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25. Seiyuu Ka!
Alt Name: Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely VoiceVoice Over! - Seiyu Academy
Authors: Minami Maki
Year: 2009 – 2013
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Crossdressing, Voice Acting
Synopsis:
Hime Kino's dream is to one day perform voice acting like her hero, Sakura Aoyama, from the Lovely Blazer anime. So getting accepted to the prestigious Hiragi Academy's voice actor department is the first step in the right direction! But on her first day of class she meets Sakura's grouchy son, Senri, who tells Hime that her voice is awful and Lovely Blazers is stupid. Hime will not let that stand unchallenged. She'll show everyone that she IS a voice-acting princess, whether they like it or not!!
24. Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
Alt Name: President Is a Maid!Authors: Fujiwara Hiro
Year: 2006 – 2013
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Maids, Newly Co-ed School, Tsundere, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
President of the Student Council at the almost-all-boys Seika High School, the hard-as-nails Misaki Ayuzawa works every day to make life easier on the small population of co-eds who have enrolled there. Though an unholy terror to all things male during school hours, in order to provide for her impoverished family, she secretly works after school at a maid cafe in Akihabara. However, when campus hottie Usui Takumi wanders into the restaurant during her shift, suddenly she finds her reputation in school at his mercy...
23. Aishiteruze Baby
Alt Name: Baby, My LoveAi Baby
Authors: Maki Youko
Year: 2002 – 2004
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Childcare, Family Life, Playboys, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Kippei has a lot to figure out, like what to make for Yuzuyu's lunch and how to drop her off at kindergarten while still getting to high school on time. Kippei is enjoying his time with Yuzuyu, but not everyone is happy about it. The girls at school miss their quality time with Kippei, and one decides to play dirty to get him back.
22. Keishichou Tokuhanka 007
Alt Name: Shichou Tokoka 007Authors: Kaji Eiri
Year: 2007 – 2012
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural, Detectives
Synopsis:
The "Special Crime Investigation Department 007" includes the most capable and extraordinary investigators and Fuyuki, who also becomes one of its members, is very capable, too. And she is paired with Kuze, a cool and very bishounen detective. Their combination proves to be the most dangerous one the police headquarters had ever seen!
21. Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
Alt Name: Red-haired Snow White PrincessSnow White with the Red Hair
Authors: Akizuki Sorata
Year: 2006 – Present
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, Adult Couples, Apprenticeship, Mature Romance, Medieval, Royalty, Social Gap, Adapted to Anime, Based on a Fairy Tale
Synopsis:
Shirayuki is a spunky pharmacist with bright, apple-red hair unlike anything anyone has ever seen. Even the prince of the kingdom she lives in is entranced by her locks, and demands that she become his concubine. Not wanting to be viewed as an object prized purely for its novelty, Shirayuki flees civilization and heads towards the forest. Here, the girl meets the charming Zen, who rescues her from Prince Raji's clutches and reveals that he is a prince as well. The two become close friends, and Shirayuki decides to return to Zen's castle with him, to pursue her dreams. But becoming a palace pharmacist isn't easy, especially since her unusual hair color and close relationship with the prince tend to draw unwanted attention...
20. Saiunkoku Monogatari
Alt Name: Colourcloud PalaceStory of Saiunkoku
Story of the Land of Many-Colored Clouds
Tales of Saiunkoku
Authors: Yukino Sai (Story), Yura Kairi (Art)
Year: 2005 – 2012
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Historical, Romance, Supernatural, Reverse Harem, Nobility, Political, Royalty, Social Gap, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
In an ancient and mythological land called Saiunkoku, the people have begun to recover from a period of war and famine; thus, when an official from the imperial court offers the impoverished and beautiful Shuurei more money than she could ever dream of in return for a favor, she jumps at the chance. What she doesn’t count on, however, is being asked to become a concubine to the recluse Emperor and help him transform into a better leader. What’s more, the Emperor shows little intelligence, seems to have no interest in ruling, and is rumored to prefer men. One thing’s for certain: Shuurei has her work cut out for her!
