What is Shoujo anime?

Media targeting girls roughly 8-18

Random Shoujo Anime You might like

Ensemble Stars!

(Ensemble Stars)

6.7

Description:

Yumenosaki Private Academy, a school located on a hill facing the ocean. Specializing in boys' idol training, the school has a long history of producing generations of idols for the entertainment world out of the young men overbrimming with talents, like the shining stars in the sky. Due to "special circumstances," you are a transfer student at the school, as well as the only female student there. In fact, you are chosen to be the very first student of the "producer course," and your task is to produce these idols… We hope you will enjoy your journey with the idols you meet at the academy, as well as the vigorous ensemble that together you will make. (Source: Ensemble Stars! Wikia)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2019-07-07

Suteki desu wa, Sakura-chan! Tomoyo no Cardcaptor Sakura Katsuyaku Video Nikki!

7.22

Description:

These are 3 episodes of about 6 minutes of pure CCS fun! Refer to any point during the series.
Type

special

Episodes

3

Ep.Length

5 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1998-09-25

Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare

(Love Me, Love Me Not)

7.28

Description:

Yuna and Akari are two high school girls with very different views on love: Yuna dreams about romance through rose-coloured glasses, while Akari is down-to-earth and practical. Meanwhile, high school boys Kazuomi and Rio also have different views on love: Kazuomi is an airhead who can't grasp the concept of love, while Rio grabs onto any confession as an opportunity—so long as the girl looks cute. Will these four classmates end up leading a youthful romance that meets their expectations?(Source: MAL News)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2020-09-18

7 Seeds 2nd Season

7.13

Description:

The second season of 7 Seeds
Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

2020-03-26

Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu

(Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion)

7.55

Description:

Eunha Park was just a regular girl desperate to get into college, but when she finally does, her elation is cut short as she's pushed off a roof—only to wake up as Raeliana McMillan, a character from a novel whose death serves as the catalyst for the story's events. But Raeliana refuses to die a second time and is determined to change her fate, no matter what!
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-04-10

Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

7.47

Description:

Upon her return to Japan after a two year study break in Paris, Ichigo Amano is met with news of Team Ichigo's separation, as each of the Sweets Princes takes a different path toward their dream. Now in her first year of high school, Henri Lucas has a project in store for her, enlisting the help of Ichigo, Makoto Kashino, and new members Lemon Yamagishi and Johnny McBeal to give rise to a new Team Ichigo. As the four work together on this project, Ichigo and Makoto continue to grow closer, though Johnny and the unrelenting Miya Koshiro will not idly sit by; with Johnny's eye on Ichigo and Miya still after Makoto, it definitely seems like love won't come easily. With Ichigo's time at St. Marie Academy, she is now ever closer to her dream of starting her very own pâtisserie. However, she will soon realize that it takes more than just making delicious sweets to open up a shop. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2010-10-03

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale

(Sugar Apple Fairy Tale)

7.35

Description:

In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she’ll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for... (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-01-06

Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss desu ga Maou de wa Arimasen

(Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord)

7.34

Description:

Yumiella Dolkness is your run-of-the-mill villainess in an otome RPG—except for the fact that she’s also secretly the overpowered hidden boss. But Yumiella wasn’t always Yumiella, you see. In her past life, she was nothing more than an introverted college student and devout gamer. So when she realizes that she’s been reincarnated as a hidden boss, she’s determined to steer clear of the protagonists and avoid her demise at their hands. All she wants is a nice, quiet life. Too bad when her gamer instincts kick in, Yumiella can’t just ignore her awesome stats... A girl’s gotta grind! So, with plenty of time on her hands before starting life at the academy, she gets a little carried away and maxes out her level at 99. And when everyone else finds out, they get the wrong idea about her power—now they think she’s the Demon Lord! Is this OP villainess strong enough to win back the peaceful life she always wanted?! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-01-09

Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimamana Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu Suru

(7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!)

7.61

Description:

If you think being reincarnated once is a big deal, try seven times. From lowly pharmacist to embattled knight, Rishe has lived many lives. This time around, she’s determined to live in the lap of luxury–but there’s just one catch. To make her extravagant dreams come true, she has to marry the prince who killed her in one of her previous lives! It’s going to take every one of the skills she’s honed over multiple lifetimes to accomplish this goal! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-01-07

Obey Me!

