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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