12 of the Best Shōjo Manga

"Today, shōjo manga seems to carry the image of being about school-aged girls, romance, and more likely both. And while there are certainly many shōjo manga that reflect this, it also continues to be inclusive of a variety of sub-genres and should by no means be considered equivalent to romance. If one does want to define shōjo overall, a very common theme is the exploration of relationships (of all kinds) and emotions. I've picked out a selection of some of the best shōjo manga available to English-language readers today that hopefully reflects at least part of the wide range of stories that can fall under the category." - Patricia Thang/Book Riot