Non-Erotica Josei Manga

Josei--manga demographically targeted at women in their 20s--has wonderful works for older readers. These are the titles that retain the emotional and relational strengths of shoujo manga without going into a story focus or involvement of smut, fan service, erotica, sex, explicit sex, and boys love.

Includes all titles with English publications. Titles without a license for English publication will be on a separate list.

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1	Princess Jellyfish #1 by Akiko Higashimura 4.44 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 795, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Nana, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa 4.32 avg rating — 49,688 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Karneval, Vol. 1 (Karneval, #1) by Touya Mikanagi 4.16 avg rating — 1,924 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Mr. Bride, Vol. 1 by Natsumi Shiba 3.88 avg rating — 214 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Idol Dreams, Vol. 1 (31☆Ai Dream, #1) by Arina Tanemura 3.75 avg rating — 804 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Bride of the Water God, Volume 1 by Mi-Kyung Yun 3.91 avg rating — 5,554 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Honey and Clover, Vol. 1 by Chica Umino 3.89 avg rating — 3,442 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Pet Shop of Horrors, Vol. 1 (Pet Shop of Horrors, #1) by Matsuri Akino 4.21 avg rating — 6,155 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Devils and Realist, Vol. 1 (Devils and Realist, #1) by Madoka Takadono 4.03 avg rating — 1,328 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Pet Shop of Horrors: Tokyo, Volume 1 (Pet Shop of Horrors: Tokyo, #1) by Matsuri Akino 4.14 avg rating — 1,329 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	07-Ghost, Volume 01 by Yuki Amemiya 4.14 avg rating — 5,484 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again, Today (Vol. 1) by Hitsuji Yamada 4.23 avg rating — 676 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Bunny Drop, Vol. 1 by Yumi Unita 4.06 avg rating — 4,476 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Saving Sweets for After-Hours Vol. 1 by Kanae Sato (Artist) 4.05 avg rating — 110 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Seven Princes of the Thousand Year Labyrinth, Vol. 1 by Aikawa Yu 4.05 avg rating — 430 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars