shojo
noun
sho·jo
ˈshō-(ˌ)jō 
variants
or less commonly shoujo
plural shojo
: manga or anime intended primarily for girls
Manga was her life. The 14-year-old loved reading a variety of genres, including shojo, which was aimed at adolescent girls …—
Gabrielle Bellot
—usually used before another nounGabrielle BellotThis tale combines the romance/slice-of-life feeling of shojo manga with the action/adventure of shonen manga …—Thomas Jonte
Thomas JonteFruits Basket is one of the most celebrated remakes of the past few years, and one of the best-received modern shoujo anime.—Rafael Motamayor
Rafael MotamayorThe word shoujo literally means "girl," and in Japan, shoujo manga is simply manga for teen and tween girls. The category spans a variety of genres, including high school romance, fantasy, and action tales.—Brigid Alverson
compare shonen
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“Shojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shojo. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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