A demographic term for media targeted at young girls (approx. 12-18), focusing on romance and relationships.
In-Depth Explanation
Shoujo anime prioritizes emotional drama and romantic development. Non-explicit "Yuri" is sometimes called "Shoujo-ai." Hentai that is heavy on "Vanilla" romance and "Plot" often borrows from Shoujo tropes.
Editorial note
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