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josei
What does josei mean?
A demographic category aimed at adult women, featuring more grounded and mature depictions of romance, work and relationships than shoujo.
"The josei manga handled its messy adult breakup so realistically."
Origin
Japanese 女性 (josei), 'woman/female'.
Frequently asked questions
What does josei mean?
It's a demographic label for anime and manga aimed at adult women, with more grounded, mature portrayals of romance, work and relationships than shoujo.
How is josei different from shoujo?
Josei targets adult women and depicts relationships more realistically, while shoujo targets teenage girls with a more idealised romantic tone.
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