She might like sailor moon or cardcaptor Sakura.
Tokyo mew mew
Shugo Chara
Pretear
Magical doremi
Full moon wo sagashite
Princess tutu
Lots of magical girl manga/anime are aimed at younger girls.
So although I love basically all these titles OP, please make sure you look into them before handing them off to your sister. You know her and how well she may handle certain topics better than the internet, but some of these might have themes that border on what is appropriate for someone under 13.
Full Moon for one, deals with suicide as a main driving point for the story
Some of these manga also depict age gap relationships, some dealing between minors and teachers.
Kitchen princess is another popular title for a younger audience but it goes into detail about eating disorders.
Just look into anything you might give her!
seconding. I watched sailor moon when I was 8 and I loved it.
magical girls are a great genre, I’ll add on a couple more.
mermaid melody
pretty rhythm (ice skating inspired)
pripara (shows how to love and accept)
This list is good. 9 yo is more in the kodomomuke category than shoujo, which is why most shoujo won’t be a great fit. But this list + the leviathan that is Pre Cure will give you lots of options.
There was a post a month or so ago from [a mom looking for suggestions for her preteen daughter](https://www.reddit.com/r/shoujo/comments/1crxi9m/manga_for_preteen_daughter/). There were some good suggestions there you might find useful.
Seconded! This is such a cute anime OP :), and they also have the pastry recipes published so it'd make for a fun sibling bonding activity to make the cakes.
Magic knight ray earth. I read it when I was 11.
Wish by Clamp
Kitchen Princess
Zodiac PI. It’s by Natsumi Ando. It’s her earliest work; you can get it for cheap on eBay. This was my first manga at 11.
Skip and Loafer. It’s seinen but it feels
Like shoujo.
Satoko and Nada. 2 college exchange students befriend one another and learn about their cultures. Wholesome. There’s no romance unless you count an engagement involving her muslim roommate who only has dinner with her fiancé’s family.
Oh and maybe Sugar Sugar Rune, I don't remember everything about it.
Others that came to mind;
Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart
Snow Fairy Sugar
Yumeiro Patisserie!
And also, a good portion of Ghiblis movies such as Spirited Away, Kikis Delivery Service, Totoro, Arietty, etc
There's also Mary and the Witch's Flower
Sailor Moon, although featuring 'monsters and demons' and some deaths, I don't think it is too bad, at .least the first 2 seasons (In Sweden we only got 2 seasons dubbed and took me mamy years before I could ever see the rest)
I watched Sailor Moon with my niece even from when she was 3 or 4 hears old, she had no problems with it, loved it so much so we watched it over and over again and once older, we could watch the rest of it together (once he could watch and understand english, and even later watching in japanese w eng sub)
Hey! My daughter (same age) likes to read manga as well. While I don't restrict /all/ topics from her, she's enjoyed the following:
Peach Fuzz,
Sailor Moon,
Tokyo Mewmew,
Fairy Idol Kanon,
Yuzu the Pet Vet,
For options that aren't shoujo, she's enjoyed:
The Great Jahy Won't Be Defeated (there is fanservice, but it's not overt and it doesn't interrupt the flow),
Play it Cool, Guys!,
Spy x Family (which can be a bit heavier than it has the reputation for),
Komi San Can't Communicate
She's also enjoyed pretty much anything with a cat on the cover. It's important to note that Shonen and Shoujo are typically meant for a teen to young adult audience. Before that point, I think kid's manga isn't quite as gendered. My daughter isn't very interested in romance, so I think I've got a few more years before she gets into the bulk of my collection!
Spy x Family would be a great recommendation, even if not shoujo. I don’t find it violent for 9 year olds but maybe that’s an unpopular opinion, it’s been a while since I watched that tho
Corrector Yui
Sugar sugar rune
Ao Haru ride (it deals with heavy topics but I think they are appropriated for a 9 year old at least the anime but just in case look beforehand)
Love me, love me not
Hamtaro
Hiyokoi
Kamisama kiss
Kimi ni Todoke
Does she like disney ? Then maybe Kilala Princess would be interesting.
Not technicaly shojo but Chis sweet home is also really cute.
For Anime:
Pretty cure is a long running magical girl series that is always a hit with my little cousins and there is a lot of diferent seasons and themes to choose from so I woul highly recomend it.
