Romance targeted at a female audience Part 1:
Anime
This includes Shojo, BL, Seinen, and Shounen. Although Shounen and Seinen are usually targeted at a male audience, there are some shows which I think more attract a female audience instead ^^
Also some new shojo that will be airing over the next 1-2 years. I'm so happy that there are new shoujos / female-targeted series coming out instead of just more Shounen romance 😭.
--> Link to Part 2 because the Shoujo gods have blessed us with more shows. https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32081
Also some new shojo that will be airing over the next 1-2 years. I'm so happy that there are new shoujos / female-targeted series coming out instead of just more Shounen romance 😭.
--> Link to Part 2 because the Shoujo gods have blessed us with more shows. https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32081
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Shoujo: I LOVE this show! Definitely recommend checking this one out. There's one season split into two cours.
TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: Historical setting. The romance in this is more of a subtext but it's an amazing show regardless. A MUST watch.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Shoujo: My FAVOURITE show of all time. This was one of the first shoujo I watched when I first started getting into it. There are two seasons.
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: Historical Setting. There are two seasons.
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Shoujo: I have to say I didn't like this one a lot but it was good enough to make the list so, eh, give it a go.
TV, 2019,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Shoujo: LOVE THIS! An amazing mix of romance, drama, and family. There are three seasons and a movie.
TV, 2010,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: Okay so ik pretty much everyone's watched this at this point but still I can't not put it on the list.
TV, 2008,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Shoujo: Just skip the last like two episodes and you've got yourself a pretty good shoujo.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Shoujo: Unique and pretty for opening song (it grows on you).
TV, 2016,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Shoujo: I have to say I didn't enjoy this as much as I hoped I would. If you like time-travel themes, this is for you.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Shoujo: Not much to say about this show but I really enjoyed it. There are two seasons and a movie.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Shoujo: Villainess isekai.
TV, 2006,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Shoujo: Okay who HASN'T seen this show, but it still is like the first Shoujo I watched and I will endlessly praise this show.
TV, 2008,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: I absolutely ADORE the dynamics between the characters and if you like the film industry setting, this is the show for you.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: An example of the endless list of amazing Shoujo who are doomed to never receive another season :(. Don't let this stop you from watching it though.
Movie, 2017,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: I went into this not expecting to like it very much but I was surprised. It has a historical setting.
There is a sequel movie.
There is a sequel movie.
Movie, 2025,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: This was such a beautiful movie, story and animation wise. Tells the story of Marie Antoinette from the perspective of the Captain of the Royal Guards.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:4
Shoujo: This is a really visually bright, pretty anime but ngl it's kinda boring. Like the plot doesn't really seem to go anywhere. I still suggest you give it a go (at least 2 episodes because ep 1 is a snooze fest).
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Shoujo: Levi mentioned in this show so basically it's peak
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Shoujo: Another shoujo blacklisted from receiving another season.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Josei: Can be watched on Netflix. There are two seasons and an OVA.
Movie, 2023,
2 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Josei: It's aired but don't know where to watch it 🥲.
TV, 2011,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:10
A great show if you like deep connections between characters. A story of growing up and having the past haunt you.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Very slow paced and slice of life.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
BL: The BEST BL I've watched. The themes of self-acceptance in this are just amazing. There is a sequel movie + an 8 minute spin off of a side couple.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
BL: (weird title but ok show). There is a sequel movie.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
BL: A short movie with really pretty animation and visuals.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:6
BL: Pretty good for something that's less than an hour long.
TV, -,
? eps
Me:-
Author:-
To be aired.
