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@magnetmagician@sakurajima.moe Ugghh, i'm spending so much time learning spanish that my brain might explode, but I am interested too. #FushigiYugiByakkoSenki #YuuWatase #shoujomanga #fushigiyugi #vizmanga

5 more days til Byakko Senki ch.20 comes out! My ass cannot wait!:ameowbongo: #FushigiYugiByakkoSenki #YuuWatase #shoujomanga #fushigiyugi #vizmanga

While hunting through some files for a character sheet I manage to distract myself by opening the PDF of "HeartQuest, Romantic Roleplaying in the Worlds of Shoujo Manga". It's a game I picked up years ago because it uses the Fudge system, but I've never actually played it. If, like me, you aren't especially familiar with shoujo manga then here's what the book says:

'Shoujo is Japanese for “girl”, and “shoujo manga” literally means “comics for girls”.'

If you look at the art credits for the book, it appears that the artists are all women. The writing credits suggest that the writers are all men.

That seems oddly unbalanced to me. No doubt many of the people behind the original manga were men, but no women at all involved in writing a romantic game based on comics for girls?

#ShoujoManga #Games #RPG #FudgeRPG

Part of the publishing credits from the HeartQuest book. The writing and art credits:

Written by Ismael Alvarez, Dimitri Ashling, Robert Bain, Robert Boyd, Ewen Cluney, Michael Conway, Michael Hopcroft, Travis Johnson, Douglas Larke, Charles Phipps and Robert Pool.
Masterless Hearts and Future Shocked settings created by Ramsey Lundock.
Additional writing for Steel Roses material by Anthony Ford.
Covers by Erika Door.
Interior artwork by Laura Anderton, Cindy Chung, Erica Girotto, Stephanie Hazelrig, Rachel Naterer and Krista Wells.

10 Slow Burn Romance That Will Keep You Hooked And Reading

There’s something magical about a slow burn romance—the tension, the longing gazes, the gradual build-up of emotions. Unlike love-at-first-sight stories, slow-burn romances take their time, making the eventual confession and relationship even more rewarding.

If you love romance stories where the feelings develop at a steady, satisfying pace, then this list is for you! Below, you’ll find a collection of slow burn romance manga, manhwa, and webtoons that will tug at your heartstrings.

10 Slow Burn Romance Reads

Skip Beat!

Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Shoujo
Type: Manga
Chapters: 331+
Content Warnings: Emotional manipulation, toxic relationships
Where to Read: VIZ Media

Kyouko Mogami dedicates her life to supporting her childhood crush, Shoutaro “Shou” Fuwa—until she learns he only saw her as a disposable servant. Heartbroken but determined, she vows to surpass him in the entertainment industry. Along the way, she encounters the enigmatic Ren Tsuruga, whose presence challenges everything she thought she knew about love and ambition.

I’ll Save This Damn Family!

Genre: Historical, Romance, Isekai
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 143+
Content Warnings: Political scheming, execution threats
Where to Read: Tapas

After being murdered, Yeonwoo is reincarnated into her colleague’s novel as Tara Elias, the unremarkable fifth daughter of the Elias family. But the entire household is doomed to meet a grisly fate. Determined to avoid execution, Yeonwoo must rewrite history and save this damn family—before the guillotine comes for her.

Little Rabbit and the Big Bad Leopard

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Isekai
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 170+
Content Warnings: Mild violence, power imbalance
Where to Read: Tapas

As a were rabbit who cannot transform, Vivi is abandoned by her own kind and left to fend for herself. She’s soon rescued by Ahin, heir to the Black Leopard Clan, but her problems are far from over. Trapped in a world of ruthless carnivores, Vivi must learn to survive—while resisting the strange bond forming between her and the domineering Ahin.

Beatrice

Genre: Historical, Romance, Drama
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 144+
Content Warnings: Violence, war themes
Where to Read: Tapas

After her kingdom falls, Princess Beatrice narrowly escapes with her life, living in disguise as an enslaved person. However, fate plays a cruel trick when she catches the attention of the empire’s strongest general—who just happens to be the one who destroyed her homeland. As she conceals her true identity, an unexpected romance begins to blossom between them.

