Shoujo/Josei for Beginners!

**phio_chan** · January 19, 2013 08:02 AM

Yoho!

Let's use this thread to promote more shoujo/josei series to those who have never tried both demographics yet. What do you guys want to recommend for boys who never tried shoujo and josei, or for fans of shounen/seinen who probably want to try some shoujo/josei? What kind of series will be interesting for them, and why?

For you guys who want to try some shoujo/josei titles, feel free to let us know what kind of story you're looking for. <3

**k-dom** · February 03, 2013 03:03 PM

I was wondering what title I could suggest in this thread, when for some reason, I finally decided to start Nodame Cantabile. And after 4 volumes (waiting for more), I'm pretty sure it would fit perfectly. The art is not to girlish and the story very fun with lovely crazy characters. The love story doesn't take to much place so I don't see how boys would not enjoy it too.

**phio_chan** · February 04, 2013 08:06 AM

Perhaps I'm too much a shoujo fan, then? First time I checked Nodame's manga and anime, I didn't really like the artwork because I thought it was strange, lol. But I agree that the plot is good (based on what I see from the live action movies).

**k-dom** · February 04, 2013 03:53 PM

Yes ther art is simple for a shojo but they are still some shoujo gimmick like the aparte.
There are quite few title that i can think of with simple art, Gokusen (which is very shonenish) or Apollon (but it may not be everybody taste)