warrior. Alongside four other girls, she fights alien invaders threatening Earth. Before I watched Tokyo Mew Mew, I couldn't stand anime. Once my friend showed it to me, I was completely intrigued by the characters and plot, and it even got me watching plenty of other anime!
Tokyo Mew Mew was the first anime I watched, and I loved it a lot, even though my ship didn't sail. The manga is also cute, but I didn't really like the A la Mode part. Then again, this is a really cute one!
Tokyo Mew Mew is nice. But since she ends up with the wrong guy, I must admit I got pretty angry! It made me mad! I don't even know why I voted for this anyway.
Orphaned high schooler Tohru Honda begins living with the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to transform into animals of the zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. As she befriends them, she learns about their painful pasts and seeks to help them break the curse. To be honest, I'm not a fan of Clannad... At all. But still, I give it 4th place, because it made me cry! And also, because people are nuts about it!
Clannad follows the life of Tomoya Okazaki, your average teenage boy protagonist, as he helps his cute friends with their life crises. Despite their stories being quite depressing, the characters stay happy, making you laugh at their unique charm. At first, it seems entirely average, but if you read between the lines, it's actually a very deep and heartwarming story.
Mikan Sakura follows her best friend Hotaru to Alice Academy, a school for children with special abilities called "Alices." She soon discovers her own unique power and navigates the academy's mysteries and strict rules. When I first heard about Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun during my summer vacation, I was delighted and immediately looked for the anime. Upon realizing that the anime was not available on YouTube, I decided to read the manga instead.
And then, before I knew it, I had finished the whole manga. It was a beautiful story of Shizuku and Haru, and the fact that Haru was feared rather than respected was a surprising twist on the usual shoujo manga.
Shizuku is shy and hardworking like a lot of female protagonists, but she has a flair of confidence that makes her stand out. This was the first manga I read in full. I highly recommend it.
Daisuke Niwa transforms into the legendary phantom thief Dark whenever he experiences strong romantic feelings. To break the family curse, he must steal magical artworks while navigating his feelings for his crush.
Shy and misunderstood Sawako Kuronuma struggles to make friends due to her resemblance to the horror character Sadako. When the popular and kind-hearted Shouta Kazehaya befriends her, her life gradually changes as she experiences friendship and love. I just love this. I cried when I was reading the manga and again when I watched the anime. It's simply beautiful.
It's about a boy and his friends. The boy is in a lot of pain due to his mother's death, which he thinks is his fault, and his friends help him. It's kind of like Ao Haru Ride, and while it seems cliche at first, there's a twist.
The story literally goes across time and space, which makes it better in my view. It's beautifully written, and every character's emotions are shown so gracefully. It's a masterpiece and honestly deserves a better spot than 56.
Misaki Ayuzawa, the first female student council president of a formerly all-boys school, secretly works at a maid café to support her family. Takumi Usui, a popular and perceptive student, discovers her secret and takes an interest in her. I'm confused why this manga isn't one of the top fives. I recently read it, and I thought that it won't get out of my head. It is amazing how slowly the writer changes someone that is impossible to find love, into someone who can't live without love.
I was drained by different emotions while reading and sometimes I thought that Makino and Domyouji would be impossible to get back together again. The rollercoaster, the hills, the ups and downs of the relationship were so amazing that it could make us cheer or cry at one episode.
Kahoko Hino, a regular high school student, is given a magical violin that allows her to play beautifully despite having no prior experience. She enters a prestigious music competition and forms connections with talented musicians. Although I was a bit disappointed with the ending (okay, no spoilers), this is a very nice manga to read! The flow and the plot line are excellently made. It's all about music, and you just don't know how musical a person I am. So give it a go!
Cross Academy is home to both human and vampire students, with Yuki Cross working to maintain peace between them. As she uncovers her past and her connection to vampire aristocrats, she is torn between her feelings for two powerful vampires. I'm halfway through L-DK, and it's all that's been on my mind! I love the characters, and the plot has a perfect ratio of frustrating and sweet moments. I've found myself tearing up often.
The artwork is very beautiful, and I care about the art quality a lot. I'm about to read volume 9 right now.
Amazing! This should be higher up. L-DK was the first manga I ever read, and now I can't stop reading! It's really worth it, trust me. This is definitely a MUST-READ. I LOVED it!
I LOVED it! It's super sweet, funny, and sexy. The artwork is great too.
It's also quite sad and frustrating at times. It's kind of stereotypical, but with a nice twist.