Magazine
Welcome to the Manga Magazine Guide, your one-stop guide to all things related to Japanese manga magazines.
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Useful Info
Shuukan: Weekly.
Gekkan: Monthly.
Bessatsu: Extra Issue or Additional Volume.
Zoukan: Special Edition or Special Issue.
Manga magazine: Serialize several/many manga series. manga magazines have a magazine code and ISBN code.
Manga anthology: Serialize several/many manga series, but unlike manga magazines, manga anthologies only have ISBN code (they are not considered to be magazines), are published under a manga imprint/label like any other manga tankoubon (manga volume), and usually are not published on a regular basis (though not always).
Mook: A combination of the words Magazine and Book. A mook is usually a thin book with its layout and design similar to a magazine. Unlike magazines, a mook has an ISBN code.
Target audience:
Male oriented manga magazines:
- Shounen (boy's) manga magazines.
- Seinen (young men's) manga magazines.
- Seijin (adult men's) manga magazines.
- Bishoujo manga magazines.
- Bara (ML, Men's Love) manga magazines/anthologies.
Female oriented manga magazines:
- Shoujo (girl's) manga magazines.
- Josei (young women's) manga magazines.
- Redikomi (adult women's) manga magagzines.
- Yaoi/BL (Boys Love) manga magazines.
Groups:
Otowa group:
- Kodansha (publishing the Shonen Magazine line)
- Kobunsha
Hitotsubashi group:
- Shueisha (publishing Shonen Jump line of manga magazines)
- Shogakukan (publishing Shonen Sunday manga magazine)
- Hakusensha (publishing Young Animal manga magazine).
- King Records (now independent of Kodansha's record division, sometimes included in the Otowa group)
The names Otowa and Hitotsubashi probably refer to the fact that the main offices of the various companies are located in the Otowa and Hitotsubashi areas in Tokyo. The two groups have been rivals for a long time.
Kadokawa Group Holdings group:
Website
- ASCII Media Works (publishes the Dengeki and ASCII line of magazines)
- Enterbrain (absorbed by the Kadokawa Group Holdings, prints quite a few video game magazines ie: Famitsu)
- Fujimi Shobo
- Kadokawa Shoten (publishes Newtype magazine)
Sun Shuppan Group:
- June-NET
- Magazine Magazine
- Sun Shuppan
Tatsumi Group:
Website
- Tatsumi Shuppan
- Sogotosho
- Souryuusha
- Fujimi Shuppan
- Scholar Magazine
- Nitto Shoin Honsha
Web Comic
Web manga magazines and digital manga magazines are listed here.
Age Premium
エイジプレミアム
http://www.fujimishobo.co.jp/sp/201107age_premium/
- A monthly digital shounen manga magazine which started on August 9th, 2011. The magazine is issued on the 9th of every month by Fujimi Shobo. It is sold through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER". The magazine serializes popular manga works from Dragon Age magazine. It contains: simultaneous serialization of popular manga works from Dragon Age magazine, serialization of side story manga of manga from Dragon Age magazine and of light novels, and serialization of new manga series.
Betsufure Digital (Bessatsu Friend Digital)
別フレデジタル
http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/magazine/index.php/K0001
BOX-AiR
http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/kodansha-box/boxair/
- A digital literary magazine that Kodansha's literary book label Kodansha BOX constructed in cooperation with the digital book "AiR" (エア) and STARCHILD. Anime adaptations of the serialized works are considered. Serialized works are collected in tankoubon form and published under the "Kodansha BOX POWERS BOX" label. The magazine is released on a monthly basis. Its first issue was released on February 4th, 2011.
Club Sunday
クラブサンデー
http://club.shogakukan.co.jp
- Shogakukan's web comic delivery site which serializes shounen manga. On December 24th, 2008, the year of Weekly Shounen Sunday's 50th anniversary, the website was established as "Soku Yomi Sunday" (ソク読みサンデー). On March 25th, 2009, the web comic delivery service was expanded to include new works and the beginning of the delivery of Shounen Sunday Super's works. Along with the expansion its name got changed to "Club Sunday".
Comic B's-LOG AirRade
コミックビーズログ エアレイド
- Web comic magazine for women. Started on November 13th, 2009.
COMIC CYUTT
コミックキュット
http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/comic-alive/comic-cyutt/
- PAPYLESS in cooperation with Media Factory have started the original digital comic magazine "Comic CYUTT" on December 11th, 2009 that's targeted at females in their teens to their twenties and released on a monthly basis. The magazine is sold on PAPYLESS' official electronic book shop "ebook shop PAPYLESS". The magazine's themes are "Love", "Healing", "Drama", "Dream", and "Laughter". While PAPYLESS sells the digital comic magazine, Media Factory sells the paper form (tankoubon form) of the manga titles serialized in the magazine once their serialization has finished.
Comic DANGAN
コミック・ダンガン
http://comicdangan.com/
- Hobby Japan's free web manga magazine. The magazine serializes manga adaptations of light novels from the male oriented light novel label HJ Bunko, and original 4-panel manga. The site of the web magazine pre-opened on September 21st, 2011, and it was officially launched on December 2nd, 2011 with the start of three manga series and one 4-panel manga.
Comic Gate Ash
月刊コミックゲートアッシュ
http://www.kadokawa-cgate.co.jp/con/ash01/
- A hybrid all genre manga magazine that's dedicated to all girls and some boys. It's described as a "manga magazine for the manga reading". Contains various works such as comedy, battle, and romance. Its first issue was published in paper format of A5 size on October 31st, 2011 by Enterbrain and sold through Kadokawa Group Publishing, and in e-book format on October 27th, 2011 which can be downloaded for free through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER". Starting from the second issue, the magazine is only available in e-book format which can be downloaded for free through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER". It is issued by Kadokawa Contents Gate (角川コンテンツゲート) in e-book format on a monthly basis.
Comic Holic (ComiHoli)
コミックHOLIC (月刊コミホリ)
Monthly
http://www.toranoana.jp/webcomic/holic/
- Manga from this magazine is also published in tankoubon form by Fox Shuppan under their Fox Comics imprint.
Comic Magnum
コミックマグナム
- An adult digital manga magazine which started on May 1st, 2009. DMM's original work magazine that's released on a monthly basis (on the first friday of every month). The concept of the magazine is extreme pleasure.
Comic Rush
月刊コミックラッシュ
http://comic-rush.jp/
- A shounen manga magazine that started on January 26th, 2004, and was published on a monthly basis (on the 26th). The March 2011 issue (released on January 26th, 2011) was the last paper released issue. Starting from the April 2011 issue (released on March 1st, 2011) the magazine completely shifted from being released in paper format to being released online in web comic and digital (e-book) formats, were it's available for purchase through its official site as a web comic and e-book formats for the PC and smart phones. The web comic and digital formats are released on a monthly basis (on the 1st of each month).
Comic Seed!
コミックシード
http://www.comicseed.jp/
Comic Situation Play
COMICしちゅぷれ
- Mediax's adult web manga magazine for adult males which started on June 14th, 2010. The magazine is described as a huge breasts and uniform system magazine, and a dramatic erotic situation magazine. The magazine is released on a monthly basis (on the 14th).
Comic XO ZETU!
COMIC XO 絶!
- Oaks' digital adult manga magazine which is a renewal of Comic XO magazine. Its first issue was released on March 25th, 2010. It is released online on a monthly basis (on the 25th) via DMM.
EDEN & Blade Comic Archive
EDEN&ブレイドコミックアーカイブ
http://comics.yahoo.co.jp/magazine/eden_0001.html
- Yahoo! Comic's free web comic magazine which Mag Garden established on September 18th, 2009 for the serialization of original manga and light novels, and the re-serialization of manga works from Comic Blade magazine. The collected manga chapters are published in tankoubon form under the comic imprint "Blade Comics EDEN", and the collected light novel chapters are published under the light novel label "EDEN Novels".
Famitsu Comic Clear
ファミ通コミッククリア
http://www.famitsu.com/comic_clear/
- Enterbrain's free web comic magazine that started on October 30th 2009. Manga adaptations of games, light novels, and original manga series will be published on the site. The site's content will be updated every friday. Manga serial will also be published in tankoubon form. The main target audience of this web comic magazine are male game lovers who are in their teens and twenties.
GA Bunko Magazine
GA文庫マガジン
SOFTBANK Creative's monthly digital light novel magazine for smartphones, tablet devices and the PC. The magazine contains short story light novel works of popular GA Bunko light novels, and a lot of up to date information that fans want to know. It's sold for the iOS, android and the PC. The delivery of the first issue was on January 12th, 2012.
GanGan Online
ガンガンONLINE
http://www.square-enix.com/jp/magazine/ganganonline/
- Square Enix's free web magazine that serializes manga and light novels. The magazine started in October 2008.
Indies Comic
月刊インディーズコミック
http://mic.mangayomo.com/
- Web manga magazine that serializes original doujin manga.
Karyou Gakuen Shotoubu
華陵学園 初等部
- Oaks' adult loli manga magazine which until its 24th issue was published in a paper format on a bi-monthly basis (on even months). Starting from July 15th, 2010 it became a digital manga magazine that's released on a monthly basis, and is sold online through DMM.
Karyou Sakura Gumi Etsu
華陵さくら組 悦
- Oaks' adult digital manga magazine for men which started on July 5th, 2010. The serialization of the Karyou series was transferred to this magazine. Its released on a monthly basis, and is sold via DMM.
KCG Comics
KCGコミックス
http://www.kadokawa-cgate.co.jp/con/comics/
- Digital manga for males. A male oriented comic label which Kadokawa Contents Gate delivers. Aimed at adult males who love manga. Some serialized manga are hobbies manga like sports and horse racing. It got started on November 24th, 2011. The digital manga are sold through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER" and through the popular e-book site for mobile phones "Chokuyomi".
Koi☆Hime (Koi-hime)
コイ☆ヒメ
- A full color bishoujo ecchi manga magazine. Shobunkan's adult full color digital manga magazine which is available through DMM. The magazine is released on a monthly basis (on the 3rd). Its first issue was released on March 3rd, 2009. Works are described as fiercly cute.
Manga Life WIN
まんがライフWIN (まんがライフうぃん)
http://4koma.livedoor.com/mangalife/
- Free original 4-panel web comic site delivered in cooperation between Takeshobo and livedoor. Its content centers on moe 4-panel manga. The site opened on April 27th, 2009.
MiChao!
ミチャオ
http://moura.jp/manga/michao/
- Kodansha's web comic magazine.
moca*cute
モカキュート
http://www.chocolat-novels.com/new_guilty/index3.html
- Shinkosha's original BL digital manga magazine. A special issue of the manga anthology moca. It started on September 2011, and is released on a quarterly basis (March, June, September, and December).
Plum DX (Plum Deluxe)
コミックプラム DX (プラム デラックス)
- G-WALK's adult digital comic magazine for adult males. Described as a many fetish bishoujo comics. A digital comic that's sold online and consists of multi genre works focusing on the bishoujos. Its first issue was released online on October 28th, 2010. The magazine is released on a bi-monthly basis (on the 28th of even months). It is also sold in book stores in paper format.
PRIMERO
プリメロ
http://www.kadokawa-cgate.co.jp/con/primero/
- Digital comic label for females which Kadokawa Contents Gate delivers. Started on August 25th, 2011. The digital manga are sold through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER" and through the popular e-book site for mobile phones "Chokuyomi".
Web Comic Gekkin
Webコミックゲッキン
http://www.comic-gekkin.com/
- A free web magazine "Web Comic Gekkin" which serializes original manga, novels, and essays. It's aimed at a target readership of males in their twenties. All material available on the website can be read free of charge. The website started on February 2nd, 2009 with its name being YOMBAN (よむばん). The site got renewed on October 1st, 2010, and alongside its renewal the site's name was changed to Web Comic Gekkin (Webコミックゲッキン). Manga serialized on the web manga magazine are published in tankoubon form under the male oriented comic imprint Emotion Comics. Bandai Namco's subsidiary company "Emotion" handled the web comic publication on the site until the company got merged into Bandai Visual.
Web Comic Gum
Webコミックガム
http://www.comicgum.com/00_webgum.php
- Read Comic Gum's works online for free. Updated twice a month (15th and 30th).
Web Comic High!
WEBコミックハイ!
http://comichigh.jp/webcomic.html
YOMBAN
よむばん
http://www.yomban.jp/
- Bandai Visual's free web magazine that serializes original manga, novels, and essays. The website, which started on February 2nd, 2009, is aimed at a target readership of males in their twenties. All material available on the website can be read free of charge. The web magazine's site got renewed on October 1st, 2010 and the site's name was changed to Web Comic Gekkin (Webコミックゲッキン).
Mobile Comic
Manga for cellular phones are listed here.
Comic Alive Plus
コミックアライブPlus
http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/alive-plus/
- Media Factory's mobile comic label for males which started on August 31st, 2010. Comic Alive Plus' manga are delivered through NTT Solmare's mobile comic site Comic C'moA (コミックシーモア).
MOBA-MAN
モバMAN
http://comics.shogakukan.co.jp/comic_shogakukan/mm/
- Shogakukan's mobile delivery shounen manga magazine site that's placed within Shogakukan's mobile comic site "Comic Shogakukan Books" (コミック小学館ブックス). It is decscribed as a male's comic shop of mobile delivery!, and contains an assortment of new works of romance, horror, comedy, gag, and so on. The site opened on July 18th, 2008, and publishes new works that weren't serialized in magazines. It is aimed at high school male students to males in their twenties. The work's main characters are from the high school student to the first half of their twenties age group. Manga works are published in tankoubon form under the comic imprint BC MOBA-MAN (Big Comics MOBA-MAN).
Mobile Flower
モバフラ (モバイルフラワー)
- Shogakukan's mobile delivery shoujo manga magazine site that's placed within Shogakukan's mobile comic site "Comic Shogakukan Books" (コミック小学館ブックス). Publishes new love story works that weren't serialized in magazines. New works are released on the 5th and 20th of every month. Manga works are published in tankoubon form under the comic imprints Mobile Flower Flower Comics and Mobile Flower Flower Comics α.
Shuu 2 Comic Gekkin
週2コミック ゲッキン
http://www.comic-gekkin.com/
- Bandai Namco's subsidiary company "Emotion" started the mobile comic site "Shuu 2 Comic Gekkin" (週2コミック ゲッキン) which delivers original manga to mobile phones. The site contains manga, short comic stories and 4-koma manga. The service started on March 1st, 2010. New original manga are available twice a week (Monday and Friday). Manga serialized on the mobile comic site are published in tankoubon form under the male oriented comic imprint Emotion Comics. After Emotion merged into Bandai Visual, Bandai Visual took over its handling.
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.hack//G.U. The World
Japanese: .hack//G.U. The World -ドットハック・ジーユー・ザ・ワールド-
Size: A4
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2005/11 - 2007/01
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Info:
The magazine had 12 volumes released.
15 no Aijou Monogatari
Japanese: 女の人生体験 涙の遍歴
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
Info:
"The heart warming manga magazine which will move you to tears."
15 no Aijou Monogatari Special
Japanese: １５の愛情物語スペシャル
Size: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 6th
Cost: A5
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
Info:
"The manga magazine that describes 30 to 50 generation women."
2D Dream Magazine (Nijigen Dream Magazine)
Japanese: 二次元ドリームマガジン
Size: B5
Cost: 890 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 17th
Circulation: 2001/10 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
Links:
Info:
Serializes novels and manga for adult men. Its aimed at males in their twenties and thirties. The magazine started on October 17th, 2001 as a special issue of PC-DIY magazine. Starting with the 14th issue (released on February 17th, 2004) the magazine became independent. Originally only serialized a few manga, but starting from issue 13 the number of manga began to increase.
4koma nano ace
Japanese: 4コマnanoエース (4コマなのエース)
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 9th
Circulation: 2011/03 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Info:
A mediamix 4-panel magazine that's a special issue of Shounen Ace magazine. Its first issue was released on March 9th, 2011.
The magazine serializes:
- 4-panel manga titles which are serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's other manga magazines (Shounen Ace, Comptiq, Comp-Ace, Gundam Ace, Young Ace, NyanType).
- Official parody 4-panel manga of manga, light novels, animation and games.
- Original 4-panel manga.
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Title A
A-ZERO (Action Zero)
Japanese: A-ZERO (アクションゼロ)
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2008/07 - 2009/06
Publisher: Futabasha
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Info:
A special issue of Manga Action magazine. Its first issue (No.001) was released on July 7th, 2008, and its last issue (No.012) was released on June 6th, 2009. Manga serialized in this magazine were published in tankoubon form under the Action Comics imprint.
ARIA
Japanese: アリア
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 2010/07 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
ARIA Editorial Department BLOG
Info:
The concept of the magazine is amazing/fantastic quality. Its slogan is the "extraordinary girls comic" which mainly serializes shoujo manga that contain fantasy element which do not fit into the romance framework. The magazine serializes various genres: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, sengoku (warring states), and extraordinary romance manga. The magazine is aimed at females between 16 to 22 years old. Its first issue was released on July 28th, 2010.
AX
Japanese: アックス
Cost: 933 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Seirinkogeisha
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Info:
Alternative manga magazine.
AYLA
Japanese: アイラ
Cost: 580 yen
Circulation: No.1 - 21
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Info:
Written on the cover: "HARD & DEEP SUPER HEAVEN'S COMIX".
AYLA Deluxe
Japanese: アイラデラックス
Cost: 940 yen
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Info:
Written on the cover: "DEEP & HARD SUPER HEAVEN'S COMIX. KING ECSTASY FOR YOU."
Abrakadabra
Japanese: アブラカダブラ
Cost: 650 yen
Circulation: 2006/09
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
A special issue of Comic Bon Bon. It was released on 9/29, the magazine contains a preview "chapter 0" of the "Negima!? neo" manga, which was set to start in the November issue of Comic Bon Bon. Mainly the fantasy work were published.
Ace Momo-gumi
Japanese: エース桃組
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Seaonal; 6th
Circulation: 2000/09 - 2004/12
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
A special issue of Shounen Ace magazine.
Ace Tokunon
Japanese: エース特濃
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd)
Circulation: 2003/03 - 2004/07
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
A special issue of Shounen Ace magazine. A total of 9 issues were released. The magazine was succeeded by Comic Shin-Genjitsu.
Action Pizazz
Japanese: アクションピザッツ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 1991/09 - ?
Publisher: Futabasha
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Info:
A renewal of "Action Character" (アクションキャラクター) magazine. It started in September 1991 as a bi-weekly publication (published on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday). On April 2008 the magazine was renewed with its publication changed to a monthly basis (on the 21st).
Action Pizazz DX
Japanese: アクションピザッツDX
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: Futabasha
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Action Pizazz Special
Japanese: アクションピザッツ スペシャル (アクションピザッツSP)
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Futabasha
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Info:
Action Pizazz's special issue. Used to be published on a bi-monthly basis (on the 28th of odd months). Starting from the July 2009 issue (released on May 28th, 2009) it became a monthly publication.
Afternoon
Japanese: 月刊アフタヌーン
Cost: 650 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 1996 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Serialization:
- Ah! My Goddess
- Blade of the Immortal
- Blame!
- Genshiken
- Mushishi
- Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko
- Narutaru (Shadow Star)
- Eden - It's an Endless World!
Afternoon Season Zoukan
Publisher: Kodansha
Ai no Taiken Special Deluxe
Japanese: 愛の体験スペシャルデラックス
Cost: 610 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Akamaru Jump
Japanese: 赤マルジャンプ
Release Date: 3 times a year; Golden Week, Bon Festival, New Year's holiday
Circulation: 1996 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Info:
A special issue of Weekly Shounen Jump. The magazine started in 1996 with its title being "Akamaru Jump" (赤マルジャンプ). The title of the magazine was changed to "Shounen Jump NEXT!" (少年ジャンプNEXT!) with the release of the April 30th, 2010 issue. It mainly serializes one-shot manga by new manga authors.
Akita Top Comics (ATC)
Japanese: AKITA TOP COMICS
Cost: 400 - 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Black Jack, Dogeben Famous Competition Stories and Kuroozu
Alice's Book
Publisher: Shinchosha
AmeComi Shincho
Japanese: アメコミ新潮
Publisher: Shinchosha
Links:
Info:
All these are Mooks (magazine books) of American comics in Japanese.
Anekei Petit Comic
Japanese: 姉系プチコミック (姉系Petit Comic)
Size: A5
Circulation: 2010/05 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
A special issue and a sister magazine of Petit Comic magazine. The magazine is abbreviated as "Ane Petit ♥" (姉プチ♥), and is aimed at women around 30 years old. The concept of the magazine is "shoujo manga magazine for women in their thirties". Its first issue was released on May 21st, 2010.
Angel Club
Japanese: ANGEL (エンジェル) 倶楽部
Cost: 650 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Angel Shuppan
Info:
"Super bishoujo comic magazine," serializes adult manga.
Anicolle Dragon
Japanese: アニコレドラゴン
Cost: 680 yen
Circulation: 2004/10 - ?
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Info:
DRAGON AGE special issue. Anime and goods magazine.
Animage
Japanese: アニメージュ
Cost: 620 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 1978/05 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Links:
Official Site 1
Official Site 2
Info:
Anime information magazine.
Animage Original
Japanese: アニメージュオリジナル
Circulation: 2008/07 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
Anime information magazine for adults. First issue was released on July 28th, 2008.
Animedia
Japanese: アニメディア
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Publisher: Gakken Publishing
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Info:
Anime information magazine.
Aoharu
Japanese: アオハル
Size: A5
Circulation: 2010/11 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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Info:
A special issue of Weekly Young Jump. "Youth and Heroine" is the theme of the magazine. Its first issue was released on November 30th, 2010.
Aqua BL Kingdom
Japanese: アクアBLキングダム
Publisher: Dream Maker
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Info:
BL manga magazine for cellular phones.
Arakure KNIGHT Magazine
Japanese: 月刊 荒くれKNIGHTマガジン
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2006/01 - 2006/11
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Info:
Young King special issue.
Asuka
Japanese: 月刊 ASUKA (あすか)
Cost: 420
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 1985 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Asuka Ciel
Japanese: シエル
Cost: 620 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd); 30th
Circulation: 1994 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Kadokawa Shoten's magazine page
Info:
Serailizes BL manga.
Asuka plus macbeth
Japanese: Asuka plus macbeth
Size: A4
Cost: 680 yen
Circulation: 2005/05 - 2005/08
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
Published by Kadokawa Shoten in associate with Animate, a franchised anime & manga shop found throughout Japan. Animate's strength lies in their exclusive goods they sell, but this time they wanted to distribute the new magazine not only at their shops but also ordinary bookstores, so Kadokawa (publisher of Asuka) decided to help with manga artists and circulations. A total of 4 issues were released.
Ayakashi
Japanese: 妖（あやかし）
Size: A5
Cost: 570 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2007/05 - ?
Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
Info:
Nemuki special issue.
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Title B
B's-LOG
Japanese: ぽけっとB'sLOG
Cost: 780 yen
Size: A4
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Circulation: 2004/04 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
Links:
Official Site 1
Official Site 2
Info:
A gaming magazine for females that concentrates on BL and otome games.
BGM
Publisher: Tokyo Mangasha
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2009/01
Links:
Info:
Original BL manga anthology. Got succeeded by the manga anthology Cab.
BJ Kon
Japanese: BJ魂 (ビージャン魂, ビージャンこん)
Cost: 250 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Circulation: 2001 - 2010/07
Publisher: Shueisha
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Info:
Business Jump special issue. Its publication was suspended with the release of issue number 54 on July 27th, 2010.
BLACK TECH GIAN
Publisher: Enterbrain
Size: B5
Circulation: 2005/06 - 2005/10
Info:
A special issue of TECH GIAN magazine. Info and illustrations from bishoujo games. A total of 3 issues were released. Its first issue was released on June 3rd, 2005, and its third and last issue was released on October 6th, 2005.
BLMagazine
Japanese: ビーエルマガジン
Size: A5
Cost: 880 yen
Publisher: Zassosha
Info:
BL-only informational magazine. All BL media type (BL manga, BL drama CD, BL game, BL novel, BL anthology, etc.) informational magazine.
BLink
Japanese: ブリンク
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 7th
Circulation: 2011/02 - ?
Publisher: Home-Sha
Links:
Info:
Boys love manga magazine. The magazine is published by Home-Sha, and is sold through Shueisha. Its first issue was released on February 7th, 2011.
BOY'S Piasu
Japanese: BOY'Sピアス
Circulation: 1997 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 24th
Publisher: June-NET
Links:
Info:
Boy's Pierce, a BL manga magazine. It was initially published by Magazine Magazine, but with the release of the January 2009 issue (released on November 25th, 2008) its publication was transfered to June-NET.
BOY's LOVE
Japanese: ボーイズラブ
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 28th
Circulation: 2004/08 - ?
Publisher: June-NET
Links:
Info:
BL manga magazine. It was initially published by Magazine Magazine, but with the release of the December 2008 issue (released on October 28th, 2008) its publication was transfered to June-NET.
Bad Boys
Japanese: 月刊BADBOYS
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2005/12 - 2008/02
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Bara-iro Renai Love Cute (Rosy Romance Love Cute)
Japanese: 薔薇色恋愛 Love Cute (薔薇色恋愛 ラブキュート)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2011/04 - ?
Publisher: Cosmic Shuppan
Info:
Teens love manga magazine. Described as a greedy H of romance and extremity. Serializes ageha-kei and otome-kei manga. Its first issue was released on April 7th, 2011.
Be x Boy GOLD
Japanese: BE×BOY GOLD (ビーボーイゴールド)
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Libre Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Picked up by Libre Shuppan after Biblos' bankruptcy.
Be-Love
Japanese: BE・LOVE
Size: B5
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 15th
Circulation: 1980/10 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Be-Love Parfait
Publisher: Kodansha
Beans Ace
Japanese: ビーンズエース
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Circulation: 2005/07 - 2009/10
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
Beans Ace is a magazine that serializes manga for boys and girls. Some manga from this magazine are adapted from the light novels from Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko and Kadokawa Beans Bunko labels. The magazine was published on a quarterly basis but starting from the November 2007 issue (Vol. 10) it turned to bi-monthly publication. Its last issue was Vol. 21 the November 2009 issue (released on October 9th, 2009).
Manga from this magazine are published under two comic imprints: Asuka Comics DX, which is a comic imprint for girls, and Kadokawa Comics A, which is a comic imprint for boys.
Bessatsu Chara Pafe Comic (Bessatsu Character Parfait Comic)
Japanese: 別冊キャラぱふぇコミック
Size: AB
Release Date: Irregular
Circulation: 2010/04 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Links:
Info:
A special issue of the girl's game and character magazine Chara Pafe (Character Parfait). The magazine is aimed at the same age group as the Chara Pafe magazine (young girls). It started on April 27th, 2010 as a sister magazine of Chara Pafe, and it only contains a collection of popular manga and original manga from the Chara Pafe magazine.
Bessatsu Chorus
Japanese: 別冊コーラス
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Seasonal; Every 3 months
Circulation: 1993 - 2008/05
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
Actual title: Spring Chorus, Summer Chorus, Autumn Chorus, Winter Chorus. A special issue of Chorus magazine.
Bessatsu Cobalt
Japanese: 別冊Cobalt
Size: A5
Cost: 680 yen
Circulation: 1987 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Info:
Light novel magazine for maidens. 5 issues were released between 1987 and April 20th, 1989. Two more issues were released on June 18th, 2007 and April 18th, 2008.
