If you’re a fan of classic shojo artists like Hagio Moto or Takemiya Keiko, you have noticed the science fiction works that dot their oeuvre, books like 11 Nin Iru! or Terra e. If you have dived a …
Mar 19, 2021 • Subscribe
More like this
GULLIVER NO UCHU RYOKO
In 1965 Toei Doga decided to do a new 80 minute animated sci-fi feature loosely based on Jonathan Swift’s GULLIVER’s TRAVEL’S titled GULLIVE...
Great Anime: Tsumiki no Ie Review
“His life was mundane; not the kind of story worth telling… but watching this old man reminisce is utterly gripping.”
Dragon Ie Wo Kau
*Making strange funky electric guitar noises*… Papa was a rolling stone… Wherever he laid his hat was his home… Unless you want to become a wanderer for the…
MONOCHROME ANIME: UCHU PATROL HOPPER
Toei Doga's 1965 space adventure UCHU PATROL HOPPER (Space Patrol Hopper) blends the hero elements of ASTRO BOY and sci-fi wonder. This 44 e...
Dragon, Ie o Kau. – 01
「いろんな家」 (Ironna Ie) "A Hoard of Homes"
“D” is for Delightful Shojo Manga
It’s that time again: Time for more shojo manga recommendations! I could not be more excited for today’s choices! I’m continuing through the alphabet as I pick and…
Kageki Shojo!! volume 5 (manga review)
A review of Kageki Shojo!! Volume 5 manga by Kumiko Saiki published by Seven Seas
Kageki Shojo!! Volume 6 (Manga Review)
A review of Kageki Shoujo!! volume 6 by Kumiko Saiki published by Seven Seas Entertainment.
Yes, I still love shojo manga
So it’s been awhile. Actually, it’s been more than nine years. I had to stop blogging because of some difficulties in my living situation, which took a long…
Kageki Shojo volume 4 (manga review)
Review of Kageki Shojo volume 4
Manga of the Month: Kageki Shojo!!
Kageki Shojo!! by Kumiko Saiki This month’s manga is about the dramatic world of theater and takarazuka! Learn more! Get it! Join our Discord!
H-H-Happy “H” Shojo Titles for the ABCs of Shojo Manga
The ABCs of Shojo Manga video series continues today with plenty of heart-bursting romances! I know that I said the letter “G” might be my favorite letter I’ve…
Episode 610: Maho Shojo no Osanazuma
I hope you're ready for another KickVic update, because Andrew has the latest deets on the situation. Before we get there however, there's a little bit of IRL…
Dragon Ie wo Kau (First Impression)
“When a dragon fails to live up to the fearsome standards set for him, his family kicks him out. He embarks on a quest to find a new…
Ie ga Sukina Hito: Ida Chiaki
I am one of the people in the title of this book—I am a person who loves my house. Well, it’s an apartment, but a quirk of my…
OtakuGeneration (Show #534) Uchu Kaizoku Kyaputen Harokku
Shownotes :: (show 534) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Uchu Kaizoku Kyaputen Harokku, recorded live August 30th, 2015. This week…
Peacemaker, Persona 4 The Animation, Durarara!!, Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club, Hamatora
Spiraken Manga Review ep 435: Kageki Shojo!!
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about students who want to get to the top of the Kouka Acting Troup School. Is it engaging or is a…
Discovering Manga for Adults via Shojo Beat
Discovering manga for adult readers via Viz's Shojo Beat imprint
The flow of time in shojo manga
There are many things shojo manga does extremely well. Crafting multi-layered characters, engrossing romances, and addictive melodrama are all staples of the best shojo on the market today.…
Brother No More! #01 — Failing Sex Ed
Oops, all the budget went to the ED. Both this and Spy Room had an early broadcast on Abema. This took all day to show up. No idea…
Merry Month of Shojo Manga Review #9: CROSS
Shojo manga loves to play with Christian imagery, but that doesn't always means it's tasteful about it. CROSS ( Juuji Kurosu ), by Sunuko A...
Taboo romances in shojo manga: analyzing age gaps
It’s pretty widely known that many couple dynamics commonly found in shojo manga would be extremely problematic in real life. Whether it’s step-siblings who fall in love, or…
Will You “C” Your Favorite Shojo Manga Mentioned?!
The shojo manga love continues in the video series of ABCs of Shojo Manga! I am especially excited for this video because this specific series helped me finally…
Merry Month of Shojo Manga Review #10: UNICO
Let's look at a slightly unconventional bit of old-school shojo, one that's better known for its animated adaptations than the original sour...
Merry Month of Shojo Manga Review #9: CROSS
Shojo manga loves to play with Christian imagery, but that doesn't always means it's tasteful about it. CROSS ( Juuji Kurosu ), by Sunuko A...
Kageki Shojo!! Vol 9 and 10 (manga review)
Review of "Kageki Shojo!!" Volumes 9 and 10 by Kumiko Saiki published by Seven Seas
Merry Month of Shojo Manga Review #10: UNICO
Let's look at a slightly unconventional bit of old-school shojo, one that's better known for its animated adaptations than the original sour...