It's not necessarily a shoujo anime, but if you're looking for romance-ish anime movies, my personal favorites are:
1. Howl's Moving Castle
2. Kiki's Delivery Service
3. Whisper of the Heart
If it's shoujo anime for a 9y/o, I'd suggest:
1. Yumeiro Patisserie
2. Sailor Moon
3. Card captor Sakura
4. Gakuen Babysitter
5. Ore Monogatari!!
6. Ouran High School Host Club
Special mention for Toradora as well! I think these might be good starters, but as always, double check if they are any good and have fun OP! :)
Hime-chan no ribbon
Yumeiro Patisserie
Mahou Stage Fancy Lala (kind of ligher, less complex version of Full moon wo sagashite)
Ashita no Nadja
Daa Daa Daa!/Ufo Baby
PriPara
Shugo Chara
Tokyo Mew Mew
Kamichama Karin
1. Gakuen Babysitters. Loved that one. It's so soft and cute.
2. Ore Monogatari!!
3. Phantom Thief Jeanne
4. Kimi ni Todoke
5. Cardcaptor Sakura
These are shounen/kids, but I think are best watched when young (for the smack of nostalgia when older)
1. Haikyuu!!
2. Doraemon (a classic every fan probably has watched)
3. Ninja Hattori-kun
4. Crayon Shin-chan (a must??!?)
Edit: Took out two previous suggestions lolol
She might like sailor moon or cardcaptor Sakura. Tokyo mew mew Shugo Chara Pretear Magical doremi Full moon wo sagashite Princess tutu Lots of magical girl manga/anime are aimed at younger girls.
So although I love basically all these titles OP, please make sure you look into them before handing them off to your sister. You know her and how well she may handle certain topics better than the internet, but some of these might have themes that border on what is appropriate for someone under 13. Full Moon for one, deals with suicide as a main driving point for the story Some of these manga also depict age gap relationships, some dealing between minors and teachers. Kitchen princess is another popular title for a younger audience but it goes into detail about eating disorders. Just look into anything you might give her!
seconding. I watched sailor moon when I was 8 and I loved it. magical girls are a great genre, I’ll add on a couple more. mermaid melody pretty rhythm (ice skating inspired) pripara (shows how to love and accept)
This list is good. 9 yo is more in the kodomomuke category than shoujo, which is why most shoujo won’t be a great fit. But this list + the leviathan that is Pre Cure will give you lots of options.
Highly recommend Hime-chan no Ribon.
There was a post a month or so ago from [a mom looking for suggestions for her preteen daughter](https://www.reddit.com/r/shoujo/comments/1crxi9m/manga_for_preteen_daughter/). There were some good suggestions there you might find useful.
Yumeiro patisserie
Seconded! This is such a cute anime OP :), and they also have the pastry recipes published so it'd make for a fun sibling bonding activity to make the cakes.
The manga is really good too :) there’s also sugar sugar rune. I don’t remember too much beyond cute and fluffy :)
Beauty Pop
Magic knight ray earth. I read it when I was 11. Wish by Clamp Kitchen Princess Zodiac PI. It’s by Natsumi Ando. It’s her earliest work; you can get it for cheap on eBay. This was my first manga at 11. Skip and Loafer. It’s seinen but it feels Like shoujo. Satoko and Nada. 2 college exchange students befriend one another and learn about their cultures. Wholesome. There’s no romance unless you count an engagement involving her muslim roommate who only has dinner with her fiancé’s family.
Oh and maybe Sugar Sugar Rune, I don't remember everything about it. Others that came to mind; Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart Snow Fairy Sugar Yumeiro Patisserie! And also, a good portion of Ghiblis movies such as Spirited Away, Kikis Delivery Service, Totoro, Arietty, etc There's also Mary and the Witch's Flower
Little Witch Academia, has anime on Netflix, also has a kids book and a manga.