How to Get My Husband on My Side

Genre: Historical, Romance, Isekai
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 111+
Content Warnings: Manipulation, political intrigue, mild violence
Where to Read: Tapas

Reincarnated as a villainess doomed to die, Rudbeckia de Borgia refuses to accept her fate. Forced into a marriage with the man destined to kill her, she must carefully win him over before it’s too late. But in a world where trust is a dangerous luxury, will she be able to rewrite her tragic ending?

6. The Mafia Nanny

Genre: Romance, Drama, Thriller
Type: Webtoon
Chapters: 59+
Content Warnings: Violence, organised crime, psychological manipulation
Where to Read: Webtoon

Being an elite nanny is simple: protect the charge, obey the principal, and don’t get emotionally attached. Easier said than done when Davina’s first client is a dangerously compelling Venetian underboss who’s determined to get under her skin. What he wants from her, she can’t imagine, but Gabriel Angelini drags her back into the glittering world of organised crime she thought she’d left behind forever. She might get answers about her past if she digs deep enough, but can she protect Mikey from his father’s ambitions and keep her heart from getting tangled up in their treacherous web?

A Talented Maid

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 86+
Content Warnings: None
Where to Read: Tapas

Maurina, a fallen noble turned maid, gains an extraordinary ability—she can master any skill overnight. Her newfound talents attract the attention of the crown prince, but keeping her identity a secret becomes harder as her feelings for him grow.

A Side Character’s Love Story [Mobuko no Koi]

Genre: Romance, Slice of Life, Seinen
Type: Manga
Chapters: 109+
Content Warnings: None
Where to Read: Coamix and Tapas

Nobuko Tanaka has always been a background character in life. But when she falls in love, she decides to step out of the shadows and into her own love story—one small, heartfelt step at a time.

I Shall Master This Family

Genre: Historical, Romance, Reincarnation
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 172+
Content Warnings: Family betrayal, political intrigue
Where to Read: Tapas

After being reborn as her younger self, Firentia Lombardi refuses to let her family fall to ruin again. With knowledge from her past life, she strategises her way to power, all while navigating a slow-burning romance that could change her fate.

The Siren: Becoming the Villain’s Family

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Reincarnation
Type: Manhwa
Chapters: 134+
Content Warnings: Violence, dark themes
Where to Read: Tapas

Aria, a siren with a tragic past, is given a second chance at life. This time, she allies herself with the cold and powerful Duke Lloyd Valentine, offering him a marriage contract that could benefit them both. But as their arrangement deepens, so does their bond.

Which Slow-Burn Story Stole Your Heart?

Slow burn romances are captivating because they allow characters to develop naturally, making every moment feel earned. Whether it’s overcoming trauma, political intrigue, or personal insecurities, these stories show that love isn’t always instant—but when it happens, it’s worth the wait.

Do you love slow burn romances? Which of these stories have you read? What makes a slow burn romance worth the wait for you?

Slow Burn Romance Reads manga manhua manwha webtoon

Skip Beat 10 Slow Burn Romance Reads hosted on South African Anime Blog Featuring Maquia_ When the Promised Flower Blooms

I'll Save This Damned Family! 10 Slow Burn Romance Reads hosted on South African Anime Blog Featuring Maquia_ When the Promised Flower Blooms

10 minutes into this and I already adore the anime

Anime source: Honey Lemon Soda
Episode 1
Characters: Uka Ishimori and Kai Miura

#honeylemonsoda #manga #shoujo #cutemanga #anime #shoujomanga #animeaesthetic #cuteaesthetic #mangacaps #kawaii #romanceanime #cuteanime #UkaIshimori #KaiMiura #ukaxKai #KaixUka #IshimorixMiura

I have something against the Otome Villainess Genre
https://mithrandirolorin.blogspot.com/2024/12/i-have-something-against-otome.html

#Anime #Isekai #OtomeVillainess #Villainess #OtomeGames #OjouSama #ShoujoManga #ShoujoAnime

What day is it?

Why it's Wednesday!

That means it's time for @pagesandhope to post another Top 5 Wednesday video.

This week, she's fangirling over her favorite shoujo manga series.

Check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc75kjhOMoM

And Invidious: https://invidious.jing.rocks/watch?v=Jc75kjhOMoM

#Manga #Wednesday #Vlog #Vloggers #MangaTube #Top5Wednesday #ShoujoManga #ShojoManga #Shojo #Shoujo

Honey Lemon Soda, Secret of the Silent Witch, And Even MORE Shoujo Anime?!

