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Complex but well written shoujo

This is completely based on my opinions and my idea of
‘Complex’ here is vague to give me some freedom.
It may range from how they deal with heavy topics within the relationship or how the characters are written! (Some are going from memory but I’ll fact check myself at a later date!) if u have some more recs like this I would LOVVVEE to add!!!!
All(12) / manga(12)

Koujou Yakei

 8.9(59 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): aruga rie
Genre(s): Seinen / Romance / Drama / Slice Of Life

Okay I HAVE to recommend any of this artists works!! They are a god when it comes to challenging themes that may make someone feel uncomfortable!
In this, the two teens are placed into certain situations that are out of there own control at no fault of their own and how they seemingly work through things as they find themselves reunited years later!!

17 01,2025

Sheltering Eaves

 8.8(98 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Rie aruga
Genre(s): Shoujo / Drama / Romance / School Life

Not much to go off but I’m adoring how they handle childhood trauma!! Also, you rarely see the inclusion of foster children and children homes! Excited to see how it’s evolves!!

17 01,2025

Perfect World (aruga Rie)

 9.1(249 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): aruga rie
Genre(s): Drama / Josei / Romance / Slice Of Life

A CLASSICCCCC!!!

17 01,2025

Sodom no Hana ni Kiraboshi

 9.5(855 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Aoi haru
Genre(s): Drama / Romance / School Life / Tragedy

This one really started this list. It’s an experience reading I don’t think I’ll forget (in the best-ish way?) it get very dark quick but the words of the teacher and the ending made it feel worth it

17 01,2025

Okashiratsuki

 9.5(657 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Sahara Mizu
Genre(s): Romance / Slice Of Life

Handles being ‘different’ from others and navigating it!

17 01,2025

Rinko-Chan To Himosugara

 9.5(916 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Nanase Hashi
Genre(s): Drama / School Life / Seinen / Slice Of Life

This ain’t a shoujo obvi but it falls under the realm of the list. How hopes sometimes the best thing in life

17 01,2025

Orange (takano Ichigo)

 9.5(308 voted)
Complete
Author(s): takano ichigo
Genre(s): Drama / Romance / School Life / Shoujo / Slice Of Life

Orange is a cult classic of this genre

17 01,2025

Like A Wind On A Dry Branch

 9.4(928 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Moon seaul,Uret
Genre(s): Action / Drama / Romance / Webtoons

Haven’t read this in a while but from memory the way they navigate a mothers loss was beautiful

17 01,2025

Setting Sun, Dazzled Eyes

 9.4(711 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): muro,muro ,kidari studio
Genre(s): Josei / Webtoons / Drama / Fantasy

I would say this def falls under dealing with complex topics and situations whilst forming a relationship
Girl went through HELL but also caused hell for some..

17 01,2025

I'm A Stepmother, But My Daughter Is Just Too Cute!

 9.5(347 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Yir,Dinorex
Genre(s): Romance / Webtoons / Shoujo / Fantasy

I’m adding this one here mainly because of the kings trauma- this is hardly written abt and it was interesting to see how he tries to become closer to Blanche and Abigail

17 01,2025

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