7.33

Description:

The anime will depict the lively everyday lives of the demon brothers through special episodes separate from the game’s main story (Lessons). (Source: Business Wire)
Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

5 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2021-07-16

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi

(Sailor Moon SuperS Plus: Ami's First Love)

7.2

Description:

Quiet bookworm of the Sailor Senshi Ami takes pride in her studies, but a rival naming himself "Mercurius" is suddenly outscoring her on the national exams. Combine this with a sudden love letter and a youma feeding on Ami's stress over the whole situation, and Sailor Mercury finds herself in a huge pinch. (Source: ANN)
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

15 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1995-12-23

Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endo-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san

(Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte)

7.23

Description:

Endou and Kobayashi just decided to play A Magical Romance, an otome game featuring a devious villainess named Lieselotte. Kobayashi thinks Lieselotte is a traditionally dastardly villain but Endou insists Lieselotte is just misunderstood. The pair bicker and argue about Lieselotte’s character and motivations. But little do they know that Lieselotte’s in-game fiancé can hear their every word, and their colorful chatter will lead him down a completely different path than his character is supposed to tread! (Source: HIDIVE)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-01-07

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Special

(Sailor Moon SuperS Special)

7.24

Description:

The first episode is a summary of SM, SM R and SM S, the second episode is about Haruka and Michiru on a cruise ship. They fight one of the SuperS enemies and decide to leave this villain to the classical Sailor Team. (That's an explanation why the outer Sailor Team doesn't appear in this season.) In episode 3 Chibiusa uncovers one of her classmates as a monster and fights her with the Sailor Team in a vampire castle.
Type

special

Episodes

3

Ep.Length

16 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1995-04-08

PriPara

7.41

Description:

Every little girl waits for the day she'll get her special ticket, one that will grant her entry into the world of PriPara (Prism Paradise). PriPara is a world of music, fashion, and daily auditions for a chance to become a pop idol. Laala Manaka's friends and classmates aspire to become idols, but her school forbids elementary school students from participating in the idol competitions. Luckily, Laala is only interested in watching the idol shows. Yet somehow despite all this, she manages to bumble her way into the PriPara world, and debut as a fresh new talent. After being told all her life that she's too loud, Laala has finally found a place where she can be as loud as she wants and sing from her heart. And not only that, but there's a possibility that she might be the legendary Prism Voice. Adventure, fashion, and music awaits as Laala climbs her way to the top, on her way to become the cutest and most beloved pop idol in the world of PriPara!
Type

TV

Episodes

38

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Children

Status

finished

Aired

2014-07-05

Fushigi Yuugi OVA

(Mysterious Play OVA)

6.99

Description:

A year after the events of Fushigi Yuugi, Tamahome is pulled back into the book and is sent on a complicated ride through illusion, confusion, and betrayal. Meanwhile, Yui is acting oddly and Miaka is heartbroken over the loss of Tamahome, while Keisuke and Tetsuya try to discover what is going on with the book. (Source: ANN)
Type

OVA

Episodes

3

Ep.Length

28 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1996-10-25

Baraou no Souretsu

(Requiem of the Rose King)

6

Description:

Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Aya Kanno’s dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil. (Source: Viz Media)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2022-01-09

IDOLiSH7: Second BEAT!

7.97

Description:

A group of aspiring idols gather at Takanashi Productions and are entrusted with the company's future. The seven men who have just met represent a variety of totally different personalities. However, they each have their own charm and possess unknown potential as idols. Forming a group, they take their first step together as "IDOLiSH7." Their brilliantly shining dancing forms onstage eventually begin captivating the hearts of the people. In the glorious but sometimes harsh world of idols, they aim for the top with dreams in their hearts!(Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

15

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2020-04-05

Cool Doji Danshi

(Play it Cool, Guys)

7.88

Description:

Enter: a bunch of cool guys who look like they got that unapproachable swag. But let's be real—that's not the true them. They're just a bunch of dorks who've got the act down pat. So sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy watching a bunch of goofy guys try to look cool all day every day. (Source: Yen Press)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

11 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2022-10-11

Niehime to Kemono no Ou

(Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts)

7.86

Description:

The King of the Beasts and Demons regularly receives female human sacrifices to eat in order to assert the dominance of his people over the human race. However, for the 99th sacrifice, the human girl brought to the capital, Sariphi, intrigues the Beast King. In fact she isn't afraid of him or any other beast and even accepts her death without begging or crying as she has neither home nor family to return to if she were released. The King finds her intriguing and let her stay at his side as his consort despite being human. This is the story of how Sariphi will become the queen of the demons and beasts. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-04-19

Fushigi Yuugi OVA 2

(Mysterious Play OVA 2)

7.04

Description:

Miaka and Taka (Tamahome's reborn out-of-the-book self) return to the Universe of the Four Gods to try and restore Tamahome's memories to Taka. This is not as easy as it sounds, however, when the evil Tenkou shows up to rain on their parade. He manages to thwart most of their attempts at getting Taka's memories back, and uses his newfound power to summon the Gods outside the book. (Source: ANN)
Type

OVA

Episodes

6

Ep.Length

33 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1997-05-25

Scroll to top ↑