Bessatsu Comic Maruman
Japanese: 別冊コミックまぁるまん
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2008/06 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
Its first issue was released on June 7th, 2008. Real housewives gravure and DVD magazine.
Bessatsu Comic Ran Shouwa
Japanese: 別冊コミック乱 昭和
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 26th
Circulation: 2008/09 - 2009/01
Publisher: Leed
Info:
A special issue of Comic Ran. A comic magazine that specializes in topics in the times of the early Heisei era to the Shouwa era. Its first issue was released on September 26th, 2008, and last issue was released on January 26th, 2009. A total of 3 issues were released.
Bessatsu Coro Coro Comic Special
Japanese: 別冊コロコロコミック（べっさつ - ）
Size: A5
Cost: 440 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 30th
Circulation: 1987/04 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Official title is Bessatsu Coro Coro Comic Special, but is generally called Bessatsu Coro Coro Comic. The magazine is aimed at elementary school boys.
Bessatsu Friend (Betsufure)
Japanese: 別冊フレンド
Size: B5
Cost: 330 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Circulation: 1965/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Bessatsu Friend DX Juliet
Japanese: 別冊フレンドDX Juliet
Cost: 420 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd)
Circulation: 1984 - 2005
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
A special issue of Bessatsu Friend magazine.
Bessatsu Hana to Yume (Betsuhana)
Japanese: 別冊花とゆめ
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 1977/07 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Info:
Became a monthly magazine after 2006/09 (from bi-monthly).
Bessatsu Harlequin
Japanese: 別冊ハーレクイン
Size: A5
Cost: 680 yeb
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 11th
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Info:
The magazine was relaunched under the title marie.
Bessatsu Hontou ni Atta H na Hanashi
Japanese: 別冊本当にあったＨな話
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2004/03 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Info:
Wife and scoop experience manga magazine. Its first issue was released on March 21st, 2004.
Bessatsu Hontou ni atta Waraeru Hanashi
Japanese: 別冊本当にあった笑える話
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Circulation: 2002 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
4-panel and short story comics for women.
Bessatsu Katei Suspense
Japanese: 別冊家庭サスペンス
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2008/03 - ?
Publisher: Kuroda Shuppan Kyou Bunsha
Info:
Josei manga magazine for housewifes. Its first issue was released on March 21st, 2008.
Bessatsu MARBLE
Japanese: 別冊MARBLE
Circulation: 2007 - 2007
Publisher: Tokyo Mangasha
Info:
A BL manga anthology. Only 1 issue was released of this anthology.
Bessatsu Manga Bijukujo Monogatari
Japanese: 別冊漫画美熟女物語
Size: B5
Circulation: 2004/10 - 2006/06
Publisher: Taiyou Tosho
Info:
Adult manga magazine for men. Its first issue was released on October 5th, 2004. A total of 9 issues were released.
Bessatsu Manga Goraku
Japanese: 別冊漫画ゴラク
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 1982 - ?
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Links:
Info:
Though it was sold on a bi-weekly basis (released on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday), it became a monthly publication starting from the April 2009 issue (released on February 25th, 2009).
Bessatsu Manga Utopia
Japanese: 別冊漫画ユートピア
Cost: 420 yen
Size: B5
Circulation: ? - 2006
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Manga for men.
Bessatsu Margaret (Betsuma)
Japanese: 別冊マーガレット
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Circulation: 1963 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Bessatsu Margaret sister (Betsuma sister)
Japanese: 別冊マーガレットsister (別冊マーガレットシスター)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/09 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
A renewal of Deluxe Margaret magazine, and a special issue of Bessatsu Margaret magazine. Its first issue was released on September 1st, 2010.
Bessatsu Morning
Japanese: 別冊モーニング
Circulation: 2004/04 - 2005/06
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
A total of 5 issues were released.
Bessatsu Pachisuro Panic 7
Japanese: 別冊パチスロパニック７
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Byakuya Shobo
Bessatsu Shounen Magazine
Japanese: 別冊少年マガジン
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Circulation: 2009/09 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
The magazine's theme is fantasy. Its first issue was released on September 9th, 2009.
Bessatsu Shuman Special
Japanese: 別冊週漫スペシャル
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Bessatsu Weekly Manga Times
Japanese: 別冊週刊漫画TIMES
Release Date: Weekly, Monthly; 18th
Circulation: 1959/11 - 1990, 1998 - 2005/12
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Info:
The magazine was released on a weekly basis between 1959 and 1990, and on a monthly basis between 1998 and 2005.
Bessatsu You
Japanese: 別冊YOU (別冊ユー)
Cost: 570 yen
Circulation: 1998 - 2009/11
Release Date: Twice a year
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of You magazine.
Beth
Japanese: Beth
Publisher: Kodansha
Circulation: 2006/11 - 2008/01
Links:
Info:
Beth is a josei magazine that's aimed at "Pretty Otaku" and will start serialization in November. It will serialize manga, run columns on anime, games, novels, movies, cosmetic, health and various other information.
From ComiPress:
Kodansha's josei manga magazine Beth will cease publication as of issue 8, on sale 1/8.
A notice from the editorial department was posted on Beth's homepage, thanking its readers, writers, and saying goodbye.
Betsucomi
Japanese: Betsucomi (ベツコミ)
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Formerly known as Bessatsu Shoujo Comic.
Betsufure Digital (Bessatsu Friend Digital)
Japanese: 別フレデジタル
Cost: 399 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2009/04 - 2010/07
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of "Bessatsu Friend" magazine. A comic magazine for web and mobile phones. One shot works from Bessatsu Friend's mangaka are published in this magazine. The magazine is published once a month on sites such as "Kodansha Comic Plus" and "Yahoo! Comic". It started on April 2nd, 2009. No.9 was its last issue (released on July 1st, 2010).
Big Comic 1 (One)
Japanese: ビッグコミック1 (ワン)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2003/06 - 2009/03
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
Big Comic Original special issue. Jidaigeki manga magazine. The magazine was suspended and its last issue was released on March 12th, 2009.
Big Comic
Japanese: ビッグコミック
Cost: 260 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 10th & 25th
Circulation: 1968 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Big Comic Business (Comic Communication)
Japanese: コミ・コミ
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Manga magazine for businessmen.
Big Comic Compact
Publisher: Shogakukan
Big Comic Original
Japanese: ビッグコミックオリジナル
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 5th & 20th
Circulation: 1972 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Big Comic Original Zoukan
Japanese: ビッグコミックオリジナル増刊
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
Big Comic Original special issue.
Big Comic Spirits
Japanese: ビッグコミックスピリッツ
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Monday
Circulation: 1980 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Became a weekly magazine in 1986/04.
Big Comic Superior
Japanese: ビッグコミックスペリオール
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Friday
Circulation: 1987/07 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Big Comic Zoukan
Japanese: ビッグコミック増刊
Release Date: Published 5 times a year (February, May, July, September, November); 17th
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
Big Comic's sister magazine.
Big Comic for Men
Japanese: ビッグコミック Comic For Men
Cost: 260 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Big GanGan
Japanese: 月刊ビッグガンガン
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 2007/06 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Young GanGan magazine. Launched on June 29th, 2007 as "Zoukan Young GanGan" (増刊ヤングガンガン). Starting from the issue released on April 25th, 2011 it got re-named to "Zoukan Young GanGan Big" (増刊ヤングガンガンビッグ) and its publication turned to bi-monthly (released on the 25th of even months). With the issue released on October 25th, 2011 it got re-named to "Big GanGan" (月刊ビッグガンガン) and turned to a monthly publication.
Binetsu Angel
Publisher: Heiwa Shuppan
Info:
Mature contents. Succession publication is the anthology Platinum.
Binetsu Ouji
Japanese: 微熱王子
Size: B5
Circulation: 2002/07 - 2005/02
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Info:
BL game information magazine. A total of 12 issues were released.
Bishoujo Kakumei KIWAME
Japanese: 美少女革命 極
Size: A5
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 22nd
Circulation: 2009/02 - ?
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
Info:
Bishoujo ecchi comic magazine. Its first issue was released on February 23rd, 2009.
Bishoujo Teki Kaikatsu Ryoku
Japanese: 美少女的快活力
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 22nd
Circulation: 2004/12 - 2007/12
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
Links:
Info:
A total of 19 issues were released. Suspended on 22/12/2007, and got succeeded by Comic Orecano! magazine.
Boon
Japanese: ブーン
Cost: 450 - 650 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1986 - 2008/03
Publisher: Shodensha
Links:
Info:
Fashion magazine for young men. The TOKYO TRIBE 2 manga was serialized in it.
Serialization:
- TOKYO TRIBE 2
Bourgeon
Japanese: ボージョン
Size: B5
Circulation: Published twice a year
Publisher: Creator's Partner
Links:
Info:
Aimed at females in their twenties. A free magazine containing manga, illustrations and fortune telling. Aimed at university and college female students.
Boys Jam!
Japanese: ボーイズジャム！
Size: A5
Cost: 880 yen
Circulation: 2005/07 - 2008/11
Publisher: Shinshokan
Links:
Info:
BL manga anthology. It was merged into the BL manga magazine Dear+. A total of 14 issues were released.
BugBug
Japanese: BugBug (バグバグ)
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1992/10 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Adult bishoujo game magazine.
BugBug SUPER REMIX
Japanese: BugBug SUPER REMIX
Circulation: 2000/05 - 2004/11
Publisher: Magazine Magazine
Links:
Info:
A total of 8 volumes were released.
BugBug capture idol
Japanese: BugBug攻略idol (バグバグ 攻略 アイドル)
Size: AB
Circulation: 2002/06 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
Links:
Info:
BugBug special issue. The magazine started in 2002 being published by Magazine Magazine, but starting with the 13th issue its publication was transfered to Sun Shuppan.
Business Jump
Japanese: ビジネスジャンプ
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 15th
Circulation: 1985/07 - 2011/10
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
A seinen manga magazine that's aimed at salarymen in their twenties and thirties. The magazine started in July 1985 as a monthly publication, and turned to twice monthly publication from the March 1986 issue. The publication of the magazine got suspended with the release of its last issue on October 5th, 2011. Both Business Jump and Super Jump magazines were succeeded by Grand Jump and Grand Jump PREMIUM magazines.
Buster Comic
Japanese: バスターコミック
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 24th
Circulation: 2007/07 - ?
Publisher: TI Net
Links:
b-BOY HONEY
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Libre Shuppan
Links:
Info:
BL manga anthology. It started on July 20th, 2006 with its title being "b-BOY Phoenix". After 20 issues its title was changed to "b-BOY HONEY". The last issue with the title "b-BOY Phoenix" was released on September 30th, 2009, and the first issue with its new title "b-BOY HONEY" was released on November 30th, 2009.
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CLaCLa
Japanese: クラクラ
Publisher: MediaWorks
Circulation: 2007/10 - 2008/04
Links:
CLaCLa blog
CLaCLa - MediaWorks' site for the magazine.
Info:
BL information magazine that covers BL manga and novels. a BL catalog magazine for fujoshi. Its first issue was released on October 30th, 2007, and its third and last issue was released on April 30th, 2008.
COMIC Hime-sakura
Japanese: COMIC 姫桜
Size: B5
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2004/12 - 2005/03
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
COMIC Kairaku-ten
Japanese: COMIC 快楽天
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: 1994/09 - ?
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
Links:
Info:
Adult manga magazine for men. The magazine started on September 8th, 1994 as a special issue of "Manga Erotopia" magazine. It became independent with the release of the September 1995 issue.
COMIC Kairaku-ten BEAST
Japanese: COMIC 快楽天BEAST
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Circulation: 2005/03 - ?
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
Links:
Info:
Adult manga magazine for men. The magazine started on March 14th, 2005 as a special issue of "Chu Special" magazine. It was a bi-monthly publication but turned to a monthly publication when it became independent.
COMIC Mate
Japanese: コミックMate
Cost: 500 yen
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 17th
Publisher: Issuisha
Info:
S&M.
Cab
Japanese: キャブ
Publisher: Tokyo Mangasha
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even)
Circulation: 2009/04 - ?
Links:
Info:
Original BL manga anthology. It succeeded the manga anthologies BGM and Catalogue Series.
CabaComi!
Japanese: キャバコミ！
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2007/11
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
Info:
Manga and gravure magazine for males. First issue was released on April 17, 2007. A total of 5 issues were released.
Canna
Japanese: カ・ン・ナ
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2010/04 - ?
Publisher: France Shoin, Printemps Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Original boys love manga anthology. Its first issue was released on April 22nd, 2010.
Canopri Comic
Japanese: キャノプリcomic
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2010/09 - ?
Publisher: GOT
Links:
Info:
Hyper bishoujo ero-manga magazine. Canopri is short for "Cannon Princess". Its first issue was released on September 29th, 2010.
Casual
Japanese: ビッグコミックスピリッツCasual
Size: B5
Cost: 330 yen
Circulation: 2004/08 - 2008/08
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
Big Comic Spirits special issue.
Catalogue Series
Japanese: カタログシリーズ
Circulation: 2005/09 - 2009/02
Publisher: Tokyo Mangasha
Links:
Info:
Original theme BL manga anthology. Got succeeded by the manga anthology Cab.
Chagurin
Japanese: ちゃぐりん
Circulation: 1961 - ?
Publisher: Ie no Hikari Kyoukai
Links:
Info:
A children's magazine that's intended to educate the next generation of "Japan Agricultural Cooperative" members. The magazine contains a variety of manga, though these manga don't generally get published in tankoubon format.
Champion Red
Japanese: チャンピオンRED (チャンピオンレッド)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 2002/08 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
A derivative magazine of Monthly Shounen Champion. The magazine started on August 19th, 2002 as a shounen manga magazine, with "Japan's shounen magazine" being mentioned on the cover of its third released issue. An advertising slogan appeared on the cover of the March 2011 issue (released on January 19th, 2011) which mentioned "high quality & high-end seinen comic magazine!", this slogan clearly shows the change in direction the magazine is taking from how it started out.
Serialization:
- Change 123
- Chaotic Rune Es
- Desperado
- Franken Flan
- GakuenSousei Byoten!
- Gate Runner
- Junk -Record of the Last Hero-
- Koi Koi 7
- Lives
- Maho Knight
- Maid Thunder
- MONOkuro
- Ray -The Other Side-
- Saint Seiya Episode G
- Scarface
- Shigurui
- Tetsu no LionBarrel
- VectorCase File
- Witchblade
Past Serialization:
- Densha Otoko
Champion Red Ichigo
Japanese: チャンピオンREDいちご
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 5th
Circulation: 2006/12 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Change H
Japanese: チェンジH
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Info:
A seinen traps manga anthology. The comic anthology is described as TS (transsexual) comic anthology. It contains disguising as the opposite sex manga (males disguising as females and females disguising as males) and transformation to the opposite sex manga. The announcement of the anthology was made in the seinen manga magazine Monthly Young King. The comic anthology is published under the comic imprint TS Comics. The first issue of this anthology is titled "Change H pink" and was published on July 13th, 2009.
Currently there are 7 issues released of this anthology:
Change H pink
Change H blue
Change H yellow
Change H green
Change H purple
Change H red
Change H white
Chara
Japanese: キャラ
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 22nd
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Links:
Chara Pafe (Character Parfait)
Japanese: キャラぱふぇ
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 1st
Circulation: 2006/12 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Links:
Info:
A manga and game magazine that's aimed at young girls.
Chara Pafe Petit (Chara Pafe Puchi)
Japanese: キャラぱふぇプチ
Circulation: 2011/11 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Dengeki Nintendo DS magazine that specialises in information on toys. The magazine is aimed at preschool girls between 3 to 6 years old. A supplement for parents "+Happy!" comes with the magazine. Its first issue was released on November 10th, 2011.
Chara Seletcion
Japanese: キャラ・セレクション
Cost: 560 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
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Charaberrys
Japanese: キャラベリーズ
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2008/12
Publisher: Enterbrain
Links:
Info:
Visual entertainment magazine for girls. A total of 6 issues were released.
Charade
Japanese: Charade (シャレード)
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 29th
Circulation: 2005/11 - 2007/09
Publisher: Futami Shobo
Links:
Info:
Boys love manga and novel magazine.
Charano!
Japanese: キャラの！
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd); 30th
Circulation: 2006/09 - 2009/01
Publisher: Hobby Japan
Links:
Official Site
Novel JAPAN - back issues.
Info:
Hobby Japan's light novel magazine that was originally titled "Novel JAPAN" (月刊ノベルジャパン), and was released on a monthly basis (on the 10th). On June 30th, 2007 its name was changed to "Charano!", and its release date was changed to the 30th of every month (from the 10th of every month). Starting from the March 2008 issue (released on January 30th, 2008) its publication was changed to bi-monthly. It got suspended with the release of the March 2009 issue (released on January 30th, 2009). A total of 14 volumes were released of this magazine.
Chara☆Mel
Japanese: キャラ☆メル
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2009/12
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Comic Rex. A bishoujo character visual information magazine. Its first issue got released on June 25th, 2007, and got suspended with the release of the 11th issue on December 25th, 2009. In July 2010 the magazine got restarted as Chara☆Mel Febri.
Chara☆Mel Febri
Japanese: キャラ☆メル Febri
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 25th
Circulation: 2010/07 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Comic Rex. A bishoujo character visual information magazine that's described as a creator's opinion magazine. The magazine is a renewal of Chara☆Mel magazine which was suspended on December 25th, 2009. Its first issue was released on July 24th, 2010.
Cheese!
Japanese: Cheese ! (チーズ)
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1996 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Cheese! Zoukan
Japanese: Cheese!増刊
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Cheri+
Japanese: シェリプラス
Size: A5
Release Date: Three times a year (January, May, September); 30th
Circulation: 2011/01 - ?
Publisher: Shinshokan
Links:
Info:
BL manga magazine aimed at women. A special issue of Dear+ magazine. Its first issue was released on January 29th, 2011.
Chibi MAX
Japanese: ちびMAX
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 15th (used to be 1st)
Circulation: 2003/08 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
ChobeComi! (Cho Very Good Comic)
Japanese: チョベコミ! (チョベリグコミック)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2006/08 - ?
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Manga & gravure magazine for men. Its first issue was released on August 25th, 2006. A magazine specialized in shibuya gyaru manga.
Chou Hontou ni Atta (Marunama) Koko Dake no Hanashi
Japanese: 超本当にあった(生)ここだけの話
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Circulation: 2007 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Manga based on true stories.
ChuChu
Japanese: ちゅちゅ
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2000/08 - 2009/12
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Aimed at elementary school girls to middle school girls. Launched in August 2000 as a special issue of Ciao magazine. It became an independent magazine and a monthly publication from the January 2006 issue (released on December 14th, 2005). The magazine was suspended with the release of the February 2010 issue (released on December 28th, 2009).
Chu♥Girl
Japanese: Chu♥Girl (チュー・ガール)
Circulation: 2005/08
Publisher: Kodansha
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"Teens' comic" shoujo magazine, Chu♥Girl is a magazine that is derived from Dessert, Betsufure. and Nakayoshi. Only 1 issue was released on August 5th, 2005.
Ciao
Japanese: ちゃお
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1977/09 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Aimed at girls between 6 - 10.
Past Serialization:
- Mizuiro Jidai
- Tonde Buurin
- Utena
- Wedding Peach
Ciao DX
Japanese: ちゃおＤＸ
Cost: 530 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Ciao special issue.
In 1999 the magazine was published 3 times a year (March, August and December). Between 2000 to 2001 it got published 4 times a year (March, July, October and December). Stratring from the January 2006 issue the magazine is being published on a bi-monthly basis.
Ciel Tres Tres
Japanese: CIEL Tres Tres (シエル・トレトレ)
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Seasonal
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Cita-NIUM
Japanese: チタニウム
Release Date: Quarterly (January/April/July/November)
Circulation: 2007/04 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Adult BL manga anthology.
CitaCita
Japanese: チタチタ
Size: A5
Cost: 790 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Cobalt
Japanese: コバルト
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even; 1st)
Publisher: Shueisha
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Shoujo light novel magazine. Started in 1982 as a renewal of Shousetsu Junior (Novel Junior) magazine. The magazine is aimed at teenage girls. With the release of the September 2008 issue (released on August 1st) its release date was changed from the 18th of every odd month to the 1st of every even month, and its format was changed to A5.
Cocohana
Japanese: ココハナ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 1992 - 2011/09 (as Chorus), 2011/11 - ? (as Cocohana)
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Chorus Lovers - Chorus' official site
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A shoujo manga magazine that's aimed at adult women. The magazine was first titled "Chorus" (コーラス), and started as a special issue of The Margaret magazine in 1992. With the suspension of Young You magazine in 2005, some of its manga works continued serialization in Chorus. The last issue with the "Chorus" title was released on September 28th, 2011. The magazine was retitled "Cocohana" (ココハナ), with the first issue released with the "Cocohana" title on November 28th, 2011.
Collet Mystery
Japanese: ｃｏｌｌｅｔミステリー
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 6th
Circulation: 2001/02 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Colorful Drops
Japanese: カラフルドロップス
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Circulation: 2005/11 - 2006/01
Publisher: Biblos
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine. Its first issue was released on November 12th, 2005, and last issue was released on January 12th, 2006. A total of 3 issues were released.
Com2
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2007/03 - ?
Publisher: Shinchosha
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Launched on March 23rd, Com2 is said to be Japan's first monthly digital subscription magazine that will be distributed through mobile phones. The monthly subscription fee is 350 yen. According to Shinchosha, English and Chinese versions of the magazine were planned for the future. The magazine can also be obtained online through eBookJapan.
According to Mainichi Daily News: "In Japan, several mobile phone Web sites already offer hundreds of novels -- classics, best sellers and works written especially for the mobile phone. Shinchosha's will be the first monthly comic book which is only available online, NHK said."
Comi-Digi
Japanese: コミデジ
Size: B5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2005/12 - 2006/02 (name change)
Publisher: Broccoli
Links:
Jive page - Magazine page on Jive's site.
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A male oriented manga magazine which contains cute/moe content. On 2005 December 10th, Comic Di Gi Charat was renamed to Comi-Digi. In April 2006, Comi-Digi (petit-) was renewed once again. The new name was Comi-Digi+ (plus), and was released on April 21 2006. The color pages contained KogeDonbo's "Kon Kon Kokon." Two chapters of Galaxy Angel 3rd (a total of 72 pages and a cover page) also appeared in that issue.
Comi-Digi Plus (Comi-Digi+)
Japanese: コミデジ+（プラス）
Size: B5
Cost: 650 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 21st
Circulation: 2006/04 - ?
Publisher: Broccoli
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On April 21st 2006 Comi-Digi (petit-) was renamed to Comi-Digi+ (plus). The color pages contained KogeDonbo's "Kon Kon Kokon." Two chapters of Galaxy Angel 3rd (a total of 72 pages and a cover page) also appeared in this issue. The magazine is aimed at a male readership and contains cute/moe content.
Comic 0 EX (Comic Zero EX)
Japanese: コミック0EX (コミックゼロエクス)
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2007/12 - 2010/05
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Succeeded the adult bishoujo magazine Comic Mega Plus. First issue was released on December 10th, 2007. The magazine got renewed and became Comic MegaMilk. The last issue (volume 30) of "Comic 0 EX" was released on May 10th, 2010.
Comic 2D Dream
Japanese: COMIC二次元ドリーム
Size: B5
Cost: 560 yen
Circulation: 2005/08
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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2D Dream Magazine special issue. Only one issue was released.
Comic Akibana!
Japanese: COMICアキバナ！
Size: B5
Publisher: Dijima
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A limited number of a preview Issue 0 of the magazine was distributed in Akihabara in October 2007. Volume 0 was the only issue released of this magazine before the publisher ceased its operation.
Comic Alive
Japanese: コミックアライブ
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Circulation: 2006/06 - ?
Publisher: Media Factory
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"From Media Factory comes a new monthly magazine called Comic Alive, the first issue will be released on June 27th 2006. According to Media Factory, it will 'fill you with energy, and make you feel alive!'" Works from the popular light novel series "MF Bunko J" will be "comicized."
Comic Amour
Japanese: コミックアムール
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
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Erotic manga aimed at office ladies and housewives in their 20's and 30's.
Comic Aqua
Japanese: コミックアクア
Cost: 657 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 28th
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
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Publishes yaoi manga and novels for young women.
Comic Aun
Japanese: COMIC阿吽
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Hit Shuppansha
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Bishoujo manga magazine for young males that contains broad genre of sci-fi and fantasy in a school setting.
Comic Avarus
Japanese: コミックアヴァルス
Circulation: 2007/09 - ?
Publisher: Mag Garden
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A sister magazine of Comic Blade. It succeeded both Comic Blade Masamune and Comic Blade Zebel magazines. It mainly serializes manga aimed at female readers. The magazine started on September 15th, 2007 with its title being "Monthly Comic Blade Avarus" (月刊コミックブレイドアヴァルス) but with the release of the October 2010 issue (released on September 15th, 2010) its title got changed to "Monthly Comic Avarus" (月刊コミックアヴァルス).
Comic B's-LOG Kyun!
Japanese: コミックビーズログ キュン!
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 15th
Circulation: 2005/12 - 2009/06 (Comic B's-LOG), 2009/10 - ? (Comic B's-LOG Kyun!)
Publisher: Enterbrain
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Abbreviated as "komibi". The magazine started in September 2005 as a monthly magazine (released on the 12th of every month), with its title being "Comic B's-LOG" (コミックビーズログ), as a special issue of B's-LOG magazine. It's targeted at a female readership and is described as "the best comic magazine for the maiden". Its content is centered on manga adaptations of games and anime. Its first issue was released on December 14th, 2005, and after the release of the July 2009 issue (released on June 12th, 2009) it was temporarily suspended.
The magazine was restarted in October 2009 as a bi-monthly magazine (released on the 15th of even months), with its title being changed to "Comic B's-LOG Kyun!" (コミックビーズログ キュン!), and its content was also renewed. A web comic titled "Comic B's-LOG AirRade" (コミックビーズログ エアレイド) was decided to be opened on November 13th, 2009. In commemoration of Comic B's-LOG's renewal, a pamphlet titled "Comic B's-LOG Chapter.0" (コミックビーズログ Chapter.0) was distributed free of charge on August 14th and 15th, 2009. The first issue of Comic B's-LOG Kyun! was released on October 15th, 2009.
Serialization:
- Boku to Watashi no Jijo Ren'ai
- Otometeki Koikakumei Love Revo!!
- Witchcraft 109
Comic BELUGA
Japanese: コミックBELUGA
Cost: 590 yen
Circulation: 2006/12 - ?
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
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Manga and gravure magazine for males.
Comic Bazooka
Japanese: COMICバズーカ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: 1986 - ?
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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Adult manga magazine for men.
Comic Bazooka Deep
Japanese: COMICバズーカディープ
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/05 - ?
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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Comic Bazooka special issue.
Comic Bazooka Venus
Japanese: COMICバズーカ ヴィーナス
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 2002/09 - 2005/09
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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A special issue of Comic Bazooka. An adult manga magazine for men. Its first issue was released on September 19th, 2002. The 37th issue was its last issue (released on September 17th, 2005).
Comic Beam
Japanese: 月刊コミックビーム
Cost: 490 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Circulation: 1995/10 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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The magazine's catch phrase is "Monthly Comic Beam A magazine for the Comic Freaks!". Serialized manga that were adapted to anime include: Emma, Sunabouzu (Desert Punk).
Comic Beam Fellows!
Japanese: コミックビームFellows!
Circulation: 2006/10 - 2006/10
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A comic anthology that's a special issue project of Comic Beam magazine. 2 issues were released on October 25th, 2006. Both issues are composed of one-shot manga. Issues were published under the seinen comic imprint "Beam Comix".
