What is Shoujo anime?
Media targeting girls roughly 8-18
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Fena: Pirate Princess
(Fena: Pirate Princess)
7.17
Description:
Fena Houtman is a young orphan girl that has been raised on an Island where there is no hope of becoming anything more than a chattel, to be used and discarded by soldiers of the British Empire. But Fena is more than just another powerless orphan. When her mysterious past comes knocking, Fena will break the chains of her oppressors. Her goal: forge a new identity, free of bondage, and search for a place where she can truly belong and find out the true mysteries behind a keyword, "Eden." It is the story of a lifetime adventure she and her crew of misfits and unlikely allies will have, in pursuit of her goals! (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
24 Min
Status
finished
Aired
2021-08-14
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu
(The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent)
7.35
Description:
Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her—meant to produce a "Saint" who would banish the dark magic—brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei?! But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop making potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all...as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn't come back to haunt her. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2021-04-06
Kamisama Hajimemashita: Kamisama, Shiawase ni Naru
8.09
Description:
Nanami Momozono, current land god of Mikage Shrine, and her fox familiar Tomoe have faced many obstacles during their time together, but none so challenging as the one posed by the wealth god Ookununishi—if Tomoe’s wish to be human is granted, he must learn to live as one, and Nanami will have to return to being a human. As the couple look to the future and reflect on their former adventures, Nanami tries to figure out their new living situation as her high school graduation approaches. But no matter the path they choose to walk, Tomoe and Nanami’s love will endure. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Type
OVA
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
12 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2016-12-20
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
(My Happy Marriage)
7.86
Description:
Despite being born into a noble family, Miyo lost her birth mother at a young age and grew up being abused by her stepmother, stepsister, and father. When she finally receives news that she's to be married off, she finds out that her husband-to-be is Kiyoka, a soldier with a reputation for being cruel and heartless. In fact, he's had numerous previous fiancées who have all fled his household; none lasting even a mere three days. Resigned to the fact that her family had abandoned her, Miyo knocks on the gate of the Kudou household to find herself greeted by a beautiful man with pale skin. Despite the poor treatment she receives from her husband-to-be during their first meeting, Miyo is unable to return to her old home and spends her time cooking and doing chores. However, as the days pass, Miyo and Kiyoka being to slowly open their hearts to each other... (Source: KADOKAWA, edited) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2023-07-05
Natsume Yuujinchou Go Specials
(Natsume's Book of Friends 5 Specials)
8.06
Description:
Two special episodes bundled with the fourth and fifth volumes of the Blu-ray/DVD. Type
special
Episodes
2
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2017-03-22
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie
(Sailor Moon R: The Movie)
7.67
Description:
When Mamoru was little he gave a rose to a little boy named Fiore. Fiore promised that one day he would bring Mamoru lots of flowers. Now Fiore has come back to earth but his intentions are not merely to fulfil a promise... (Source: ANN) Type
movie
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
61 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1993-12-05
Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Specials
(Natsume's Book of Friends 6 Specials)
8.09
Description:
Two special episodes bundled with the fourth and fifth volumes of the Blu-ray/DVD. Type
special
Episodes
2
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Status
finished
Aired
2017-09-27
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III
(Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season III)
7.86
Description:
Usagi Tsukino is still struggling to balance her home life with the duties of being Sailor Moon, the guardian of love and justice. Along with the other Sailor Guardians and her boyfriend Mamoru Chiba, they begin investigating cases of students from Mugen Academy, a school for the most elite students, who are being transformed into monsters. During the investigation, they meet three strange individuals: Haruka Tenou, a handsome racecar driver; Michiru Kaiou, a talented violinist; and Hotaru Tomoe, a mysterious girl with a weak constitution. As more incidents occur, the Sailor Guardians are met with another surprise—the appearance of two new planetary protectors with motives of their own. Despite the newcomers' questionable allegiance to Usagi and her comrades, they all face a threat from a common enemy: an evil entity who calls himself Pharaoh 90. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Type
TV
Episodes
13
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2016-04-04
Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu
(Natsume's Book of Friends Movie: Tied to the Temporal World)
8.11
Description:
Takashi Natsume and his spirit companion Madara, nicknamed "Nyanko," continue returning the names of spirits from the Book of Friends given by his late grandmother Reiko Natsume. On his way back from school one day, Takashi encounters a lurking spirit named Monmonbou, who recalls memories of Takashi's grandmother after hearing his name. Takashi's natural curiosity leads him to explore a mysterious town where his grandmother used to live. Befriending her old acquaintance Yorie Tsumura and Yorie's son Mukuo, Takashi unveils more of his grandmother's past. In the meantime, Nyanko detours for food and stumbles upon a suspicious "Spirit Seed," which miraculously sprouts into a fruit tree overnight. Giving in to temptation, Nyanko consumes the fruit, splitting him into three. Seeking a solution to Nyanko's predicament, Takashi and his friends lend a hand, unexpectedly uncovering more secrets the town holds in the process. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Type
movie
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
0 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2018-09-29
Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin
(Midnight Occult Civil Servants)
6.79
Description:
When Miyako Arata joins the Shinjuku Ward Office, he thinks he's gotten a normal civil servant job. But it turns out he's joined the Night Community Exchange Department, one of which operates secretly in each of Tokyo's twenty-three ward offices. Their job is to resolve occult issues concerning non-human beings. Accompanied by his senpai and department head Sakaki Kyoichi and the occult obsessed Himetsuka Seo, they work night after night, facing off with beings whose existence defies the laws of our world. Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2019-04-08
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito
(Sailor Moon S Movie: Hearts in Ice)
7.65
Description:
An unusual snow storm hits Tokyo and the Sailor Senshi discover that an evil snow queen Kaguya, wants to freeze the entire earth. It's up to the Inner Sailor Senshi along with the Outers, to defeat the Queen. Meanwhile, Luna falls in love with a human astronomer named Kakeru whose girlfriend is an astronaut about to take a space shuttle mission. Kakeru becomes ill and Luna wishes she could be a human to help him. Type
movie
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
61 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1994-12-04
Aikatsu!
