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Shonen vs. Shojo
sho·nen
ˈSHōnən/
noun
noun:
shonen; noun:
shonen manga
- a genre of Japanese comics and animated films aimed primarily at a young male audience, typically characterized by action-filled plots.
"manga artists use the eyes to indicate emotions and sensitivity, not a high priority in early shonen manga"
Examples: Dragon Ball, Mobile Suit Gundam, Naruto, Fairy Tale, and Death Note
sho·jo
ˈSHōˌjō/
noun
noun:
shojo; noun:
shojo manga
- a genre of Japanese comics and animated films aimed primarily at a young female audience, typically characterized by a focus on personal and romantic relationships.
"the world of shojo manga is the natural habitat for love stories of all possibilities and combinations"
Examples: Sailor Moon, Inu-Yahsa, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Ouran Host Club, Fruits Basket, X/1999, and xXx Holic
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