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Top 20 Shoujo anime you should watch right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!
- 19. Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi
- 18. Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto
- 17. Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru
- 16. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
- 15. Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi 2nd Season
- 14. Yubisaki to Renren
- 13. Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimamana Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu Suru
- 12. Nana
- 11. Honey Lemon Soda
- 10. Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita
- 9. Kanpeki Sugite Kawai-ge ga Nai to Konyaku Haki Sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Ura Reru
- 8. Anne Shirley
- 7. Fruits Basket (2019)
- 6. Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru
- 5. Yarinaoshi Reijou wa Ryuutei Heika wo Kouryaku-chuu
- 4. Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss desu ga Maou de wa Arimasen
- 3. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
- 2. 7 Seeds 2nd Season
- 1. Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi
20. Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!
Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein—monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom’s opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match…until she meets the fearless “Blood-Mad Duke” of Galbraith!
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: 悪食令嬢と狂血公爵 ～その魔物、私が美味しくいただきます！～, Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!
19. Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi
Konoha Satou has a dark history, written throughout middle school—a fantasy adventure of love and magic about the Count’s daughter Konoha Magnolia and the knights who love her! But when it looks like that dark history is going to be uncovered by her mother, Konoha panics and dies in a traffic accident! Opening her eyes, she finds that she’s been reincarnated into the world of her own dark history as Iana Magnolia, the worst villainess of her own creation!
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: 転生悪女の黒歴史, Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi
18. Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto
Humans couldn’t handle magic without chanting until Monica Everett, the Silent Witch and one of the Seven Sages, made unspoken magecraft possible. Painfully shy, she enjoys seclusion. One day, Louis Miller, the Barrier Mage, delivers the king’s order: Go undercover at a prestigious school for nobles to guard the second prince. Get ready for her silent mission to begin!
Secrets of the Silent Witch has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: サイレント・ウィッチ 沈黙の魔女の隠しごと, Sekrety Cichej Wiedźmy
17. Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru
When high schooler Mari bumps into a fellow tardy student, she's surprised to find out he's a beastfolk who's to attend her school! After all, it's not rare for beastfolk to coexist alongside humans, but it's still uncommon, with the prejudice and all. Nervous to meet one at first, Mari soon learns there's more to him than his furry exterior. In fact, the more she gets to know him, the more she finds herself drawn to him, his steadfastness, his kindheartedness, and…his body…
With You, Our Love Will Make It Through is currently airing and will have 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: キミと越えて恋になる, Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru
16. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is - he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?
Loving Yamada at LV999! has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 山田くんとLv999の恋をする, My Lv999 Love for Yamada-kun, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
15. Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi 2nd Season
The second season of Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi.
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: かくりよの宿飯 第２期, Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Ni
14. Yubisaki to Renren
Yuki Itose is just a typical student dealing with the pressures of college. She is struggling one day on the train when an upperclassman named Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. As he gradually opens a new world to her, Yuki develops feelings for Itsuomi. A pure love story begins to grow.
A Sign of Affection has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ゆびさきと恋々, Yubisaki to Renren
13. Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimamana Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu Suru
If you think being reincarnated once is a big deal, try seven times. From lowly pharmacist to embattled knight, Rishe has lived many lives. This time around, she’s determined to live in the lap of luxury–but there’s just one catch. To make her extravagant dreams come true, she has to marry the prince who killed her in one of her previous lives! It’s going to take every one of the skills she’s honed over multiple lifetimes to accomplish this goal!
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する, Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimamana Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu Suru
12. Nana
Nana Komatsu is a helpless, naïve 20-year-old who easily falls in love and becomes dependent and clingy to those around her. Even though she nurses ambitious dreams of removing herself from her provincial roots and finding her true calling, she ends up traveling to Tokyo with the humble reason of chasing her current boyfriend Shouji Endo.
Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is a proud, enigmatic punk rock vocalist from a similarly rural background, who nurtures the desire to become a professional singer. Putting her career with a fairly popular band (and her passionate romance with one of its former members) firmly behind her, she boards the same train to Tokyo as Nana Komatsu.
Through a fateful encounter in their journey toward the metropolis, the young women with the same given name are brought together, sparking a chain of events which eventually result in them sharing an apartment. As their friendship deepens, the two attempt to support each other through thick and thin, their deeply intertwined lives filled with romance, music, challenges, and heartbreaks that will ultimately test their seemingly unbreakable bond.
Nana has finished airing and it has 47 Episodes. It is also Known as: NANA [ナナ], Nana
11. Honey Lemon Soda
After middle school, with its bullying and nicknames, Uka Ishimori is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School. Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy, sits next to her in class. Uka remembers she met Kai in middle school and with a single word, he had convinced her to attend Hachimitsu. Though he’s popular, Kai supports Uka in her efforts to fit in with her new classmates.
Honey Lemon Soda has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ハニーレモンソーダ, Honey Lemon Soda
10. Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita
When Aileen, the Duke’s daughter, regains her memories of her past life, she realizes she’s barreling toward ruin at full speed. Searching for any way out of her hopeless situation, the method she chooses is to capture the heart of the last boss--the Demon Lord Claude!
