Thanks to the popularity of titles such asSailor MoonandFruits Basketon the shōjo side of the spectrum and of shōnen such asFullmetal AlchemistandOne Piece,shōjo and shōnen might be the first, and sometimes the only connotation when the uninitiated think of manga. However, this ...
The earliest examples were, as the name suggests, primarily aimed towards younger female audiences. While scenes of overt violence weren’t shied away from, the primary focus wasn’t placed on fighting but rather female empowerment, mysticism, and feel-good social elements. The action-heavy direct...