5 SHONEN ANIME EVERYONE THOUGHT WERE SHOJO

Anime terminology often gets misconstrued, leading many fans to believe that shoujo anime focuses solely on romance or features a female protagonist, while shonen anime is all about action, sports, or the power of friendship. The reality, however, is that both shonen and shoujo genres can encompass a wide range of themes. What truly distinguishes them is the target market the creators and publishers aim for upon the series' release. There are plenty of anime that people could easily mistake for shoujo but were actually meant to be shonen.
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5. Touch Is A Love Triangle Between Two Brothers And Their Best Friend

It’s easy to see a sports anime and think shonen, but Touch is a little different. It’s not about the power of friendship or absurdly skilled characters. Instead, it’s a down-to-earth story about Kazuya and Tatsuya, twin brothers, and their best friend, Minami Asakura. Both brothers are hopelessly in love with Minami, and much of the drama revolves around their evolving relationships. Despite its sports theme, Touch delivers heartfelt drama that might make it seem like a shoujo anime.

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4. Over The Moon For You's Nasa Yuzaki Would Do Anything To Get To Know The Girl He's In Love With...Even Marry Her

A romantic comedy where two people get married first and then get to know one another, Over the Moon For You starts with Nasa Yuzaki, a genius student who falls in love with a woman who saves his life. Willing to do anything to get to know her, he agrees to marry her just to get a date. The series follows their wedded bliss as they figure out who the other person is. Published in Weekly Shonen Sunday, this romantic comedy often gets mistaken for shoujo.

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3. Inuyasha Sends A High School Girl To Feudal Japan To Recover An Ancient Gem

Inuyasha features fifteen-year-old high school student Kagome Higurashi, who is pulled into feudal Japan where demons are on the hunt for a special jewel she possesses. When the jewel shatters, Kagome embarks on a quest to recover all the shards while dodging the evil Naraku. Despite Kagome’s role as the lead character and the presence of romance, Inuyasha is another Weekly Shonen Sunday product from the legendary Rumiko Takahashi.

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2. Welcome to the Ballroom's Tatara Fujita Goes From Bullied To Ballroom Dancer

Ballroom dancing might not scream shonen, but Welcome to the Ballroom tells the story of Tatara Fujita, a middle school student invited to a dance studio after being rescued from bullies. Initially uninterested, Tatara finds motivation in working with a fellow student and discovering a passion he can improve at.

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1. Boarding School Juliet Is The Story Of Star-Crossed Lovers At Dueling School Houses

Boarding School Juliet has all the hallmarks of a good shoujo: star-crossed lovers and beautiful people. The series is set at Dahlia Academy, where two houses represent different countries at odds. The drama heightens when Romio of one house admits his love for Juliet of another, and the two must keep their relationship secret. Despite the romantic plot, Boarding School Juliet is indeed a shonen series.

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These shonen anime may have themes that often align with shoujo, but they have their own unique charm. Celebrate your favorite series with the best anime merchandise available.

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~Mimansa Sharma