君に届け [Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You]

From 2006 to 2018, Shueisha published Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, a beloved 30-volume shojo manga series that became a defining romance of its era. Created by writer and artist Karuho Shiina, the story follows the gentle, misunderstood Sawako Kuronuma, whose resemblance to the horror film The Ring's Sadako isolates her at school, until the popular and kind Shota Kazehaya begins to see past her reputation. The series is treasured for its achingly slow-burn, heartfelt depiction of first love, friendship, and the quiet courage it takes to connect with others. Its immense popularity helped cement Shiina's status as a major voice in the genre.