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  • noun Alternative spelling of shojo.
  • adjective Alternative spelling of shojo.

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Examples

  • I know this is the type of story that I would enjoy but also, I want to be able to read it because of its deep roots in shoujo manga.

    License Request Day: The Rose of Versailles 2009

  • I mean come on her work are the equivalent in shoujo to Tezuka – isn’t this why Viz has their Editor’s Choice line – to highlight these works that are important even if they migth not sell as well?

    Paging Angie Dickinson! 2009

  • Even though it is defined as shoujo anime, with its suspenseful action and comedic flashes, Ceres also has aspects that will appeal to male viewers.

    Anime News Network 2009

  • Perhaps the so-called shoujo trappings finally came through to you, Jeff?

    Hop Step Jump! 2008

  • Anyway, obviously, this anime and manga have been set as "shoujo" stories - which is a shame but I guess boys just don't like that kind of thing, eh? eh?

    I Only Know A Little Piano... fantasyecho 2008

  • The first version from Del Rey is subtitled the shoujo manga version, meaning it’s written for young teenage girls.

    REVIEW: Train Man by Nakano Hitori 2007

  • The first version from Del Rey is subtitled the shoujo manga version, meaning it’s written for young teenage girls.

    Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary » REVIEW: Train Man by Nakano Hitori » Print 2007

  • Margaret (ザ マーガレット) "shoujo" is not correct, I know.

    Okazu 2010

  • I've outgrown this stuff, and it's not really the timeless kind of shoujo classic = / Even the hamster won't save this show for me D:

    Anime Nano! 2009

  • The magical girl will also usually have to contend with the "shoujo" portion of Mahou Shoujo, namely the romantic entanglements.

    AnimeBlogger.net Antenna 2008

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