The josei genre has very few anime adaptations and, like shojo, rose and fell in popularity by the late 2000s. A handful of titles came out in the 2010s, but they ended too soon to establish a long-time fanbase — this is where remakes come in.

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Remakes and reboots can be controversial, depending on who's making them. Many fans see them as lazy cash grabs meant to capitalize on older fans' nostalgia. Still, they can be a great way to reintroduce a previously popular or even an unknown series to younger fans. As long as anime studios take care in recreating the mangaka's vision, a remake or reboot could be a cultural favorite.

10 Princess Jellyfish Combines Awkward Female Nerds With The Fashion World

Image features visuals from Princess Jellyfish: (From left to right) Kuranosuke Koibuchi (long, pink hair and white turtleneck) is standin above Tsukimi Kurashita (long, black braids and glasses).

Princess Jellyfish brought an unusual twist to the "anime about nerds" subgenre. Anime centered around female nerds aren't too common, so perhaps a romantic comedy like this one could inspire others. It's a shame that the anime only came out with ten episodes.

The cross-dressing Kuranosuke is a much-needed change to the Amars' quiet lives. He inspires the young women to explore outside their comfort zone and into the world of fashion. Princess Jellyfish's back-and-forth comedy is golden, and while the romance is a slow-burn, Kuranosuke and Tsukimi's relationship blossoms beautifully. Unfortunately, the anime finished before the manga's completion, so a reboot is a definite must.

9 Gokusen Gives Fans The Strong Heroine They Want

Image features a visual from Gokusen: Kumiko Yamaguchi (blue kimono) looking determined.

Strong female leads are a foolproof way to pique fans' interest. Seeing a heroine stand her ground against an enemy is a welcome change from most anime's overused "damsel in distress" trope. It's become more of a turn-off to many of today's anime fans.

Gokusen centers around a female yakuza boss, Kumiko, starting her job as a math teacher. Seeing her attempt to hide her strength around her rowdy students is far from boring. The anime has been lost to time, so not many fans know about this masterpiece of a comedy. Rebooting Gokusen would be a win-win for older and newer fans alike.

8 Junji Ito's Introductory Work, Tomie, Deserves A Fair Adaptation

Image features a visual from Tomie: (From left to right) Tomie (long, black hair) is waving.

Tomie is a horror icon, spanning multiple adaptations and movies. The titular anti-heroine hails from Junji Ito's debut manga, so she's become a household name even outside the horror anime community. However, none of the anime adaptations seem to do her any justice.

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Few horror anime have been able to terrify fans enough to keep them watching, including ones adapting Junji Ito's manga. It could be rating issues or studios unable to capture his horrifying imagery with color and sound. Even though the most recent Tomie adaptation aired in 2018, a remake with a new studio and writers could do Ito's frightening female some justice.

7 Too Much Time Has Passed Since Petshop Of Horrors Got A Proper Remake

Image features a visual from Pet Shop of Horrors: (From left to right) Count "D" is hugging another version of himself.

Since josei tackle more mature, adult-oriented topics, spooky elements of horror anime shouldn't be off the table. Like Tomie, Pet Shop of Horrors follows a mysterious and creepy protagonist, Count "D," who runs a strange pet shop. A detective is desperate to catch "D" and frequents the pet shop to uncover the truth.

The anime adaptation of Pet Shop of Horrors couldn't completely live up to its manga's success, and so much time has passed that not many fans are aware of its existence. Horror anime with a murder mystery have shown to be a killer combination, as shown in titles like Monster and Higurashi. A remake with a new artistic direction and stronger writing could be just what Pet Shop of Horrors needs.

6 Cooking Anime Like Ristorante Paradiso Could Fill Food Wars!'s Shoes

Image features a visual from Ristorante Paradiso: (From left to right) Nicoletta (shoulder-length, orange hair and pink coat) is talking with Santo Claudio Paradiso (short, brown hair and glasses).

Many non-isekai anime that take place outside of Japan occur in Europe, capturing the splendid scenery of historical cities. These stories usually focus on the arts — painting, classical music, and even cooking. Ristorante Paradiso combines the restaurant business with self-discovery and building long-lasting relationships.

