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10 Most Awkward Shojo Love Interests, Ranked

Some love interests in shojo anime take awkwardness to a whole other level through eternal clumsiness, fumbling, or a yandere personality.

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10 Romance Anime That Subvert Expectations

Some romance anime like Ouran High School Host Club use familiar tropes and flip them on their head, surprising audiences and rerouting expectations.

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10 Ways InuYasha Feels Like A Shojo Anime

InuYasha combines action and romance, appealing to both shonen and shojo audiences with its blend of fantasy and emotional depth.

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10 Best Sailor Moon Heroes & Their Birthdays, Height, & Zodiac Signs

Naoko Takeuchi created a vast and rich world with detailed characters in Sailor Moon. Even their Zodiac signs match each character perfectly.

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10 Best Romance Tropes In New Release Shojo Anime

Romance anime is getting new life as a genre with so many stellar new releases. They each have fresh takes on beloved romance tropes.

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10 Best Romance Tropes In My Happy Marriage

My Happy Marriage is a new historical anime with paranormal elements, but the romance between Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudo is what really shines.

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10 Best Sailor Moon Couples, Ranked

Sailor Moon is known for its central romance which spans lifetimes. Usagi and Mamoru aren't the only amazing couple in this shojo classic, though.

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10 Best Romance Anime For Beginners

Series like Yona of the Dawn and Kamisama Kiss combines romance with other genres, creating captivating stories with well-developed characters.

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This Tragic & Beautiful Shojo Classic Helped Inspire Sailor Moon

Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles is a classic historical romance. Lady Oscar and her story was an integral influence for Sailor Moon's creator.

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Why Tuxedo Mask Is The Best Classic Shojo Love Interest

Tuxedo Mask subverts anime tropes by being kind and supportive – creating the blueprint for many future shojo love interests.

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10 Most Underrated Shojo Anime Of The 2000s, Ranked

Exciting and heartwarming 2000s shojo anime like Ultra Maniac and Peach Girl give popular titles like Fruits Basket a run for their money.

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10 Most Romantic Shojo Couples

Shojo anime are known for their sweet and swoony romances. But there are some anime couples who are so in love that they stand out from the rest.

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Why Kudo From My Happy Marriage Is the Best Shojo Male Lead of 2023

My Happy Marriage is proving to be one of the best romance anime of all time. Its male lead, Kiyoka Kudo, is an unforgettable character.

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10 Sweetest Couples In Fantasy Anime

Anime couples like Utena & Anthy, Jonathan Joestar & Erina, and Howl & Sophie are enchanting, so they stand out amid epic fights and fantasy worlds.

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Sailor Moon: Where to Start, What to Know, and How to Watch

Sailor Moon is many people's entry into anime. Fans of romance, magical powers, and epic battles against evil should check out Sailor Moon.

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10 Strongest Shojo Protagonists, Ranked

Although Shojo protagonists are primarily known for being weak, there are a few who stand out in their individual anime series.

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Why Are So Many Anime Characters Kuudere?

Princely bishonen characters make for popular romance anime love interests. Though tsunderes are fan favorites, most love interests are kuudere.

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10 Best Kuudere Characters In Shojo Anime, Ranked

Kuudere characters like My Love Story!!'s Makoto and Yuki from Fruits Baskets are emotionally remote & often very self-controlled.

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10 Best Modern Shojo Love Interests, Ranked

Shojo anime often features romantic themes with charming love interests, but new-gen shojo love interests are a cut above the rest.

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10 Most Gentlemanly Shojo Characters, Ranked

Male shojo characters fall into one of several character types, like kuuderes & anti-heroes. Gentleman characters make for great shojo love interests.

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