by In collaboration with the survey site “Voicenote”, the Netorabo research team conducted a survey on the theme of “What was the first shoujo manga you bought?” targeting working adults nationwide.
A shoujo manga from which many masterpieces have been created. Even people who have read many comics will never forget their first work. Where does your favorite shoujo manga rank? Let’s take a look at the rankings!
No. 2: Candy Candy
The second place is “Candy Candy”. Kyoko Mizuki is in charge of the original work, and Yumiko Igarashi is in charge of drawing. In 1976, a TV animation was also broadcast.
Despite being an orphan, Candy, who is innocent and positive about everything, encounters unreasonable bullying at the home of a wealthy man who took her in. Although she feels discouraged, she grows as a person through her encounters with kind people. Her love pattern with Anthony and Terry is also attractive, and it is a work that is gaining popularity from a wide range of generations.
No. 1: Rose of Versailles
“The Rose of Versailles” won first place. It was written by Riyoko Ikeda and was serialized in Weekly Margaret (now Margaret) from 1972 to 1973.
A work based on historical facts, depicting the pre- and post-French Revolution, centering on the tragic queen Marie Antoinette and the beautiful Oscar Francois dressed as a man.
The beautiful appearance of Oscar, who was born as a woman but fights while disguised as a man, is impressive. It is a work in that you can enjoy the story of fleeting love, and it is still loved by deep-rooted fans.
From September 17th to November 20th, 2022, the “50th Anniversary Rose of Versailles Exhibition -Belle Rose is Forever-” will be held at Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hills Mori Tower.
There will be an exhibition of valuable original drawings, including those that will be shown for the first time, and a reproduction of the “Oscar’s Room” in the Takarazuka Revue corner.
