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Best Shojo Anime Recommendations 2023, Have You Watched?

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Kapanlagi.com - Watching anime has become an activity that is not just entertainment. Watching anime is also a hobby for most individuals. This phenomenon has created a wide and diverse fan community.

Anime, as a form of animation art from Japan, offers a variety of genres that can attract various age groups. Among its various types, shojo anime emerges as one of the most popular.

Shojo anime offers stories that depict the lives of teenage girls with all their complexity and beauty. In general, the shojo genre is specifically designed to cater to the tastes of teenage girls.

Curious about the best shojo anime in 2023? Let's take a look at the reviews below, compiled from various sources, on Wednesday (12/20/2023).

1. Ouran High School Host Club

In 2006, the anime 'Ouran High School Host Club' was released with a total of 26 episodes. This anime combines various genres such as romance, drama, comedy, and slice of life.

The story focuses on Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at the prestigious Ouran school. Surprises happen when Haruhi accidentally breaks an expensive vase in front of six handsome and rich students.

These six handsome students are part of the Host Club at their school. An interesting story begins when Haruhi has to join the Host Club as compensation for the damage that occurred.

Haruhi's appearance with her short hair makes her known as a boy. Haruhi disguises herself as a boy in the host club. Will her disguise be discovered?

2. My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari!!)

An anime titled My Love Story!!, consisting of 24 episodes, was released in 2015. The story follows the romantic journey of Takeo Gouda, a high school student who has a tall and muscular physique.

Despite his striking appearance, Takeo often has bad luck in love. This is because every girl he likes is instead interested in his charming and handsome friend, Makoto Sunakawa.

Takeo's luck changes one day when he heroically saves Rinko Yamato, a shy girl with a petite body. Unexpectedly, Rinko falls in love with Takeo, starting a unique and surprising love story.

This anime brings a distinctive sense of humor and interesting character dynamics. Additionally, it portrays that true love is not based on physical appearance, but on the depth of someone's heart and inner goodness.

3. Nana

Then there is a shojo anime titled Nana with 50 episodes and aired in 2006. This drama comedy genre anime tells a story of friendship.

It tells the story of Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu, two friends with different characters but supporting each other.

Not only bringing a story of friendship, the anime 'Nana' also teaches viewers to pursue their dreams. In addition, there is a music career brought into the story of this anime.

4. Kimi Ni Todoke (From Me to You)

Next, there is a popular shojo anime recommendation, namely Kimi Ni Todoke (From Me to You). This anime has two seasons and was released in 2009. The first season consists of 25 episodes and the second season consists of 13 episodes.

With the theme of friendship and romance, this anime tells the story of Sawako who is nicknamed 'Sadako' by her friends at school. The nickname is given to her because of her creepy appearance.

Sawako has an introverted personality, meaning she prefers to be alone and closed off. However, a popular student at her school, Kazehaya, dares to be friends with Sawako. Their ongoing friendship turns into a love story.

5. Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts

Next, there is a new shojo anime released in 2023, titled 'Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts.' This anime tells the story of friendship between a human and a monster. With a genre of fantasy drama, this anime has 24 episodes.

It is about the Demon King who always devours young girls as his offerings every year. Apparently, something unique happens when the Demon King wants to accept his 99th offering.

The young girl who is supposed to be the 99th sacrifice is instead taken by the Demon King inside the palace. This anime bears some resemblance to the story of Beauty and The Beast.

6. Fruits Basket

The popular anime 'Fruits Basket' has aired in 2019 and has 3 seasons. It revolves around the genres of comedy, drama, and romance, bringing the themes of friendship and the mission to break a curse.

The story follows Tohru Honda, a high school student who lives with the Soma family. By chance, Tohru discovers a big secret of the Soma family.

They are under a curse that transforms family members into animals according to the Chinese zodiac when touched or embraced by the opposite sex.

Despite facing a complicated secret, Tohru doesn't waste this opportunity and strives to understand more about the Soma family.

Tohru is also committed to helping the Soma family break the curse they are experiencing.

7. Cardcaptor Sakura

Next is the anime 'Cardcaptor Sakura,' a legendary adventure genre anime released in 1998.

This anime tells the story of Sakura Kinomoto, who possesses magical powers from an old book in the underground library.

When she finds the book, she sees many sealed magical cards or Clow Cards.

This also makes Sakura have to complete a big mission. She is tasked with collecting all the Clow Cards before they cause chaos in the world.

8. What is the Meaning of the Word Shoujo?

Shoujo means 'girl' in Japanese. The girls referred to are those aged 10-18 years old. In this case, the word shoujo refers to the genre of Japanese comics or manga, including its animations.

9. What is Josei W?

Josei W refers to the josei genre in Japanese anime. The josei anime genre targets adult women around 18-45 years old.

10. What Genres Exist in Anime?

The anime genres consist of action (battle or fighting), adventure (exploration), comedy (humorous), drama (complex conflicts), fantasy (magical world), horror (scary), and romance (love).

11. What is the Difference Between Shounen and Shoujo?

Shounen means young boy. Shoujo means girl. Shounen and shoujo are also genres in anime, manga, or video games. The target audience for shounen genre is school-age boys. While the target audience for shoujo genre is girls.

12. What does Seinen mean?

Seinen in Japanese means youth. However, this word is also used in Japanese manga to describe the target audience of comics such as Weekly Manga Times and Weekly Manga Goraku.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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