Comic Birz
Japanese: 月刊コミックバーズ
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Gentosha
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Serialized manga from this magazine that was adapted to anime: Rozen Maiden and Hitsuji no Uta (Lament of the Lamb).
Comic Bita
Japanese: コミックびーた (COMICび～た)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Circulation: 1997 - ?
Publisher: Wakoh Shuppan
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A gravure and manga magazine for adult men.
Comic Blade
Japanese: 月刊 COMIC BLADE (コミックブレイド)
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Circulation: 2002/02 - ?
Publisher: Mag Garden
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Comic Blade Brownie
Japanese: コミックブレイドブラウニー
Circulation: 2008/12 - 2008/12
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Mag Garden
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A special issue of Monthly Comic Blade. Its first issue was released on December 10th, 2008. The magazine is aimed at both boys and girls. Only 1 issue was released of this magazine.
Comic Blade Gunz
Japanese: コミックブレイドGUNZ
Cost: 580 yen
Circulation: 2003/11 - 2004/06
Publisher: Mag Garden
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Merged into Comic Blade Masamune on 2004/06.
Comic Blade Masamune
Japanese: コミックブレイドMASAMUNE (COMIC BLADE マサムネ)
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 15th
Circulation: 2002/12 - 2007/06
Publisher: Mag Garden
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Sometimes a special booklet is sold with it, and this booklet is called "Comic Blade WAKIZASI" (コミックブレイド WAKIZASI).
The publication of the magazine ended with the last issue being released on June 15, 2007. The magazine is replaced by Comic Blade Avarus, which went on to serialize works from Masamune.
Comic Blade Zebel
Japanese: コミックブレイドZEBEL
Circulation: 2004/11 - 2007/05
Publisher: Mag Garden
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Comic Bon Bon
Japanese: コミックボンボン
Size: B5
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Circulation: 1981/10 - 2007/11
Publisher: Kodansha
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A manga magazine that's aimed at elementary school boys. Also known as Comic BomBom. The magazine was suspended due to the decrease in its sales. The December 2007 issue (released on November 15th, 2007) was its last issue. Most of the manga that were serialized in the magazine ended with the last issue, but the manga that did not end continued their serialization in TV Magazine's special issue magazine Tele Manga Heroes.
With the announcement of the suspension of Comic Bon Bon, Kodansha also announced the start of a new manga magazine titled Shounen Rival. The concept of "Shounen Rival" is different from Comic Bon Bon's concept, and Shounen Rival's editor in chief denies that the magazine is a succession to Comic Bon Bon.
Comic Bound
Japanese: コミックバウンド
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Circulation: 2000/10 - 2000/12
Publisher: Square Enix
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Defunct after 5 issues.
Comic Box Junior (COMIC BOX Jr.)
Japanese: COMIC BOX ジュニア
Cost: A5
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Publisher: Fusion Product
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Doujinshi manga magazine for women. Serializes yaoi doujinshi manga.
Comic Break
Japanese: コミックBREAK (コミックブレイク)
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Circulation: 2009/04 - 2009/10
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
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Special issue of Weekly Manga Goraku. It succeeded Manga Goraku Carnival magazine. Its first issue was released on April 15th, 2009. Its publication ended with its seventh issue released on October 15th, 2009. The manga serialized in the magazine continued their serialization in the cellular phone site "Ketai Comic Break".
Comic BunBun
Japanese: 月刊コミックブンブン
Size: B5
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Circulation: 2003/12 - 2009/09
Publisher: Poplar Sha
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Manga magazine for children (young boys). The magazine was originally titled "Pre Comic BunBun" (月刊プレコミックブンブン), and was released on the 6th of every month. Its first issue was released on December 6th, 2003. With the release of the November 2008 issue (released on October 15th, 2008) its title was changed to "Monthly Comic BunBun", and its release was changed to the 15th of every month. The magazine was suspended with the release of the October 2009 issue (released on September 15th, 2009).
Comic Bunch
Japanese: 週刊コミックバンチ
Cost: 250 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Friday
Circulation: 2001/05 - 2010/08
Publisher: Shinchosha
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A weekly seinen manga magazine which started in May 2001, and its last issue was released on August 27th, 2010. While Shinchosha published the magazine, its partner Coamix edited it. It got succeeded by Monthly Comic@Bunch and Monthly Comic Zenon.
Serialization:
- Akihabara@DEEP
- Angel Heart
- Brave Story
- Fist of the Blue Sky
- Go Go! This is the Hanasaki Private Detective Office
- God Sider -Second-
- Heaven's Raoh (Fist of the North Star Raoh Gaiden)
- Kanojo wo Mamoru 51 no Houhou
- Kokoro ni Nokoru TotteOki no Hanashi
- Kouran
- Labyrinth of Mr Y
- Mama Mellon
- Restore Garage 251
- Samurai Dekka
- Shuuka Itou Times
- Zaizen Jotarou
Comic Candoll
Japanese: comic (コミック) キャンドール
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Publisher: Jitsugyou no Nihonsha
Comic Chara-full
Japanese: COMICキャラフル
Size: B5
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2006/11 - 2007/06
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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2 issues were released of this magazine.
Comic Charge
Japanese: コミックチャージ
Size: B5
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Circulation: 2007/03 - 2009/01
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Comic Charge is Kadokawa Group's first manga magazine aimed at adult men, with its target audience being businessmen between the ages of 30 and 50. Its first issue was released on March 20th, 2007. It got suspended with its last issue released on January 20th, 2009.
Serialization:
- Asahiyama Zoo Story by Takashi Sho & Mori Yotami
- Archaic Smile by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
- Desu Papaa by Kitagawa Shou
- Man Who Has God's Hand by Souichi Hon Kazoku Hakkei (Eight Family Scenes/What The Maid Saw) by Natsuno Kiyohara
- Adapted from the 1972 Yasutaka Tsutsui (PARIKA) novel
Comic Chirality
Japanese: コミックキラリティー
Size: A5
Cost: 500 yen
Circulationt: 2005/08 - 2006/01
Publisher: Gakushuu Kenkyusha (Gakken)
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The magazine was previously titled "Comic Megami Magazine".
Comic Cobalt
Japanese: コミックコバルト
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/08 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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A special issue of Cobalt magazine. Contains one-shot manga adaptations of popular Cobalt light novel works. It got released on August 30th, 2010.
Comic Combo
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Comic Comomo
Japanese: COMIC小桃
Circulation: 2008/03 - 2008/03
Publisher: G.B.
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Full-color bishoujo manga magazine. Only 1 issue was released in March 2008.
Comic Crimson
Japanese: コミック クリムゾン
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1998 - 2003
Publisher: Sobisha
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Printing by Shueisha.
Comic Cross
Japanese: COMIC CROSS (コミッククロス)
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 3rd
Circulation: 2006/10 - ?
Publisher: JC Shuppan
Comic Cue
Publisher: East Press
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Written on the cover of the magazine: "ultra super deluxe pop comics for entertainment."
Comic DVD Bakusha
Japanese: コミック DVD 爆写
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
Comic DVD DOKAN
Japanese: コミックDVD DOKAN
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 2004/09 - 2008/06
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
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Male oriented manga and gravure magazine.
Comic Di Gi Charat
Japanese: コミックデ･ジ･キャラット
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2004/10 - 2005/10
Publisher: Broccoli
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A male oriented manga magazine which used to be a seasonal magazine. On 2005 December 10th, Comic Di Gi Charat was officially transformed into Comi-Digi. A total of 7 volumes were released of "Comic Di Gi Charat" magazine.
Comic Dolphin
Japanese: コミックドルフィン
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 1989 - 2007/01
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
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An adult bishoujo manga magazine aimed at the otaku generation. Its first issue was released in 1989. The publication of the magazine got suspended with the release of the March 2007 issue (released on January 22nd, 2007).
Comic Dolphin Jr.
Japanese: コミックドルフィンJr.
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1993 - 1997
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
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Adult manga magazine for males.
Comic Dolphin Taisyou
Japanese: コミックドルフィン大将
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even)
Circulation: 1997/06 - 1999
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
Info:
Adult manga magazine for males. A special issue of Comic Dolphin magazine.
Comic EXPRESS
Japanese: コミックEXPRESS
Size: A5
Cost: 840 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 13th
Circulation: 2004/10 - ?
Publisher: Pict Press
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Doujin delivery magazine.
Comic Earth Star
Japanese: コミック アース・スター
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Circulation: 2011/03 - ?
Publisher: EARTH STAR Entertainment
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An all genre manga magazine that's targeted mainly at males in the later half of their teens to the first half of their twenties (15 - 25 years old males). Prior to the launch of the magazine an issue titled "Soukan! Comic Earth Star Henshuu Kaigi" (創刊！コミック アース･スター編集会議) accompanyed with a Drama CD was released in a few versions in Comiket 78 and in some of Akihabara's bookstores. Its first issue was released on March 12th, 2011.
Comic Fantasy
Japanese: コミックFantasy (コミックファンタジー)
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 1992 - 1998; 2002 - ?
Publisher: Kaiseisha
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The magazine's publication was suspended in 1998 with the release of the 26th issue. The magazine was revived on November 2002 through Enomoto Shirou's office version of Comic Fantasy, and is currently published twice a year.
Comic Faust
Japanese: コミックファウスト
Publisher: Kodansha
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Serializes manga, novels, and color illustration stories. Only 1 volume was released in 2006.
Comic Flapper
Japanese: コミックフラッパー
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 5th
Circulation: 1999/11 - ?
Publisher: Media Factory
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Comic G.G. (Comic G-men Gaho)
Japanese: コミックG.G.
Size: A5
Circulation: 2011/01 - ?
Publisher: Furukawa Shobo
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A manga anthology aimed at gay men. The anthology is published under the comic imprint Bakudan Comics. A Gay manga anthology containing G-MEN system manga. Contains one-shot manga.
Comic GAME Piasu
Japanese: コミックGAME ピアス
Circulation: 2004/02 - 2006/05
Publisher: Magazine Magazine
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Comic GAME Pierce. A total of 8 volumes were released.
Comic GEKI-YABA
Japanese: コミック激ヤバ!
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2007/10 - ?
Publisher: Mediax
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Pasocom Paradise special issue. First issue was released on October 26th, 2007.
Comic GENE
Japanese: 月刊コミックジーン
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2011/06 - ?
Publisher: Media Factory
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A shounen manga magazine that's read by girls. The concept of the magazine is "shounen manga magazine for females". The magazine was announced in December 2010 to start in April 2011, but because of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11th, 2011 its release was postponed to June 15th, 2011 (two months after its original release schedule).
Comic Gate Ash
Japanese: 月刊コミックゲートアッシュ
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2011/10 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A hybrid all genre manga magazine that's dedicated to all girls and some boys. It's described as a "manga magazine for the manga reading". Contains various works such as comedy, battle, and romance. Its first issue was published in paper format of A5 size on October 31st, 2011 by Enterbrain and sold through Kadokawa Group Publishing, and in e-book format on October 27th, 2011 which can be downloaded for free through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER". Starting from the second issue, the magazine is only available in e-book format which can be downloaded for free through the e-book delivery platform for smartphones "BOOK☆WALKER". It is issued by Kadokawa Contents Gate (角川コンテンツゲート) in e-book format on a monthly basis.
Comic Gear
Japanese: コミックギア
Circulation: 2009/08 - 2009/11
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Unlike other manga magazines, Comic Gear's mangaka will be working everyday together in the same studio. The magazine will contian manga with various genres: Action, Love Comedy, Fantasy, etc... The magazine's first issue was released on August 11th, 2009. Though mentioned to be a manga magazine but its actually a manga anthology, since it does not have a magazine code, and is being published under the comic imprint "Manga Time KR Comics Gear Series". Only 2 issues were released of this anthology, even though the third issue was to be released in January 2010, but the publication of the anthology was suspended.
Comic Gum
Japanese: コミックガム
Cost: 670 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 1996 - ?
Publisher: Wani Books
Links:
Web Comic Gum - Read Comic Gum's works online for free. Updated twice a month (15th and 30th).
record - Comic Gum - Records of Comic Gum issues.
Info:
The magazine started in 1996 as a special issue of the gravure magazine "Up to boy". It became independent in 1997, and was turned to a monthly publication in 1999.
Taken from Comic Gum site: "Our policies are energy, love, peace and MOE. We continue making books so that you who read our book may become happy and so that the book may become one volume important for you." Serialized manga from this magazine that was adapted to anime: Mahoromatic, Tsukuyomi Moon Phase, Ikkitousen and Amaenaideyo.
Serialization:
- Amaenaideyo
- Ikkitousen
- Mahoromatic
- Tsukuyomi Moon Phase
Comic Gumbo
Japanese: コミック・ガンボ (コミックGUMBO)
Size: B5
Cost: Free
Release Date: Semiweekly; Tuesday & Wednesday
Circulation: 2007/01 - 2007/12
Publisher: Dijima
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Free weekly manga magazine. Aimed at men in their 20s to 40s.
Comic Gumbo was launched in January 2007 as Japan's first free weekly manga publication. However, in December 2007, merely a year after its launch, Digima announced that the magazine will cease publication on 12/11 with the release of issue 48.
Comic Hanaman
Japanese: COMIC華漫
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2005/07 - ?
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
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Adult manga magazine for men. Its first issue was released on July 21st, 2005.
Comic High!
Japanese: コミックハイ！
Size: B5
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2004/03 - ?
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Official Site
Futabasha's Comic High!'s page
Comic High!'s and Comic Sumomo's mail order site
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The industry's first shoujo manga magazine for males. Manga from this magazine are published under the seinen comic imprint Action Comics. Mentioned on the cover: "Girlish Comics for Boys and Girls". Moe, yuri, youth, yaoi, fantasy, heartful and gag are all included in this magazine. Aimed at men between 18-35 years old. Its first issue was released on March 2nd, 2004.
Serialization:
- Hitohira
- Joshi Kosei
- Kodomo no Jikan
- Potemayo
Comic Himedorobow
Japanese: コミック姫盗人
Size: A5
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1996/11 - 2009/08
Publisher: Shobunkan
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Bishoujo manga magazine for adult men.
Comic Hitozuma Jukujo Zakari
Japanese: Comic 人妻熟女ざかり
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 21st
Publisher: Toen Shobo (former), Mediax (current)
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An adult gekiga magazine that's full of sexy adult married women. The magazine was published by Toen Shobo until the September 2007 issue (released in July 2007). Starting from the October 2007 issue (released in August 2007) Mediax continued its publication. It was published on a monthly basis (on the 21st), but starting from the November 2009 issue (released in September 2009) it turned to a bi-monthly publication.
Comic Honey
Japanese: コミック・ハニー
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 10th
Circulation: 2002/12 - 2004/12
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A special issue of Asuka magazine. A shoujo manga magazine that contains ecchi content. Its first issue was released on December 10th, 2002. Its last issue was released on December 10th, 2004.
Comic Hotmilk
Japanese: コミックホットミルク
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: Core Magazine
Links:
Official Site
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Manga magazine for men. Started on August 27th, 2007 as a special issue of Manga Bangaichi magazine, but starting from the August 2008 issue (released on July 2nd, 2008) the magazine became independent.
Comic I's Comics
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Comic International
Japanese: コミックインターナショナル
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 2nd
Circulation: 2006/12 - 2008/08
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Manga and gravure magazine for males. Used to be published on a monthly basis, but with the release of the March 2008 issue (released on February 2nd, 2008) it got changed to a bi-monthly publication. Its last issue (Vol. 13) was released on August 2nd, 2008.
Comic Jade
Japanese: COMIC ジェイド
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: TI Net
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Special issue of Comic Mujin.
Comic Jidai Katsugeki
Japanese: コミック時代活劇
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 5th
Circulation: 2004/02 - 2006/07
Publisher: Home-Sha
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Jidaigeki manga magazine.
Comic Jr. High! (Comic Junior High!)
Japanese: コミックジュニアハイ!
Circulation: 2006/08
Publisher: Futabasha
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Written on the cover of Comic Jr High! : "Girlish Comics for Boys and Girls." A single issue which got sold on Comic Market 70 in August 2006.
Comic Jumbo
Japanese: コミックジャンボ
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Release Date: 1987 - 2007/07
Publisher: Toen Shobo
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine.
Comic Jumbo EX
Publisher: Toen Shobo
Comic June
Japanese: コミックJUNE (コミックジュネ)
Circulation: 1995 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 28th
Publisher: June-NET
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It was initially published by Magazine Magazine, but with the release of the December 2008 issue (released on October 28th, 2008) its publication was transfered to June-NET.
Comic Junk
Japanese: COMICジャンク
Size: AB
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2007/02 - 2007/06
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
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Its first issue was released on February 26th, 2007, and its last issue was released on June 26th, 2007.
Comic Juuyoku
Japanese: COMIC 獣欲
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Publisher: Issuisha
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Bestiality manga anthology. Published under the comic imprint Izumi Comics.
Comic KYAAHH!
Japanese: コミック キャー！
Size: A5
Cost: 550 yen
Circulation: 2008/11 - ?
Publisher: Shobunkan
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A special issue of Comic Hime Dorobou magazine. Its first issue was released on November 27th, 2008.
Comic Karyou Gakuen
Japanese: コミック華陵学園
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd); 25th
Circulation: 2008/05 - 2008/11
Publisher: Oaks
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Started on September 26th, 2007. For its first 4 issues, the magazine was titled Comic Ran-Oh! (コミック嵐王), but after that the magazine was renamed to Comic Karyou Gakuen, with its first issue released on May 24th, 2008. A total of 4 issues were released.
Comic Kotaete Cho-dai!
Japanese: コミックこたえてちょーだい
Cost: 550 yen
Publisher: Media Factory
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"Comic Please Answer Me!"
Comic Kurofune
Japanese: COMIC黒船
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 21st
Circulation: 2003/03 - ?
Publisher: TI Net
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Comic Kwai
Japanese: コミック怪
Release Date: Quarterly (January, April, July, October)
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A horror manga anthology.
Comic LO
Japanese: COMICLO（コミックエルオー）
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2002/10 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Adult loli manga magazine for men.
Comic Lemon Club
Japanese: COMIC レモンクラブ
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Publisher: Nihon Shuppansha
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Comic Lily
Japanese: comicリリィ
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2009/10 - ?
Publisher: Rice River
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Yuri manga anthology. The anthology is described as a "heart shaking sweet lovely comic". Published under the comic imprint "Rice River Comics".
Comic MESSI
Japanese: コミックMESSI (コミックﾒｯｼ)
Size: A5
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: JC Shuppan
Info:
Messi and meramera bishoujo manga magazine. *meramera means refresh (as in your spirits or your heart) but Meramera is like a burning desire or burning refreshment like the burning of your heart (not actual burning just poetic stuff).
Comic Magazine Lynx
Japanese: コミック マガジン リンクス
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 9th
Publisher: Gentosha
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Comic Mahou no iland (Island)
Japanese: COMIC魔法のiらんど
Size: A5
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 2007/01 - ?
Publisher: Futabasha
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Contains comics based on popular cellular phone novels (mobile novels).
Comic Man-Ten (Comic Manten)
Japanese: コミック曼天
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Publisher: JC Shuppan
Comic Marble
Japanese: コミックマーブル
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2009/04
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Manga and gravure magazine for males. The first issue was released on April 16th, 2007. The publication of the magazine got suspended with the release of volume 12 (released on April 2nd, 2009).
Serialization:
- HanadaIro no Mado no Shojo by Kobayashi Yuki
- Artist and Model by Kyou Machiko
- KO-BANG! by Oozaki Joe
- Amagami by Takeshita Kenjirou
- Benriya Sakamaki Koujiro by Mihara Asaka
- 1day by Hanamizawa Qtaro
- Mirai no Chikara by Iiba Hiroshi
- Momo no Ie by Uchida Yuki
- P.M. ~Project ・ Messiah~ by Mizuno Akane
- Otome Kaidan by Tachibana Katsura
- HanaIro by Tanaka Akira
- Ojousama-teki na Kanojyo by 888
- oHAYO!! Kodomo SHOW!? by Kushiyoshi Souichiro
- AYA by Katsu Aki
Comic Maruman
Japanese: コミックまぁるまん
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Gravure and ero-manga magazine.
Comic Maso (Comic M)
Japanese: コミックマゾ
Publisher: Star Shuppan
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Mentioned as a "Comic for masochist only". A total of 6 issues were released.
Comic Masyo
Japanese: コミック・マショウ
Cost: 520 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 2000/12 - ?
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Comic Mega Dream
Japanese: コミックメガドリーム
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 17th
Circulation: 2004/07 - 2004/10
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Succeeded Cotton Comic magazine. A male oriented adult novel and manga magazine. Its first issue was released on July 17th, 2004. The fourth issue (released on October 16th, 2004) was its last issue.
Comic Mega GOLD
Japanese: コミックメガGOLD
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/05 - 2008/05
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Info:
A total of 7 issues, with the last issue (volume 7) released on May 24th, 2008.
Comic Mega Plus
Japanese: コミックメガプラス
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2003/10 - 2007/11
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Info:
A total of 50 issues were released of this magazine. It got succeeded by Comic 0 EX.
Comic MegaMilk
Japanese: コミックメガミルク
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2010/06 - ?
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine that is a renewal of Comic 0 EX. A special issue of Comic MegaStore magazine. Its first issue was released on June 10th, 2010.
Comic MegaStore
Japanese: コミックメガストア
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 1999/07 - ?
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Comic MegaStore DVD
Japanese: コミックメガストアDVD
Cost: 1500 yen
Circulation: 2006/09 - 2006/09
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Digital Comic Magazine, a DVD is included with this magazine. Only 1 issue was released.
Comic MegaStore H
Japanese: コミックメガストアＨ
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 2002/06 - ?
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Comic Minimon
Japanese: コミックミニモン
Circulation: ? - 2006/08
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Merged into Comic Pheromone in 2006/08.
Comic Mira
Japanese: コミック・ミラ
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2000/05 - 2004/04
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Launched on 2000/05/20, suspended on 2004/04/19.
Comic Miu
Release Date: 10 issues a year
Circulation: 1999/12 - 2003/07
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Name changed to Comic Miu Renai Yomikiri MAX (2003/09 - 2003/11), and later to Renai Yomikiri MAX.
Comic Moe
Japanese: コミックMOE (コミック・モエ)
Circulation: 1988-1992
Publisher: Kaiseisha
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Suspended in 1992, succeeded by Comic Fantasy.
Comic MoeMax
Japanese: COMICモエマックス (コミックモエマックス)
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 24th
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2008/12
Publisher: Moeru Publishing
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Moe ero manga magazine that's aimed at adults. The magazine started on April 24, 2007 as a monthly publication (released on the 24th). Starting from February 2008, the magazine became a bi-monthly publication, and from the June 2008 issue (released on April 24, 2008) the magazine got renewed with its format changing from A5 to B5. The magazine ended with its last issue released in December 2008. The magazine was succeeded by Comic MoeMax Jr.
Comic MoeMax Jr.
Japanese: ComicモエマックスJr.
Circulation: 2009/06 - 2009/10
Publisher: Moeru Publishing
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A revival of Comic MoeMax. Described as moe ero bishoujo manga magazine. Its first issue was released on June 29th, 2009, and its second and last issue was released on October 28th, 2009.
Comic Momohime
Japanese: COMIC桃姫
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 5th
Circulation: 2000/10 - 2010/05
Publisher: Fujimi Shuppan
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine that started on October 5th, 2000. The magazine was suspended in May 2010. After the suspension, the magazine's mangaka were absorbed in Tatsumi Shuppan's Comic Penguin Club, Comic Penguin Club Sanzokuban and in Comic Penguin Celeb starting from June 2010.
Comic Moog
Japanese: 月刊コミックムーグ
Size: A5
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2005/01 - 2008/11
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: G-WALK
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The magazine's name was changed to Comic Plum on the February 2009 issue of the magazine.
Comic Muga
Japanese: コミック夢雅（ムガ）
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: ? - 2005/11
Publisher: Oaks
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Comic Mujin
Japanese: ＣＯＭＩＣ 夢迅 (ムジン)
Cost: 560 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2000/08 - ?
Publisher: TI Net
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Comic Muku
Japanese: COMICムク
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2009/10 - ?
Publisher: Rice River
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Adult manga anthology. The anthology is described as a "Pure girl full comic". Published under the comic imprint "Rice River Comics".
Comic Nyan2 Club GOLD
Japanese: コミックニャン2倶楽部GOLD
Cost: 780 yen
Circulation: 2006/11 - 2007/02
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Beauty slave magazine. Two issues were released of this magazine.
Comic Orecano!
Japanese: COMICオレカノ！
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 25th
Circulation: 2008/02 - 2008/10
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
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Succeeded Bishoujo Teki Kaikatsu Ryoku. The first issue was released on February 25, 2008. A total of five issues were released.
Comic P Flirt
Japanese: コミックPフラート
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 16th
Circulation: 2009/08 - ?
Publisher: MAX
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A special issue of Comic Potpourri Club magazine. A love system type of bishoujo manga magazine. It's first issue was released on August 17th, 2009.
Comic P-mate
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Comic PAPIPO
Japanese: コミックパピポ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: 1991/06 - 2007/10
Publisher: France Shoin
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An adult manga magazine for men that contained manga works of all genre. It started on June 29th, 1991. Its publication got suspended with the release of the December 2007 issue (released on October 29th, 2007).
Comic PASH!
Japanese: コミックパッシュ! (コミックPASH!)
Size: A5
Circulation: 2010/11 - ?
Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsusha
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A 4-panel comic anthology for females. Mentioned on its cover to be "For Girls and Ladies Only!". Described as moe, makes you laugh and enjoyable. Its first issue was released on November 12th, 2010.
Comic Pachisuro Oukoku
Japanese: コミックパチスロ王国
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 2000/10 - 2003/12
Publisher: Takarajimasha
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Pachisuro manga magazine. The magazine was renewed with the title "Comic Super Pachisuro Oukoku" and moved to be published by Dia Press.
Comic Penguin Celeb
Japanese: コミックペンギンセレブ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2006/02 - ?
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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A special issue of Comic Penguin Club. An adult bishoujo manga magazine for men which started on February 20th, 2006 as a bi-monthly publication (released on the 21st of even months). With the suspension of Fujimi Shuppan's Comic Momohime magazine in May 2010, Comic Momohime's mangaka (manga authors) were absorbed in Tatsumi Shuppan's Comic Penguin Club, Comic Penguin Club Sanzokuban and in Comic Penguin Celeb starting from June 2010. In June 2010 (and with the addition of Comic Momohime's manga authors to the Comic Penguin Celeb magazine) the magazine was reborn as an all new work magazine, and became a monthly publication.
Comic Penguin Club
Japanese: ＣＯＭＩＣペンギンクラブ
Size: B5
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine.
Comic Penguin Club Sanzokuban
Japanese: ＣＯＭＩＣペンギンクラブ山賊版
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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Comic Pheromone
Japanese: コミックフェロモン
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Circulation: 2006/08 - 2006/11
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Adult manga magazine for men. The magazine is a merge of Comic Minimon and Manga Aihime. A total of 4 issues were released.
Comic Pianissimo
Japanese: コミック ピアニッシモ
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 11th
Circulation: 2006/11 - 2008/01
Publisher: Poplar Sha
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Serializes novels and manga. Renewed as Pianissimo in 2008.
Comic Pinky
Japanese: コミックピンキィ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1998/05 - 2003/05
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Info:
After its suspension, some of its manga serials continued serialization in Comic Muga magazine.
