Shonen May Dominate Anime, But Please - Don't Sleep on These 10/10 Josei Shows

For many anime fans, the first taste of the medium comes through the action-packed, high-stakes world of shōnen. These stories, full of explosive battles, over-the-top powers, and character-driven rivalries, dominate mainstream anime spaces. Series like Naruto, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer have become global juggernauts, drawing in massive audiences and defining the anime landscape for a new generation. But while shōnen roars loudest, there are quieter, more nuanced corners of anime that offer stories just as compelling, and often, far more emotionally resonant.