Shojo manga, which literally means “girl’s comics,” offers some of the most touching and heartwarming tales in the manga universe. Especially popular are those that focus on romance, capturing the young love experience with all its complexities and emotions. Here are the 10 best shojo romance manga that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

1.Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya –This beloved series follows Tohru Honda as she becomes entangled with the cursed Sohma family, where certain members transform into animals of the Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex.

2.Kimi ni Todoke: FromMe to You by Karuho Shiina –Shy and kind-hearted Sawako Kuronuma, misunderstood due to her resemblance to the horror movie character Sadako, finds her life changing for the better when the popular Shota Kazehaya befriends her.

3.Aoharaido (Blue Spring Ride) by Io Sakisaka –Futaba Yoshioka wants to change her image and hit reset on her life in high school, but her feelings get complicated when she reunites with her first love, Kou Mabuchi.

4.Nana by Ai Yazawa –This mature take on shojo explores the intertwining lives of two women named Nana who meet by chance and decide to share an apartment in Tokyo, as they pursue love and their dreams in music.

5.Lovely★Complex by Aya Nakahara –Risa Koizumi is taller than the average girl, and Atsushi Otani is shorter than the average boy. Their odd couple relationship blossoms from a comedic rivalry into a unique romance.

6.Ouran High School Host Club by Bisco Hatori –Haruhi Fujioka disguises herself as a boy to work at an all-male host club to pay off a debt, leading to hilarious situations and unexpected love triangles.

7.Special A by Maki Minami –This series follows Hikari Hanazono who’s always second to Kei Takishima in everything. They have been rivals since childhood but as they compete at their elite school, affection grows between them.

8.Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino –Yuki Cross’s earliest memory is of being saved from a vampire attack by another vampire — Kaname Kuran. This dark fantasy shojo manga involves themes of forbidden love and complex social hierarchy within a private academy setting.

9.Kaichou wa Maid-sama! (The Class President Is a Maid!) by Hiro Fujiwara –Misaki Ayuzawa is a strict student council president by day and a part-time maid cafe worker by night. Her secret life gets complicated when the attractive Usui Takumi discovers it.

10.Strobe Edge by Io Sakisaka –Ninako Kinoshita is a cheerful high school girl who begins to question what love really is when she develops feelings for Ren Ichinose, a quiet boy with his own complicated romantic history.

Each title brings something unique to the table, whether it’s humor, drama or supernatural elements combined with romance. Shojo manga fans will find these series not just endearing but also relatable as they delve into young love’s sweet trials and tribulations.