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Best Shoujo anime, ranked

Every Shoujo anime in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1992–2026). 25 titles, led by NANA (8.74). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

NANA
8.74
NANA
2006Top: Character 9.3
Banana Fish
8.70
Banana Fish
2018Top: Themes 9.2
Cardcaptor Sakura
8.30
Cardcaptor Sakura
1998Top: Cultural 9.5
Fruits Basket
8.22
Fruits Basket
2019Top: Character 8.7
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (His and Her Circumstances)
7.83
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (His and Her Circumstances)
1998Top: Character 8.5
Ouran High School Host Club
7.83
Ouran High School Host Club
2006Top: Cultural 9.0
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn)
7.81
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn)
2014Top: Character 8.7
Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You)
7.78
Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You)
2009Top: Character 8.5
Lovely Complex
7.68
Lovely Complex
2007Top: Character 8.5
Tamon's B-Side
7.64
Tamon's B-Side
2026Top: Character 8.0
Skip Beat!
7.58
Skip Beat!
2008Top: Character 8.5
The Ramparts of Ice
7.55
The Ramparts of Ice
2026Top: Character 8.0
Ao Haru Ride (Blue Spring Ride)
7.50
Ao Haru Ride (Blue Spring Ride)
2014Top: Character 8.0
Bokura ga Ita (We Were There)
7.45
Bokura ga Ita (We Were There)
2006Top: Character 8.0
Sailor Moon
7.15
Sailor Moon
1992Top: Cultural 9.5
Kamisama Hajimemashita (Kamisama Kiss)
6.94
Kamisama Hajimemashita (Kamisama Kiss)
2012Top: Character 7.5
Fushigi Yûgi
6.83
Fushigi Yûgi
1995Top: Cultural 7.5
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower)
6.78
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower)
2006Top: Themes 7.5
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
6.70
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
2010Top: Character 7.5
Marmalade Boy
6.41
Marmalade Boy
1994Top: Cultural 7.0
Peach Girl
6.35
Peach Girl
2005Top: Character 7.0
Vampire Knight
6.23
Vampire Knight
2008Top: Character 6.5
Itazura na Kiss
6.19
Itazura na Kiss
2008Top: Character 6.8
Tokyo Mew Mew
6.04
Tokyo Mew Mew
2002Top: Cultural 7.0
Special A
5.68
Special A
2008Top: Character 6.3

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FAQ

What is the best Shoujo anime?
NANA (8.74) ranks #1 among Shoujo anime on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 25 Shoujo anime ranked?
Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying Shoujo anime by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.