オトメン(乙男 [Otomen]

A charming and subversive shojo manga from Hakusensha, Otomen ran from 2007 to 2013 across 18 issues. The series, most closely associated with creator Aya Kanno, flips gender expectations by centering on a high school boy who is secretly a gentle soul with traditionally "feminine" hobbies, from baking to sewing. Its enduring appeal lies in its heartfelt, comedic exploration of identity and the pressure to conform to rigid gender roles.