Devils and Realist

r/shoujo · [Recommendation] Complete beginner to shojo looking for hidden gems (No BL – Top 20 included for inspiration!)

I think since you like Madoka, you might probably want to look into the magical girl genre! There's a lot to choose from, but personally I've been into "Magical Girl Dandelion" (which is a newer series) Here are a couple other manga recs: \- Himitsu \~ The Top Secret \~ \- Devils and Realist (it has an anime adaptation but I wouldn't recommend it over the manga) \- Gene Bride \- Gusts and Beats \- Tetsusabi to 1000 Carat \- Otaku Vampire's Love Bite \- Studio Cabana \- Girl Crush \- Ceska of Blessing \- Fatale Game And if you change your mind about BL, please check out "Requiem

r/shoujo · Any recommendations for a primarily shonen and Seinen meat head like me?

Here are a few personal favourites in no particular order : * Requiem of the Rose King (17 volumes) * My Love Mix-Up! (9 volumes, same illustrator as My Love Story but different author) * Girl Crush (6 volumes in English and ongoing) * I See Your Face, Turned Away (5 volumes) * Otaku Vampire's Love Bite (7 volumes in English and ongoing) * Devils and Realist (15 volumes) * Gene Bride (4 volumes, josei) * Witch of Thistle Castle (4 volumes) * A Witch's Life in Mongol (3 volumes in English and ongoing, josei) * Himitsu The Top Secret (12 volumes, only series on this list that has never been lic

r/shoujo · Shoujo with goth/emo vibes

Also going to suggest Laughing under the clouds, Karneval, and Devils and Realist!