Best Shoujo Manga and Josei Manga featuring a forbidden or taboo relationship.
Name: Kapo~n (>_<)!
Manga-ka: Shigano, Iori
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.03 Ch.17 (complete)
Scanlator: Aerandria
Volumes: 3 Volumes (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/Drama/Smut
Age Group: Teen
Summary: Emi is an heiress to an onsen. Aki is an heir to a hotel. A relationship that was never met to be.
Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 1/5
Name: Mei-Chan no Shitsuji (Mei-Chan’s Butler)
Manga-ka: Miyagi, Riko
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.10 Ch.68 (Hiatus)
Volumes: 20 Volumes (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/Drama/Highschool
Age Group: Teen
Summary: Mei Shinonome has always had dreams of having a butler, but everyone just laughs at her,being the normal girl she is. Suddenly Mei finds herself whisked away with a butler of her very own, and the fun is just beginning.
Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5
Name: Tenshi Ja Nai! (I’m no Angel!)
Manga-ka: Shigematsu, Takako
Licensed: Yes (GoComi!)
Scanlations: V.08 (Complete)
Scanlator: Cat Chan Scans (Disbanded), Manga Temple
Volumes: 8 Volumes (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/Comedy/Cross-Dressing/Triangle/Harem
Age Group: Teen
Summary: Hikaru’s biggest fear in life is to be ostracized. In order to avoid being in that kind of situation Hikaru prefers to be alone and quiet. Unfortunately, when Hikarus’ mother and step-father decide to go to France, Hikaru is left at a prestigious all girls boarding school. Hikarus’ plans to lie in the shadows are immediately smashed when she finds out her room-mate turns out to be famous idol, Izumi Kido! Hikaru soon finds out that Izumi has a few secrets up her sleeve, or rather in her pants.
Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 5/5
Name: Rhapsody in Heaven
Manga-ka: Minami, Kanan
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.03 Ch.17 (Finished
Scanlator: Tenshi Tachi (Closed), Operation Boredom, Kuu
Volumes: 3 (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/School Life/Sports/Drama/Smut
Age Group: Mature
Summary: Miyu lives to swim. When she transfers to a new school on a swimming scholarship Miyu expects to spend the rest of her days in a swimming paradise. Unfortunately the swim club is brought down by the slutty/needy female president. Suddenly, Miyu catches herself falling for the cute VP, but does he have a few more secrets then she thought she’d have to keep?
Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5
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Name: Vampire Knight
Manga-ka: Hino, Matsuri
Licensed: Viz
Volumes: 19 (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/Fantasy/Vampires/Triangle
Age Group: Teen
Summary: The prestigious Cross Academy is not your regular school. There are two classes, night class and day class, the only thing that’s odd is that night class is made up of vampires! Story follows Yuki as she tries her best to keep nightclass’ secret with some help from her friends Zero and Kaname. –mangaupdates
Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 3/5