Whether you're fascinated by reading or by cartoons, girls or boys, it goes without saying that manga is part of your entertainment. You love your manga so much, perhaps, that knowing its category seems trivial. For those of you who have been wondering, we're going to talk about manga Shōjo first. It's aimed more at teenage girls, or even young women.
Let's discover together "the great shōjo classics", what is the true definition du manga shōjo ? Qu’est-ce qu’un shōnen ? Qui a le plus de consommateurs parmi ces 2 types de manga ? Comment se passe la qualification des mangas pour désigner s’il s’agit d’un manga shōjo ou shōnen ?

What is shoujo manga?
A manga for a female audience
It is indeed a manga editorial category. A category designed to target a specific female audience. In Japan, the word Shōjo means "granddaughter" or "young girl", which is why in Western countries, they use this term to designate manga that have been written especially for young teenage girls.
The themes addressed in the shōjos vary widely:
- Romances ;
- Love triangles ;
- A slice of life ;
- Fantasy (magic, sorcery, etc.).
Top 3 shōjo classics
The shōjo manga was designed exclusively for female audiences, so it's a manga series generally about a brave, beautiful and intelligent young girl. Among the most famous shōjos, nous pouvons citer Fruits Basket (2019), Kimi ni Todoke, Nana, “Maid Sama”, “Shirayuki aux cheveux rouges”et “Switch Girl”. D’ailleurs, découvrez dans notre autre guide où trouver des manga shojo scans.
La série de shōjo a toujours été dessinée et écrite par des auteurs d’origine chinoise. Alors, si vous aimez le manga, que vous soyez femmes, adultes ou jeunes adolescentes, il est fortement conseillé d’opter pour le manga Shōjo. D’autant plus que si vous aimez la lecture, vous avez la possibilité d’avoir l’exclusivité des Shōjos mangas en ligne révélant plusieurs histoires d’amour et d’amitié.
Let's talk about shōnen manga?
It's an edition of manga aimed primarily at adolescent males. Shōnen is currently one of the world's most popular manga series, thanks to the release of "one piece" in 1997. Although this manga is aimed primarily at young boysBut that doesn't stop young girls from enjoying it as much as young boys.
How is the qualification of the Mangas going?
Some magazines, such as Margaret magazine, pre-publish to target their audience. Note that each magazine has its own publication rhythm. So, to determine whether a manga will be categorized as Shōnen or Shōjo, simply connaître le magazine qui s’est chargé de la publication.
De nos jours, le manga est devenu l’un des divertissements les plus appréciés des adolescents partout dans le monde. Favorisé par la sortie du fameux ‘One piece” en 1997, nous pouvons en conclure qu’entre le manga shōjo et shōnen, c’est le manga de Shōnen qui a pris le dessus. En effet, il rencontre un succès fou auprès du grand public. Quelle est l’histoire qui vous a le plus marqué dans la catégorie des manga shōjo ?






