When asked if they thought shojo manga romance and real-world romance were two separate things, current manga readers were the more likely to draw a line between the two, as opposed to saying the two were similar or that they were unsure.
Survey finds a big gap in the dating histories of women who enjoy Japanese girls’ comics and those who don’t.
OK, but even if manga fans are dating, they’re probably just copying the scenes and dialogue from their favorite series, right?
Perhaps as a result of their experience and enjoyment of dating, shojo manga enthusiasts also self-identified as more likely to hold out for an ideal catch.