Category Archives: shoujo anime

Change is inevitable. Who you are now isn’t the person you were five, 10 or 15 years ago. But fear traps many folks from realizing their full potential. At least that seems to be the case with Shinichi Chiaki, a … Continue reading →

My inner fangirl would like to show some more of the reasons why she likes “La Corda D’Oro”. Five reasons actually and they all wear pants. Sigh. Please excuse me while I throttle her into silence. Here’s an animated music … Continue reading →

Shoujo anime usually feature a pretty girl, some bishounens (beautiful boys), a romantic triangle or polygon and lots of pointless sparkles, swirling flower petals or spring breezes that suddenly appear around the heroine and her love interests. And don’t forget … Continue reading →

In honor of Buy-Me-Roses-Or-We’re-Through Day, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day, I bring you an oldie but goodie shoujo series called “Hana Yori Dango” or “Boys Over Flowers.” The anime came out in the early ’90s so the animation can be … Continue reading →

I’m in the middle of an “Ouran High School Host Club” withdrawal. The final episode aired Sept. 26 in Japan and I saw it the next week via a fansub. Since then, I’ve watched all 26 episodes three more times. … Continue reading →

I have a soft spot for high school anime even though many of these shows have tired plots and feature characters who need to have some sense slapped into them. Nevertheless, Ive found several gems while rooting among the dung … Continue reading →