One of the wonderful things about anime, manga, and manhwa is that there is usually something for everyone. No matter the genre, trope, or theme, people can find something that they will love and enjoy.
This doesn't mean fans of the same genre will enjoy the same shows. The shojo genre, which is targeted towards younger girls, is a genre that often gets mixed reviews. Whether it’s due to the characters, storyline, animation, or sound, there are many reasons why people either love or hate some anime in the shojo genre.
10 Tohru Honda Loses Her Mother And Moves In With A Suspicious Family (Fruits Basket)
Fruits Basket is a romantic comedy anime with content that may be triggering to some. Tohru Honda had a mostly happy life before the death of her mother. After living in a tent, she is taken in by the Sohma family, who has a secret that spans decades.
Tohru and the Sohma family must learn to live together while overcoming the obstacles of school, the Sohma curse, and their pasts. This anime has an incredibly unique storyline and plot. However, some viewers don’t like this anime as it feels like a soap opera and the characters can be difficult to like.
9 Nanami’s Life Changes When She Becomes The Goddess Of A Local Shrine (Kamisama Kiss)
Kamisama Kiss is a romantic comedy and fantasy anime based around Japanese mythology. Nanami used to live with her gambling father in a rundown apartment while running from debt collectors. One day, her father runs away leaving her with nothing. Her life seems hopeless until she is deemed the new Goddess of a local shrine.
Afterwards she begins her new supernatural life with a fox familiar that wants nothing to do with her. This anime has a unique take on Japanese mythology, but the sounds and the characters can drive people away.
8 Natsume Is Given A Book Filled With Spirits That Is Sought After By Evil Doers (Natsume's Book Of Friends)
Natsume's Book of Friends is a slice-of-life drama anime with elements of the supernatural and Japanese mythology. Natsume has felt alone his entire life because of his unique talent – he can see, communicate, and interact with spirits. When his grandmother gives him her book of spirits, he vows to release them from their confinement.
However, he must do this while keeping the book out of the hands of evil. The anime is beautifully illustrated, but viewers find it hard to like the storyline or plot.
7 Haruhi Fujioka Destroys A Vase And Must Work As A Host To Pay For It (Ouran High School Host Club)
Ouran High School Host Club is a romantic comedy anime set around school life. Haruhi Fujioka has been given an amazing opportunity to attend the Ouran High School, a school for the wealthy. But when she accidentally knocks over an expensive vase, becoming a member of the elite host club is the only way she can pay for the cost.
The only problem – no one knows she's a girl. It’s a funny, fluffy anime but the reverse harem aspect can make this unenjoyable for some.
6 The Most Popular Boy In School Discovers The Student Council President's Secret (Maid-Sama!)
Maid-Sama! is a romantic comedy anime that is either a hit or a miss with many viewers. Ayuzawa Misaki is Student Council President at a former all-boys school. As such, she has her work cut out for her. In addition, she also works part-time at a café to help support her family.
But when the most popular guy in school walks into the café and discovers her secret, her reputation is at his mercy. Even though many find this anime to be enjoyable, the sound and the characters can be unbearable for some.
5 Kyoko Seeks Revenge On Her Ex-Boyfriend (Skip Beat!)
Skip Beat! is a romantic comedy anime involving the show business and idols. Kyoko moves to the city to be with her boyfriend, Shotaro, who wants to make it big in the entertainment industry. To make things work, she maintains several jobs to support them.
When she learns he believes she is plain and boring, she swears to get her revenge. This is a great anime about getting over heartbreak, but the art style and voice lines can be very off-putting for some.
4 Takeo Gouda Is A Giant With A Heart Of Gold Who Eventually Finds Love (My Love Story!!)
My Love Story!! is a romantic comedy and drama anime based on a manga. Takeo Gouda may look like a fearsome giant, but he has a heart of gold. Unfortunately, this means most girls aren't interested in dating him. Instead, they want his popular and good-looking best friend.
When he saves a girl on a subway, his romantic life takes an unlikely turn for the better. The animation for this series is beautiful. However, there are instances where the story and characters are very unlikable, making it hard to watch.
3 Sakura Kinomoto Releases Magical Cards And Must Retrieve Them Before They Cause Trouble (Cardcaptor Sakura)
Cardcaptor Sakura is a magical anime series with characters that transform into supernatural beings. After opening a book in her father’s library, Sakura Kinomoto releases magical cards. Cerberus, who was sealed along with the cards, was also released.
As the cards are too powerful to leave out in the world, it’s up to them to retrieve the cards before trouble ensues. This is another anime that has beautiful artwork, but the storyline and the characters can be extremely hard to like or enjoy.
2 Yuki Cross Works To Keep The Secret Of The Night Students (Vampire Knight)
Vampire Knight is a supernatural romance and drama anime series with a school life setting. Cross Academy is a school with an interesting side – there are day students and then there are night students. Yuki Cross’ job is to make sure no one knows the secret of the night students.
But as questionable events occur, she wonders whether humans and vampires can peacefully coexist. This anime has a unique storyline and is quite nostalgic. However, the characters are often seen as irritating and difficult to like or connect with.
1 Tsukino Usagi Was A Normal Girl Before She Became The Guardian Of The Solar System (Sailor Moon)
Sailor Moon is a romantic comedy and fantasy anime series with magical girls. Tsukino Usagi was an average high school student whose personality could go from one extreme to the other in a matter of moments.
Her normal life changes when she meets a talking cat named Luna and is suddenly thrust into the world of the Sailor Senshi. Even though this is one of the most iconic anime series of all time, the occasionally annoying characters and sounds are difficult to ignore.