AniFem Guide Lists 11 Shojosei Series for Summer 2026
The guide suggests Summer 2026 could be a record season for shojo anime by raw count, with 11 series spanning multiple genres.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime Feminist.
Anime Feminist published its guide to shojosei series premiering in Summer 2026, featuring 11 titles. The guide notes this may be the highest raw number of shojo series in a single season since the site began, covering genres from historical fiction to rom-coms and isekai. The piece includes preliminary notes on each series based on trailers, summaries, and fan discussion.
Anime Feminist published its guide to shojosei series for Summer 2026 on June 26, listing 11 shows. The site notes this may be the highest raw number of shojo series in a single season since it began tracking them. The guide covers historical fiction, rom-coms, isekai, and other genres, with notes on each series based on trailers, summaries, and fan discussion. The piece acknowledges that marketing demographics have blurred with the rise of web manga and light novels, and invites reader comments on any omissions.
- Hana-Kimi Season 2: Airdate July 1, 2026; based on manga by Nakajo Hisayo; sequel to the 1996-2004 series
- Please Excuse My Younger Brothers: Airdate July 3, 2026; based on manga by Akira Ozaki; previously adapted as a live-action drama in 2024
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