Top 4 Shoujo: Possessive Lover

Top 4: Shoujo with Possessive Lover

When it comes to Josei/Shoujo Manga my all time favourite sub-genre is the Possessive Lover. Since it’s my top searched Sub-Genre I know you guys love it too! It’s February and I was thinking of giving you guys something steamy to celebrate Valentines day!

Like I said this sub genre is just my favourite and many of my all time favourites fall in this sub genre. My main criteria is that heart pounding romantic connection while avoiding some of the more abusive series out there. (EX: Hot Gimmick)

Note: These aren’t in a specific order, I love them all equally


Koi to Dangan (18+)

You guys don’t even know how obsessed I am with this series. I first found it while on vacation in Japan and based on images alone I was hooked. I bought 3 volumes and can’t read Japanese!

This possessive guy is in the Yakuza and a lot of the possessive lovers sway into the Bad Boy area. What I love about this male lead is he is as tender and caring as he is possessive which makes him irresistible!

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Koi to Dangan Screen shot
Yakuza Lover Licensed by Viz

Defying Kurosaki-kun

Defying Kurosaki Kun Manga Screenshot
Defying Kurosaki-kun Licensed by Kodansha

Another steamy trope within the possessive lover genre is the Tsundere. This series takes Tsundere to the max with this slow romance.

Despite how slow the series is there are tons of steamy moments along the way and even a love triangle! Kurosaki-kun is not afraid to take on the head strong heroine and that’s what makes the series so fun.

Read my full review of Defying Kurosaki-kun


Royal Seventeen (18+)

Who doesn’t love a little work place romance when it’s between an heiress and her bodyguard? Royal Seventeen is absolutely ridiculous and is great as smut and a comedy.

It’s hard not to fall for Allen as he pushes around the ditzy heiress. Allen comes from a life on the streets that an heiress just couldn’t understand. This series is short and sweet and a real wild ride!

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Royal Seventeen by Kayono

Abe-kun’s Got Me Now

Abe-kun's Got Me Now Shoujo Manga Screenshot
Abe-kun’s Got Me Now Licensed by Kodansha

Abe-kun is another series in high school but unlike Kurosaki-kun, he isn’t shy to say how he feels. While tsunderes are definitely fun in their own way, the way this male lead proudly declares his affections is unique and powerful.

If you lean more into the sports sub genre you’ll love Abe-kuns Got Me Know. The male lead is a martial artist that the heroine literally refers to as a gorilla. He is often seen throwing the strong willed heroine over his shoulder.

Read my full review of Abe-kun’s Got Me Now

Springtime with Ninjas Manga Hasegaki Narumi

A Springtime with Ninjas

Name: A Springtime with Ninjas
MangakaHasegaki, Narumi

Volumes: 4 (Complete)
LicensedKodansha
Licensed Volumes: V.04 (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Fantasy/Drama
Age Group: Everyone

Summary:  
Kasugami Benio is the sheltered daughter of the richest family in Japan. According to her family tradition, the first man she kisses will be the one she marries. Now that she’s old enough to gain some freedom, Kageshita Tamaki, a handsome playboy is assigned to be her bodyguard… Master x Servant love story starts here!

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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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Kimi wa Boku no Toriko Nare

Name: Kimi wa Boku no Toriko Nare
Mangaka: Sato, Kaede

Volumes: 6 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.05 Ch.22 (Hiatus)
Scanlator: Aerandria
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Action/Comedy/Sci-Fi
Age Group: Teen

Summary: The heir of the huge Fushiki corporation, Tomoe, comes to Japan as an exchange student. He is his father’s youngest child and on top of that – his mistress’s child, but he was still appointed as heir. There’s danger that people will aim for his life. They attach to him a new maid, with glasses, naturally clumsy and ill-mannered… who turns out to be his new bodyguard, defending Tomoe with her mop!

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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

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Yeonmo: Love

Name: Yeonmo (Love)
Mangaka: Lee, So-Young

Volumes: 10 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.10 Ch.44 (Complete)
Scanlator: Suras Place
Type: Manhwa
Genre: Drama/Josei/Historic/Gender Bender
Age Group: Teen

Summary: The impossible happens in 15th century Korea.

A princess who was disguised as her dead twin brother by her mother became king. Once her true gender is found out, the female king is sentenced to death by drinking a lethal dose of poison.

This story details the events of that forgotten king’s life.

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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Oh my Prince

Name: Oh my Prince
Manga-ka: Mutou, Hiromu

Volumes: 3 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.02 Ch.09 (Hiatus)
Scanlator: Aerandria Scans
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary: Siffle Brown is an exchange student who suddenly appeared in front of Hina. He seems very arrogant and forceful, but he’s also very handsome and (probably) kind. And he turns out to be a real prince?!

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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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