19. Beauty Pop
Alt Name:Authors: Arai Kiyoko
Year: 2003 – 2008
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Love Triangle, School Life
Synopsis:
Kiri is a gifted young hairstylist who takes great pleasure in anonymously using her talents to add a ‘little magic' to an ordinary girl's life. On the flipside, a group of three boys called the Scissors Project have an entirely different mindset: they give grand makeovers to a select group of handpicked girls who are beautiful to begin with. Kiri is quite content with staying out of the public eye, though with the Scissors Project's leader Narumi refusing to stand aside and give up his makeover throne, it seems that she won't be able to stay out of the spotlight for long. With challenges being thrown at her whenever there's a chance, Kiri finds that she cannot resist responding to the world of hairstyling.
18. NG Life
Alt Name: No Good LifeAuthors: Kusanagi Mizuho
Year: 2006 – 2009
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Historical, Romance, School Life, Supernatural, Love Triangle, Reincarnation
Synopsis:
Keidai Saeki is a high school student who remembers his past life in Pompeii, living as the Italian warrior Sirix... His friends around him are all also reincarnated - although they don't quite remember things the way he does. Keidai's wife from the past? He's now a middle school boy - while his best male friend is now a cute girl?! Throw in a case of love at first sight, and you have a new look at romance - manga-style!
17. Gakuen Alice
Alt Name: Alice AcademyAuthors: Higuchi Tachibana
Year: 2002 – 2013
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Tragedy, Boarding School, Magic, Magic School, Supernatural, Transfer Students, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Mikan's best friend in the entire world, Hotaru, has moved away to a school for geniuses. Mikan misses her friend so much that she runs away to Tokyo to find the mysterious Alice Academy. However, once there, Mikan discovers that it is actually a secret school for children with special abilities. Alice Academy is filled with boys and girls who can do anything from make crazy inventions to control fire. In order to stay with her friend, Mikan tries to enter the Academy, but there's a catch: she doesn't have any special powers! Now Mikan must prove herself to her classmates in order to stay by Hotaru's side.
16. Kodomo no Omocha
Alt Name: Kodocha: Child's PlayKodocha: Sana's Stage
Authors: Obana Miho
Year: 1994 – 1998
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Acting, Idols, Opposites Attract, Showbiz, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
11 year-old Sana Kurata is a positive, upbeat child actress with a rather odd life. She was adopted as a baby by an eccentric novelist who wears a live squirrel in her hair, her acting career is managed by a (former) homeless man who Sana unabashedly claims is her "pimp", and at school her teacher has completely lost control of her classroom due to a group of blackmailing bullies led by "demon child" Akito Hayama. With her whole class in danger of failing, Sana decides she's had enough of Akito's nonsense at school and challenges him. The whole school is ready for a showdown as these strong personalities collide, but as the two very different kids learn more about each other, something unexpected happens. Is it possible for sworn enemies to become fast friends?
15. Kimi ni Todoke
Alt Name: From Me to YouAuthors: Shiina Karuho
Year: 2005 – 2017
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Coming of Age, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Sawako Kuronuma is just like any other high school girl who wants to make friends and be useful. The only problem is she bears a worrying resemblance to Sadako from 'The Ring!' Because of her reputation, people are not only terrified of her, but small dogs even bark in fear at her presence; in fact, the only person in school who will talk to her is the lively class hottie, Kazehaya. As the pair spends more time together, Kazehaya slowly begins to bring Sawako out of her shell and soon their feelings for each other develop further. Though with her crippling insecurities, lack of social skills, and a series of cruel rumors and misunderstandings, it seems that Sawako's dream of a normal life won’t be quite so easy to obtain.
14. Kami-sama Hajimemashita
Alt Name: Kamisama KissNice to Meet You, Kamisama
Authors: Suzuki Julietta
Year: 2008 – 2016
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, School Life, Supernatural, Animal Characteristics, Interspecies Relationship, Japanese Mythology, Master-Servant Relationship, Non-Human Protagonists, Youkai, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Nanami used to live in a ramshackle apartment with her father - a man who spent half his time gambling and the other half hiding from debt collectors - until one day the scoundrel ran away, leaving his daughter hungry and homeless. That is, until she meets a mysterious stranger in the park who deems her the new goddess of a local shrine! Unfortunately, Nanami’s new home is occupied by Tomoe, a fox familiar who objects to the presence of a mere mortal and immediately begins to bicker with the girl. If she can manage to form a contract with the troublesome man, he’ll be obligated to accept and help her perform her duties. But there’s a catch: Nanami has to kiss him first, and who’d want to lock lips with that awful guy?!