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました, Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita
9. Kanpeki Sugite Kawai-ge ga Nai to Konyaku Haki Sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Ura Reru
Philia’s family has produced saints for generations. It’s no surprise that she’s known as the greatest saint of all time—and set to marry the second prince, Julius. What no one expects is for Julius to call off the engagement, claiming that Philia’s perfection makes her charmless and unlikable. To add insult to injury, Philia is packed off to a neighboring country in exchange for gold and resources, forcing her to leave her homeland! Despite bracing herself for mistreatment, Philia finds a warm welcome in her new town, where she puts her saintly abilities to good use erecting barriers against monsters and curing epidemics. But even as she flourishes in her new life, her homeland is under threat of destruction!
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 完璧すぎて可愛げがないと婚約破棄された聖女は隣国に売られる, Kanpeki Sugite Kawai-ge ga Nai to Konyaku Haki Sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Ura Reru
8. Anne Shirley
On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They choose to adopt her anyway, as Anne finds friendship, love, and happiness in her new home. Come along for the story of a pure-hearted and imaginative girl growing up, leaving for college, and returning home a changed woman.
Anne Shirley has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: アン・シャーリ, 赤毛のアン (2025), Akage no Anne (2025)
7. Fruits Basket (2019)
High school student Tohru Honda begins living alone in a tent after she loses her mother, who was her only remaining family member.
However, it turns out that the land she pitches her tent on is part of the distinguished Sohma family estate!
When Shigure Sohma sees the value of her housekeeping skills, Tohru ends up living with Yuki Sohma, who is essentially the prince of her school, and Kyo Sohma, who regards Yuki as the enemy.
Still, there’s something Tohru doesn’t know yet: the Sohma family has been bound for centuries by a horrible curse…
Fruits Basket (2019) has finished airing and it has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: フルーツバスケット, Furuba, Fruits Basket (Zenpen)
6. Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru
Sophia, a timid daughter of a count, just wanted a peaceful life, but the Gorilla God had other plans. Blessed with unmatched strength, she’s thrust into the Royal Knight Order, turning her quiet days into chaos. Now, she must juggle school, the knight life, and her overwhelming power. Who knew gorilla strength could be so complicated?
The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ゴリラの神から加護された令嬢は王立騎士団で可愛がられる, Gorilla Lady, The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl, ゴリラブコメ
5. Yarinaoshi Reijou wa Ryuutei Heika wo Kouryaku-chuu
Jill is sentenced to death by the crown prince, her fiancé. But just before she dies, she’s sent back in time six years to the party where their engagement had been decided. To avoid this route of ruin, Jill immediately proposes to the person standing behind her…but it’s the man who was her greatest enemy, Emperor Hadis?! Jill knows all about his future descent into evil. She quickly retracts the proposal, but the delighted Hadis takes her back to his castle and makes her a meal. Completely won over by the food, Jill makes a life-changing decision…
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: やり直し令嬢は竜帝陛下を攻略中, Yarinaoshi Reijou wa Ryuutei Heika wo Kouryaku-chuu
4. Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss desu ga Maou de wa Arimasen
Yumiella Dolkness is your run-of-the-mill villainess in an otome RPG—except for the fact that she’s also secretly the overpowered hidden boss. But Yumiella wasn’t always Yumiella, you see. In her past life, she was nothing more than an introverted college student and devout gamer. So when she realizes that she’s been reincarnated as a hidden boss, she’s determined to steer clear of the protagonists and avoid her demise at their hands. All she wants is a nice, quiet life. Too bad when her gamer instincts kick in, Yumiella can’t just ignore her awesome stats... A girl’s gotta grind! So, with plenty of time on her hands before starting life at the academy, she gets a little carried away and maxes out her level at 99. And when everyone else finds out, they get the wrong idea about her power—now they think she’s the Demon Lord! Is this OP villainess strong enough to win back the peaceful life she always wanted?!
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 悪役令嬢レベル99 ～私は裏ボスですが魔王ではありません～, Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss desu ga Maou de wa Arimasen
3. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
Despite being born into a noble family, Miyo lost her birth mother at a young age and grew up being abused by her stepmother, stepsister, and father.
When she finally receives news that she's to be married off, she finds out that her husband-to-be is Kiyoka, a soldier with a reputation for being cruel and heartless. In fact, he's had numerous previous fiancées who have all fled his household; none lasting even a mere three days.
Resigned to the fact that her family had abandoned her, Miyo knocks on the gate of the Kudou household to find herself greeted by a beautiful man with pale skin. Despite the poor treatment she receives from her husband-to-be during their first meeting, Miyo is unable to return to her old home and spends her time cooking and doing chores. However, as the days pass, Miyo and Kiyoka being to slowly open their hearts to each other...
My Happy Marriage has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: わたしの幸せな結婚, Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
2. 7 Seeds 2nd Season
The second season of 7 Seeds
7 Seeds 2nd Season has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: セブンシーズ 第2期, Seven Seeds 2nd Season
1. Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi
Sae and Koki have been friends since childhood. One fateful day at the end of middle school, she has a revelation: Koki has grown up! Now they’re in high school, and she has another revelation: she has feelings for Koki! But Sae isn’t the only girl who does… The question is, who does Koki have feelings for?!
A Star Brighter Than the Sun is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: 太陽よりも眩しい星, Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi
