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shoujo
What does shoujo mean?
A demographic category of works aimed at adolescent girls, roughly ages 10–18, centring on romance, relationships and emotional drama, though it spans many genres.
"That shoujo series had me sobbing over the love triangle."
Origin
Japanese 少女 (shōjo), 'girl'.
Frequently asked questions
What does shoujo mean?
It's a demographic label for anime and manga aimed at teenage girls, typically centring on romance, relationships and emotional drama.
How is shoujo different from shonen?
Both are demographic labels: shoujo targets teenage girls and leans toward romance and emotion, while shonen targets teenage boys and leans toward action.
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