13. Oresama Teacher
Alt Name: Great Teacher of MineAuthors: Tsubaki Izumi
Year: 2007 – 2020
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Harem, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Reverse Harem, Crossdressing, Delinquents, Lifestyle Change
Synopsis:
Mafuyu is the ideal yanki chick—no-nonsense, take-charge, and hard-hitting. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country. Mafuyu, determined to make the best of the situation and make her mother proud, decides to turn over a new, feminine, well-behaved leaf. But her yanki soul can’t be kept down, and the night before school starts she finds herself defending some guy who’s getting beaten up. One slip wouldn’t have been a problem, except the guy is…her teacher?! How can Mafuyu learn to be a girly girl if her teacher won’t let her forget her yanki past?
12. Last Game
Alt Name:Authors: Amano Shinobu
Year: 2011 – 2016
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Adult Couples, Childhood Friends, College, Mature Romance, School Club
Synopsis:
He's rich, he's smart, girls gather around him all the time, and he has always gotten first place on his exams... well, until Kujou transferred in his primary school class. She was quiet, plain, and poor, yet not once has she failed at beating Yanagi, both in academics and sports! Yanagi has made it his life goal to defeat this girl Kujou. Over the past ten years, Yanagi has followed her from elementary to middle school, from middle school to high school and even from high school to college to defeat her. Only when he decides to change the rules might he finally win! This is the story of their last game.
11. Dengeki Daisy
Alt Name: Electric DaisyAuthors: Motomi Kyousuke
Year: 2007 – 2013
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Age Gap, Hacking, School Life
Synopsis:
Before Teru’s brother died, he gave her a special cellphone connected to "Daisy", a boy who would be there to look out for her whenever she needs someone. One year later and Teru continues to send mails to the mysterious Daisy, but she still has no idea who he actually is. One day, after accidentally breaking a window at school, Teru meets the rude school janitor, Tasuku Kurosaki, who insists she work off the cost of repairing the damage. But there’s more to this grouchy caretaker than meets the eye as in reality he is the Daisy who has been watching over Teru for all this time! With no intention of letting the lonely girl know his true identity, Tasuku must attempt to help Teru without being discovered, but can he really keep up the act, and just why is he taking care of her in the first place?
10. Fruits Basket
Alt Name: FurubaAuthors: Takaya Natsuki
Year: 1998 – 2006
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Supernatural, Fantasy, Animal Transformation, Contemporary Fantasy, Curse, Death of a Loved One, Dysfunctional Families, Love Triangle, Orphans, Roommates, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, plucky high schooler Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out...into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Sohma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret. But, as Tohru quickly finds out when the family offers to take her in, the Sohmas have a secret of their own--when touched by the opposite sex, they turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac!
9. Ghost Hunt
Alt Name: The Ghost HuntAkuryou ga Ippai
Authors: Inada Shiho, Ono Fuyumi (Story), Inada Shiho (Art)
Year: 1997 – 2010
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Curse, Exorcists, Ghost Hunters, Adapted to Anime, Based on a Light Novel
Synopsis:
Mai Taniyama is a normal high school student who enjoys ghost stories like most teenage girls. However, a chance encounter with Naru - the young, handsome and conceited president of Shibuya Psychic Research - pulls her into the world of ghost hunting. Mai now finds herself working for SPR as an assistant along with a catholic exorcist, a Buddhist monk, a self-proclaimed Shinto priestess and a famous medium. Together this group of paranormal investigators must solve various mysteries around the country, but is Mai so normal after all, and just who is Naru anyway!?
8. Tokyo Crazy Paradise
Alt Name:Authors: Nakamura Yoshiki
Year: 1996 – 2002
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Mature, Romance, Crossdressing, Social Gap
Synopsis:
After the death of her parents, Tsukasa turns to her classmate Ryuji, a yakuza boss, for shelter and a job. Ryuji is generally grave, but purposefully indebts Tsukasa to him so that she has to keep working for him, and he can keep his friend near him. Tsukasa is a simple-minded girl who desperately searches for money to pay off her debts to Ryuji. To make money, she takes on suspicious jobs in addition to being Ryuji's bodyguard, but always ends up in trouble. Ryuji and Tsukasa take turns saving each other as they fight together against the spread of dangerous drugs and weaponry that would destroy Tokyo even more than it has already degraded.
7. Love so Life
Alt Name:Authors: Kouchi Kaede
Year: 2008 – 2015
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Age Gap, Childcare, Orphans
Synopsis:
Shiharu is a high-school student who loves kids, lives in an orphanage, and works at a daycare... Until the handsome uncle of two-year-old twins offers her a raise if she'll be their babysitter. Often relying on memories of her mother's actions for guidance, Shiharu quickly finds herself falling in love with her new makeshift family.
6. Ouran High School Host Club
Alt Name: Ouran Koukou Host BuAuthors: Hatori Bisco
Year: 2002 – 2010
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Harem, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Reverse Harem, Crossdressing, Debt, Hosts, School Club, Social Gap, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Ouran High School is a prestigious private academy where money and status count for everything. Haruhi Fujioka is a scholarship student at the elite school, and is appalled by the lazy attitude of the rich and powerful students towards their studies. The Host Club is a clear example of this: a group of six attractive and wealthy boys spend their time entertaining the female pupils for a profit. When Haruhi accidentally breaks a ¥8,000,000 vase belonging to the club, they force her to work off her debt as one of the club's members; and to do so, she must masquerade as a boy! Can Haruhi keep her gender a secret from the club's exclusive clients?
5. Koi da no Ai da no
Alt Name: Love and AffectionLove and Romance
Authors: Tsujita Ririko
Year: 2009 – 2016
Genres: Comedy, Romance, School Life
Synopsis:
After constantly transferring during middle school (Warau Kanoko-Sama), Naedoko has entered Takara No Tani High along with Tsubaki. Follow her adventures as she tries to restore the Newspaper Club's status without being noticed by the Broadcasting Club or Student Council...!
4. Natsume Yuujinchou
Alt Name: Natsume's Book of FriendsAuthors: Midorikawa Yuki
Year: 2003 – Present
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, School Life, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Synopsis:
Natsume has always been aware of the supernatural, but after he inherits a magic book, the supernatural is aware of him!
When Reiko was Takashi's age, she bound the names of demons and spirits in her Book of Friends, enslaving them to her capricious whim. Now Takashi is the owner of the book, and the creatures will do anything to get their names back.
3. Glass no Kamen
Alt Name: Glass MaskAuthors: Miuchi Suzue
Year: 1975 – 2012
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Acting, Hiatus, Showbiz, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Maya is obsessed with acting; she overworks herself so that she can attend plays and watch dramas, but she doesn't have the money to pursue her dreams. One day, retired actress Tsukigake encounters Maya while she is mimicking a play, word for word, that she has only seen once. Astounded by her raw talent, the actress gives Maya a scholarship to study in her acting school, for Tsukigake wants Maya to become good enough to be her successor as the Crimson Goddess. Maya has to become the best actress in Japan first, but between the competing leaders Tsukigake, who holds the rights to the Crimson Goddess; and a business man named Masumi who wants those rights, what will happen to Maya?
2. Akatsuki no Yona
Alt Name: Yona of the DawnAuthors: Kusanagi Mizuho)
Year: 2009 – Present
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Death of a Loved One, Orphans, Political, Prophecy, Rebellions, Royalty, Weak to Strong, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Princess Yona lived a happy life with her peace-loving father, King Il. Surrounded by attentive servants and protected by her smart-mouthed bodyguard, Hak, Yona's only difficulties in life were her unruly red hair and trying to convince her father to let her marry her cousin, Soo-wan. Then one day a betrayal in the palace causes Yona to lose everything, turning her into an exile with no one left but Hak to defend her. Yona is determined to become strong in her own right and defeat those who wronged her, and an ancient legend involving the Crimson Dragon King and his four Dragon Warriors may be her key to reclaiming her kingdom.
1. Skip Beat!
Alt Name:Authors: Nakamura Yoshiki
Year: 2002 – Present
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Acting, Idols, Showbiz, Work Life, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Kyoko moves to the big city with the prince of her dreams Shotaro; he wants to make it big in the entertainment business, so she works hard at many different jobs to support him as he achieves his dream. However, one day, Kyoko accidentally discovers the horrible truth: the love of her life thinks of her as a 'plain and boring woman!' Outraged, Kyoko swears revenge - she will make it even bigger than Shotaro in the entertainment world. The only question is, how will she fulfill her desire?
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