Manga news you can use from @pagesandhope

Check it out!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH_Hdlzevgk
Invidious: https://inv.tux.pizza/watch?v=IH_Hdlzevgk

@manga

#Manga #MangaNews #Podcast #MangaMonday #YouTube #YouTuber #MangaTube #HoneyLemonSoda #ShoujoManga #Shojo #ShojoManga #Shoujo

Sweet romance manga on the beach? It's more likely than you think.

Check out @pagesandhope's new Wednesday video on her Top 5 manga of the week related to the beach!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Xcz6EF9xU
Invidious: https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=u9Xcz6EF9xU

#Manga #MangaReview #MangaRecommendation #YouTube #Vlog #MangaVlog #ShoujoManga #Shojo #Shoujo #ShojoManga #Top5Wednesday #Wednesday

An observation about Goldfish Warning!
https://mithrandirolorin.blogspot.com/2024/07/goldfish-warning-would-not-be-assumed.html

#GoldfishWarning #Anime #ShoujoAnime #ShoujoManga #Manga #Nokotan #SailorMoon #Moe #CuteGirlsDoingCuteThings

Like shojo manga?

Who doesn't!

Our own @pagesandhope has a new video on her YouTube page talking about, what she says, are the Top Shoujo manga licensed in 2024.

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er-wwEyRaqM

@manga @animeblogging

#Manga #ShojoManga #ShoujoManga #YouTube #MangaMonday

Swan (1976) by Kyoko Ariyoshi
#manga

#shoujo

#shoujomanga

#70s

#70smanga

Anyway, in honor of the reprint of The Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio I’ll reshare my old #BookReview blog post (now slightly updated).

https://morebedsidebooks.tumblr.com/post/167162001355/the-heart-of-thomas-by-moto-hagio

#Comics #Manga #ShoujoManga #Fantagraphics

The Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio, translated by Rachel Thorn, English hardcover a pastel-colored illustration of two boys outside a boarding school among the trees.

Happy to see The Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio is back in print in English, translated by Rachel Thorn. I have bought several copies over the years of this older beautiful Japanese comic. It is a title I highly recommend.

#Comics #Manga #ShoujoManga #Fantagraphics

Looking for some manga first impressions for your Friday?

Check out @pagesandhope's video on The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEzSZmbC_IU

And let us know what you think about the series if you're already reading it!

#Manga #YouTube #Vlog #MangaTube #ShoujoManga #MangaRecommendation #Shoujo

This got me right in the feelings
The words, the look, the feelings ✨

So satisfying ~ this whole entire episode!

Anime Source: Yubisaki to Renren / A Sign of Affection

#yubisakitorenren #manga #asignofaffection #otaku #anime #shoujo #josei #romance #shoujomanga #yuki #itsuomi #shojo #romanceanime #animeromance #yubisakitorenrenmanga #yuutaokkotsu #SeasonalAnime #itsuominagi #yukiitose

Aaaaah :ds_nezukorun: *makes grabby hands*

60th anniversary Margaret and Bessatsu Margaret mini books, 6 variants available
https://gashapon.jp/products/detail.php?jan_code=4570118184641000

In gashapon machines (500 yen per spin) by the last week of February.

#ShoujoManga #Gashapon

In this week's #Top5Wednesday post, @pagesandhope talks about the @manga she can't stop rereading! Check out her video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syHAZb8AW8o

But, what's some manga that you go back to and re-read?

For me (@mdmrn) - I reread #YourLieInApril annually and have re-read the single volume series My Father is a Unicorn and Donald Duck Visits Japan a number of times.

How about you?

Let us know in the comments

#Manga #Vlog #QOTD #Reread #MangaRecommendation #ShoujoManga

Our own @pagesandhope has posted her 25 Days of Shoujo @manga Kickoff video. Check it out here on her #YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVR85-GkKg0

#Manga #ShoujoManga #Shoujo #ShoujoAnime #Vlog #Anime #25DaysOfShoujo

Our own @pagesandhope has a new video out on @manga for #Top5Wednesday. Specifically, entitled "Makeup and Fashion." If you are looking for manga with fashionable characters and / or stories with a a focus on makeup and fashion, she has you covered.

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60BUr_YhUag

#ShoujoManga #MangaRecommendation #Manga #MangaReview #YouTube #MangaTube #ShojoManga #Manga

#shoujoManga

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