‘Ouran High School Host Club’ Set the Foundation of a Shojo Trope So Good Even Being Labelled as a Cliche Couldn’t Ruin It

Over the years, Japanese animation has created a wide range of romantic stories, from funny and light-hearted to deep and emotional. A prime example of a shojo anime struck by the “no second season” curse is Studio Bones’ adaptation of Bisco Hatori’s Ouran High School Host Club.
Ouran High School Host Club | Credits: Studio Bones
Some romance anime are heart-wrenching dramas filled with tears and angst, while others are lighthearted rom-coms that remind fans that love can be fun. Ouran High School Host Club is an anime and manga that stands out with its unique and humorous take on high school life and social relationships.
Ouran High School Host Club holds a prominent place in the shojo genre and is credited with popularizing a classic trope that has become a staple in modern shojo anime, offering fans a consistently enjoyable element to look forward to.
How Ouran High School Host Club...
Ouran High School Host Club | Credits: Studio Bones
Some romance anime are heart-wrenching dramas filled with tears and angst, while others are lighthearted rom-coms that remind fans that love can be fun. Ouran High School Host Club is an anime and manga that stands out with its unique and humorous take on high school life and social relationships.
Ouran High School Host Club holds a prominent place in the shojo genre and is credited with popularizing a classic trope that has become a staple in modern shojo anime, offering fans a consistently enjoyable element to look forward to.
How Ouran High School Host Club...
- 1/19/2025
- by Mehul Rolta
- FandomWire
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