Banana Fish delves into trauma and healing with a dark, crime-thriller approach, creating one of anime's most emotionally intense stories.
Nana masterfully portrays the complexities of adult relationships and growing up, following two women whose lives intertwine profoundly.
Beneath its fairy tale facade, Utena offers a thought-provoking deconstruction of gender roles, sexuality, and societal expectations in shojo.
Set during the French Revolution, this epic shojo explores identity, duty, and love amidst grand historical tragedy, predating Fruits Basket's fame.