Comic Plum
Japanese: コミックプラム
Circulation: 2008/12 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Publisher: G-WALK
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The magazine was titled Comic Moog before its title was changed to Comic Plum. The first issue of "Comic Plum" was released on December 18th, 2008.
Comic Potpourri Club
Japanese: COMICポプリクラブ
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Publisher: Shinyusha
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Comic Prism
Japanese: コミックプリズム
Circulation: 2010/10 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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An adult manga magazine for men. A special issue of 2D Dream Magazine. The fetish element is the theme of the magazine. Its first issue was released on October 25th, 2010.
Comic Purumelo
Japanese: COMICプルメロ
Size: B5
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Publisher: Wakoh Shuppan
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine for men. Started on July 4th, 2006 as a bi-monthly publication (published on the 4th of odd months). With the release of the sixth issue (released on May 4th, 2007) the magazine was turned to a monthly publication.
Comic Pururun MAX
Japanese: COMIC ぷるるんMAX (コミック ぷるるんMAX)
Release Date: Quarterly (March, June, September, December); 10th
Circulation: 2009/12 - ?
Publisher: Seirindo
Info:
Moeru fetish comic anthology. Described as a little adult and amazing moe comic magazine. Its first issue was released on December 10th, 2009.
Comic REX
Japanese: Comic REX (コミックレックス)
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2005/12 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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The magazine is aimed at males in their teens to their twenties, and contains works of the following genres: adventure, game, fantasy, comedy, moe, etc.
Comic RIN
Japanese: COMIC ＲＩＮ
Size: B5
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2004/12 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Loli manga magazine.
Comic Ran Twins
Japanese: コミック乱ツインズ (コミック乱TWINS)
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Publisher: Leed
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Comic Ran-Oh!
Japanese: コミック嵐王
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2007/09 - 2008/03
Publisher: Oaks
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Ran for 4 issues before getting renamed to Comic Karyou Gakuen.
Comic Ranzuki
Japanese: コミックランズキ
Circulation: 2008/07 - 2008/07
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Gal manga magazine. Only 1 issue was released on July 23rd, 2008.
Comic Rats
Japanese: COMICラッツ
Size: A5
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: 1992 - 2002/10
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
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An adult manga magazine for men. Was published in B5 format, but with the magazine's renewal on December 29th, 2001 it turned to A5 format. Its last issue was released on October 29th, 2002.
Comic Revolution
Japanese: コミックレヴォリューション
Size: B5
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 11th
Circulation: 2007/04 - 2007/10
Publisher: France Shoin
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A moe erotic manga magazine that is a special issue of Comic PAPIPO magazine. Its first issue was released on April 11, 2007, and with the release of the fourth issue (released on October 11th, 2007) its publication was suspended.
Comic Rush
Japanese: 月刊コミックラッシュ
Size: B5
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2004/01 - 2011/01 (paper format), 2011/03 - ? (web-comic and digital/e-book formats)
Publisher: Jive
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A shounen manga magazine that started on January 26th, 2004, and was published on a monthly basis (on the 26th). The March 2011 issue (released on January 26th, 2011) was the last paper released issue. Starting from the April 2011 issue (released on March 1st, 2011) the magazine completely shifted from being released in paper format to being released online in web comic and digital (e-book) formats, were it's available for purchase through its official site as a web comic and e-book formats for the PC and smart phones. The web comic and digital formats are released on a monthly basis (on the 1st of each month).
Comic Ryu
Japanese: Comic リュウ
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 2006/09 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
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The first issue of Comic Ryu will be released on 9/19/2006. The magazine is aimed at people at ages of 30+.
From ANN:
Tokuma Shoten has revived Ryu, a magazine that once carried Shotaro Ishinomori's Genma Taisen and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's Arion, as Monthly Comic Ryu on September 19. Ryû was originally published by Tokuma Shoten from the lat 1970s to the mid 1980s.
Artists who contribute to Monthly Comic Ryû include Hideo Azuma, Hiroki Endo, Keiko Fukuyama, Kôichi Igarashi, Masaomi Kanzaki, Katsumi Michihara, Masahiko Nakahira, Kenji Tsuruta, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Kouichirou Yasunaga.
As a supplement to the first issue, a DVD with a short film directed by Mamoru Oshii has been included.
Monthly Comic Ryu also sets up the Comic Ryujin Award and recruits budding manga artists. The judges are Hideo Azuma and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
Black and white manga of 100 pages or less must be submitted by the end of Mach 2007. 1 million yen (approx US$10,000) will be awarded to the first place winner, 500,000 yen for second place and 100,000 yen for third place. The website also mentions that they have a relationship with Avex (major Japanese record company) and that there is a chance for winning submissions to be animated.
Aspiring manga-ka who wish to have their manga published in Monthly Comic Ryu are invited to make an appointment to bring their work to the publisher's office and show it to the editors. In the case of people living far from Tokyo, they are invited to send it to the magazine.
Comic SPA! EXTRA
Japanese: コミックSPA! EXTRA
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/12 - ?
Publisher: Fusosha
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Info:
SPA! special issue manga and gravure magazine.
Comic Scissors
Japanese: COMICシザーズ
Cost: 390 yen
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2007/06
Publisher: Toen Shobo
Info:
First issue was released on June 26th, 2007. Only 1 issue was released.
Comic Seed!
Japanese: COMIC SEED!（コミックシード）
Cost: Free
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Futabasha
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In 2005, the free online monthly manga anthology Comic Seed! ceased publication after its publisher, Penguin Shobo, declared bankruptcy.
Now Futabasha plans to publish the magazine with the aid of a new business strategy.
Futabasha Publishing, Ltd. will be publishing a "new" monthly comic magazine - "Comic Seed!" (Chief Editor: Nonaka Nakago), which will be distributed free on the web at the end of each month.
"Comic Seed!" was originally created by Penguin Shobo in September 2002, and was suspended last year with the liquidation of Penguin Shobo. This time, our company will inherit the name of that magazine, and create a new publishing-advertising model in a web-based medium. This new approach to manga business will be built and managed through the cooperation with people from related industries. We are aiming at making profits through the advertisement from the web magazine, the tankobon, and the e-books."
We will be partnering with Digi-book Japan, Inc. and Axel-Mark Company in distributing manga through mobile phones, delivering advertisement, producing e-books, etc. For the web-advertising system, we will be using the new "Bro-AD-cast" system developed by Sapiens, Inc.. The advertisement for our magazine "Comic Seed!" will feature "puzzle-type advertisment," an animation advertisement which pops up before the reader reads a manga. Certainly, it will impress our advertisers.
The magazine's distribution will be utilizing a comic reading program developed by Sapiens, the "Plugin-free Weblishing Service." Readers will be able to read the magazine without any installation of external magazine viewers or the need to download plugins. Akazuki Printing Inc. will be responsible for additional processing of the contents. The paper-hardcopy, cell phone version, and e-book version of Comic Seed will all be available through a unified data system.
Our website (http://comicsesed.jp) will pre-open on March 27th. It will officially open on April 28th in conjuction with the first re-publication of Comic Seed. New series will be announced, works of numerous mangaka from the "Old Comic Seed!" will also be continuing
in the new publication. For our first publication, we have ten series lined up and 250 pages planned. In our 2nd issue (May 31st), we're planning to serialize the popular series "Kodomo no Jikan" from the No.1 Amazon.co.jp bestseller "Monthly Comic High!" magazine.On March 27th, we will be distributing the pre-launch preparation issues. We will be working on the promotion of the first issue of Comic Seed! as its April 28th re-launch date draws near. We plan on exceeding the 70,000 readers mark of the old Comic Seed! and doubling the number of readers to 150,000.
The magazine includes the following genres: bishoujo, sci-fi, fantasy, action, comedy, moe, etc... The release of the August 2008 issue (delivered online on June 30th, 2008) was its last issue. On August 20th, 2008 it was succeeded by the web comic magazine "Web Comic High!".
Comic Sengoku Burai
Japanese: コミック戦国無頼
Size: A5
Circulation: 2009/12 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 3rd
Publisher: Shobunkan
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Info:
Sengoku (warring states) manga magazine. The magazine is aimed at the "Rekijo" (women who love history / women who are enthusiastic about history). Its first issue was released on December 3rd, 2009.
Comic Sengoku Magazine
Japanese: コミック戦国マガジン
Size: B4
Cost: 550 yen
Publisher: Media Factory
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Info:
Warring States Magazine.
Comic Shin-Genjitsu
Japanese: Comic 新現実
Size: A5
Cost: 980 yen
Circulation: ? - 2005/08
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Comic Shingeki
Japanese: ＣＯＭＩＣ真激
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 2001/12 - ?
Publisher: Chloe Shuppan
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Info:
Began as a special issue of Comic Mugin, became its own magazine as of 2003 Oct issue (2003/08). Previously published by TI Net, later moved to Chloe Shuppan.
Comic Shitsuraku-ten
Japanese: COMIC失楽天
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd); 17th
Circulation: 2004/04 - ?
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
Info:
Manga magazine for men. A special issue of Comic Kairaku-ten.
Comic Shoujo Tengoku (Comic Shoujo Heaven)
Japanese: COMIC (コミック) 少女天国
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Circulation: 2003/03 - 2008/03
Publisher: Hit Shuppansha
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Info:
Bishoujo manga magazine. This is a magazine that concentrates on very young girls; a loli manga magazine. The first issue was released on March 18th, 2003, and the last issue was released on March 18th, 2008. It was succeeded by "Comic ino."
Comic Sigma
Japanese: COMIC SIGMA （コミック シグマ）
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 2006/09 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Info:
Adult magazine.
Comic Sigma+
Japanese: COMIC SIGMA+ （コミック シグマプラス）
Size: B5
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Info:
Adult bishoujo magazine for men, Comic Sigma's sister magazine.
Comic Sumomo
Japanese: COMICすもも
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 12th
Circulation: 2010/08 - ?
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Comic High!'s and Comic Sumomo's mail order site
Info:
A special issue of Manga Action magazine. A manga magazine that's fully loaded with bishoujo. The magazine is aimed at males in their teens to their thirties, and mainly contains romantic comedy works with bishoujo heroines. Its first issue was released on August 10th, 2010.
Comic Super Pachisuro Oukoku
Japanese: コミックスーパーパチスロ王国 (コミックSUPERパチスロ王国)
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 2004/08 - 2008/05
Publisher: Dia Press
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine. The magazine is a renewal of "Comic Pachisuro Oukoku" magazine.
Comic Tenma
Japanese: コミック天魔
Size: B5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Circulation: 1998/06 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Comic Tokumori
Japanese: 月刊コミック特盛
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Home-Sha
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Comic Tokusen Misoji Tsuma Tsuya Tsuma
Japanese: コミック特選三十路妻 艶妻
Cost: 490 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Manga for men.
Comic Unreal
Japanese: コミックアンリアル
Size: A5
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 12th
Circulation: 2006/05 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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Info:
Adult bishoujo manga magazine for males in their twenties and thirties.
Comic Ura Office
Japanese: ｺﾐｯｸ裏オフィス (comic裏office)
Cost: 500 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/05 - 2007/04
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
Info:
A manga and glossy magazine for men. Its first issue was released on May 25th, 2006. A total of 6 issues were released.
Comic Usaman
Japanese: コミックうさまん
Size: B5
Circulation: 2002/12 - 2003/05
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Leed
Info:
Succeeded Comic Zero-Shiki magazine. Its first issue was released on December 7th, 2002. The sixth issue (released on May 15th, 2003) was its last issue. Some of its serialized manga continued serialization online on "Web Magazine" (Webマガジン).
Comic Valkyrie
Japanese: コミックヴァルキリー
Size: B5
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 27th
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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Info:
Male oriented manga magazine that's aimed at readers of all ages (although there may be questionable content from time to time). Its target readership are males in their teens to their thirties. Its first issue was released on July 25th, 2006.
Comic Valkyrie Hard
Japanese: コミックヴァルキリーハード
Size: B5
Cost: 620 yen
Circulation: 2007/10
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
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Info:
A special issue of Comic Valkyrie magazine. First issue was released on October 29, 2007. Whether there will be further issues is still undecided.
Comic Vanatsu
Japanese: コミックヴァナ通
Size: A5
Circulation: 2008/08 - 2010/03
Publisher: Enterbrain
Info:
A mook. Renewal of the "FFXI Anthology Comic" series. Its first issue was released on August 25th, 2008. The 7th issue was its last issue (released on March 15th, 2010).
Comic Vanilla (Comic Tenma Zoukan)
Japanese: Ｃｏｍｉｃ バニラ
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Circulation: 2004/05 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Info:
Comic Tenma special issue. Written on the cover above the name of the magazine: "The evolved beautiful girl magazine!!"
Comic Winkle
Japanese: コミックウインクル
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1995 - 2000
Publisher: Kaiousha
Info:
Its first issue was the August 1995 issue. The November 2000 issue (issue number 64) was its last issue.
Comic Working Girl (Comic WG)
Japanese: コミック・ワーキングガール (コミックWG)
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2007/11
Publisher: From Shuppan
Info:
Manga and gravure magazine for males. Its first issue was released on June 2nd, 2007. A total of 4 issues were released.
Comic XO
Japanese: コミックXO (コミックエックスオー)
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 2006/05 - 2010/02
Publisher: Oaks
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Info:
An adult manga magazine for men which started on May 2nd, 2006. Its publication was suspended with the release of the March 2010 issue (released on February 3rd, 2010). It was renewed as a digital comic magazine that's titled "Comic XO ZETU!" (COMIC XO 絶!), which its first issue was released on March 25th, 2010. Comic XO ZETU! is released online on a monthly basis (on the 25th) via DMM.
Comic Yell!
Japanese: コミックエール！
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/05 - 2009/05
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Official Site 1
Official Site 2
Info:
The magazine's catch phrases are: "Aimed at males of the next generation. Shoujo manga magazine for males." and "Cute and pure shoujo manga magazine for males!". Shoujo manga magazine aimed at men in their 20s to 40s. A magazine born with the male readership as its target. Contains attractive heroines, yuri, moe, sci-fi and fantasy. Its first issue was released on May 11th, 2007.
The magazine was changed from a quarterly publication to a bi-monthly publication with the release of the third issue on November 10th, 2007. With the release of the 12th issue (released on May 9th, 2009) the magazine was suspended.
Comic Yoshimoto
Japanese: コミックヨシモト
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly
Publisher: Yoshimoto Kogyo
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Serializes comedy manga. Targets males between the ages of 20-40.
From ComiPress:
Isao Yoshino of Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. announced plans to add another branch to his company covering manga. According to the announcement, this spring Isao Yoshino plans to start a seinen magazine Comic Yoshimoto, for which professional comedians from his company will team up with professional artists to create 20-25 different stories.
Yoshino expects the magazine to sell up to 250,000 issues each month. Yoshino also stated that he is considering releasing Comic Yoshimoto on the internet, or creating movies for its stories depending on the magazine's popularity.
Yoshino's new company Yoshimoto Books will be teaming up with publishers like Wani Books, and plans to release Comic Yoshimoto twice a month at 320 yen. The magazine will be sold at book stores and convenience stores around Japan.
Acording to Yoshino, he wants to prove that "comedy" and manga aren't something that don't go well together, but a combination that works really well. The targeted market of the magazine is males between the ages of 20-40.
Comic Yumichan
Japanese: コミックゆみちゃん
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1995/07 - 1996/08
Publisher: Cybele Shuppan
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A special issue of "Super Gals Now" (スーパーギャルズナウ) magazine. An adult manga magazine for men.
Comic Yuri Hime
Japanese: コミック百合姫
Size: B5
Cost: 880 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 18th
Circulation: 2005/07 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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A yuri manga magazine that started on July 17th, 2005 as a special issue of Comic Zero-Sum magazine, and was published on a quarterly basis. Its banner is: "No boys * Declaration of girl's love restored!!". Its a succession publication of Yuri-Shimai, a lot of the mangakas moved from Yuri Shimai to Comic Yuri Hime, with some able to continue their series. Starting from issue 18 (released on 18/1/2008) the magazine became independent from Comic Zero-Sum magazine. With the release of volume 22 (released on November 18th, 2010), Comic Yuri Hime S got merged into Comic Yuri Hime, and it turned from a quarterly publication (released on the 18th of January/April/July/October) to a bi-monthly publication.
Comic Yuri Hime S
Japanese: コミック百合姫S
Cost: 880 yen
Size: B5
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2010/09
Release Date: Quarterly (March, June, September and December); 18th
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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Info:
First issue was released on June 18th, 2007. A "Cute X Lovely comic magazine." Sister magazine of Comic Yuri Hime. A yuri manga magazine which contains moe elements, and is aimed at a male audience. The magazine got discontinued with the release of volume 14 (released on September 18th, 2010), and got merged into volume 22 of Comic Yuri Hime magazine (released on November 18th, 2010). While some of its manga continued serialization in Comic Yuri Hime magazine, other manga continued serialization online.
Comic Zenon
Japanese: 月刊コミックゼノン
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 2010/10 - ?
Publisher: North Stars Pictures
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Coamix who used to edit Comic Bunch magazine partnered with Tokuma Shoten to launch Comic Zenon magazine. The magazine is edited by Coamix, published by North Stars Pictures, and sold through Tokuma Shoten. Its first issue was released on October 25th, 2010. Both Monthly Comic@Bunch and Monthly Comic Zenon succeeded Comic Bunch magazine.
Comic Zero-Shiki
Japanese: COMIC零式
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1997/12 - 2002/07
Publisher: Cybele Shuppan
Info:
A total of 43 issues were released, with the 43rd issue released on July 11th, 2002. It got succeeded by Comic Usaman magazine.
Comic Zero-Sum
Japanese: コミックZERO-SUM (コミック ゼロサム)
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 2002/03 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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Info:
New generation comic magazine for females. The companion comic magazine for junior and senior high school girls who love fantasy manga.
Comic choiS!
Japanese: Comic ちょいS!
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 9th
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Info:
Adult manga magazine for males.
Comic ino.
Japanese: コミックイノ
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: Hit Shuppansha
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Info:
Loli manga magazine. Succeeded "Comic Shoujo Tengoku" magazine. The first issue was released on April 18th, 2008.
Comic@Bunch
Japanese: 月刊コミック@バンチ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2011/01 - ?
Publisher: Shinchosha
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Both Monthly Comic@Bunch and Monthly Comic Zenon succeeded Comic Bunch magazine. The magazine is edited and published by Shinchosha. Its first issue was released on January 21st, 2011.
Comic♥Wide Show (C♥W)
Japanese: コミック★ワイドショー
Size: B5
Cost: 998 yen
Release Date: Annually
Circulation: 2004/10 - ?
Publisher: Yosensha
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Info:
Launched in October 2004.
Comique Hug (ComiHug)
Japanese: コミハグ
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 13th
Circulation: 2007/05 - ?
Publisher: Mediation
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Info:
BL manga magazine aimed at the adult otome (maiden).
Comp Selections
Japanese: コンプセレクションズ
Cost: 1980 yen
Circulation: 2006/11 - 2008/05
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
Special issue of Comptiq, Comp Selections will contain game summaries, information on game characters, goods information, staff column, interviews, and seiyuu interview. A total of 4 issues were released.
Serialization:
- Really? Really! Prelude - By Kusaka Shiroi (Original Story by Navel)
Comptiq
Japanese: コンプティーク
Cost: 880 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2001/01 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Serialization:
- .hack//G.U.+
- D.C. II ~Da Capo II~
- ef - a fairy tale of the two. another tale
- HoneyComing ~Sweet Love Lesson~
- Lucky Star
- Nichijou
- Really? Really! -Remember Memories-
- Shirogane no Call
- Touka Gettan
Comptiq Ace (Comp Ace)
Japanese: コンプエース
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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4-koma Serialization:
- Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion Comic Anthology
- Lucky Star
- Shiruba
Manga Serialization:
- Castle Fantasia
- Clear -Itsuka Tatta ano Oka de-
- Code Geass Nightmare of Nunnally
- Fate/tiger colosseum
- Idolmaster Xenoglossia
- H2O -Footprints in the Sand-
- Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Comics à la Carte
- Hoshifull
- HR
- Lucky Star Comics à la Carte
- Melty Blood
- Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel
- Kati Kati
- Rental Magica From Solomon
- Saishuu Shiken Kujira Progressive C-Side
- School Days
- Touhou Sangatsu Sei -Strange and Bright Nature Deity-
- Tsuyokiss
- Twinkle Meister Kiraha
Comptiq Heroines (Comp H's)
Japanese: コンプＨ'ｓ (コンプヒロインズ)
Cost: 780 yen
Circulation: 2006/06 - 2008/03
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Bishoujo only visual magazine. A special issue of Comptiq. Its first issue was released on June 30th, 2006. Volume 9 of the magazine (released on March 26th, 2008) was the last issue. On April 2009 the magazine got succeeded by the new visual bishoujo magazine NyanType.
Cookie
Japanese: Cookie (クッキー)
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 1999 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Serialization:
- Ano Ko to Isshou
- ChiyoChiyo
- Dream Match
- Gakuen Tengoku (Gakuen Heaven)
- Gekkan CultLife
- Harou Keihou
- KiraKira 100%
- Kisekae Yuka-chan
- KiyokoYawaku
- LoveRevo
- NANA
- OInu-sama to Watashi
- Onna no Ko no Shokutaku
- ParaParu
- Silent summer snow
- Zotcha no NichiJyou
Cookie Box
Japanese: CookieBOX（クッキーボックス）
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Seasonal; Every 3 months
Publisher: Shueisha
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Cool-B
Japanese: Cool-B
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: B-monthly (Even); 4th
Circulation: 2005/03 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Info:
BL and otome game magazine. Otome games are games aimed at otome (maiden), basically dating simulation games that are aimed at females. BL games are boys love games that are also aimed at females.
Coro Coro Comic
Japanese: コロコロコミック
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Circulation: 1977 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Past Serialization:
- The Game-center Arashi
The magazine is aimed at elementary school boys. Its first issue was released on April 15th, 1977.
Coro Coro G
Japanese: コロコロG
Size: A5
Release Date: Twice a year
Circulation: 2010/05 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Info:
A special issue of Bessatsu Coro Coro Comic Special magazine. Its first issue was released on May 28th, 2010. The magazine is aimed at young boys.
Coro Coro Ichiban!
Japanese: コロコロイチバン!
Size: B5
Cost: 440 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 25th
Circulation: 2005/03 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Info:
The magazine is aimed at elementary school boys. Its first issue was released on March 25th, 2005.
Cotton Club
Japanese: コットンクラブ
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1989/01 - 1990/09
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
Info:
A special issue of Manga Bump (漫画バンプ) magazine. A male oriented adult manga magazine. It was succeeded by Cotton Comic magazine.
Cotton Comic
Japanese: コットンコミック
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 17th
Circulation: 1991 - 2004/06
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Succeeded Cotton Club magazine. A male oriented adult manga magazine. It was succeeded by Comic Mega Dream magazine.
CuCue
Japanese: キュキュ
Circulation: 2008 - 2008
Publisher: Tokyo Mangasha
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A BL manga anthology. Only 1 issue was released of this anthology.
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DRAGON AGE Pure
Japanese: ドラゴンエイジピュア
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/01 - 2009/02
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Info:
DRAGON AGE special issue. Its first issue was released on January 30th, 2006, and was released on a quraterly basis. With the release of volume 4 (released on April 20th, 2007) the magazine became bi-monthly. Its last volume (volume 15) was released on February 20, 2009.
DVD BugBug
Japanese: DVD BugBug
Circulation: 2003/07 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
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Info:
BugBug special issue. The magazine started in 2003 being published by Magazine Magazine, but starting with the 11th issue its publication was transfered to Sun Shuppan.
DVD June
Circulation: 2007/02 - ?
Publisher: June-NET
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Info:
Initially it was published by Magazine Magazine, but later on its publication was transfered to June-NET.
DX Pachisuro
Japanese: DXパチスロ
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: Mediaboy
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine.
Dear+
Japanese: ディアプラス
Size: A5
Cost: 620 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Circulation: 1997 - ?
Publisher: Shinshokan
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Info:
Launched in 1997 as a seasonal magazine, later became bi-monthly, and finally turned into a monthly magazine in 2003.
Dejil SP
Japanese: デジールSP
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 28th
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Info:
The magazine was previously titled Dejil, and changed to "Dejil SP" on March 2007.
Deluxe Betsucomi (Deracomi)
Japanese: DERACOMI（デラックスBetsucomi）
Size: A5
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 24th
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Info:
Special issue of BetsuComi.
Deluxe Bon Bon (DX Bon Bon)
Japanese: デラックスボンボン (DXボンボン)
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Circulation: 1990 - 1995
Publisher: Kodansha
Deluxe Margaret
Japanese: デラックスマーガレット
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 28th
Circulation: 1967 - 2010/05
Publisher: Shueisha
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Info:
The magazine started in 1967 as a "fashionable smart shoujo comic magazine". It started publication at a quarterly basis, and with the release of the September 1978 issue it became a bi-monthly publication. Many extra chapters and one-shots of Bessatsu Margaret's manga works were serialized in the magazine. Its publication ended with the release of the July 2010 issue (released on May 28th, 2010). Bessatsu Margaret sister is a renewal of the magazine.
Dengeki Animaga
Japanese: 電撃アニマガ
Cost: 1575 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1998 - 2005/08
Publisher: MediaWorks
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Info:
Informational magazine that concentrates on pretty girls (bishoujos) from anime and manga.
Dengeki BLACK Maoh (Dengeki Kuro Maoh)
Japanese: 電撃黒「マ）王
Size: B5
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Quarterly (March, June, September, December)
Circulation: 2007/09 - 2010/06
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Links:
Dengeki Online's Dengeki Black Maoh site
Info:
Dengeki Maoh special issue. Aimed at adult men who are fans of manga, anime and novels. First issue was released on September 19th, 2007. Volume 12 of the magazine, which was released on June 19th, 2010, was its last issue. Manga series gradually transfered its serialization to Dengeki Maoh magazine.
Serialization:
- Femme Fatale ~Unmei no Onna~
- Fumyo Repo ♡
- Hanjuku Tencho!
- Ichegeki Sacchuu!! Hoi Hoi-san Legacy
- Kizuato
- London Cat Peoples
- Moetan
- Nanatsusa
- Queen's Blade Struggle
- Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song -Harukanaru Uta-
One-shot:
- Enkyori Warp
- Kyuukousha Mononoke Jijou
- Sazan Kasa-chan BLACK
- Sono Otoko, Mushoku ni Tsuki
- Tama Hiyori
Dengeki Bunko Magazine
Japanese: 電撃文庫MAGAZINE
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Circulation: 2007/12 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Info:
Dengeki Bunko's official magazine. A light novel magazine that succeeded Dengeki hp. It started as a special issue of Dengeki Daioh. The first issue was released on December 10, 2007.
The magazine became independent from Dengeki Daioh as of the third issue (released on April 10th, 2008).
Dengeki Comic Gao!
Japanese: 電撃コミック ガオ！
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Circulation: 1993/02 - 2008/02
Publisher: MediaWorks
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Info:
The last issue was released on February 27th, 2008. While some manga finished serialization in the last issue, other manga continued serialization in Dengeki Daioh magazine.
Serialization:
- +Anima
- Bakuretsu Hunters (Sorcerer Hunters)
- Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
- DearS
- Eat-Man
- Gokujou Seitokai (The Best School Council)
- Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
- Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo
- Pita-Ten
- Speed Grapher
Dengeki Daioh
Japanese: 月刊コミック電撃大王
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Circulation: 1988 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Info:
Starting from the August 2008 issue (released on June 27th, 2008) its release date was changed from the 21st to the 27th of every month.