7.5
Description:
An idol's brilliance illuminates the dreams of humanity. Starlight Academy, a holy ground for celebrities in training, seeks to realize this belief. Behind its rigorous entrance requirements lie not only the top young stars in the entertainment business, but some of the best memories these students will ever have. Or so Aoi Kiriya believes. Alongside her best friend Ichigo, Aoi decides to apply for the prestigious private school in hopes of living up to the praise of the biggest idol in the world: Mizuki Kanzaki. As they journey through the numerous laughs, friendships, and heartbreaks that await them, can the two girls light up the lives of others as Mizuki has done for them? Whether it be chopping down Christmas trees, traversing obstacle courses, or even rock climbing, there's always a playful new adventure to be found in the world of Aikatsu!. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Type
TV
Episodes
50
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Children
Status
finished
Aired
2012-10-08
Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita
(I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss)
7.28
Description:
When Aileen, the Duke’s daughter, regains her memories of her past life, she realizes she’s barreling toward ruin at full speed. Searching for any way out of her hopeless situation, the method she chooses is to capture the heart of the last boss--the Demon Lord Claude! (Source: Yen Press) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2022-09-24
Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai
(Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First Errand)
7.69
Description:
Nyanko-sensei runs away from Natsume to chase a dragonfly. He finds himself stuck with two young children on their first errand. He keeps trying to leave, but the area of the forest they’re in is filled with dangerous youkai. Can he help them complete their errand, while still retaining his sanity? (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Originally included on a bonus mail-order DVD eligible for readers of LaLa's August, October and September 2013 issues. It was later aired as a special in the broadcast schedule of Natsume Yuujinchou Go on the November 16, 2016. Type
special
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
22 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2013-12-15
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki
(Sailor Moon SuperS the Movie: Black Dream Hole)
7.49
Description:
Everywhere around the world, the children sleep. Unaware of danger lurking in the shadows. But tonight, a strange darkness floats in the wind. And the children, one by one, begin to disappear. It seems to be a supernatural force that feeds on their dreams. The evil queen, Badiyanu, and her loyal fairies assist in using the "Black Dream Hole" to swallow the earth. It is up to Sailor Moon and the Sailor Soldiers to prevent the approaching Darkness. (Source: ANN) Type
movie
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
60 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1995-12-23
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen Prologue - Sakura to Futatsu no Kuma
7.88
Description:
Bundled with the limited edition of the 3rd manga volume. Type
OVA
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
26 Min
Status
finished
Aired
2017-09-13
Glass no Kamen (2005)
(Glass Mask)
7.67
Description:
Two Girls. One Dream. And the entire world for a stage. At 13 years old, Maya Kitajima seems destined to spend the rest of her life toiling in a crowded restaurant alongside her bitter and unstable mother. But when her incredible acting talent is discovered by the legendary diva Chigusa Tsukikage, Maya finds a new future filled with both golden opportunities and terrifying risks. For Ayumi Himekawa, success has always been assured, yet she longs to be recognized for her own talents and skills, not her famous parents' connections. For both, the ultimate prize is the role of The Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa. To achieve this goal, both Maya and Ayumi must seek out and conquer every acting challenge, pushing the limits of their talent and endurance to the utmost, until they are worthy of the part… But for one to win, the other must fail! (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Type
TV
Episodes
51
Ep.Length
25 Min
Rating
All Ages
Status
finished
Aired
2005-04-06
Yubisaki to Renren
(A Sign of Affection)
8.23
Description:
Yuki Itose is just a typical student dealing with the pressures of college. She is struggling one day on the train when an upperclassman named Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. As he gradually opens a new world to her, Yuki develops feelings for Itsuomi. A pure love story begins to grow. (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2024-01-06
Meiji Tokyo Renka
7.2
Description:
On the night of a crimson full moon, high school girl Ayazuki Mei enters into a box. When she awakens, she's in Tokyo during the Meiji Period! The lost and confused Mei is taken to the Rokumeikan, a lavish ballroom full of powerful high officials. In this world, during the "Misty Hour" between sundown and sunup, "mononoke" appear. Those who can see them are called "Tamayori," and Mei herself possesses this power. As she navigates an unfamiliar life, romance begins to bloom between Mei and these men -- and the power of the tamayori will only strengthen their bonds. (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2019-01-09
Cardcaptor Sakura: Kero-chan ni Omakase!
7.24
Description:
Following the events of Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card, Kero and Spinel share a plate of takoyaki (octopus balls). They get into a fight over who gets the last piece, and in the process send it flying out the window. They both chase the takoyaki, and each other, in a mighty effort to be the "takoyaki captor". (Source: ANN) Type
movie
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
10 Min
Rating
All Ages
Status
finished
Aired
2000-07-15