The 1970s and 1980s saw the emergence of "shōjo" (girls' manga) and "josei" (women's manga) genres, which focused on romantic relationships and coming-of-age stories. These popular manga and anime series, such as "Sailor Moon" and "Nana," explored themes of first love, friendship, and self-discovery. Japanese cinema soon followed suit, with films like "The Cherry Blossoms" (1985) and "A Cruel Love" (1987), which examined the complexities of young love and relationships.