Serialization:
- Advance-of-Z
- Azumanga Daioh
- BLOOD ALONE
- Comic Party
- Dark Whisper
- DiGi Charat
- Gunparade Orchestra
- Gunslinger Girl
- Hayate Cross Blade
- Ichigo Mashimaro
- Kagihime Monogatari Eikyuu Alice Rondo
- KamiChu!
- Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~
- Kokoro Toshokan
- Maburabu Unlimited
- Ninin ga Shinobuden (2 x 2 = Shinobuden)
- Onegai Teacher
- Onegai Twins
- Prism Ark
- Shakugan no SHANA
- Shingetsutan Tsukihime
- ToHeart2
- ToriKoro
- Tsukihime
- Uchuu no Stellvia (Stellvia of the Universe)
- Yotsuba&!
- Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro na
- Yuri Seijin Naoko-san
Dengeki Daioh Genesis
Japanese: 電撃大王GENESIS (電撃大王ジェネシス)
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 19th
Circulation: 2010/01 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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The magazine started on January 19th, 2010 as a special issue of Dengeki Maoh magazine, and was published on a quarterly basis (released in January, April, July, and October). The first issue was published online, and could be read free of charge until February 28th, 2010. The magazine is focused on serializing original manga works, and is described as a 100% original comic magazine. The magazine is aimed at the shounen and seinen readership, specifically at males in their teens and twenties. Later on the magazine was mentioned to be aimed at businessmen with high disposable incomes (with company employees and the self-employed making about 50% of its readers). The magazine is aimed at males and can be found at comic speciality stores. With the release of the 3rd issue on July 20th, 2010 it became a special issue of SYLPH magazine. In January 2012 it turned to a special issue of Dengeki Daioh magazine. Starting from July 2011, the magazine became a bi-monthly publication (released on the 19th of odd months).
Dengeki Festival! Heaven
Japanese: 電撃Festival! Heaven
Circulation: 2008/07 - 2008/07
Publisher: Ascii Media Works
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A special issue of Dengeki G's Magazine. A new style of manga/information magazine that's aimed at females. Only one issue was released on July 9th, 2008.
Dengeki G's Festival!
Circulation: 2004/12 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Dengeki G's Magazine special issue. Contains 1-2 special feature articles on a bishoujo game title/s. Its first issue was released on December 16th, 2004.
Dengeki G's Festival! Anime
Japanese: 電撃G’s Festival! ANIME
Size: A4
Circulation: 02/2008 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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A special issue of Dengeki G's Festival! Each issue features info about a specific anime series. First issue was released on February 9, 2008.
Dengeki G's Festival! Comic
Japanese: 電撃G's Festival! COMIC
Size: B5
Circulation: 2007/11 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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A special issue of Dengeki G's Magazine. Aimed at men in their 20s to their 30s. The first issue was released on November 26, 2007.
Dengeki G's Festival! Deluxe
Japanese: 電撃G's Festival! DELUXE
Size: A4
Circulation: 2007/11 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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A special issue of Dengeki G's Magazine. The first issue was released on November 30, 2007.
Dengeki G's Magazine
Japanese: 電撃G'sマガジン
Cost: 880 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Dengeki G's Magazine - MediaWorks' page for the magazine.
Exclusive Home Page
Serialization:
- D.C. II Imaginary Future
- Futakoi
- HAPPY★LESSON
- Honey Coming The 4-koma
- Little Busters The 4-koma
- Mai-Otome Saga
- Marriage Royale
- Myself; Yourself
- Nanatsuiro Drops
- SISTER PRINCESS
- Strawberry Panic!
Dengeki HP
Japanese: 電撃hp
Cost: 720 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Circulation: 1998/12 - 2007/10
Publisher: MediaWorks
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Serializes novels. Some of the novels from this magazine got adapted into manga in other manga magazines as well as anime. Novels from this magazine that got anime and manga adaptation include: Starship Operators (adapted into an anime and a manga in Dengeki Daioh magazine), Bokusatsu no Dokuro-chan (adapted into a manga in Dengeki Gao magazine and an anime), Zettai Shounen (adapted into an anime), Kino no Tabi, Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu.
The last issue of the magazine was released on October 10, 2007. A new magazine titled Dengeki Bunko Magazine succeed it in December 2007.
Serialization:
- Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
- Iriya no Sora
- Kino no Tabi
- Shakugan no SHANA
- Starship Operators
- UFO no Natsu
- Zettai Shounen
Dengeki Hime
Japanese: 電撃姫
Cost: 1150 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Circulation: 2000 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Information and illustrations from bishoujo games.
Dengeki Hobby Magazine
Japanese: 電撃ホビーマガジン
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 1998/11 - ?
Publisher: MediaWorks
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Modeling magazine (how to build your mecha model and things like that).
Dengeki Maoh
Japanese: 電撃「マ）王 (電撃マオウ)
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Dengeki Mobile Comics
Japanese: 電撃モバイル コミックス
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Delivery of Dengeki Comics to cellular phones. Manga from Dengeki magazines can be read anytime and anywhere. New works are delivered every Friday.
Dengeki Moeoh
Japanese: 電撃萌王
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 26th
Circulation: 2002/03 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Dengeki PlayStation
Japanese: 電撃PlayStation
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Friday
Circulation: 1994/12 - ?
Publisher: MediaWorks
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Dengeki Teioh
Japanese: 電撃帝王
Size: B5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Quarterly (Jan/April/July/Nov); 25th
Circulation: 2004/04 - 2006/11
Publisher: MediaWorks
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DeraPara mini
Japanese: デラパラmini
Circulation: 2008/08 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Teens love manga magazine. Its first issue was released on August 5th, 2008.
Deri☆Deri
Japanese: デリ☆デリ
Size: A5
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 24th
Circulation: 2006/06 - ?
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Dessert
Japanese: Dessert (デザート)
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1996/07 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Dessert Special 1100
Japanese: デザートスペシャル 1100
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: 2003 - 2006
Publisher: Kodansha
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Dessert☆BABY
Japanese: デザート☆BABY
Release Date: Twice a year
Circulation: 2008/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Dessert special issue.
Do-kyun!
Japanese: ドキュン！
Size: B5
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Scholar Magazine
Info:
Scholar special issue. Manga and gravure magazine for males.
Doki!
Japanese: Dokiッ! (月刊ドキッ! )
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Pure love, and neatness type of bishoujo comic magazine.
Doki! Special
Japanese: Dokiッ!スペシャル (ドキッ! Special)
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Circulation: 2003/12 - 2010/06
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Working elder sister! Cosplay comic magazine. Its last issue was released on June 4th, 2010.
Don Quixote no Pachinko Tengoku
Japanese: ドンキホーテのパチンコ天国
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Publisher: Taiseisha
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Pachinko manga magazine
Dragon Age
Japanese: 月刊ドラゴンエイジ
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Serialization:
- BLAZE
- Bremen
- Chrno Crusade (Chrono Crusade)
- Dorothea
- Full Metal Panic! Σ
- Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun
- Gunbuster 2
- Hageruya!
- High School of the Dead
- Karin
- Kaze no Stigma -Kouen no Miko-
- Kyoushirou to Towa no Sora
- Lolicon Phoenix
- Kamen no Maid Guy
- Mizore no Kyojitsu
- Namala! my love
- Omamori Himawari
- Ore-fechi Ichigo-chan Ki wo Tsukete!
- Orfina
- Pixie Gale
- Raymond
- Shanou
- The Third
- Tsubame Syndrome
- Variante
- Zero In
Dragon Junior
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
Dragon Magazine
Japanese: ドラゴンマガジン
Cost: 790 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 20th
Circulation: 1988/01 - ?
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Serializes novels, but also contains shounen manga. The magazine started as a monthly light novel magazine on January 30th, 1988 (released on the 30th of every month). Starting from the May 2008 issue (released on March 19th, 2008) it was turned to a bi-monthly magazine, and its size was reduced from A4 to B5.
Light Novels Serialization:
- Armored Core Fort Tower Song
- Author: Wachi Masaki
- Illustrator: Ebine
- BLACK BLOOD BROTHERS
- Author: Azano Kouhei
- Illustrator: Kusaka Yuuya
- Bokutachi no Paradox
- Author: Atsugi Jiyun
- Illustrator: QP:flapper
- D Crackers
- Author: Azano Kouhei
- Illustrator: Murasaki Hisato
- Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu
- Author: Kagami Takaya
- Illustrator: Toyota Saori
- EME
- Author: Takigawa Takeshi
- Illustrator: Ozaki Hiroki
- Full Metal Panic!
- Author: Gatou Shouji
- Illustrator: Shiki Douji
- Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun
- Author: Suzuki Daisuke
- Illustrator: Takanae Kyourin
- Hallelujah☆Bullet
- Author: Amano Yutaka
- Illustrator: ROHGUN
- Idol Master Xenoglossia
- Author: Suzukaze Ryou
- Illustrator: Ein
- Kaze no Stigma
- Author: Yamato Takahiro
- Illustrator: Nanto Hanamaru
- Kaze no Tairiku (The Weathering Continent)
- Author: Takekawa Sei
- Illustrator: Inomata Mutsumi
- Kishou Seireiki (The Report of Nature Spirits)
- Author: Shimizu Fumika
- Illustrator: Nanase Aoi
- Kouga no Ruby Wolf
- Author: Awamichi Homare
- Illustrator: Shiina Yuu
- Maburaho
- Author: Tsukiji Toshihiko
- Illustrator: Komatsu Eiji
- Mahou Senshi Louie (Louie The Rune Soldier)
- Author: Mizuno Ryou
- Illustrator: Yokota Mamoru
- Satsu x Ai -Kill Love-
- Author: Kazami Meguru
- Illustrator: G Munyo
- Slayers Special
- Author: Kanzaka Hajime
- Illustrator: Araizumi Rui
- Sprite Spiegel
- Author: Ubukata Tow
- Illustrator: Haimura Kiyotaka
- Tasogareiro no Utatsukai
- Author: Sazane Kei
- Illustrator: Takeoka Miho
- The Third
- Author: Hoshino Ryou
- Illustrator: Gotou Nao
Manga Serialization:
- 49 Days Driver
- Detatoko Princess
- Dragon Half
- Hekaton Tail
- Hyper Police
- Matools no Ketsuzoku (Blood of Matools)
- Ookami ga Kuru!
- Roopure Guru Guru
- Vaelber Saga
- Wolfman Road
dejil
Japanese: デジール
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1979 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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On March 2007 the name of the magazine was changed to Dejil SP.
dejil DX
Japanese: デジールDX
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Circulation: 2003/07 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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drap
Japanese: ドラ
Size: A5
Cost: 790 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 31st
Publisher: Core Magazine
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E
Title E
Elegance Eve
Japanese: えれがんすいぶ(エレガンスイブ)
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Serialization:
- Charisma Ikuji
- Fight Fight Chiba!
- M no Densetsu ~Dark Angel II~
- Miwaku no Recipe
- News no Ojikan
- Nyuukyu PuniPuni Nikki
- Shin Ao no Gunjo
- su no Ka
- Suzuta no Oishiku Dekiru mon
- Tenshi no Sukyatto
- V.I.P Attender
Ero Kakko e
Japanese: エロカッコe
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 30th
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: Mediaboy
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Manga and gravure magazine for males.
Eros Comics
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Eva Ace
Japanese: エヴァエース
Circulation: 2003-2003
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Started in 2003 and was suspended in the same year.
Eve Special
Japanese: イブSpecial
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Evening
Japanese: イブニング
Size: B5
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Circulation: 2001/08 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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E★2
Japanese: E☆２ (えつ)
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 29th
Circulation: 2005/09 - ?
Publisher: Asuka Shinsha
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Serialization:
- Belly Berry
- Crane Game Aa! Mu-tan
- Dekitaraiina Over the Creation
- Maid★Chick
- Gohoushi Bear Magical Catherine
- NP3
- Tonari no Fantasma
- Tsurugi no Mai!
F
Title F
FC Gold
Publisher: Shodensha
FRACTAL
Japanese: FRACTAL
Size: A4
Cost: 980 yen
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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COMICs & ILLUSTRATIONs
Famidora
Japanese: ふぁみドラ
Circulation: 2008/06
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
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True story manga magazine. A special issue of Shukan Asahi magazine. Only 1 issue was released. It was succeeded by "Honto ni Atta Baku Kazoku no Hanashi" magazine.
Fanroad
Japanese: ファンロード
Cost: 1,000 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Publisher: Daitosha
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Informational magazine on manga and anime, content of the magazine is based on readers contribution. Mainly targets females between the ages of 10-20.
Fantasia Battle-Royal
Japanese: ファンタジアバトルロイヤル
Circulation: 2005 - 2007
Publisher: Fujimi Shobo
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Dragon Magazine special issue.
Faust
Japanese: ファウスト
Publisher: Kodansha
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A literature magazine that focuses on light novels. Consists of short novels, interviews, essays and manga. Broad genre of sci-fi, fantasy and mystery.
Feel
Publisher: Shodensha
Fellows!
Japanese: フェローズ!
Size: B5
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 15th
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A manga anthology that's similar to its predecessor "Comic Beam Fellows!". It is published under the seinen comic imprint "Beam Comix". Its first issue was released on October 14th, 2008.
Fellows!(Q)
Japanese: フェローズ(キュー)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2011/11 - ?
Release Date: Quarterly
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A manga anthology that's a special issue of Fellows! The Q in the title is for "Quiet". The anthology focuses on serializing manga from new authors. It is published under the seinen comic imprint "Beam Comix". Its first issue was released on November 15th, 2011.
Flamingo
Japanese: フラミンゴ
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1992/03 - 2000/07
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Bondage & discipline comix.
Flamingo R
Japanese: フラミンゴＲ
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2005/07 - ?
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Written on the cover: "BONDAGE & DISCIPLINE COMIX PLEASURE OF SUPREMACY FOR YOU".
Flowers
Japanese: flowers (フラワーズ)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 2002/04 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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The magazine started on April 27th, 2002 as a renewal of Petit Flower (プチフラワー) magazine.
For Mrs.
Japanese: フォアミセス
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd or 3rd, 28th in Dec
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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For Mrs. Special
Japanese: フォアミセス スペシャル
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Seasonal (Mar, June, Sept, Dec); 19th
Circulation: 2004/07 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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For Mrs. Yome Shuutome Special
Japanese: or Mrs. 嫁姑スペシャル
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/12 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Fresh GanGan
Japanese: フレッシュガンガン
Release Date: Twice a year
Circulation: 1992 - 1996, 2007/03 - 2010/04
Publisher: Square Enix
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A special issue of Monthly Shounen GanGan. The first magazine to be titled "Fresh GanGan" started in April 1992 as a special issue of "Monthly Shounen GanGan" and was published on a quarterly pace, but on May 1996 its title was changed to "GanGan Wing", and it became an independent magazine in March 1999. The magazine was renamed again in 2001 to Monthly GanGan Wing. The second magazine to be titled "Fresh GanGan" was first released on March 22nd, 2007, which was published at a twice a year pace after 2008, and ended with the release of the Spring 2010 issue (released on April 22nd, 2010).
Futanari Excellent!!
Japanese: ふたなりエクセレント!!
Circulation: 2009/08 - 2010/06
Publisher: Issuisha
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Futanari manga anthology for men. A total of 5 issues were released.
Futanarikko High!
Japanese: ふたなりッ娘High!
Release Date: Annually
Circulation: 2008/03 - 2009/01
Publisher: Mediax
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Futanari manga anthology for men. A total of 2 issues were released.
Futanarikko Love
Japanese: ふたなりっ娘ＬＯＶＥ
Circulation: 2003/04 - 2009/10
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Futanari manga anthology for men. Volume 13 was its last issue.
Futanarikko Lovers
Japanese: ふたなりっ娘らばーず
Circulation: 2005/10 - 2009/06
Publisher: Issuisha
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Futanari manga anthology for men. A total of 16 issues were released.
Futanarikko Please
Japanese: ふたなりっ娘プリーズ
Circulation: 2004/06 - 2005/04
Publisher: Issuisha
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Futanari manga magazine for men. A total of 3 issues were released.
Futanarikko Pretty!
Japanese: ふたなりっ娘プリティ！
Size: A5
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/10 - 2006/10
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
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Futanari manga magazine for men. Only 1 issue was released.
Futanarikko no Sekai
Japanese: ふたなりっ娘の世界
Circulation: 2010/03 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
Info:
Futanari manga anthology for men.
G
Title G
G'sister
Japanese: Ｇ'sister
Cost: 1600 yen
Circulation:
Publisher: Core Magazine
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G-type's sister magazine.
GA Bunko Magazine
Japanese: GA文庫マガジン
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2012/01 - ?
Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative
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"GA Bunko Magazine" Web Information
Info:
A monthly digital light novel magazine for smartphones, tablet devices and the PC. The magazine contains short story light novel works of popular GA Bunko light novels, and a lot of up to date information that fans want to know. It's sold for the iOS, android and the PC. The delivery of the first issue was on January 12th, 2012.
GA Magazine
Japanese: GAマガジン
Circulation: 2008/08 - 2010/08
Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative
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A mook. The magazine is described to be stuffed with the charm of the light novel label GA Bunko. The magazine serializes: newly written material of already published GA Bunko light novels, new light novel series, and manga adaptations of GA Bunko light novels. The first issue was released on August 9th, 2008. The fourth issue (released on August 10th, 2010) was its last issue.
GA Magazine Creators
Japanese: GAマガジン クリエイターズ
Size: A4
Circulation: 2010/03 - 2011/04
Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative
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A special issue of GA Magazine. A mook that collects chosen illustrations of popular light novels from the light novel label GA Bunko. Its first issue was released on March 24th, 2010. Its second and last issue was released on April 6th, 2011.
GAKUMANplus
Japanese: ガクマンプラス
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 3rd
Circulation: 2010/04 - 2011/10
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Learning manga magazine for school children which succeeded the children's manga magazines "Shougaku Go-nensei" and "Shougaku Roku-nensei". Its first issue was released on April 15th, 2010. The magazine's content includes character collection, history, and news from science to current events. The slogan that's mentioned on the first issue is "World's first (!?) learning manga specialized magazine". Its aimed at students from upper-elementary grades (fifth and sixth grades) to middle school students. Starting from the May 2011 issue (released in April 2011) its publication was changed from the 15th to the 3rd of even months. Its publication got suspended with the release of the 11/12 2011 issue (which was released on October 3rd, 2011).
GAME Piasu
Japanese: ＧＡＭＥピアス
Circulation: 2001/12 - 2005/08
Publisher: Magazine Magazine
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GAME Pierce. A total of 21 volumes were released.
GBless
Japanese: ジーブレス
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2009/02 - ?
Publisher: Furukawa Shobo
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Men's love comic magazine. Manga magazine for gay men.
GELATIN
Japanese: ゼラチン
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2009/02 - ?
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
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Purupuru color original comics. State-of-the-art original bishoujo manga magazine. Its first issue was released on February 4th, 2009.
GFantasy
Japanese: 月刊Gファンタジー
Cost: 580 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Circulation: 1992 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
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Launched in 1992 as a special issue of Shounen Gangan under the name of "Fantastic Comic" (ファンタスティックコミック). In 1993 it became its own magazine under the name of "Gangan Fantasy" (月刊ガンガンファンタジー). In the April 1994 issue it was finally renamed to GFantasy (月刊Gファンタジー).
GIGA 69
Japanese: GIGA69［ギガロック]
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 19th
Publisher: Gentosha
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GUSH
Japanese: ガッシュ
Size: A5
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2003/04 - ?
Publisher: Kaiousha
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BL manga magazine. A renewal of Outo Shobo's GUST magazine. Its first issue was released on April 3rd, 2003.
GUSH mania
Japanese: ガッシュマニア (GUSHmania)
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even)
Circulation: 2003/03 - 2005/04
Publisher: Kaiousha
Info:
BL manga anthology.
GUSH mania EX
Japanese: ガッシュマニアックス (GUSHmaniaEX)
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even)
Circulation: 2005/06 - ?
Publisher: Kaiousha
Info:
BL manga anthology.
GUSH moetto
Japanese: ガッシュ・モエット
Release Date: Every four months (April, August, December); 3rd
Circulation: 2008/12 - 2010/08
Publisher: Kaiousha
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A special issue of GUSH magazine. Its first issue was released on December 3rd, 2008. It ended with the release of the September 2010 issue (released on August 3rd, 2010).
GUSH peche
Japanese: ガッシュ ペシェ (GUSHpeche)
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 25th
Circulation: 2009/05 - ?
Publisher: Kaiousha
Info:
BL manga anthology. Its first issue was released on May 25th, 2009.
Gakushuu Youchien
Japanese: 入学準備 学習幼稚園
Size: AB
Release Date: Quarterly (March, June, September and December); 1st
Circulation: 1982 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Aimed at pre-elementary school children of 5 to 6 years old.
GanGan Custom
Japanese: ガンガンカスタム
Cost: 580 yen
Circulation: 2006/09
Publisher: Square Enix
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First issue was released on 30/9/2006. Shounen GanGan special issue.
The debut issue of GanGan Custom featured a new manga called Souten no Koumori (Bat of the Blue Sky) by Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. Only 1 issue was released.
GanGan Ikusa -IXA-
Japanese: ガンガン戦-IXA-
Release Date: Twice a year
Circulation: 2009/11 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
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A special issue of Monthly Shounen GanGan. Asian fantasy manga magazine. Manga serialized in the magazine are based on asian fantasy. The magazine's theme are the Sengoku period, the Three Kingdoms period, and Bakumatsu. Its first issue was released on November 27th, 2009.
GanGan Joker
Japanese: 月刊ガンガンJOKER (ジョーカー)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2009/04 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
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Succeeded both GanGan Powered and GanGan Wing magazines. A mediamix manga magazine aimed at middle and high school boys. Its first issue was released on April 22nd, 2009.
GanGan Powered
Japanese: ガンガンパワード (ガンガンPOWERED)
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2001/03 - 2009/02
Publisher: Square Enix
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Launched in 2001/03 as a special issue of Monthly Shounen Gangan, back then it was a seasonal magazine published twice every year. In 2006/06 it was changed into a bi-monthly magazine. Its last issue was released on February 21st, 2009. Many of its manga continued serialization in Square Enix's other manga magazines (Shounen GanGan, GanGan Joker and GFantasy) and the free web magazine GanGan Online. The magazine was succeeded by GanGan Joker.
GanGan Wing
Japanese: 月刊ガンガンWING (月刊ガンガンウイング)
Size: B5
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 1992/04 - 2009/03
Publisher: Square Enix
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The magazine started in April 1992 with its title being "Fresh GanGan". It started as a special issue of "Monthly Shounen GanGan" and was published on a quarterly pace, but on May 1996 its title was changed to GanGan Wing, and became an independent magazine in March 1999. The magazine was renamed again in 2001 to Monthly GanGan Wing. Its last issue was released on March 26th, 2009. Some of its manga continued serialization in Square Enix's GanGan Joker magazine and the free web magazine GanGan Online. The magazine was succeeded by GanGan Joker.
Gang King
Japanese: ギャングキング
Cost: 380 yen
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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A special issue of Young King magazine.
Gau Gau Waata Chou-Goku-Atsu Soushuu-hen!!
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Bow wow Waata Super Thick Total Issue!!, total of 4 issues.
Gekiga Madmax
Japanese: 劇画ﾏｯﾄﾞﾏｯｸｽ
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Publisher: Core Magazine
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According to its publisher, a "reckless run, sex, heat comic magazine."
Gekiga Picaresque
Japanese: 劇画ピカレスク
Cost: 480 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Manga for men.
Gekiman Special
Japanese: 劇漫スペシャル
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Gekisatsu Hontou ni Atta H na Hanashi
Japanese: 激撮本当にあったＨな話
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Circulation: 2004/06 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Adult documentary scoop magazine aimed at men.
Gekkan Shounen Magazine (Monthly Shounen Magazine)
Japanese: 月刊少年マガジン
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 1975/05 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Gekkan Shounen Magazine+ (Monthly Shounen Magazine Plus)
Japanese: 月刊少年マガジン+ (月刊少年マガジンプラス)
Release Date: 2011/10 - ?
Circulation: Three times a year
Publisher: Kodansha
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A special issue of Monthly Shounen Magazine. The magazine succeeded Magazine E-no. Some of the manga works serialized in Magazine E-no continued serialization in Gekkan Shounen Magazine+. Its first issue was released on October 20th, 2011.
Gemaga
Japanese: ゲーマガ
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative
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Comprehensive game information magazine. Also serializes some manga.
Gensen Tokumori Comic Hitozuma Jukujo Zakari
Japanese: 厳選特盛 Comic 人妻熟女ざかり
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Toen Shobo
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Gessan (Monthly Shounen Sunday)
Japanese: ゲッサン (月刊少年サンデー)
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Circulation: 2009/05 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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A sister magazine of Weekly Shounen Sunday. Its first issue was released on May 12th, 2009.
Gian-ism
Japanese: ジャイアニズム
Size: A4
Circulation: 2011/10 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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Anime, game, novel, and anything interesting informational mook. It is aimed at the readers who love "akiba kei" (akihabara system) contents. Described as a "crossover mook". Its first issue was released on October 25th, 2011.
Girls Jump (G Jum)
Japanese: ガールズジャンプ (Gジャン)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/12 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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Started on December 15th, 2010 as a special issue of Super Jump magazine. Starting from the second issue, which got released on January 27th, 2012, it became a special compilation issue of Jump X magazine. Only manga by female mangaka are serialized in the magazine. The main aime of the magazine it to attract female readers to Shueisha's seinen manga magazines.
Gokinjo Scandal
Japanese: ご近所スキャンダル
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2001 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Gokinjo no Yuruse Nai Onna
Japanese: ご近所の許せない女
Cost: 600 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Katei Suspense special issue.
Golf Comic
Japanese: GOLF(ゴルフ) コミック
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Circulation: 1985 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Golf Comic Athlete
Japanese: ゴルフコミックアスリート
Size: B5
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2005/05 - 2006/01
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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Ladies' professional golf manga. A total of 7 issues were released. The magazine was renewed with the title "Joutatsu Golf Comic Athlete".
Golf Lesson Comic
Japanese: ゴルフレッスンコミック
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
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Goukan Tengoku (Goukan Heaven)
Publisher: Hit Shuppansha
Grand Jump
Japanese: グランドジャンプ
Size: B5
Release Date: 2011/11 - ?
Circulation: Bi-weekly; 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Publisher: Shueisha
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A seinen manga magazine that's aimed at liberated adults. Both Grand Jump and Grand Jump PREMIUM magazines succeeded Super Jump and Business Jump magazines. A special edition of the magazine titled Grand Jump PREMIUM started in December 2011. Its first issue was released on November 16th, 2011.
Grand Jump PREMIUM
Japanese: グランドジャンプPREMIUM
Size: B5
Release Date: 2011/12 - ?
Circulation: Monthly; 22nd
Publisher: Shueisha
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A special issue of Grand Jump magazine. Both Grand Jump and Grand Jump PREMIUM magazines succeeded Super Jump and Business Jump magazines. Its first issue was released on December 21st, 2011.
Grimm Douwa Scandal
Japanese: グリム童話スキャンダル
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Publisher: Take Shobo
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GuiltyXX
Japanese: ギルティクロス
Release Date: Quarterly (February, May, August, November)
Circulation: 2004/11 - 2009/11
Publisher: Shinkosha
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BL manga anthology. Described as an "Adult Conceptual Anthology". Volume 18, which was released in November 2009, was its last issue. A renewal of the anthology called "moca" started in February 2010.
