Article: Top 10 Josei Animes To Watch

Anime drama is a different world between the fanbase, and Josei is just a name targeted especially to adult women. Like Josei means women's interest, Shoujo targets teen girls. Opposite to that, Shonen or Shounen and Seinen target adult men and teen boys. These manga anime series have genres inclusive of real-life emotions and realistic viewpoints. These types prove to us animes are an adult and mature-natured and do not stick to the general ideology of anime being only children-friendly. So this list and many other animes expect you to be ready for various complicated life situations which you can easily relate to your experience and observations.

1. Honey And Clover

Why is it so complicated to fall in love and get the love back from the person we love? Honey and Clover have five art school students, three living in an apartment trying to adjust. Love Triangles, friendships, sacrifices, and experiences of life, are what Honey and Clover will offer you with a genuine attempt to showcase adult lives.

 

2. Bunny Drop

Daikichi Kawachi and Rin meet when Daikichi reaches his grandfather's home after the news that he is no more. Rin is the illegitimate child of Daikichi's grandfather. He decides to take good care of Rin. Back then, she is a 6years old girl, and he is a 30-year-old man. Eventually, when both realize that they don't have the same blood and family, there comes the twisting plot. If you are guessing the right situation, clear your doubts by watching their care.

 

3. Nana 

Nana is a Drama of Slice of life, romance, and musical genres with two protagonists. These two have the same names but have very contrasting personalities. Nana Komatsu is an innocent girl who travels to Tokyo for her boyfriend and to have a changed life. Another Nana is Nana Osaki, a rockstar and music punk from a popular band who comes to Tokyo. Transformations are bound to happen when these Nanas meet each other.

 

4. Paradise Kiss

Yukari Hayasaka is a high school girl, all in her books until a group of art school students requests her to model for their fashion project. You can watch this career-oriented anime with drama and Yukari's passion. Later she develops into a high-profile model working for an agency.

 

5. Yuri!!! On ICE

It's a sports anime with a romantic touch relating BL (Boy's Love)theme. This gay anime is about the Figure Skating sports game and the passionate, competitive nature of the characters. Yuri on Ice gives more of a realistic viewpoint to watch this anime even if you are not into gay romance or sports genre. Yuri Plisetsky is the lead's name.

 

6. Michiko To Hatchin

Michiko Malandro is a free-spirited woman who has escaped from prison and rescued Hana, the daughter of Hiroshi, who was living with an abusive foster family, whom she later names Hatchin. They both have a relation to revealing, but till then, they develop a bond of friendship. Many sad and happy turns and twists make the series loving and wanting.

 

7. Ristorante Paradiso

Nicoletta travels to Italy, Rome, to reunite with her mother for ruining her married life. Nicolette was abandoned at a young age by her mother. Hence as an act of revenge, when she arrives in Rome and finds her in Restaurant Casetta dell'Orso. She gets mesmerized and melts down with the sweet treatment by the staff, who are old gentlemen wearing spectacles while on service. Without disclosing her identity, she starts developing positive vibes and a crush on male staff. Did Italy do magic on Nicoletta?

 

8. Petshop Of Horrors

A so-called sub-genre can have any genre inclusive, whereas Petshop of Horrors has horror, as the title says. Count D is a pet shop that sells pets on contracts. If any consumer breaks the rules or goes against the agreement, the pet shop takes no responsibility for the later circumstances. Nonetheless, we can call it a mysterious pet shop. What does the contract say?

 

9. The Gokusen

Kumiko Yamaguchi dreams of becoming a teacher and is about to start her career as a Maths teacher in a school. Her other version lies in being a head of a powerful Yakuza family/clan. She tries to keep her identity a secret to keep her job safe and her powers hidden, as she can easily be a scary figure for her male-notorious students, while she pretends not to be one. Which identity of hers will last?

 

10. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Rakugo is a storytelling art form, traditional in Japan. This form is about- an individual telling a story (storytelling) while in his sitting position. Yotarou, who was a prisoner, after his release desires to learn Rakugo from Yakumo Yurakutei. They develop a friendship bond that is worth watching. It also teaches a few Japanese cultural and human life lessons.