Set your heart aflutter with an impressive 92 goods from six nostalgic and beloved stories that first ran in Ribon.
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Ribbon shows some love to fans of some of its greatest romantic manga hits from yesteryear.
Professional tennis player set to be the newest heroine in Japan’s biggest girls’ comic magazine.
Yoko Maki comes out of retirement to reimagine Luffy as the only boy at an all-girls high school.
Almost half the titles published in a recent Shonen Magazine issue are considered “romantic comedies”, which made netizens wonder.
Survey finds a big gap in the dating histories of women who enjoy Japanese girls’ comics and those who don’t.
Not only were these heroines and villains granted super powers — they were also given a haute wardrobe!
Blowing your nose doesn’t have to be boring! Take advantage of the hayfever season and soak up the snot with these cute, shojo-manga-themed tissues.
OK, ladies: imagine you’re taking a moonlit walk with the object of your affections. Or maybe you’re dining at a fancy restaurant with your dream date, or cuddling together on a blanket in a field with no one else in sight. All of a sudden, your crush leans in close, looks deeply into your eyes, and whispers, “You’re mine.” What do you do?
If you’re the type who would immediately blush and feel your heart beating at a quickened pace, you’ll probably enjoy the following list of 30 things women want to be told. The list has recently been circulating around Japanese social media sites recently, leaving sparkly, flower petal-filled puddles of shojo manga sappiness oozing in its wake. If, however, you’re of a slightly more cynical disposition, you should also enjoy the compilation, but instead for its value to induce a good chortle.
Don’t worry, because whichever type you are, we promise not to judge!
Bessatu Margaret, a spin-off of Margaret, a manga magazine for girls, is coming up on its 50th year of publication and the astounding cover of superstar characters for their special tribute has just seen the light of day. Featuring work by artists from Shonen Jump, Young Jump, and more, it’s a must-see for any manga fan!
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