| So I've starting reading mangas now after my five year ban on reading for pleasure (thanks to college). I've noticed that a lot of the heroines really suck. They are so needy and helpless, and I can not stand it. I have also noticed that mangas portray strong women in a negative light, as someone who is undesirable to the opposite sex. There seems to be some unwritten rule that if you aren't super short, petite, delicate, young, and emotionally needy you aren't good enough to get the guy. I want to read a series that has a strong heroine, someone who's strength is considered a desirable attribute. I want to see a well rounded heroine who is tough but kind, smart, and relies on herself because she is capable of taking care of herself. I would prefer seeing a love story in which she is not desperate to fall in love, but she finds the right guy who adds happiness to her life. I would appreciate any recommendations. The romantic element does not have to be the main part of the story, but it would be appreciated. |
| Ashita no Ousama, maybe, she's not physically strong, but this isn't a battle manga. Also, the romance is secondary to the main plot for most of the manga 1/2 Prince, maybe, she's definitely revered as one of the strongest in the world, but everyone thinks she's a man most of the time (and when she's not pretending to be a man she has no problem whatsoever with using her femininity to get stuff out of guys) Rappi Rangai, lots of strong female leads who fit some or all of your requirements, but none of the romantic relationships last. Hoshi no Samidare, not really a romance, but there's definitely an epic love story in there if you're paying attention Nodame Cantabile, she's a weirdo, but everyone respects her abilities in spite of that fact. Skip Beat!, romance elements become more prevalent latter in the series. The majority of the recurring female cast hates that stereotype just as much as you do, and the heroine meets all of your criteria at least some of the time. Hajimete no Aku, maybe, she definitely doesn't fit the stereotype you described, but I'm not sure if she's exactly what you're looking for either. also, if you're looking at anime too, I'd try Serei no Moribito. Female lead is pretty much exactly what you're looking for, no real romance elements though. |
| Kimi wa Pet sounds like exactly what you're looking for |
| Kare Kano, from your PTR list. The rivalry thingy in the description only happens in the beginning. Afterwards its a rather dramatic story of an uphill love. |
Kojiro_SMar 14, 2011 6:02 AM
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| Otoyomegatari, features a strong female lead and her husband who is 8 years younger. |
| Chiiko from Sekitou Elergy wants words with you. Now. Maybe Sana from Kodocha, if you've yet to read that, too. She has more about her than most depictions of female adults in manga. |
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