If Ristorante Paradiso had a remake, animators could recreate Rome's beautiful landscapes and Casetta dell'Orso's savory dishes. Other cooking-related series like Food Wars! and Restaurant to Another World have proven to be highly popular among anime fans. They provide comfort, especially with the delicious foods the characters make. Remaking a series like Ristorante Paradiso would leave fans thoroughly impressed.

5 Nodame Cantabile Focuses On College Graduates Studying Abroad

Image features a visual from Nodame Cantabile: (From left to right) Shinichi Chiaki (short, black hair and white dress shirt) and Megumi Noda (short, brown hair and navy dress) lying down.

A Nodame Cantabile remake could immerse new fans in the classical music world. It's funny to see Shinichi and Megumi's constant — mostly one-sided — bickering as they travel across Paris after graduation, but the music they create together is nonetheless enchanting.

Nodame Cantabile is another anime adults would enjoy since it focuses on college graduates pursuing their careers. It provides a sense of relatability as they struggle to learn about studying abroad and the ups and downs of the classical music industry.

4 Fans Of March Comes In Like A Lion Will Love Honey And Clover

Honey and Clover: Takumi Mayuma, Shinobu Morita, Ayumi Yamada, Hagumi Hanamoto, and Yuta Takamoto.

Chica Umino has touched audiences with her heartfelt storylines and lovable characters. Her 2016 shogi series, March Comes In Like a Lion, introduced new audiences to her works, but her older series, Honey and Clover, has just as much emotion.

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Anime fans looking for shows based in college will enjoy the 2000 josei romance. The main characters of Honey and Clover are relatable as they struggle to figure out their careers after graduation while dealing with the pains of one-sided crushes. So much time has passed since its ending that a Fruits Basket-style remake might be good for it.

3 A Reboot Of Code Realize Could Help Flesh Out Their Characters

Image features a visual from Code Realize: (From left to right) Arsene Lupin (short, black hair and black cape and suit) is protecting Cardia (long, brown hair, golden headband, brown gloves, and white dress).

Unfortunately, Code Realize wasn't well-received outside fans of the otome game. However, that is the case with most reverse harem, shojo, and josei anime. For otome game-based anime, it's hard for writers to focus on one plot considering that the heroine has various love interests and story routes to choose from.

Regardless, Code Realize is a beautifully-crafted historical romance — albeit short — with steampunk and fantasy elements. The anime could use a reboot to flesh out the romance between Cardia and Lupin fully. In addition, a reboot would allow non-otome fans to familiarize themselves with the other colorful characters from the game.

2 The Scales of Nil Admirari's Plot Could Use Some Work

Image features a visual from Nil Admirari no Tenbin (The Scales of Nil Admirari ~The Mysterious Story of Teito~): (From left to right) Tsugumi Kuze (long, brown hair and black and white uniform) is talking with a young woman (brown hair in a bun and green dress).

Like Code Realize, The Scales of Nil Admirari ~The Mysterious Story of Teito~ is another underrated otome game-turned-anime. It couldn't hold a long-standing audience due to a lack of direction and less backstory for each character. Remaking the anime could help in fleshing out everyone's backgrounds and providing more story context from the game.

The Scales of Nil Admirari occurs in 20th-century Japan and follows a young girl investigating her brother's suicide attempt. The anime has an element of fantasy, for the characters have to worry about cursed tomes that possess their readers. It would be great to see an anime studio utilizing the game's content to flesh out the worldbuilding and create a sense of suspenseful urgency to keep fans interested.

1 Juuza Engi: Legend of the Three-Kingdom Crescent Is Almost Invisible

Image features a visual from Juuza Engi: (From left to right) Ryubi (silver hair and white coat) is hugging Kanu (long, brown hair and fox/cat ears) from behind.

Few people are familiar with Juuza Engi: Legend of the Three Kingdom Crescent. It only had one OVA episode that couldn't fully adapt its four-volume manga. Complemented with not-so-great storytelling and surface-level characters, it's no wonder it's not popular.

Juuza Engi shares similar themes with Yona of the Dawn, though the latter did a fantastic job in its character development and worldbuilding. The stakes in Juuza Engi are just as high as war forces Kan'u and her clan to move across the country for safety. If a studio decided to remake Juuza Engi properly, Kan'u could develop into a strong, capable leader like Yona.

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