first love

Best Shoujo Manga and Josei Manga about first love.

The heroine looks up at the male lead with worry in her eyes, He is surprised. This is a screenshot from Tonari no Stella

Gazing at the Star Next Door (Tonari no Stella)

Name: Gazing at the Star Next Door (Tonari no Stella)
Mangaka: Ammitsu

Volumes: 7 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (Digital and Print)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she’s had a thing for her best friend Subaru. Who’s fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?
–Manga Updates

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

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Screencap of Fall in Love you False Angels. The male lead glances at the heroine as she grins mischievously.

Fall in Love you False Angels

Name: Fall in Love you False Angels
Mangaka: Coco, Uzuki

Volumes: 4 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (Digital and Print)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Otogi Katsura has had a reputation for being a beautiful girl at school since she entered the school. She is also named president of the class committee, but the vice president, Ichi (Ninomae), is also reputed to be a pretty boy. Unlike her public face, Otogi Katsura is an outspoken character and a martial artist in her own right. She is attracted to the perfect Ichi, who is also perfect on the inside, but she wonders if he also has a dark side.
–Manga Updates

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

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The male lead smiles broadly at the heroine in a Star brighter than the sun manga

A Star Brighter than the Sun

Name: A Star Brighter than the Sun
Mangaka: Kazune Kawahara

Volumes: 11 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Viz (2 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Sae and Koki have been friends since childhood. One fateful day at the end of middle school, she has a revelation: Koki has grown up! Now they’re in high school, and she has another revelation: she has feelings for Koki! But Sae isn’t the only girl who does… The question is, who does Koki have feelings for?!

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

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Image from My Love Story with Yamada kun at Lv999. The heroine leans into the male lead kissing him.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

Name: My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Mangaka: Mashiro

Volumes: 10 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Inklore (Paperback) / Mangamo (Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is – he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane’s feelings grow, will Yamada’s focus stay on the game?

– Mangaupdates

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

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Otaku Vampires Love Bite screencap the male lead glances over hesistantly at the female lead who is smiling contentedly

Otaku Vampires Love Bite

Name: Otaku Vampires Love Bite
Mangaka: Suzuki Julietta

Volumes: 7 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Viz (3 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Supernatural/Fantasy/Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Modern vampire Hina sets out from Romania to live out her otaku dreams in Japan! Her new neighbor, Kyuta, looks just like her anime crush. Can she convince him to be friends?

– Mangaupdates

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

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