Gundam Ace
Japanese: ガンダムエース
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2001/06 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Gundam manga and other info. Its first issue was released on June 25th, 2001.
Gundam Ace Special
Japanese: ガンダムエース スペシャル (ガンダムエースSPECIAL)
Size: B5
Cost: 340 yen
Circulation: 2006/09 - 2006/11, 2007/04 - 2008/03
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A special issue of Gundam Ace magazine. 2 special issues were released in 2006. On April 26th, 2007 the first issue (numbered vol. 1) was released, and its last issue (vol. 4) was released on March 26th, 2008.
Gundam OO Ace
Japanese: ガンダムOOエース (ガンダムダブルオーエース)
Circulation: 2010/09 - 2010/09
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A special issue of Gundam Ace magazine which got released on September 18th, 2010.
Gundam UC Ace
Japanese: ガンダムUCエース (ガンダムユニコーンエース)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/10 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A special issue of Gundam Ace magazine. Its first issue was released on October 26th, 2010.
good! Afternoon
Japanese: good!アフタヌーン
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 7th
Circulation: 2008/11 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Afternoon special issue. Its first issue was released on November 7th, 2008.
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Title H
H Office Ura Jouji
Japanese: Ｈオフィス裏情事
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2007/02 - 2008/02
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 26th
Publisher: Issuisha
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Manga magazine for males. A total of 7 issues were released.
H na OL Daisuki!
Japanese: HなOL大好き！
Cost: 590 yen
Circulation: 2007/01 - 2007/01
Publisher: Toen Shobo
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Manga and gravure magazine for males. Its publication was suspended with only 1 issue released on January 26th, 2007.
H-TYPE
Circulation: 2011/07 - ?
Publisher: Oaks
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A mook that's described as an "adult anime perfect guide". Some of its contents are pickups of bishoujo anime of popular labels, and DVD-PG guide. Its first issue was released on July 6th, 2011 under the Oaks Mook label.
HOBINO
Japanese: ホビノ
Circulation: 2008/07 - ?
Publisher: Kotobukiya
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Free figure magazine that contains manga and entertainment information. Started on July 25th, 2008.
HQ Comic
Japanese: 月刊HQ comic
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2008/01 - ?
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
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The first issue was released on January 21st, 2008.
Haduki Kaoru Selection Honto ni Atta H na Taiken
Japanese: 八月薫セレクション ホントにあったHな体験
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/08 - ?
Publisher: Leed
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A special issue of Comic Ran Twins. A manga magazine that contains a selection of contributed stories of true love affairs. Its first issue was released on August 31st, 2010.
Hamusupe
Japanese: ハムスペ
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Circulation: 2000 - 2007/06, 2008/06 - ?
Publisher: East Press
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A pet manga magazine that can be enjoyed by both child and adult. The magazine was published by Aoba Shuppan between 2000 and June 2007. On April 2008 the magazine has been revived and being published on a monthly basis by East Press.
Hana to Yume
Japanese: 花とゆめ
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: B-monthly; 5th & 20th
Circulation: 1974/05 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Hana to Yume Search - Database of Hana to Yume related info.
Hana to Yume Stars
Japanese: 花とゆめスターズ
Publisher: Hakusensha
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A Hana to Yume special edition. The magazine was released on October 27th, 2008.
Hanaman Gold
Japanese: 華漫GOLD (ゴールド)
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 9th
Circulation: 2006/09 - ?
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
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Adult manga magazine for men.
Hanaoto DX (hanaoto Deluxe)
Japanese: 花音DX (はなおとデラックス)
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: 2008/02 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
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BL manga anthology.
Haran Banjou no Onna-tachi
Japanese: 波瀾万丈の女たち
Size: A5
Circulation: 2001 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 17th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Harlequin
Japanese: 月刊ハーレクイン
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Harmony Romance
Japanese: ハーモニィRomance
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2008/11 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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The first issue was released on November 21st, 2008.
Heisei Akan Yome Akan Haha
Japanese: 平成アカン嫁アカン母
Circulation: 2011/09 - ?
Release Date: Quarterly
Publisher: Bunkasha
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A special issue of Katei Mystery magazine.
HertZ
Japanese: HertZ
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2003 - ?
Publisher: Taiyou Tosho
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A BL manga anthology.
Hi Mystery
Japanese: Hiミステリー
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Circulation: ? - 2005/04
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Hime Doro
Japanese: ひめどろ
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 28th
Circulation: 2010/06 - 2010/12
Publisher: Shobunkan
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Adult manga anthology for men. The anthology succeeds Comic Himedorobow magazine. It got published under the comic imprint Hime Comics. Its first volume was released on June 28th, 2010. A total of 4 volumes were released, with the last one being released on December 28th, 2010.
Hinakan Hi! (Comic Tenma Zoukan)
Japanese: ひな缶 Ｈｉ！ (コミック天魔増刊)
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 16th
Circulation: 2003/10 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Loli manga magazine. The name of the magazine is Hina Hi!.
Hirari
Japanese: ひらり
Size: A5
Release Date: Three times a year
Circulation: 2010/04 - ?
Publisher: Shinshokan
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Pure yuri manga anthology. Its first issue was released on April 24th, 2010.
Hitozuma Hontou ni Atta H na Hanashi
Japanese: 人妻本当にあったＨな話
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: 2005/08 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Contains manga adaptations of wifes' sexual experience.
Hitozuma Netorarete
Japanese: 人妻寝取られて
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 25th
Circulation: 2008/09 - ?
Publisher: Issuisha
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A special issue of Manga Shower magazine. The magazine's theme is NTR (netorare). Its first issue was released on September 30th, 2008.
Holiday Comic
Japanese: ホリディCOMIC (ホリディコミック)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Circulation: 1985 - 2001
Publisher: Million Shuppan
Honto ni Atta Baku Kazoku no Hanashi
Japanese: ほんとにあった爆家族の話
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
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True experience 4-panel manga magazine. A special issue of Shukan Asahi magazine. A succession to Famidora magazine. Its first issue was released on October 31st, 2008.
Hontou ni Atta H na Hanashi
Japanese: 本当にあったＨな話
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 2003/09 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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H (ecchi) experience manga magazine. True story manga and gravure magazine for men. Used to be published as a special issue but starting from September 2003 it became independent, and turned to a monthly publication.
Hontou ni Atta Hisan na Oitachi
Japanese: 本当にあった悲惨な生いたち
Size: A5
Circulation: 2009/06 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 25th
Publisher: Bunkasha
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A special issue of Hontou ni atta Onna no Jinsei Drama magazine. A magazine about readers' heroic lifes. Described as a magazine that cannot be read without shedding tears.
Hontou ni Atta Shufu no Taiken
Japanese: 本当にあった主婦の体験
Size: A5
Circulation: 2004 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Josei manga magazine for housewives.
Hontou ni Atta Waraeru Hanashi Pinky
Japanese: 本当にあった笑える話Pinky
Circulation: 2007/04 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Started as a bi-monthly magazine (released on the 21st of even months) on April 21st, 2007 with its title being "Zoukan Hontou ni Atta Waraeru Hanashi Pinky" (増刊本当にあった笑える話Pinky). It changed to a monthly magazine with the release of the June 2008 issue (released on April 21st, 2008), and its title changed to "Hontou ni Atta Waraeru Hanashi Pinky" (本当にあった笑える話Pinky).
Hontou ni Kasegeru Pachisuro (Kaku) Kouryaku
Japanese: 本当に稼げるパチスロ（確）攻略
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Publisher: Mediaboy
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Pachisuro manga magazine.
Hontou ni Kowai Douwa
Japanese: ほんとうに怖い童話
Size: A5
Cost: 600 yen
Circulation: 2000 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Horror tales.
Hontou ni Kowai Yome Shuutome
Japanese: ほんとうにこわい嫁・姑
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 17th
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Hontou ni atta (Marunama) Koko Dake no Hanashi
Japanese: 本当にあった(生)ここだけの話
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Serialization:
- Cabaret Bar Girl's Secrets to Getting Married
- Definitely Strange!?
- Etchi Editorials That Should No Be Released
- Ginza ProScout Teaches Good Girls the Business
- I Don't Want to Be Just Cute, Super Pretty!!
- I'm Legendary at Being Dirt Poor
- Love Hotel's 24hrs
- Me and My Strange Husband
- One Summer's Sweet but Embarassing Experiences
- Seriously I'll Stab You!!
- The Drunken Chapter
- These Parents Gave Birth to This Child?
- True Raw Stories Just Between Us
- What if I Break You?!
- Words I Will Never Forget
Hontou ni atta Gokinjo Scandal
Japanese: 本当にあったご近所スキャンダル
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: ? - 2008/06
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Hontou ni atta Kowai Hanashi
Japanese: ほんとにあった怖い話
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 24th
Cost: 390 yen
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
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Previously published by Asahi Sonorama.
Hontou ni atta Midara na Hanashi
Japanese: 本当にあったみだらな話
Cost: 490 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 17th
Publisher: Issuisha
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Adult manga and gravure magazine for men that centers on wifes.
Hontou ni atta Onna no Jinsei Drama
Japanese: 本当にあった女の人生ドラマ
Cost: 620 yen
Size: A5
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Hontou ni atta Warachau Hanashi
Japanese: ほんとにあった笑っちゃう話
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 7th
Cost: 400 yen
Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
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Hontou ni atta Waraeru Hanashi
Japanese: 本当にあった笑える話
Circulation: 2001 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Bunkasha
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4-panel and short story comics for women.
Hontou ni atta Yukai na Hanashi
Japanese: 本当にあったゆかいな話 (本当にあった愉快な話)
Circulation: 2000 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Hontou ni atta Yukai na Hanashi Geinou Zukyun!
Japanese: 本当にあったゆかいな話 芸能ズキュン!
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Circulation: 2004 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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A 4-panel manga magazine that's aimed at women in their twenties and thirties, and centered on material contributed by its readers. The magazine started in 2004 (released on the 14th of every month) with its title being "Hontou ni atta Yukai na Hanashi Ai no Itonami Special" (本当にあった愉快な話 愛のイトナミSP, 本当にあった愉快な話 愛のイトナミスペシャル). Starting from the October 2006 issue (released on September 14th, 2006) its title was changed to "Hontou ni atta Yukai na Hanashi DX" (本当にあったゆかいな話DX). Its title was changed to "Hontou ni Atta Gyouten Scoop Manga Zukyun!" (本当にあった仰天スクープ まんがズキュン!) in September 2009, and again changed to "Hontou ni atta Yukai na Hanashi Geinou Zukyun!" (本当にあったゆかいな話 芸能ズキュン!) in November 2010.
Horror M (Horror Mystery)
Japanese: ホラーＭ
Size: A5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 6th
Circulation: 1994 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Horror manga magazine. Used to be published on a monthly basis (published on the 6th of every month). Starting from the August 2008 issue it was turned to a bi-monthly publication.
Huckleberry
Japanese: ハックルベリー
Size: A5
Cost: 720 yen
Release Date: April and October; No set date
Circulation: vol.1 - 6
Publisher: Shinshokan
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"Adventure and Fantasy Comic Magazine" is their tagline.
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IKKI
Japanese: 月刊IKKI (イッキ)
Size: B5
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 2000 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Alternative manga magazine. The magazine started with the title "Spirits Zoukan IKKI" on November 2000 as a special issue of "Big Comic Spirits", and was published on a bi-monthly basis. With the release of the April 2003 issue, the magazine became independent as "Gekkan IKKI", and was turned to a monthly publication.
Serialization:
- Buranko
- CameoDoll
- Freezer
- Gekkan no Satsujin
- Harairo Umesokan
- I Love Biyorin
- Kaijyuu no Kodomo
- Kingyou-ya Koshoten
- Kotae wa 3tsu
- Mahou Tsukai Mimitchi
- Mekuru Tabi
- NoraMimi
- Otome Virus
- Period
- Real World
- Ride Back
- Sarai-ya Goyou
- SPINNING WEB
- Swweeet
- Tetsuko no Tabi
- Tokyo Flowchart
- Tsujiya Mansion
- Wild Mountain
- Yomawari Sensei
ITAN
Japanese: イタン
Size: A5
Release Date: Quarterly (March, June, September, and December); 25th
Circulation: 2010/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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The "imagination type manga magazine". An anthology comic magazine which started on March 25th, 2010 with the release of the No. 0 issue. The magazine's name was decided by a web poll. The concept of the magazine is writing the best story the mangaka (manga author) can imagine without having to adhere to any specific genre.
Ichigo (Musume)
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Ichiraci (Ichi＊Raci)
Japanese: 月刊いち＊ラキ
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Circulation: 2001/10 - ?
Publisher: Tosuisha
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Contains a fair amount of yaoi.
Inuman (Inu no Manga)
Japanese: いぬまん (いぬのまんが)
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2007/03 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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Pet manga magazine that concentrates on dogs.
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JC.COM
Size: A5
Circulation: 2008/12 - 2010/10
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 20th
Publisher: Shueisha
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Comic anthology. Its first issue was released on December 19th, 2008. It ended with the release of the 12th issue on October 20th, 2010.
JUNK!BOY
Japanese: JUNK!BOY
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Once every 4 months (April, Aug, December); 3rd
Publisher: Libre Shuppan
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Boy's love manga magazine for females in their teens to their twenties.
Jidaigeki Manga JIN
Japanese: 時代劇漫画 刃-JIN-
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 2005/11 - 2008/05
Publisher: Koike Shoin
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Jidaigeki manga magazine. The magazine was suspended with its last issue released on May 21st, 2008.
Jissai ni Atta Kowai Hanashi
Japanese: 実際にあった怖い話
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 24th
Circulation: 2007/05 - ?
Publisher: Daitosha
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Horror manga magazine. It started in May 2007 as a special issue of Manga Bon magazine. In March 2009 it became independent.
Jitsuroku Misoji Tsuma Senka
Japanese: 実録 三十路妻専科
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 25th
Publisher: Issuisha
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Jitsuroku Yosoji Tsuma Senka
Japanese: 実録 四十路妻専科
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 2nd
Circulation: 2009/02 - ?
Publisher: Issuisha
Info:
Adult manga magazine.
Jitsuwa Toukou Nessha Comic
Japanese: 実話投稿 熱写コミック
Cost: 590 yen
Circulation: 2007/06 - 2007/07
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
Info:
Manga and gravure magazine for males. First issue was released on June 1st, 2007. Two issues were released.
Josou Shounen Anthology Comic
Japanese: 女装少年アンソロジーコミック
Size: B6
Circulation: 2010/07 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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A traps manga anthology aimed at males. An "otoko no ko" manga anthology aimed at a male readership; an anthology which contains boys disguising themselves as females. It is published under the shounen comic imprint REX Comics. The first volume was released on July 9th, 2010.
Josou no Oujisama
Japanese: 女装の王子様
Release Date: Twice a year
Circulation: 2009/02 - ?
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
Info:
BL manga anthology.
Jossie
Japanese: ジョシィ
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 8th
Circulation: 2008/04 - 2008/08
Publisher: Hakusensha
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A special issue of Silky magazine. Happy romance manga magazine. Its first issue was released on April 8th, 2008. The third issue (released on August 8th, 2008) was its last issue.
Joukyuu Renai Minto
Japanese: 上級恋愛ミント
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 24th
Publisher: Kindai Eigasha
Jour Suteki na Shufutachi
Japanese: Jourすてきな主婦たち
Size: A5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 1985 - ?
Publisher: Futabasha
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Joutatsu Golf Comic Athlete
Japanese: 上達ゴルフコミックアスリート
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 19th
Circulation: 2006/04 - 2007/04
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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A renewal of "Golf Comic Athlete" magazine. A total of 7 issues were released.
Judy
Japanese: Judy (ジュディー)
Size: B5
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1983 - 2008/08
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Started in 1983 as a manga magazine for housewives. The last issue was released on August 23rd, 2008.
Judy Original
Japanese: Judyオリジナル
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: 1992/08 - 2001/07
Publisher: Shogakukan
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A special issue of Judy magazine. Its last issue was released on July 7th, 2001.
Jukujo Monogatari
Japanese: 熟女ものがたり
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2004/01 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Written on the cover: "HOUSEWIFES ECSTASY COMIC". Just like there are seijin (adult men's) manga magazines that are targeted at those with loli fetish, Jukujo is a seijin manga magazine for those with mature women fetish. No, it's not targeted at housewives (don't be fooled by what's written on the cover.) It's a seijin magazine for those that like mature women.
Jump SQ. Comic Selection
Japanese: ジャンプSQ. Comic Selection (ジャンプスクエア コミック セレクション)
Circulation: 2009/03 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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A manga anthology that has a selection of manga by rookie mangaka from Jump SQ.'s rookie manga awards.
Jump SQ. II (Second)
Japanese: ジャンプSQ.II (ジャンプスクエアセカンド)
Circulation: 2008/04 - 2009/12
Publisher: Shueisha
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A special issue of Jump SQ. Its first issue was released on April 18, 2008. The 4th issue was (released on December 18th, 2009) was the last issue before being succeeded by Jump SQ.19 magazine.
Jump SQ. LaB
Japanese: ジャンプSQ.LaB (ジャンプスクエアラボ, ジャンプSQ.ラボ)
Size: B5
Release Date: Twice a year
Circulation: 2011/07 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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A special issue of Jump Square magazine. The magazine serializes one-shot manga by new and experienced mangaka, and also serializes extra chapters of already serialized manga works. Its first issue was released on July 15th, 2011.
Jump SQ.19
Japanese: ジャンプSQ.19 (ジャンプエスキューイチキュー)
Release Date: Quarterly (February, May, August, November); 19th
Circulation: 2010/05 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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A special issue of Jump Square magazine. The magazine evolved from Jump SQ. II. Serializes one-shot manga. Its first issue was released on May 19th, 2010.
Jump SQ.M (Jump Square M, Jump Square Masterpiece)
Japanese: ジャンプSQ.M (ジャンプスクエアM, ジャンプスクエア マスターピース)
Circulation: 2009/08 - 2009/10
Publisher: Shueisha
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A mook that compiles the one-shot manga from Jump SQ. magazine. Its first volume was released on August 21st, 2009. The second and last issue was released in October 2009.
Jump Square (Jump SQ.)
Japanese: ジャンプスクエア (ジャンプSQ.)
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2007/11 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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A supplement titled "Super Dash Manga Program" (スーパーダッシュ漫画プログラム), that's abbreviated as SDMP, came with the magazine from April 2011 to October 2011, the supplement contained one shot manga adaptations of light novels from the light novel label Super Dash Bunko.
Jump X (Jump Kai)
Japanese: ジャンプ改
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2011/06 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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The magazine started as a special issue of Weekly Young Jump, but it will become an independent magazine in the Spring of 2012. Described as a "pure manga magazine" that's beyond the boundaries of gender and age. The magazine aims towards making manga that will be interesting to both male and female manga lovers. The first four issues of the magazine were released on the 25th of every month, starting from the 5th issue (released on November 10th, 2011) its publication was changed to the 10th of every month. Its first issue was released on June 25th, 2011.
Jun-ai Kajitsu
Japanese: 純愛果実
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Circulation: 2000/11 - ?
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
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Adult bishoujo manga magazine for men. The magazine succeeded the adult manga magazine "Tokyo H" (東京H). Its first issue was released on November 16th, 2000.
Junai no Kairaku
Japanese: 純愛の快楽
Size: A5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 11th
Circulation: 1998 - 2009/04
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Pure love stories.
Monthly Shounen Jets
Japanese: 月刊少年ジェッツ
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1981 - 1983
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Kaguya SPADE
Japanese: カグヤSPADE
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 20th
Circulation: 2009/09 - ?
Publisher: Shinshokan
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Kaguya SPADE editorial department blog
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The magazine started on September 18th, 2009 as a special issue of Dear+ magazine with its title being Kaguya (カグヤ). The magazine is described as containing "team male and maiden type" manga. A shoujo manga magazines that's aimed at females from high school female students to females in their thirties. On January 20th, 2011 the magazine got renewed with its title changed to "Kaguya SPADE" (カグヤSPADE), and got restarted from vol.1 as a special issue of Wings magazine with the advertising slogan "Only male protagonist! Male speciality shoujo manga magazine!!".
Kanbi de Zankoku na Grimm Douwa
Japanese: 甘美で残酷なグリム童話
Cost: 480 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Renai Kiss special issue.
Karen (BL Comic Karen)
Japanese: 花恋
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 30th
Circulation: 2005/09 - ?
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
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BL manga magazine.
Karubi Power
Japanese: カルビパワー (カルビPOWER)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Serialization: 1996 - 2010/06
Publisher: Wakoh Shuppan
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Adult manga magazine for men. The magazine features only hitozuma (someone else's wife) and jukujo (ripe/mature women). Its last issue was released on June 11th, 2010.
Karyou Gakuen Daigaku
Japanese: 華陵学園大学
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/09 - 2007/03
Publisher: Oaks
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A total of 3 issues were released of this magazine.
Karyou Gakuen Shotoubu
Japanese: 華陵学園 初等部
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2006/06 - 2010/04 (paper), 2010/07 - ? (digital)
Publisher: Oaks
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Comic XO special issue, a loli manga magazine. Title translates to "Imperial Flowers Academy Elementary Club." Up until the 24th issue (released on April 15th, 2010) the magazine was published in a paper format on a bi-monthly basis (on even months). Starting from July 15th, 2010 it became a digital manga magazine that's released on a monthly basis, and is sold online through DMM.
Karyou Shouji Ryoujoku Shiten
Japanese: 華陵商事凌辱支店
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2006/07 - 2006/07
Publisher: Oaks
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A special issue of Comic XO magazine. Only 1 issue was released on July 15th, 2006.
Katei Mystery
Japanese: 家庭ミステリー
Size: A5
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2001 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Katei Suspense
Japanese: 家庭サスペンス
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Ladies comics for housewives.
Katsuji Club
Japanese: 活字倶楽部
Circulation: 2001 Spring - ?
Release Date: Quarterly (Jan, April, July, Oct); 25th
Publisher: Zassosha
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Fan novel magazine that reflects the voice its readers.
Katsukura
Japanese: かつくら
Size: A4
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2012/01 - ?
Publisher: Shinkigensha
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Its first issue got released on January 25th, 2012. A novel fanbook that contains news about entertainment novels and books which the editorial department delivers. The magazine is edited by Ownsha and published and sold through Shinkigensha.
Kekkon Mystery
Japanese: 結婚ミステリー
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 6th
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
KeroKero Ace
Japanese: ケロケロエース
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/10 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Manga/toys/games informational magazine. Is said to be "the birth of an ultimate shounen magazine that tickles the heart of elementary school boys." Targeted at boys between 9 to 13 years old. Started on October 26th, 2007 as a special issue of Gundam Ace and NewType magazines. It became independent starting from the September 2008 issue (released on July 26th, 2008). Manga from this magazine are published in tankoubon form under the Kadokawa Comics Ace and KeroKero Ace Comics imprints.
Kindai Mahjong
Japanese: 近代麻雀
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 15th
Circulation: 1972/12 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Mahjong magazine for young men.
Kindai Mahjong Gamble COM
Japanese: 近代麻雀ギャンブルＣＯＭ
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 2006/01 - 2006/04 (suspension)
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Kindai Mahjong Gold
Japanese: 近代麻雀ゴールド
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Circulation: 1987/06 - 2005/12 (suspension)
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Kindai Mahjong Original
Japanese: 近代麻雀オリジナル
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: 1977/08 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Serialization:
- CosMa (Cosplay MahJong)
- Daraku no Shiro
- Jan Baka SanShimai Monogatari
- JanKenJa Potchikariro!
- Karitara Kaese!
- Na-Gi-Sa
- Pinkiri
- Rengoku
- Tetsuya Juuban Shoubu
- Todai wo Deta keredo
- Tokita
Kirara 16
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Kiss
Japanese: Kiss (キス)
Size: B5
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 10th & 25th
Circulation: 1992/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Serialization:
- 3kai Mawatte Koi wo Shite
- Aka-chan no Dorei
- Ayashike Tsuuhan
- Cabaret Bar Mama
- Free School, Free Life (Michikusa Kyoshitsu)
- Good Job
- Hotaru no Hikari
- Hyaho~ Uni Family
- IS
- Neko-sama no Iou Nari
- Nodame Cantabile
- Oi Pitan!
- Takeko-san's Lover 21
Kiss PLUS (Kiss+)
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2008/02 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Kiss special issue. Aimed at women in their twenties and thirties. The first issue was released on February 8, 2008.
Koi Bana
Japanese: 恋・花
Circulation: 2008/05 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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A special issue of Special AYA magazine. Its first issue was released on May 31st, 2008.
Koi Girl's
Japanese: 恋Girl's
Cost: 590 yen
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Koi June
Japanese: 恋JUNE
Circulation: 2006/04 - 2009/09
Publisher: June-NET
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The mook was started in 2006 by Magazine Magazine. The first 6 volumes were released by Magazine Magazine. Volume 7, No.1 and No.2 were released by June-NET.
Koi Kare.
Japanese: 恋カレ。
Release Date: Three time a year (April, July, October); 8th
Circulation: 2009/04 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Love H manga anthology. The anthology started on April 8th, 2009.
Koi Mato Dengon (RabuDen)
Japanese: 恋的伝言(らぶでん)
Cost: 600 yen
Circulation: 2007/07 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Teens love manga magazine.
Koi Plus
Japanese: 恋プラス
Circulation: 2008/03 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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A special issue of Special AYA magazine. Its first issue was released on March 10th, 2008.
Koi Seyo Shounen ~Tatoe Otona Demo~
Japanese: 恋せよ少年～たとえ大人でも～
Circulation: 2009/11 - ?
Publisher: Brite Shuppan
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Original BL comic anthology. Its first issue was released on November 18th, 2009.
Koi suru Shufu no Netsu-ai - Kazoku-ai
Japanese: 恋する主婦の熱愛・家族愛
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2005/01 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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Title translates to "Housewife in Love's Ardent Love - Family Love".
Koi-iro Cream
Japanese: 恋色クリーム アツアツチョコmix
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: ? - 2005/02
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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TL manga.
Koike Shoin Manga DX
Publisher: Koike Shoin
Kosoku Ihan
Japanese: 校則違反
Cost: 680 yen
Circulation: 2005/08 - 2006/05
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
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A special issue of Young Comic magazine. After the release of the third issue (released in May 2006) the magazine transfered to the publisher Daitosha with the magazine being renewed with the title HYPER Kousoku Ihan -Tsukitei Gakuen-.
Koushoku Shounen
Japanese: 好色少年
Size: B5
Circulation: 2012/02 - ?
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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A special issue of Comic LO magazine. An adult shota manga magazine that's aimed at males. Its first issue was released on February 25th, 2012.
Koushoku Shounen no Susume
Japanese: 好色少年のススメ
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
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Shota manga anthology for men.
Kousoku Shoujo Anthology Comic
Japanese: 拘束少女アンソロジーコミック
Circulation: 2011/07 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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A manga anthology that features restrained girls. The anthology is published under the comic imprint Rex Comics. Its first volume was released on July 27th, 2011.
Kowai Onna no Shikaeshi
Japanese: 怖い女の仕返し
Circulation: 2004 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Publisher: Bunkasha
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A special issue of Bessatsu Hontou ni Atta Waraeru Hanashi magazine.
Kurofune ZERO
Japanese: クロフネZERO
Circulation: 2008/05 - ?
Publisher: Libre Shuppan
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All genre comic magazine.
Kyo Ani Bon
Japanese: 京アニBON
Circulation: 2007/04 - ?
