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NANA

2006–2007 · 1 season · Nippon TV

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

The Ramparts of Ice

2026 · 2 seasons · MBS
love polygonshoujofemale protagonist
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Love Through a PrismLove Through a PrismIn the Clear Moonlit DuskIn the Clear Moonlit DuskWitch Hat AtelierWitch Hat AtelierI Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My ClassI Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class

The last five years (2021 to 2025)

Current, and all of it watchable now.

My Happy Marriage

2023–2025 · 1 season · Tokyo MX
shoujofemale protagonistcoming of age
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Blue BoxBlue BoxThe Summer Hikaru DiedThe Summer Hikaru DiedThe Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseThe Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseThe Fragrant Flower Blooms with DignityThe Fragrant Flower Blooms with DignityBibliophile PrincessBibliophile Princess【OSHI NO KO】【OSHI NO KO】Blue PeriodBlue Period

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

Recent enough that everyone can still find it, old enough to be finished.

Golden Time

2013–2014 · 1 season · MBS
coming of ageslice of life
Not streaming in the US
Kids on the SlopeKids on the SlopeAnohana: The Flower We Saw That DayAnohana: The Flower We Saw That DayPenguindrumPenguindrumSCHOOL-LIVE!SCHOOL-LIVE!Usagi DropUsagi DropShowa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuShowa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuBloom Into YouBloom Into You

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

2004–2005 · 1 season · TV Tokyo
rock bandslice of lifefriendship
Not streaming in the US
From Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeFrom Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeHaibane RenmeiHaibane RenmeiPeach Girl: Super Pop Love HurricanePeach Girl: Super Pop Love HurricanePretty Guardian Sailor MoonPretty Guardian Sailor MoonThe Rose of VersaillesThe Rose of VersaillesVampire KnightVampire KnightNodame CantabileNodame Cantabile

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