Shoujo is an anime genre aimed at young teen female demographics, between the age of 10 to 18 years old. This genre covers various themes, but it focuses on the feelings and the dramas between characters compared to other anime series. The themes in shoujo anime vary, from drama, history, to sci-fi, emphasizing more on the romance between the characters.

Of the many shoujo anime series you can watch, on this occasion, Dunia Games would like to give you a list of the 10 best Shoujo anime series that you should watch. Take a look!

10. Orange

• Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo.

Orange follows Naho Takamiya, a sophomore who receives a mysterious letter. It turns out that the letter is from her future self. Naho is initially skeptical about the letter. Yet, after witnessing several events described to take place, she realizes that the letter is really from her 26-year-old self!

The letter describes Naho’s life in the future, which is filled with regrets, and she hopes that her teenage self will be able to amend the mistakes she made in the past. It also warns her to keep an eye out on the newly transferred student, Kakeru Naruse.

Naho has to be careful in making decisions involving him as Kakeru will not be around in the future. With the letter giving her guidance, Naho now has the power to protect Kakeru before she regrets it.

9. Akatsuki no Yona

• Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo.

This anime tells the story of Princess Yona, who lives a luxurious and comfortable life, completely protected from the problems of the seemingly peaceful Kingdom of Kouka. However, the murder of the king and the betrayal of her cousin, Su-won, puts her life in danger.

After escaping with her childhood friend-bodyguard, Son Hak, Yona starts to realize that Kouka isn’t the perfect place she used to think. Poverty, strife, and corruption run rampant in the kingdom.

8. Kimi ni Todoke

• Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo.

Follows a high school student, Kuronuma Sawako, who often gets bullied for her semblance to Sadako (the Japanese legend). Due to her quiet, shy nature and her long hair, people are increasingly wary of Sawako. Many believe that she is the real Sadako.

In fact, Sawako is a sweet and friendly girl. Because of her traits, one of the most popular students at her school, Kazehaya Shouta, sees Kuronuma Sawako as one of the most beautiful girls in school.

7. Ao Haru Ride

• Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life.

Ao Haru Ride reminds us that romance isn’t always happening in our adulthood, but also when we were teenagers. This romance anime follows Kou Mabuchi and Futaba Yoshioka, friends who get into a conflict. Their friends are trying to solve the issues between them. 

6. Ore Monogatari

• Genre: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo.

Ore Monogatari tells the story of Takeo Gouda, who’s not your typical high school student. Behind his intimidating stature, Takeo has a heart of gold and is considered a hero for his courage and chivalry. Unfortunately, these traits don’t actually help him in his romance.

When Takeo courageously saves the adorable Rinko Yamato from being harassed, he falls in love instantly. But Takeo suspects that she might have feelings for his friend, Makoto Sunakawa, a cool and handsome student.

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5. Cardcaptor Sakura

• Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Romance, Fantasy, School, Shoujo.

Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the best shoujo anime series that is widely popular among girls. The anime tells the story of Sakura Kinomoto, who stumbles upon a mysterious book containing a set of cards. It turns out that she’s just awakened magical creatures from the Clow Cards, then Sakura begins her journey catching these creatures.

4. Ouran Koukou Host Club

• Genre: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School, Shoujo.

Ouran Koukou Host Club, better known as Ouran High School Host Club, follows Fujioka Haruhi, who comes from an ordinary family. When she enters the wrong room, Haruhi encounters 6 handsome boys who work as hosts at Ouran High School. Due to her masculine appearance, Haruhi is mistaken as a boy by the club members. She accidentally breaks an 8,000,000 yen vase, forcing her to become a member of the club to pay off her debt by bringing more guests.

3. Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

• Genre: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo.

This anime tells the story of Misaki Ayuzawa, the first female president of the student council of a school that just transitioned from an all-boys high school to a co-ed. Ayuzawa is nicknamed demon president by the boys for her strict disciplinary style, she isn’t afraid to use her Aikido techniques to deal with misbehaving boys.

However, the seemingly perfect Ayuzawa has an embarrassing secret -- she works part-time as a maid at a maid cafe to help her family pay the bills. She managed to keep her job as a secret from her friends until one day, Usui Takumi, the most popular boy in school, walks into the maid cafe.

Takumi may have her reputation destroyed by discovering her secret, yet he prefers to use the situation to get closer to Ayuzawa.

2. Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

• Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Shoujo.

Akagami no Shirayuki-hime follows Shirayuki’s journey to a new life at the Clarines’ royal palace, and Zen Wistalia’s effort to become a worthy prince. Shirayuki and Zen learn to support one another during their journey.

1. Natsume Yuujinchou

• Genre: Slice of Life, Demons, Supernatural, Drama, Shoujo.

Natsume Yuujinchou tells the story of Natsume Takashi, who has the ability to see spirits, an ability he inherited from his grandmother, Natsume Reiko. This ability made him not being able to make friends as his peers see him as a freak. Before dying, Reiko passed him a Yuujinchou (Book of Friends), which contains the names of the spirits whom Reiko brought under her control.

Yuujinchou is considered to be one of the most precious items in the spirit world, and these spirits, evil and good ones, are trying to take the book from Takashi.

Unlike her grandmother who conquered the spirits, Takashi is trying to free the spirits from the book.

So, those were the 10 best Shoujo anime series according to Dunia Games. Stick around for more anime and gaming info, and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. 

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