Publisher: Kyoto Animation
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According to Kyoto Animation, instead of serializing new manga series, Kyo Ani Bon will serialize 10 promising works that have the potential to be adapted into anime; however, the work to be adapted into an anime will be chosen by the magazine' readers.
Kyoufu no Kairaku
Japanese: 恐怖の快楽
Circulation: 1995 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Kyuukyoku Renai Chocolat
Japanese: 究極恋愛ショコラ
Cost: 630 yen
Circulation: 2007/08 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Teens love manga magazine.
kinkoi
Japanese: 禁恋
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Circulation: 2010/01 - ?
Publisher: Cosmic Shuppan
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Teens love manga anthology. Its published under the comic imprint Kyun Comics TL Selection. Its first issue was released on January 22nd, 2010.
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L-MAX
Japanese: ロリマックス
Circulation: 2004/05 - 2004/11
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Adult loli manga anthology. 4 volumes were released of this anthology under the comic imprint Cult Comics.
LOVESPO Comic
Japanese: ラブスポコミック (ラブスポCOMIC)
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Circulation: 2006/11 - 2007/03
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Adult manga magazine for men. Also a sport gal special manga magazine. First issue was released on 16/11/2006.A total of 3 issues were released.
Lady's Comic Binetsu
Japanese: レディースコミック微熱
Cost: 390 yen
Circulation: ? - 2008/07
Publisher: Seven Shinsha
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Manga magazine aimed at adult women. It's publication was suspended with its last issue released on July 22nd, 2008.
Lady's Comic Taboo
Japanese: レディースコミック・タブー
Cost: 420 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
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Lala
Japanese: LaLa (らら)
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1976/07 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Lala DX
Japanese: LaLa DX (らら でらっくす)
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Lemon People
Japanese: レモンピープル
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1981/12 - 1998/09
Publisher: Kubo Shoten
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An adult lolita manga magazine which is considered to be a founder of the loli manga boom in the 1980s. The magazine combined a cute design with an erotic story (before Lemon People many adult manga were more on the serious side).
Little Pierce
Japanese: リトルピアス
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Circulation: 1996/07 - 2002/09
Publisher: From Shuppan
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An adult loli manga anthology for men. It was published under the adult comic imprint LE-COMICS (ルコミックス).
Love Collection (Love♥Kore)
Japanese: ラブ♥コレ
Release Date: Three times a year; 16th
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Teens love manga anthology that's published under the comic imprint Cult Comics Sweet Selection. Its first volume was released on July 11th, 2006.
Love Emo
Japanese: 最高の愛と感動
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 11th
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Love Passion
Japanese: 恋愛熱情 (ラブパッション)
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 17th
Publisher: Issuisha
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Adult manga magazine for ladies.
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MC☆Axis
Japanese: MC☆あくしず
Cost: 1300 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2006/06 - ?
Publisher: Ikaros Shobo
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Moe and military manga magazine. Started out as a mook, but as of volume 5 it became an independent magazine.
MEGASTORE
Japanese: メガストア
Cost: 1200 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Core Magazine
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MITANA
Japanese: ミタナ
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 23rd
Circulation: 2007/05 - ?
Publisher: Mediaboy
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Only the first issue of MITANA was released on an odd month, the other issues will be released on even months on the 23rd.
Macross Ace
Japanese: マクロスエース (マクロスA)
Size: B5
Circulation: 2009/01 - ?
Release Date: Three times a year
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A special issue of Gundam Ace magazine. The magazine contains Macross F gag manga and manga with new stories. It contains information about anime, DVDs, games and toys. Its first issue was released on January 26th, 2009.
Magazine Be x Boy
Japanese: MAGAZINE BE×BOY (マガジンビーボーイ)
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Publisher: Libre Shuppan
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Picked up by Libre Shuppan after Biblos' bankruptcy.
Magazine Dragon
Japanese: マガジンドラゴン
Circulation: 2007/12 - 2009/01
Publisher: Kodansha
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A special issue of Weekly Shounen Magazine. Its first issue was released on December 12th, 2007, and its second and last issue was released on January 7th, 2009.
Magazine E-no
Japanese: マガジンイーノ
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 20th
Circulation: 1993 - 2011/06
Publisher: Kodansha
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A special issue of Monthly Shounen Magazine. Formerly its name was "Magazine GREAT" (マガジンGREAT), but with the release of the May 2009 issue (released on April 20th, 2009) the magazine got renewed (addition of new manga titles and the end of some manga titles) with its name being changed to Magazine E-no. Its publication got suspended with the release of its last issue on June 22nd, 2011. Some of its manga works continued serialization in Magazine E-no's succeeding magazine Monthly Shounen Magazine+ (Monthly Shounen Magazine Plus).
Magazine Elfics
Publisher: Biblos
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A magazine for male otakus that contains information about the otaku culture.
Magazine SPECIAL
Japanese: マガジンSPECIAL
Size: B5
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Circulation: 1983 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Magazine WOoooo!
Japanese: マガジン WOoooo! (マガジン ウォー !)
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Circulation: 1992 - 2007, 2009/01 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
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Male oriented gravure and graphical comic magazine that's loaded with manga. It was published by Magazine Magazine, currently its a monthly publication being published by Sun Shuppan.
Magazine WOoooo! Wolf
Japanese: マガジン WOoooo! 狼 (マガジン ウォー ! 狼, マガジン・ウォー・ウルフ)
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 2003/08 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
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Male oriented gravure and graphical comic magazine that's loaded with manga. It started as a bi-monthly publication by Magazine Magazine. Currently it's a monthly publication published by Sun Shuppan.
Magazine Z
Japanese: 月刊マガジンZ
Size: B5
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 1999/06 - 2009/01
Publisher: Kodansha
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A media mix magazine that was started on June 26th, 1999. Due to the drop in the magazine's sales, its publication was suspended. Its last issue was the March 2009 issue (released on January 26th, 2009).
Magi-Cu
Japanese: マジキュー
Size: A4
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 2001/04 - 2007/06
Publisher: Enterbrain
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The magazine was established on April 27th, 2001 with the title "Magi-Cu Premium". Starting from September 2002 issue (released on September 30th, 2002) the magazine was turned to a bi-monthly publication. In 2004, with the integration of some of the content of the bishoujo game magazine "DearMy..." into the magazine, the magazine was reborn and its title was changed to "Magi-Cu". Magi-Cu is short for Magical Cute. With the release of the 40th issue (released on June 25th, 2007) the magazine was suspended.
Serialized manga/light novels from this magazine that were adapted to anime: Bottle Fairy and Petopeto-san. Its a magazine that has cute moe manga/light novels that's aimed at male audience.
Serialization:
- Aquarian Age Memories
- Lovedol ~Lovely Idol~
- Magician's Academy
- Raganarok Online Kapra Quest
Majigire Shufu no Hanran
Japanese: マジギレ主婦の反乱
Size: A5
Cost: 560 yen
Publisher: Kuroda Shuppan Kyou Bunsha
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Yome to Shuutome Deluxe special issue.
Malika
Japanese: マリカ
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: Fusosha
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Mama Tomo Scandal
Japanese: ママ友スキャンダル
Cost: 600 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Zettai Renai Sweet special issue.
Maman Love
Japanese: ママンラブ
Circulation: 2009/03 - ?
Publisher: G-WALK
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Mother and child incest manga anthology. Its first volume was released on March 18th, 2009.
Man's Playboy
Japanese: 漫'sプレイボーイ
Circulation: 2009/04 - 2010/04
Publisher: Shueisha
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A manga magazine special issue of Shueisha's "Weekly Playboy". Contains gag, sex appeal, and centers on lots of variety of one-shots. Its first issue was released on April 30th, 2009. The fifth issue (released on April 30th, 2010) was its last issue.
Mandala
Circulation: 2007/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Kodansha launched Mandala to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Weekly Morning. According to Kodansha, Mandala is an "unprecedented" international manga magazine that contains 15 works by artists from 6 different countries: France, Italy, China, Korea, Singapore and Japan. According to Kodansha:
We will provide color illustrations by elite artist in their full glory, let the "Manga World Cup" begin in this magazine. The future of manga starts from here!
Serialization:
- Sankai no Susa by Gonta King
- baobab by IGORT
- Bar by SERA
- CARPE DIEM by TENUTA
- Out Of The Blue by Mafuyu Hiroki
- PSICOMACHIA by DE LUCA
- KRA! by NEMIRI
- TRIBAL GEAR by Yuuki Izumi
- Match Shoujo by Sanami Suzuki
- Akuma Kishi by Go Nagai and Dynamic Pro
- Pet house by Youji Fukuyama
- CUT vs.RamaRRo by PALUMBO
- Stephanos by Boichi
- FLUSH by FSc
- Memory by Lu Ming
Manga 4Koma Palette
Japanese: まんが4コマぱれっと
Cost: 350 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2006/09 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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The magazine launched as "Manga 4Koma KINGS Palette" (まんが4コマKINGSぱれっと), and started as a bi-monthly magazine and a special issue of Comic Rex magazine. Starting from the third issue (released on January 25th, 2007) it became a monthly magazine with its release being on the 25th. With the release of the August 2007 issue (released on June 22nd, 2007) it became independent and its release date was changed to the 22nd. It's described as a "super cute 4-panel magazine," and it serializes moe/bishoujo manga. It got renewed in the June 2011 issue (released on April 22nd, 2011) with the integration of some of Manga Palette Lite's manga works into the magazine, and its title changed to "Manga 4Koma Palette" (まんが4コマぱれっと).
Manga Action
Japanese: 漫画アクション
Size: B5
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Publisher: Futabasha
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Manga Aihime
Japanese: まんが哀姫
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Circulation: 2005/12 - 2006/08
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
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Merged into Comic Pheromone in 2006/08.
Manga Asahi Geino Erotica DX
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
Entertainment magazine with adult manga.
Manga BOOP
Japanese: マンガBOOP
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 2002/03 - 2002/07
Publisher: Heiwa Shuppan
Info:
A division of Manga Show Gakko magazine into "Manga BOOP" & "Yukai Honpo" (愉快本舗) magazines. Its first issue was released on March 6th, 2002. The 5th issue (released on July 5th, 2002) was its last issue.
Manga Bangaichi
Japanese: 漫画ばんがいち
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 17th
Publisher: Core Magazine
Links:
Manga Bijukujo Monogatari
Japanese: 漫画美熟女物語
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 4th
Circulation: 2004 - 2008/09
Publisher: Taiyou Tosho
Info:
An adult manga magazine for men that concentrates on adult women. The 28th issue (released on September 4th, 2008) was its last issue.
Manga Bon
Japanese: 漫画ボン
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Publisher: Daitosha
Links:
Info:
Adult manga magazine for men.
Manga Bump
Japanese: 漫画バンプ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Publisher: From Shuppan
Info:
Published by From Shuppan, and sold through Tokyo Sanseisha.
Manga Chou Ecchi
Japanese: まんが超えっち
Size: A5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1997/07 - 1998/06
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Info:
Adult manga magazine for men. A total of 12 issues were released.
Manga Christie
Japanese: 漫画クリスティ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Circulation: 1989/07 - 1998/10
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
Manga Club
Japanese: まんがくらぶ
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Club Original
Japanese: 月刊まんがくらぶオリジナル
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Dokan Komachi
Japanese: まんがドカン小町
Size: A5
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even months); 25th
Circulation: 2008/02 - 2008/02
Publisher: Mediax
Info:
Sakura Mystery Deluxe special issue. Serializes cute 4-panel manga. The magazine was scheduled to be published on a bi-monthly basis, but its publication was discontinued with only 1 issue released.
Manga Dynamite
Japanese: 漫画 ダイナマイト
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
Links:
Manga Ecsta
Japanese: 漫画エクスタ
Size: B5
Circulation: 1979 - 1987
Publisher: Tokyo Sanseisha
Info:
Ecstasy roman comics for men. The magazine's title was changed to "Manga Hot Pants".
Manga Erotics F
Japanese: マンガ・エロティクスF (マンガ・エロティクス・エフ)
Cost: 819 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 7th
Circulation: 2001/01 - ?
Publisher: Ohta Books (Shuppan)
Links:
F Editorial Diary - Manga Erotics F editorial blog.
Info:
Alternative manga magazine aimed at adults. Described as containing "Fantastic, Sweet and Erotic Comic Stories".
Manga Gachinko
Japanese: 漫画ガチンコ
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Circulation: 2005/03 - 2008/05
Publisher: Wakoh Shuppan
Info:
Men's comic & gravure magazine. Started on March 23rd, 2005 as a bi-monthly publication (released on the 23rd of odd months). It turned into a monthly publication with the release of the September 2007 issue (released on July 23rd, 2007). Its last issue was released on May 23rd, 2008.
Manga Gakuen Yonensei (Kari)
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Info:
Manga Academy Fourth Grade (Temp), 4-koma manga magazine.
Manga Goraku
Japanese: 週刊漫画ゴラク
Size: B5
Release Date: Weekly; Friday
Circulation: 1967 - ?
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Links:
Manga Goraku Carnival
Japanese: 漫画ゴラクカーニバル
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2008/08 - 2008/12
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Links:
Info:
Special issue of Weekly Manga Goraku. Its first issue was released on August 18th, 2008. It was succeeded by Comic Break magazine. A total of 3 issues were released.
Manga Grimm Douwa
Japanese: まんがグリム童話
Size: A5
Cost: 600 yen
Circulation: 2000 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Links:
Info:
Grimm's fairy tales.
Manga Grimm Douwa Deluxe
Japanese: まんがグリム童話デラックス
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
A special issue of Kyoufu no Kairaku magazine. Used to be released on a bi-monthly basis (released on the 10th of even months), but starting from the March 2010 issue (released on February 13th, 2010) it became a monthly publication.
Manga Home
Japanese: まんがホーム
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga.
Manga Hot Pants
Japanese: 漫画ホットパンツ
Size: A5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1988/11 - 1990/11
Publisher: From Shuppan
Info:
Adult bishoujo manga magazine. It was published by From Shuppan, and was distributed by Tokyo Sanseisha. The magazine's title was changed from Manga Ecsta.
Manga Lawrence
Japanese: 漫画 ローレンス
Cost: 370 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Sogotosho
Links:
Manga Life
Japanese: まんがライフ
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Life MOMO
Japanese: まんがライフMOMO
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazines aimed at young men.
Manga Life Original
Japanese: まんがライフオリジナル
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Life Original SukuSuku Paradise
Japanese: まんがライフオリジナルすくすくパラダイス
Cost: 333 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Life Selection Ohashirui Special
Japanese: まんがライフセレクション むんこスペシャル
Cost: 330 yen
Release Date: 7th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Manga Nekomanma
Japanese: ねこまんま
Circulation: 2006/04 - ?
Publisher: Nihon Shuppansha
Info:
Pet manga magazine that concentrates on cats.
Manga Pachinko 777
Japanese: 漫画パチンコ７７７（スリーセブン）
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Manga Pachinko Dairen Kachi
Japanese: 漫画パチンコ大連勝
Release Date: Monthly; 23rd
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Links:
Manga Pachinko Land
Japanese: 漫画パチンコランド
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Manga Pachisuro Dairen Kachi
Japanese: 漫画パチスロ大連勝
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine.
Manga Pachisuro Dairen Kachi Rush!!
Japanese: 漫画パチスロ大連勝Rush!!
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 17th
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine.
Manga Pachisuro Jissen Bakuretsu Tech
Japanese: 漫画パチスロ実戦爆裂テク
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Manga Pachisuro Panic 7
Japanese: 漫画パチスロパニック７
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Publisher: Byakuya Shobo
Links:
Manga Pachisuro Takumi
Japanese: 漫画パチスロ 匠
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st Monday
Publisher: Daitosha
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine.
Manga Palette Lite
Japanese: まんがぱれっとLite
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 2008/03 - 2011/04
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Info:
Info:
Manga 4Koma KINGS Palette's sister magazine. Its first issue was released on March 1st, 2008. The magazine's name used to be "Manga 4Koma KINGS Palette Lite" (まんが4コマKINGSぱれっとLite) but starting with the 13th issue (released on March 2nd, 2009) its name was changed to "Manga Palette Lite". The 38th issue (released on April 2nd, 2011) was its last issue. After its suspension some of its manga continued serialization in the Manga 4Koma Palette magazine, and some continued serialization online on the "Palette Online" (ぱれっとONLINE) site.
Manga Show Gakko
Japanese: まんがSHOW GAKKO
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 1994 - 2002/02
Publisher: Heiwa Shuppan
Info:
Its last issue was released on February 6th, 2002. The magazine was divided into "Manga BOOP" (マンガBOOP) & "Yukai Honpo" (愉快本舗) magazines.
Manga Show Gakko Extra
Japanese: まんがSHOW GAKKOエクストラ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2001 - 2002/10
Publisher: Heiwa Shuppan
Info:
Its last issue was released on October 16th, 2002. It was renewed into Love Mani (ラブマニ) magazine.
Manga Shower
Japanese: まんがシャワー
Cost: 490 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Publisher: Issuisha
Manga Sunday
Japanese: 漫画サンデー
Size: B5
Cost: 270 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Tuesday
Publisher: Jitsugyou no Nihonsha
Links:
Serialization:
- Shizukanaru Don by Niita Tatsuo
- Doctor Egao by Kagawa Masahito
- Onsen Manyuki by Yamada Kouichi
- WakaOkami Hana
- Japan's Shortest Letters
- Ero Books are My Job!
- Souta's Knife
- Snake Love Doctor
- Nyohanbo
- HEAT ISLAND
- Strawberry Night
- Over Jiman no Bakudan Nabe
- Kabukicho Lawyer Rinka
Manga Taishu
Japanese: 漫画大衆
Size: B5
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 15th
Circulation: ? - 2007/09
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Manga Taishu Deluxe
Japanese: 漫画大衆デラックス
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Circulation: ? - 2005/09
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Manga Time
Japanese: まんがタイム
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 1981/05 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Time Family
Japanese: まんがタイムファミリー
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 17th
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga.
Manga Time Jumbo
Japanese: まんがタイムジャンボ
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Time Kirara
Japanese: まんがタイムきらら
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Time Kirara Carat
Japanese: まんがタイムきららキャラット
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Time Kirara Carino
Japanese: まんがタイムきららカリノ
Size: A5
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2012/01 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Info:
A manga anthology that's described as a dramatic heroine magazine. It serializes manga works that inherit the flow of the Kirara magazines. Published under the comic imprint Manga Time KR Comics. Its first volume was released on January 27th, 2012.
Manga Time Kirara Forward
Japanese: まんがタイムきららフォワード
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly ; 24th
Circulation: 2006/3 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Official Site 1
Official Site 2
Info:
Visual story comic magazine. The magazine started as a special issue of Manga Time Kirara on March 23th, 2006. The first three issues were released 4 months within each other, and the fourth issue was released 2 months after the 3rd issue. Beginning with the fifth issue (released on 24/2/2007) the magazine became monthly, and became an independent magazine since the October 2007 issue (released on 24/8/2007).
Manga Time Kirara MAX
Japanese: まんがタイムきららMAX
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Time Kirara Miracle
Japanese: まんがタイムきららミラク
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2011/03 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Info:
Launched on March 16th, 2011 as a special issue of Manga Time Kirara, and was published on a bi-monthly basis (released on the 16th of odd months). With the release of the March 2012 issue (released on January 16th, 2012) it became a monthly publication and an independent magazine. A hybrid heroine 4-panel manga magazine that's described as a "FreeStyle 4komagazine". A high visual character magazine that's fixated on "girl's cuteness".
Manga Time Lovely
Japanese: まんがタイムラブリー
Size: B5
Circulation: 1993 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 13th
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Info:
With the release of the March 2011 issue (released on February 12th, 2011) the magazine got renewed with the concept "real story 4-panel magazine for the manga lover", and its stories will not be limited to romance but will also incorporate other genres like fantasy and mystery. The magazine with its new adopted concept is aimed at manga lovers in their later half of their teens to their first half of their thirties (15 - 35 years old).
Manga Time Original
Japanese: まんがタイムオリジナル
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Circulation:
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Time Special
Japanese: まんがタイムスペシャル
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Manga Tokusatsu Kaientai
Japanese: まんが 特冊快援隊
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Manga Town
Japanese: 月刊まんがタウン
Size: B5
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 5th
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Info:
4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Town Original
Japanese: まんがタウンオリジナル
Size: B5
Cost: 280 yen
Circulation: 2002/10 - 2006/07
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Publisher: Futabasha
Info:
A special issue of Manga Time magazine. A 4-panel manga magazine.
Manga Utopia
Japanese: 漫画ユートピア
Cost: 390 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Circulation: 1980 - 2009/01
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Manga for men.
Manga Zettai Manzoku
Japanese: 漫画絶対満足
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 1996 - 2001
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Mankaku
Japanese: 漫革
Cost: 340 yen
Circulation: 1994 - 2008/01
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
Weekly Young Jump special issue. The final issue was volume 62 (released on January 7, 2008).
Manpuku Jump
Japanese: まんぷくジャンプ
Size: B5
Circulation: 2011/01 - 2011/01
Publisher: Shueisha
Info:
A special issue of Super Jump. The magazine's theme is cooking. Only 1 issue was released on January 18th, 2011.
Mantarou
Japanese: 漫太郎
Release Date: Annually (April)
Circulation: 2006/04 - 2008/04
Publisher: Shueisha
Info:
Weekly Young Jump special issue. Its first issue was released on April 11th, 2006. The second issue was released on April 3rd, 2007 and titled "Mantarou 2007". The third issue was released on April 22nd, 2008 and titled "Mankaku Rookies".
Margaret
Japanese: マーガレット
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly;
Circulation: 1963 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Marriage
Japanese: 幸せな結婚
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 4th
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Mechabi
Japanese: メカビ
Cost: 1500 yen
Circulation: 2006/06 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Mecha & bishoujo magazine, an otaku magazine that's aimed at male readers.
Megami Magazine
Japanese: メガミマガジン
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Gakken Publishing
Links:
Serialization:
- Galaxy Angel II
- Mahou no Jumon wo Tonaetara
- Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS
- The World Doctor
Megami Magazine Creators
Japanese: メガミマガジン・クリエイターズ
Cost: 980 yen
Publisher: Gakken Publishing
Links:
Meitantei Conan & Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (Conan & Kindaichi)
Japanese: 名探偵コナン＆金田一少年の事件簿 (コナン＆金田一)
Release Date: Bi-weekly
Circulation: 2008/04 - 2008/09
Publisher: Kodansha and Shogakukan
Info:
A collaboration between Shogakukan and Kodansha to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Sunday and Weekly Shonen Magazine. The magazine features Gosho Aoyama's Detective Conan from Weekly Shonen Sunday and Yōzaburō Kanari and Fumiya Sato's Kindaichi Case Files from Weekly Shonen Magazine. The magazine ran for half a year for a total of 12 issues.
Melody
Japanese: メロディ
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 28th
Circulation: 1997 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Info:
It was a monthly magazine with the title "Monthly Melody", but starting from the June 2006 issue it turned into a bimonthly magazine, and its title was changed to "Melody".
Men's Dolphin
Japanese: メンズドルフィン
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1999/09 - 2001/07
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
Info:
A special issue of Comic Dolphin magazine. A total of 23 issues were released.
Men's GOLD
Japanese: メンズゴールド
Size: B5
Circulation: 2003/09 - ?
Release Date: Quarterly (January/April/July/October); 9th
Publisher: Leed
Info:
Male oriented adult manga magazine that's fully loaded with real H experience with amateur wifes (someone else's wifes). Started as a monthly publication (released on the 9th), and with the release of the November 2009 issue (released on October 9th, 2009) it became a quarterly publication.
Men's Young
Japanese: メンズヤング
Size: B5
Cost: 340 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Men's Young Special Ikazuchi
Japanese: メンズヤングスペシャル雷
Cost: 390 yen
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Info:
Manga magazine for males. Men's Young special issue.
Mikosuri-han Gekijou
Japanese: みこすり半劇場
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Thursday
Publisher: Bunkasha
Links:
Info:
Adult 4-panel manga magazine that's aimed at adult males.
Miracle Jump
Japanese: ミラクルジャンプ
Size: B5
Release Date: 2011/01 - ?
Circulation: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
A revival of Monthly Young Jump. A special issue of Weekly Young Jump. A science fiction and fantasy comic magazine that breaks the barrier between shounen manga and seinen manga. Its first issue was released on January 13th, 2011.
Missy Comics DX
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Missy Comics Hanagumi
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Mitsu Koi
Japanese: 密恋
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Circulation: 2010/01 - ?
Publisher: Cosmic Shuppan
Info:
Teens love manga anthology. Its published under the comic imprint Kyun Comics TL Selection. Its first issue was released on January 22nd, 2010.
Mitsuman
Japanese: 蜜漫
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 2008/07 - 2009/05
Publisher: Wakoh Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Adult manga magazine for men. Its first issue was released on July 19th, 2008.
Moe
Japanese: MOE
Cost: 770 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Info:
Magazine on pop culture, focuses on fairy tale & fantasy.
Moemage
Japanese: 萌えめーじゅ
Circulation: 2008/10 - 2008/10
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
A special issue of Animage that's specialized in moe. It was released on October 2nd, 2008. The magazine's contents are "Moe Moe New Heroine wo Sagase!", "Tsundere Saishin Catalog", moe works & female character emphasis.
Moe☆Star
Japanese: もえ☆スタ
Cost: 980 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 20th
Circulation: 2007/04 - ?
Publisher: Mirai Shounen
Links:
Info:
Moe comic illustration magazine, serializes comics and novels.
Monogatari
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Monthly Big Comic Spirits (Gekkan! Spirits, Monthly! Spirits)
Japanese: 月刊！スピリッツ
Cost: 550 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 27th
Circulation: 2009/08 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
The younger brother magazine of Big Comic Spirits. Its first issue was released on August 27th, 2009.
Morning
Japanese: 週刊モーニング
Size: B5
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Thursday
Circulation: 1982/08 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Morning's comic portal website
Info:
2006 marks the 25th anniversary of Kodansha's seinen magazine Weekly Morning. To celebrate, Kodansha has announced the "Weekly Morning's 25th Anniversary Campaign."
Morning was launched in 1982 under the name Comic Morning and the catch phrase "Morning Gets You Going." In 1986 the magazine's name was changed to Morning. Morning is aimed at people from the working class, and it serializes traditional manga that are more realistic compared to Kodansha"s other magazines. Stories found in Morning are usually based around politics, history, and sports, works from Europe and America can also be found in the magazine from time to time. Currently Morning is released every Thursday by Kodansha for 280 yen. A special issue of Morning, titled Morning 2, was launched in September 2006.
Below is Kohei Furukawa (Chief Editor of Weekly Morning)'s message regarding Morning's 25th anniversary:
As holding up a catch phrase "Morning Gets You Going" since the first issue was published, we are now celebrating our 25th anniversary, thanks to the respectful manga readers like you. Without your full support and encouragement, this wouldn't be happening.
We, the editors of Weekly Morning, consider this anniversary as the second birth of the magazine. So, during the campaign, we want not just to look back into the past, but also look into the future of manga. We wish to show you our intention of constant challenges of cutting edge originality, being aggressive as well as exploring new realms of innovation in art and storyline of manga, with our invaluable experience over the past 25 years in mind.
The major works and best sellers of Weekly Morning were not necessarily as big as they are now at start. Our mission is to believe in artists and their works, and in the end to create and deliver you the very best manga works, to meet your high expectation.
So, please look forward to what we will show you with 'Weekly Morning' in the days to come.
Hoping to encourage your heart to step forward, we wish to move you with our manga.
