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Shoujo Anime with Male Protagonists

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bySparkletopia
Apr 07 2024, 2:22 AM | Updated Mar 13, 1:34 PM
Shoujo--like all demographics--is incredibly varied, featuring a wide mix of stories, genres and themes. Its protagonists are no exception, with different personalities and backgrounds, and having both girls and guys in leading roles. I wanted to highlight some shoujo anime written from a male POV.

Also, I can't attest to the quality of the lower/more obscure series on here (especially since shoujo manga tend to receive pretty trash adaptations). So do keep that in mind.


And I should clarify that Cowboy Bebop and Code Geass are both actually original anime that simply have earlier shoujo manga versions. They both had promotional shoujo manga that began running a few months before their respective anime began airing.
Natsume Yuujinchou
TV, 2008
8.30
571,019
Cowboy Bebop
TV, 1998
8.75
1,975,978
Banana Fish
TV, 2018
8.45
922,299
Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku
OVA, 2014
8.41
545,648
Sasaki to Miyano
TV, 2022
8.20
219,701
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
TV, 2006
8.70
2,372,886
Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen
TV, 2023
7.92
66,228
Gakuen Babysitters
TV, 2018
7.90
363,803
Ore Monogatari!!
TV, 2015
7.89
712,404
Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.
TV, 2023
7.88
67,618
Igano Kabamaru
TV, 1983
7.78
12,602
Akachan to Boku
TV, 1996
7.82
37,089
IDOLiSH7
TV, 2018
7.69
76,326
Kyou kara Maou!
TV, 2004
7.61
119,742
No.6
TV, 2011
7.55
452,563
Shounen Onmyouji
TV, 2006
7.53
57,946
Donten ni Warau
TV, 2014
7.46
135,134
Oooku
ONA, 2023
7.41
29,371
Aishiteruze Baby★★
TV, 2004
7.43
105,987
Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun
TV, 2013
7.38
118,730
X
X
TV, 2001
7.38
87,060
Kaikan Phrase
TV, 1999
7.33
14,722
Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san
TV, 2018
7.28
124,285
Shounen Maid
TV, 2016
7.27
88,750
Top Secret: The Revelation
TV, 2008
7.27
20,713
Patalliro!
TV, 1982
7.33
10,117
Nijiiro Days
TV, 2016
7.26
241,958
Juu Ou Sei
TV, 2006
7.18
76,041
Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau
TV, 2017
7.16
241,809
D.N.Angel
TV, 2003
7.16
189,165
11-nin Iru!
Movie, 1986
7.00
13,243
Yami no Matsuei
TV, 2000
7.01
57,935
Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique
TV, 2008
7.00
40,902
Princess Princess
TV, 2006
6.97
67,419
Pygmalio
TV, 1990
6.93
2,368
Gravitation
TV, 2000
6.90
123,900
Nakanohito Genome [Jikkyouchuu]
TV, 2019
6.86
140,783
3D Kanojo: Real Girl
TV, 2018
6.86
361,925
Clamp Gakuen Tanteidan
TV, 1997
6.83
15,849
Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin
TV, 2019
6.75
75,635
Tokyo Babylon
OVA, 1992
6.67
20,770
Shiawase Sou no Okojo-san
TV, 2001
6.58
4,210
Africa no Salaryman (TV)
TV, 2019
6.55
28,316
Honoo no Mirage
TV, 2002
6.48
25,581
Baraou no Souretsu
TV, 2022
6.38
64,082
Tenshi Kinryouku
OVA, 2000
6.24
51,336
Wild Adapter
OVA, 2014
6.19
8,643

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