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10 Best Shoujo Manga with Forbidden Love Stories That Will Make Your Chest Tight!

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Step into the world of forbidden love with these tantalizing shoujo manga lurking around the corners of taboo, yet brimming with heart-throbbing moments. These are no ordinary love stories where pretty girls fall for handsome boys. No, these romances are steeped in the unreachable, the flawed, the oh-so-untouchable, with romance blooming in the most unexpected circumstances.

From love stories that overcome societal norms and expectations, to those that bravely navigate through power dynamics, these tales don't shy away from the unconventional. Age, status, fantasy, societal norms—nothing can inhibit the ardor of love in these riveting stories.

As a writer with an undying admiration for the art of manga storytelling, I'm here to let you delve into narratives that will make your heart flutter and ache in equal measure. These shoujo manga will whisk you away into worlds where love is a maze, a puzzle, a sweet agony. You'll be gripped from the first page, rooting for your favorite couples as they defy odds and wrestle with their emotions. Ready to ugly-cry, giggle, blush, and gasp at the suspenseful pages? Buckle up, because you're in for a rollercoaster ride of forbidden love that you didn't see coming!

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『Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts』

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A young girl has resigned herself to being he next sacrificial meal for the Beast King...but the king is no mere monster! Love is more than skin-deep in this gorgeous fantasy manga.

Author Yu Tomofuji
Price $6.99
Publisher Yen Press LLC
Release Date May 22, 2018
Source Google Books
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『The King’s Beast, Vol. 1』

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Prince Tenyou is not what Rangetsu expected, and the political currents in the palace run deep and strange. Does Rangetsu have any chance of finding justice for her brother, or will she become just another Ajin casualty in the game of kings? -- VIZ Media

Author Rei Toma
Price $6.99
Publisher VIZ Media LLC
Release Date Feb 02, 2021
Source Google Books
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『Sister and Vampire T06』

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Alors qu’Elena peine encore à croire à ses sentiments envers Richter, Lawrence les envoie tous deux en ville pour qu’ils puissent en parler à cœur ouvert. Mais loin d’y parvenir, les deux fugitifs se retrouvent embarqués malgré eux dans une histoire de famille complexe au cœur de laquelle se trouve Sasha, une riche héritière elle aussi en pleine tourmente sentimentale...

Author Akatsuki
Price unknown
Publisher Pika
Release Date Jan 08, 2020
Source Google Books
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『Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 1』

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Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved one’s murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak’s help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy’s forces. But where will this displaced princess go when all the paths before her are uncertain? -- VIZ Media

Author Mizuho Kusanagi
Price $6.99
Publisher VIZ Media LLC
Release Date Aug 02, 2016
Source Google Books
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『Mint Chocolate, Vol. 1』

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It’s an absolute secret—our relationship! When Nanami finally gets a chance to meet her mom’s new husband and his son, the last person she expects to see is one of her classmates, Kyouhei Suzumura. Not only is her new stepbrother cool and completely unapproachable, but even worse—he’s the crazy-hot guy Nanami’s been crushing on for months…! Only time will tell how Nanami’s unexpectedly forbidden romance will play out…

Author Mami Orikasa
Price $6.99
Publisher Yen Press LLC
Release Date Jan 19, 2021
Source Google Books
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『Liar X Liar』

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One day, after borrowing her friend’s high school uniform and taking a walk around town on a whim, Minato runs into her younger stepbrother, Toru! Toru believes Minato when she insists she’s someone else...but now it looks like he’s fallen in love with her high school girl disguise?! A weird, weird love story begins!

Author Renjuro Kindaichi
Price $10.99
Publisher Kodansha Comics
Release Date
Source Google Books
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『Beware the Kamiki Brothers! 1』

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High school freshman Iroha’s life is about to change. Her mother just got remarried, and they’re both moving in with her new partner and his sons. The elder son is really hot, but he’s far from normal… And together with his cute younger brother, she’s now stuck with them both morning, noon, and night! The mean elder brother and Iroha just can’t see eye to eye, and as the distance between all three of them decreases, cohabitation has never been so heart-poundingly exciting!

Author Yuji Onda
Price $10.99
Publisher Kodansha America LLC
Release Date May 01, 2018
Source Google Books
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『Mikami-sensei's Way of Love 1』

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Without a single boyfriend in sixteen years, Natsume has zero relationship experience … and it’s all thanks to her super overprotective neighbor—high school teacher, Mikami-sensei!! Whether at home or at school, Natsume is always being manipulated by his strangely overbearing affections. But while it may have seemed like sibling love at first, their relationship soon takes an unexpected turn … !

Author Hiro Aikawa
Price $10.99
Publisher Kodansha America LLC
Release Date Oct 23, 2018
Source Google Books
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『Vampire Knight, Vol. 1』

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Yuki Cross has no memory of her past prior to the moment she was saved from a vampire attack ten years ago. She was adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy, and now works alongside Zero to guard the Academy's secret. Yuki believes that vampires and humans can coexist peacefully, but her partner has different ideas... -- VIZ Media

Author Matsuri Hino
Price $3.99
Publisher VIZ Media LLC
Release Date Jul 14, 2011
Source Google Books
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『Faster than a Kiss』

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Fumino a bien du mal à se remettre des événements qui se sont passés lors de son premier anniversaire de mariage... Au lycée, pendant la fête du sport, elle se blesse à la main et Kazuma la soigne avec zèle. De son côté, Shôma semble amoureux de Fumino, c’est du moins ce que pense Meg. Et voilà qu’il embrasse l’épouse de son frère...

Author Tanaka Meca
Price unknown
Publisher Pika
Release Date Apr 08, 2015
Source Google Books
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With that being said, I invite you to embark on a journey of forbidden love, clandestine encounters, and heartache. With every page turned, you will experience a roller coaster of emotions - some of them delightful, others agonizing, but all of them genuinely heart-tugging. From love that defies societal norms to affection that surpasses human understanding, you're sure to get lost in the vivid storytelling and captivating art of these shoujo manga. Their tales of love may be mischievous, forbidden, or bittersweet, but they will undeniably touch your heart and leave you yearning for more. The delightful twist and turns, the charming characters, and the death-defying declarations of love - all will narrate a story that will stick with you long after you have finished reading. So, grab your softest blanket, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, and prepare to dive into the beautifully illustrated world of these forbidden love stories. Trust me, you won't regret it!

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