Tag Archives: shojo

Discussion: Why do readers shun shojo?

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

All About Manga asks: How do you feel about shojo manga? (And a few other questions.) Continue reading →

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Osaka Considering Regulation of Female-Oriented Manga

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

The Osaka Prefectural Government is considering regulating josei and boys’ love manga that objectifies minors, which it has regulated the sales of in the past. All About Manga asks: why aren’t they going after male-oriented manga that objectifies underage children as well? Continue reading →

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I'm graduating! (Check out my cool cap!)

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

I’m graduating from college today, I thought I’d share my graduation cap, which I decorated last night. Don’t you think it suits me? XD

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The Great Manga Gift Guide- SHOJO STYLE!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

All About Comics presents their Great Manga Gift Guide for shojo fans! Continue reading →

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Why not be gender-neutral? Publishers and gender-genres

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

All About Comics talks about how manga publishers in both Japan and elsewhere tend to push titles into gender-genres and how U.S. publishers could market many titles as gender neutral instead. Continue reading →

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The Manga Cliche Review: Musical Talent, Part 3

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

The Manga Cliche Review: Musical Talent, Part 3: All About Comics reviews Nodame Cantabile by Tomoko Ninomiya Continue reading →

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