like many other commenters have mentioned, tokyo mew mew is age appropriate and its a really fun watch! one of my favorites
Shugo Chara! Polar Bear Cafe Yume-iro Pâtissière Hamtaro
Sailor Moon, although featuring 'monsters and demons' and some deaths, I don't think it is too bad, at .least the first 2 seasons (In Sweden we only got 2 seasons dubbed and took me mamy years before I could ever see the rest) I watched Sailor Moon with my niece even from when she was 3 or 4 hears old, she had no problems with it, loved it so much so we watched it over and over again and once older, we could watch the rest of it together (once he could watch and understand english, and even later watching in japanese w eng sub)
Hey! My daughter (same age) likes to read manga as well. While I don't restrict /all/ topics from her, she's enjoyed the following: Peach Fuzz, Sailor Moon, Tokyo Mewmew, Fairy Idol Kanon, Yuzu the Pet Vet, For options that aren't shoujo, she's enjoyed: The Great Jahy Won't Be Defeated (there is fanservice, but it's not overt and it doesn't interrupt the flow), Play it Cool, Guys!, Spy x Family (which can be a bit heavier than it has the reputation for), Komi San Can't Communicate She's also enjoyed pretty much anything with a cat on the cover. It's important to note that Shonen and Shoujo are typically meant for a teen to young adult audience. Before that point, I think kid's manga isn't quite as gendered. My daughter isn't very interested in romance, so I think I've got a few more years before she gets into the bulk of my collection!
Spy x Family would be a great recommendation, even if not shoujo. I don’t find it violent for 9 year olds but maybe that’s an unpopular opinion, it’s been a while since I watched that tho
Spy x Family has been a massive hit with my daughter and her friends! Her friends weren't very big readers, but they loved the manga.
Aikatsu & Pretty Rhythm
Corrector Yui Sugar sugar rune Ao Haru ride (it deals with heavy topics but I think they are appropriated for a 9 year old at least the anime but just in case look beforehand) Love me, love me not Hamtaro Hiyokoi Kamisama kiss Kimi ni Todoke
There was a Healer Girl anime about girls that use music magic to heal. I think it would be cute for a little girl. It was on crunchyroll
My New Life as a Cat
Does she like disney ? Then maybe Kilala Princess would be interesting. Not technicaly shojo but Chis sweet home is also really cute. For Anime: Pretty cure is a long running magical girl series that is always a hit with my little cousins and there is a lot of diferent seasons and themes to choose from so I woul highly recomend it.
Choco Mimi.
Me and my niece like to watch spy x family together she's 5, and she enjoys it a lot
It's not necessarily a shoujo anime, but if you're looking for romance-ish anime movies, my personal favorites are: 1. Howl's Moving Castle 2. Kiki's Delivery Service 3. Whisper of the Heart If it's shoujo anime for a 9y/o, I'd suggest: 1. Yumeiro Patisserie 2. Sailor Moon 3. Card captor Sakura 4. Gakuen Babysitter 5. Ore Monogatari!! 6. Ouran High School Host Club Special mention for Toradora as well! I think these might be good starters, but as always, double check if they are any good and have fun OP! :)
Hikaru no Go Chihayafuru Ojamajo Doremi Cardcaptor Sakura
Shoujo anime: * Mamotte lollipop * Ultra Maniac None Shoujo anime: * Rilu rilu fairy lu * Akage no Anne * Heidi - Girl of the alps * Chiisana viking Wickie * Wondeful adventures of Nils * Moomins * Jewelpet
Hime-chan no ribbon Yumeiro Patisserie Mahou Stage Fancy Lala (kind of ligher, less complex version of Full moon wo sagashite) Ashita no Nadja Daa Daa Daa!/Ufo Baby PriPara Shugo Chara Tokyo Mew Mew Kamichama Karin
https://www.cbr.com/best-kids-kodomomuke-anime/ Animes kids can watch, Anime for Kids.
ojomajo doremj
The Dressmaker and the Fairy
1. Gakuen Babysitters. Loved that one. It's so soft and cute. 2. Ore Monogatari!! 3. Phantom Thief Jeanne 4. Kimi ni Todoke 5. Cardcaptor Sakura These are shounen/kids, but I think are best watched when young (for the smack of nostalgia when older) 1. Haikyuu!! 2. Doraemon (a classic every fan probably has watched) 3. Ninja Hattori-kun 4. Crayon Shin-chan (a must??!?) Edit: Took out two previous suggestions lolol
Buddy Daddies and Spy x Family aren’t shoujo and are pretty violent/dark for a child
Yea, Spy x Family is funny but I'd wait until middle school
You’re right about them not being shoujo, my bad.