Kageki Shojo!! Manga Review, Vols. 0-5 (for manga-only readers)
I’ll admit it: I have an agenda. It is my goal to spread the word about Kageki Shojo!! and inspire more anime and manga fans to check out…
Tsuki no Hansha de Miteta by Uchu Combini (Album Review) | J-Music Exchange/Rate
It’s almost the end of November already? Time has been going way too fast these past few months… What’s up and welcome back to another installment of J-Music…
Ed Sheeran - Celestial
I found out that my regular Switch is starting to have some issues that Im unable to fix, so once I save up some money, I might upgrade…
Ed Sheeran - Celestial
Rating : 65/100 Hey, kids! Remember back in 2018, I reviewed a game on the PS Vita called Adventures of Mana , which is a remake of an…
Ed Sheeran - Celestial
So...remember that Korean anime called Tower of God that aired a few years ago? It got a video game! Buuuuut Crunchyroll for some reason didnt want the English…
Laura, Mob Psycho 100, Mob Psycho 100 II, Mob Psycho 100 III, Tower of God
“G” is for “Great” Shoujo Manga! (The ABCs of Shojo Manga Continued)
I’m so thrilled that The ABCs of Shojo Manga video series is continuing! With the start of a new year, I was so excited that I was able…
I’m Not An Angel – The Shojo Manga We Need
I have the impulse control of a child when I have money in my wallet. Which is why when I saw the cover for volume one at a…
February New Manga: Two Shojo and Two BL Series!
Our new manga series for February are here! Check out four new romance series — including two shojo and two BL — available now as part of an…
Merry Month of Shojo Manga Review #7: KAZE HIKARU
There are few Shojo Beat releases as notorious as this - not because of its content or quality, mind you, but because of how poorly it has ...
“I” Love These Shojo Manga, And So Will You!
Whose ready for a new video in the ABCs of Shojo Manga series?! I know I am, especially since I’m getting to gush why I love these incredible…
“K”ind-Hearted Heroines Thrive In These Shojo Manga!
I continue the ABCs of Shojo Manga with these kind-hearted heroines are sure to win over your heart in these series that start with the letter “K”! From…
Merry Month of Shojo Manga Review #7: KAZE HIKARU
There are few Shojo Beat releases as notorious as this - not because of its content or quality, mind you, but because of how poorly it has ...
#142 - Interview with Colleen’s Manga Recs on Shojo & Josei!
How many times can Bill be recommended to watch Chihayafuru in a single podcast episode? Find out in this incredible new INTERVIEW episode with TikTok star, YouTube video…
How to make a best friend, shojo manga-style
In a throwback to an early tongue-in-cheek blog entry listing some of the best romantic tips shojo manga has to offer, I thought I’d write a similar post…
Kimetsu no Yaiba S3: ED composed by Yuki Kajiura
Yesterday the Kimetsu no Yaiba anime website updated with the details about the OP and ED theme songs for the 3rd season “Swordsmith Village” Arc (with the tracklist…
Happily ever after for everyone! – beta couples in shojo manga
One of the most common elements of shojo romantic-comedies is the presence of beta couples. Beta couples are secondary romantic relationships, which often serve as a contrast to…
The Gold Standard for Ballet Shojo – The Swan manga review
To be honest this review is coming over a month after I’ve finished the manga. It’s taken me that long to attempt to decompress from this series. I…
Ketsui No Asa Ni – Aqua Timez (Brave Story ED/Insert)
Haharr, managed to get a copy of this (thanks to [aznmp3]) — sharing for all those who’ve got addicted to this after watching Brave Story. Ketsui No Asa…
AVAHS – Ed, Edd and Eddy: Fa-La-La-La-Ed Review
Plot: Eddy concocts a scheme to take everyone’s money on Piggy Bank Day, but Ed counters his scheme with some Christmas cheer!……In July. Breakdown: You guys remember that…
The Letter “J” is Leaving Me Jilted With Shojo Manga Picks!
It’s been quite a few letters (or videos) since I struggled with finding at least one shojo title for a letter, but unfortunately, this is exactly what happened…
The Fun Continues in Finding Shojo Manga with the Letter “B”!
Here on the Beneath the Tangles, we recently kicked off a video series called the ABCs of Shojo Manga, and today we are here to continue the fun!…
Shojo Manga: The Power and Influence of Girls’ Comics Event Tonight
Join Deborah Shamoon, Mia Lewis, Kazumi Nagaike and me, tonight for Shojo Manga: The Power and Influence of Girls’ Comics by The Japan Foundation from 8:00 PM –…
Kageki Shojo!! Manga Creator Kumiko Saiki and Anime Director Kazuhiro Yoneda
Manga creator Kumiko Saiki and anime director Kazuhiro Yoneda share the inspirations behind Kageki Shojo!! from the Takarazuka Revue to the classic series The Rose of Versailles.