Morning Manga Available Online
As part of its 25th anniversary event, on October 23rd Kodansha released 25 of its out-of-print "Morning manga" on the new e-publishing Morning 25th Anniversary e-publishing website on E-book Japan, which is run by eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd.
This special website was originally a general e-book shop. However, now acting as the official site for Morning"s 25th anniversary, some special events are planned.
Aside from the 25 out-of-print manga that were released, users can also browse works currently being serialized in Morning. The number of pages a visitor can browse varies from each work. This is the first time Kodansha has made its manga available online. According to Kodansha, "We think by making these works available online allows us to better advertise them, and to increase the readership of Morning."
The out-of-print manga that were made available online are:
- Be Free! by Tatsuya Egawa
- Toushuu Eiyuuden by Chen Wen
- Ushi no Oppai by Masayuki Sugawara
- Migimagari no Dandy by Masahiro Suematsu
- Yori ga Tobu by Minoru Hiramatsu
- Himaari by Kentaro Ueno
- Tetsujin Gamma by Yasuhito Yamamoto
- Ten no Terrace by Fuyumi Ogura
- Ekiin Johnny by Yuuichiro Sueda (story) and Noboru Takahashi (illustration)
- Fushigi Fushigi by Hiroshi Yamazaki
- The Actor by Kaiji Kawaguchi
- Gamble Racer by Makoto Tanaka
- Tekkondou by Hiroyuki Yasuda
- Osaka Mamegohan by Sarah Iinesu
- Miyamoto Kara Kimie by Hideki Arai
- Sabaori Gekijo by Mikio Igarashi
- Kibun wa Keijijou by Hiroyuki Sugawara
- Ohaza aza Basara Chuuzaisho by Tochi Ueyama
- Banzai Highway by Osamu (story) and Shin Morimura (illustration)
- Butainu by Kei Sadayasu
- Daidaya Togo by Gen Tamochi
- Kaze to Mandara by Shikago Tatekawa
- Miseinen by Seiki Tsuchida
- Meiken Rintarou by Kiyoshi Nagamatsu
- Dotou no Sasaguchigumi by Kenji Wakabayashi
Each mange costs 420 yen, users can preview them for free and purchase them as e-book.
Morning Manga Exhibition
Between November 9th - 12th, a manga exhibition called "Manga Exhibition - Enjoy Manga, Coffee and Morning in the White Garden" was held at the Aoyama Spiral Hall in Tokyo. The display contained original panels of works from popular Morning artists such as Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond (バガボンド) and Kenshi Hirokane's Kachou Shima Kousaku (課長島耕作).
Takehiko Inoue Artbook Special
Two new artbooks from Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk, Vagabond) were released on October 23rd as part of the anniversary event:
The two artbooks, "WATER" and "Sumi," contain artwork from Takehiko's latest manga Vagabond. "WATER" is a collection of colored artworks, and "Sumi" is a collection of monochrome pictures. Each artbook contains different artworks.
It can be difficult to present the original color tone in magazines or manga. In fact, colored artworks of Vagabond from magazines and manga do not represent their true quality because the original artworks are delicately colored, and Inoue sometimes uses fluorescent colors in his works. To solve this problem, "WATER" and "Sumi" are printed on high-quality paper using the latest technology, which presents the color tone in its full glory.
"WATER" carries of many unpublished and new artworks. One of the most remarkable artwork is a picture drawn with water, where Inoue tried to draw a picture with water, just as Musashi, the protagonist of Vagabond, did in Vagabond volume 22. Inoue said that he hopes this artbook will be a gift to all the Vagabond fans.
Although Sumi is an artbook centered on monochrome art, it actually is very colorful. Inoue added new colors to originally black-and-white artworks, which created new moods in the pictures. In addition, Sumi contains photographs of Inoue's studio. Through these photographs, one can see how Vagabond is created as if he or she is there at the studio. The artbook also contains the original design of characters and storyboards before Vagabond appeared on Morning. With these information, the reader will better understand how Vagabond is created.
Other Events
Other events include the "Manga Battle," bookstore campaigns, "Overseas Morning activities," T-shirts, and more.
The Advantage of E-publishing
Regarding Kodansha's decision to utilize e-publishing in Morning's 25th Anniversary Campaign:
Most publishers nowadays are facing a dilemma – It's easy to sell a copy of a manga as long as the work enjoys overwhelming popularity. However, most work doesn't enjoy that kind of popularity, and so copies of those manga become harder to find. It is also hard to find them at used book shops or on auction websites. These works lose their chance to grab new customers because of insufficient demand for reprint.
A polarized structure is built up in today's manga publishing industry, sales per volume is not expected to increase, and it becomes difficult to resell copies of a book unless the said book is popular. Because there are a variety of readers that have different tastes for manga, major series sell out again and again, but minor works sell only once. Furthermore, very few copies of minor works are printed by publishers during the first printing to avoid risk.
The E-publishing system can change all this. With E-publishing, publishers can re-publish manga in E-book format when demands are low.
This case applies not only to the manga industry, but it also applies to the videogame industry. In the video game industry, digital media for videogame was shifted from game cartridge, which needs mass-production, to CD-ROM, which can be produced quickly at a low cost when demands are low. Besides, selling software online has become increasingly popular, because the publishers don"t need to print leaflets and can distribute it at a lower risk.
Existing media (like CD-ROM in the videogame industry or paper books in the manga industry) also has their own advantage, but today digital media is spreading rapidly, and most people prefer them. E-publishing should be accepted as a way to cover "the long tail" on the net business.
There are three keys in spreading E-publishing. First is to make e-books reader-friendly. Second is to make the price of e-books reasonable. Third is not to make readers think: "I better buy the copy of that book instead."
Special thanks to Michiko
Morning 2
Japanese: モーニング2 (モーニング・ツー)
Size: B5
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2006/09 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Morning 2's comic portal website
Info:
Morning special issue. The magazine was published on an irregular basis. Starting from April 30th, 2008 the magazine was turned to monthly publication.
Motto! Doraemon (More! Doraemon)
Japanese: もっと!ドラえもん
Size: A4
Cost: 1,380 yen
Release Date: 4/25/05; 7/20/05; 9/03/05; 12/01/05; 3/04/06
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
A total of five issues were released, contains figures.
Mugenkan
Japanese: 夢幻館
Size: A5
Cost: 570 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2004 - 2009/04
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
Info:
Nemuki special issue.
Previously published by Asahi Sonorama. The magazine was suspended with the release of the 21st issue (released on April 23rd, 2009), but its content will continue serialization online on Asahi Shimbun Shuppan's Web Comic site that's scheduled to start at end of August 2009. The content of the Web Comic will be available for free.
Muteki Renai S*girl
Japanese: 無敵恋愛S*girl
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Circulation: 2004 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
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Mystery Bonita
Japanese: ミステリーボニータ
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 1988 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Serialization:
- 1/2.
- Boo! Boo! Occult-club
- Crystal☆Dragon
- Daikanyama Noriya St.
- Dear Holmes
- DICE
- Hakke no Sora
- Kajin
- Kalura Mau!
- Kiiri
- Kyoufu Hakase no Kenkyuushitsu
- Mushashi #9
- Neko Asobi
- Otoshimono ni wa Ki wo Tsukete
- Puppet Master Rin
- Shinjite! Go-shuujin-sama!!
- Shinohara Udou
- White Rainbow
Mystery DX
Japanese: ミステリーDX
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 1992/12 - 2003/11
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Info:
It started as a special issue of Asuka magazine.
Mystery Velvet
Japanese: ミステリーベルベット
Circulation: 2008/07 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Info:
Mystery manga magazine. A renewal of Rose Mystery magazine, and a special issue of Hontou ni Kowai Yome Shuutome magazine. Its first issue was released on July 18th, 2008.
marie
Japanese: マリエ
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/11 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
may familiar
Japanese: メイ・ファミリア
Cost: 420 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Circulation: 1984 - 2006/08
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Info:
Pet manga magazine aimed at mothers. Started in 1984 with its title being MAY (メイ), and in 2006 its title got changed to may familiar (メイ・ファミリア). The magazine ended with the release of its last issue on August 1st, 2006.
mellow mellow
Japanese: メロメロ
Cost: 788 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2007/03 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
mellow mellow editorial department
Info:
Dramatic BL, first issue was released on March 30, 2007.
mini Love (miniRabu)
Japanese: miniラブ
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2007/07 - 2008/04
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Info:
Teen's love manga magazine.
mini SUGAR
Japanese: ミニ・シュガー
Size: B6
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 16th
Circulation: 2009/01 - ?
Publisher: Shusuisha
Info:
A special issue of Manga Bon magazine. Painful type of love and H manga magazine. The magazine is published by Shusuisha and sold through Daitosha. Its first issue was released on January 14th, 2009.
mini Sherry
Japanese: mini シェリー
Circulation: 2008/09 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
Special issue of ENTAME magazine. Its first issue was released on September 25th, 2008.
miniPara
Japanese: miniパラ (ミニパラ)
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 6th
Circulation: 2004/01 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
N
Title N
Gokinjo no Warui Uwasa
Japanese: ご近所の悪いうわさ
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 2003 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Info:
A josei manga magazine which has neighborhood problems as its theme. The magazine was released on a bi-monthly basis (on the 6th of odd months). Starting from the August 2010 issue it became a monthly publication.
NEMESIS
Japanese: ネメシス
Size: A5
Release Date: Quarterly (January, April, July, October)
Circulation: 2010/07 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
An extra issue of Shounen Sirius magazine. An adult version of Shounen Sirius magazine which targets males of a higher age group than Shounen Sirius' age group. The slogan of the anthology is "Petit Adult Sirius". While the anthology is edited by the Shounen Sirius editorial department, the works that are published in it are those that get rid of the "shounen" frame, and is described as a comic anthology that is a non-shounen magazine system. The anthology serializes many manga works with cute girls as the main characters. It is published under the KCDX (KC Deluxe) comic imprint. Its first issue was released on July 7th, 2010.
NHK Sonotoki Rekishi ga Ugoita Comic han
Japanese: NHKその時歴史が動いた コミック版
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: Home-Sha
Links:
Info:
First issue was released on 11/17/2006. Jidaigeki manga magazine, special issue of Comic Tokumori.
NIGHTY Judy
Japanese: ナイティー・ジュディー
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: 1992 - 2005/09
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Judy special issue.
Nakayoshi
Japanese: なかよし
Size: B5
Cost: 420 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1954/12 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Publishes smaller, thicker magazines three times a year: Spring Vacation Land, Summer Vacation Land (Nakayoshi Lovely), and Winter Vacation Land.
Nakayoshi Lovely
Japanese: なかよしラブリー
Release Date: Published 5 times a year
Circulation: 2003 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Nakayoshi special issue.
Nakeru Manga Grimm Douwa
Japanese: 泣けるまんがグリム童話
Size: A5
Circulation: 2011/04 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
A special issue of Manga Grimm Douwa magazine. A manga magazine that's full of excitement and sorrow. A magazine that cannot be read without shedding tears. Its first issue was released on April 21st, 2011.
Nakitai Yoru ni Okuru Kokoro Atatamaru Hanashi L
Japanese: 泣きたい夜に贈る心温まる話L
Cost: 650 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Katei Suspense special issue.
Namaiki!
Japanese: ナマイキッ! (Namaikiッ!)
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Namida ga Koboreru 15 no ii Hanashi
Japanese: 涙がこぼれる15のいい話
Release Date: Bi-monthly; odd (23rd)
Circulation: 2008/06 - ?
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
Info:
Started on June 25th, 2008 as a special issue of Kekkon Mystery magazine. On September 22nd, 2008 it became independent, and published on a bi-monthly basis. Its aimed at housewifes in their twenties to their first half of their fifties.
Nekketsu!! CoroCoro Densetsu (Legends of CoroCoro Comic)
Japanese: 熱血!!コロコロ伝説
Cost: 1,000 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2007/05 - 2008/01
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Aimed at adults in their 20's and 30's. A total of 10 volumes were released.
Neko Friends
Japanese: ねこふれんず
Circulation: 2007/06 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
Pet manga magazine.
Neko Mero!
Japanese: ねこメロ！
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2007/10 - ?
Publisher: Gentosha
Links:
Info:
Cat manga magazine.
Neko Toissho
Japanese: ねこといっしょ
Circulation: 2006 - 2007
Publisher: Eichi Shuppan
Info:
Cat manga magazine.
Neko no Akubi
Japanese: ねこのあくび
Cost: 380 yen
Circulation: 2006/06 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
Links:
Info:
Heartful cat manga magazine. Its first issue was released on June 16th, 2006.
Nekodama
Japanese: ねこだま
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 27th
Cost: 390 yen
Circulation: 2006/06 - 2007/06, 2008/06 - ?
Publisher: East Press
Links:
Info:
Specializes in cat manga. The magazine was published on a bi-monthly basis by Aoba Shuppan between June 2006 and June 2007. On June 2008 the magazine has been revived and being published on a bi-monthly basis by East Press.
Nekopanchi
Japanese: ねこぱんち
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2006/09 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Info:
A pet manga magazine with the cat being its theme.
Nemuki
Japanese: ネムキ
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 13th
Cost: 570 yen
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
Links:
Info:
Previously published by Asahi Sonorama.
Nemurenu Yoru no Kimyou na Hanashi
Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
Info:
Serialized Shin Petshop of Horrors (Petshop of Horrors was published by a different publisher, Ohzora Shuppan, in a different manga magazine).
NewType
Japanese: 月刊ニュータイプ
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 1985/03 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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NewType Romance
Japanese: ニュータイプ・ロマンス
Cost: 580 yen
Circulation: 2006/07 - 2010/03
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Info:
An anime magazine aimed at females. It was suspended with the release of the "NewType Romance 2010 SPRING" issue.
Nikutaiha Gachi!
Japanese: 肉体派ガチ!
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2011/11 - ?
Publisher: Oaks
Info:
A BL manga anthology.
Nyan Tomo
Japanese: にゃんとも
Cost: 390 yen
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Cute cat manga magazine. A special issue of Suspiria Mystery magazine. First issue was released on 11/20/2006.
NyanType
Japanese: 娘TYPE (にゃんタイプ)
Size: A4L
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 30th
Circulation: 2009/04 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Monthly NewType. A visual bishoujo magazine that's fully loaded with bishoujos from anime and games. It's advertised as a "male must see!" bishoujo magazine. Its an anime magazine aimed at males who are company employees in their twenties and thirties and at male students. The magazine contains many illustrations of bishoujo characters of the current season's anime and games. Its first issue was released on April 30th, 2009, and starting from the third issue (released on September 30th, 2009) the magazine became a bi-monthly publication.
Nyohan Sokonashi Chigoku
Japanese: 女犯 底なし恥獄
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 29th
Circulation: ? - 2008/07
Publisher: My Way Shuppan
Info:
Adult gekiga magazine. It was suspended with the September 2008 issue (released on July 29th, 2008) being its last issue.
O
Title O
OTO☆NYAN
Japanese: おと☆娘
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2010/10 - ?
Publisher: Million Shuppan
Links:
Info:
"Two dimensionional cross-dressing boys" speciality mook. A male oriented mook that contains manga and articles. It's first issue will be released on October 25th, 2010.
OURs plus (OURs+)
Japanese: OURs plus (アワーズ・プラス)
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/02 - 2007/04
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Info:
Young King Ours special issue. Its first issue was released on February 15th, 2006. Starting from the third issue it became a bi-monthly publication. Volume 6 was its last issue (released on April 18th, 2007).
Office You
Japanese: オフィス ユー
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 23rd
Circulation: 1985 - ?
Publisher: Sobisha
Links:
Info:
Printing by Shueisha.
Oh! Super Jump
Japanese: オースーパージャンプ
Size: B5
Circulation: 1996/03 - 2010/07
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Cost: 290 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Super Jump magazine. Its first issue was released on March 19th, 1996. The publication of the magazine got suspended with the release of the August 2010 issue (released on July 20th, 2010).
Ohmi Takeshi Selection Kanjuku Mind Chou Best!!
Japanese: 大見武士セレクション 完熟マインド超ベスト!!
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/09 - ?
Publisher: Leed
Info:
A special issue of Men's GOLD magazine. A magazine that contains a selected real stories of wives' erotic affairs. Its first issue was released on September 17th, 2010.
Ohta Comics
Publisher: Ohta Books (Shuppan)
One more Kiss
Size: A5
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 8th
Circulation:2000/12 - 2007/12
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
Succeeded by Kiss PLUS.
Onihei Hankachou Soushuuhen
Japanese: 鬼平犯科帳総集編
Size: B5
Circulation: 2009/08 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even)
Publisher: Leed
Info:
A special issue of Comic Ran magazine. Its first issue was released on August 7th, 2009.
Onna no ko no Tame no Kuchikomi & Toukou Magazine
Japanese: 女の子のためのクチコミ&投稿マガジン
Size: AB
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 9th
Circulation: 2001/11 - ?
Publisher: Gakken Publishing
Links:
Info:
An information magazine for females which features information about female oriented anime, games, and BL manga. It started as a special issue of Animedia magazine, but starting from the May 2009 issue (released on April 9th, 2009) the magazine became independent.
Otoko Musume no ko HEAVEN
Japanese: 男娘の子HEAVEN
Publisher: Tsukasa Shobo
Info:
Shota manga anthology for males.
Otoko no Ko Comic Anthology
Japanese: オトコの娘コミックアンソロジー
Circulation: 2011/07 - ?
Release Date: Three times a year
Publisher: Million Shuppan
Info:
A male oriented manga anthology that's full of moe "otoko no ko" (boys disguising themselves as females). An anthology that's described to contain "otoko no ko" who are lovelier than girls. It's published by Million Shuppan, and sold through Taiyoh Tosho (Taiyoh Group).
Otoko no ko HEAVEN
Japanese: オトコノコHEAVEN
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 20th
Circulation: 2011/12 - ?
Publisher: Mediax
Info:
A male oriented adult shota manga anthology. The anthology contains adult "otoko no ko" (boys disguising themselves as females) manga.
Otomodachi
Japanese: おともだち
Size: AB
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Circulation: 1972/08 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
For ages 5-7.
Otona Anime
Japanese: オトナアニメ
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Yosensha
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Info:
Anime magazine aimed at those in their twenties and thirties. An anime mook that features anime series that are popular with adults. Its first issue was released on July 10th, 2006.
Otona Fami
Japanese: オトナファミ
Cost: 580 yen
Size: A4
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 20th
Circulation: 2004/11 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
Links:
Info:
Aimed at people in their latter half of their 20s to their 30s. Contains manga, game, movies news/reviews, and Japanese pop culture reports from the 70s and 80s. It was started in November 2004 as a sister paper to Enterbrain's Famitsu magazine.
Otona no Moeoh
Japanese: おとなの萌王
Size: A4
Circulation: 2012/03 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Info:
A special issue of Dengeki Daioh magazine, and the brother magazine of Dengeki Moeoh. A visual magazine that's full of bishoujo characters. A gravure collection that's fixated on breasts, and pants being its theme. Its first issue was released on March 26th, 2012. A supplement titled "Otona no Moeoh" used to be published with Dengeki Moeoh magazine.
Owarai Channel
Japanese: お笑いちゃんねる
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Seasonal; 16th
Circulation: 2005/05 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Weekly Shounen Champion special issue.
P
Title P
PASH! Deeep!!!
Size: A4
Circulation: 2010/07 - ?
Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsusha
Info:
A special mook that features articles about certain anime titles.
PLUM DX (PLUM DELUXE)
Japanese: プラム デラックス
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 28th
Circulation: 2011/02 - ?
Publisher: G-WALK
Info:
An adult manga anthology that's described as many fetish new feelings comics. The anthology contains multi genre manga works that focus on the bishoujo. PLUM DX is also sold in digital format.
PLUM FE
Japanese: プラム エフイー
Release Date: 3 times a year (March, July, November); 28th
Circulation: 2010/03 - ?
Publisher: G-WALK
Info:
Fantasy eros manga anthology. Its first volume was released on March 27th, 2010.
PLUM LS
Japanese: プラム エルエス
Release Date: 3 times a year (January, May, September); 28th
Circulation: 2010/01 - ?
Publisher: G-WALK
Info:
Loli speciality manga anthology. First volume got released on January 28th, 2010.
PUSH!!
Japanese: PUSH!!
Cost: 1,000 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 21st
Publisher: Shinyusha
Links:
Info:
Comes with a DVD.
Pachi Pro 7
Japanese: パチプロ７
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Publisher: Sogotosho
Links:
Pachinko Fever
Japanese: パチンコフィーバー
Cost: 360 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Publisher: Issuisha
Info:
Pachinko manga magazine.
Pachinko Fever Original
Japanese: パチンコフィーバーオリジナル
Cost: 350 yen
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); end of the month
Publisher: Issuisha
Info:
Pachinko manga magazine.
Pachisuro 7
Japanese: パチスロ７
Size: B5
Cost: 330 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Souryuusha
Links:
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine.
Pachisuro 7 EX
Publisher: Souryuusha
Pachisuro 7 Jr
Japanese: パチスロ 7 Jr
Cost: 330 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Souryuusha
Info:
Pachisuro manga magazine.
Pachisuro V7
Japanese: パチスロＶ７（ヴィクトリーセブン）
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 20th
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Pandora
Japanese: パンドラ
Release Date: Bi-yearly
Circulation: 2008/02 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Literary magazine. It's described by Kodansha as a "symphony magazine that lives in the adolescent's self-consciousness." The first issue was released on February 4, 2008.
Pash!
Japanese: パッシュ!
Size: A4
Circulation: 2004/09 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsusha
Links:
Info:
Written on the cover: "For Girls and Ladies Only!" An anime/cultural and seiyuu magazine for females, it contains information on the newest anime that's popular with females, as well as private interviews with male voice actors.
Pasha!
Japanese: パシャ!
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Publisher: Wakoh Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Gravure and manga magazine for young men. An exciting moe JK (Joshi Kousei, High School Girl) gravure and comic magazine.
Pasocom Paradise
Japanese: パソコンパラダイス
Cost: 780 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Publisher: Mediax
Links:
Info:
Created by P's PSYTEC, published by Mediax.
Persona Magazine
Japanese: ペルソナマガジン
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2011/11 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Dengeki Maoh magazine. An informational magazine that focuses on Persona 3 and Persona 4 games. Serializes some manga works. Its first issue was released on November 7th, 2011.
Petit Comic
Japanese: プチコミック
Size: B5
Cost: 420 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: 1977/01 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
The magazine started on January 1st, 1977 as a quarterly publication. On the May 1978 issue it was turned into a bi-monthly publication (released on odd months). On the May 1980 issue it was turned to a monthly publication. With the release of the June 2000 issue its release was changed from the 24th to the 8th of every month. A monthly adult romance manga magazine that's described as a monthly shoujo manga magazine that's being read by women in their twenties. Currently women that are around 20 years old are assumed to be the target readership.
Petit Comic Zoukan
Japanese: プチコミック増刊
Size: A5
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Quarterly (January, April, July, October)
Circulation: 1978 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Petit Comic special issue. Started in 1978. In 1980 its publication was turned to bi-monthly (released on even months). Currently its being published on a quarterly basis.
Petit Flower
Japanese: プチフラワー
Circulation: 1980/05 - 2002/03
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
The magazine started on May 1st, 1980 as a quarterly publication. In 1981 it became a bi-monthly publication. Starting from the May 1984 issue it became a monthly publication, and in 1988 it turned to bi-monthly publication again (released on Odd months). It got suspended with the release of the May 2002 issue (released on March 26th, 2002). On April 27th, 2002 the magazine was re-launched as Flowers magazine.
Petit Princess
Japanese: プチプリンセス
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2002/03 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Was a seasonal magazine until the 2006 Spring issue. Its first issue was released on March 14th, 2002.
Serialization:
- Aibu♥Aibu
- Bijuu Joushi
- Bosouzoku Honey
- Cabaret Bar Bear
- Coffee Brothers
- Fura Fuufu
- Give Me a Passionate Kiss
- Histeric Lovers
- Hitsuai Teacher!
- I Live for Love♥
- Ike Men Cafe ni Youkoso♥
- Kagayaku Natsu
- Kimi no Kureta Oto
- Kiri Cabaret Bar
- Kojin Lesson
- Love Pvt. Sachiko
- Love/EGOISTIC ~guardian angel~
- Mania's Manual
- Moe♥Mitsu♥Lovers
- Otome Chikara UP no Houteishiki
- Sasou Hisho
- Toshiue no Hit
- Renai Price
- Shirosu no wa Kimi no Bitai
- Toshokan Yuugi
- Your and My Pain
Petite-D
Japanese: ぷち-D（プチ＊ディー）
Size: A5
Cost: 940 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
Links:
Phantom
Japanese: ファントム
Size: A5
Cost: 1680 yen
Publisher: Futami Shobo
Info:
Light heavy novel magazine.
Pianissimo
Japanese: ピアニッシモ
Circulation: 2008/01 - ?
Publisher: Poplar Sha
Info:
Renewal of Comic Pianissimo. First issue was released on January 25, 2008.
Play Comic
Japanese: プレイコミック
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Thursday
Circulation: 1968 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Serialization:
- Biker Gang President
- Correction Officers
- EroTan
- Gokudou no Shokutaku
- Hey! Taxi
- Hodo Yoi Otoko-tachi no Ballad
- Hyoumu Katsuhitoken
- Imajin
- Kuuneru Boozu
- Let's Go to Yakiniku Alley!
- Metro Survive
- Papa's a Big Thing!
- The Broker
- Traveler of a Horse
- Yuukalist
Pochette
Japanese: ポシェット
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Tiny (more of an anthology than a phonebook). Republishes one-shots that appeared in Petit, Betsuc, Sho-C, Chee, Judy, etc. on higher quality paper with higher quality ink.
Prince Animage
Japanese: プリンスアニメージュ
Circulation: 2007/09 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
A special issue of Animage. Contains full color illustrations of male characters which previously appeared in Animage magazine. The magazine is aimed at a female audience.
Princess
Japanese: プリンセス
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 1974 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Serialization:
- at Laz Meridian
- Brian Power Believers
- Crest of the Royal Family
- Deluxe!
- Dragon★Girl
- Fly High! Puchi
- From Eroica with Love (Yasuko Aoike)
- GateKeeper
- Houkago Hokenshitsu
- Platinum Garden
- Shinri Sapuri
- Uma no Mimi Kunbuu!?
Past Serialization:
- Cantarella (You Higuri)
- Ouke no Monshou (Chieko Hosokawa)
- X-Day (Setona Mizushiro)
Princess Gold
Japanese: プリンセスGOLD
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: 9 issues a year; 16th
Circulation: 1979 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Branched out from the Princess magazine, launched in 1979.
Project X
Japanese: プロジェクトX Theマガジン
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Circulation: ? - 2005/12
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Puchigumi (Puchi Gumi)
Japanese: ぷっちぐみ
Size: AB
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Became a bi-monthly magazine with the release of the fifth issue in September 2007.
Puchi♥Darling (Petit♥Darling)
Publisher: Shodensha
Puff
Japanese: ぱふ
Size: AB
Circulation: 1996/12 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Publisher: Zassosha
Links:
Info:
Manga informational magazine. Magazine that caters to females, has information on manga, anime, BL drama CD and male voice actors.
Pure Petit
Japanese: ぴゅあぷちっと
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2000/12 - 2002/12
Publisher: Doumushiya
Info:
An adult manga anthology that was published by Doumushiya (童夢舎) and sold through KOALA Books (コアラブックス). A total of 25 issues were released of this anthology. It was publsihed under the comic imprint "Pure Comic" (ぴゅあコミック).
Pureri
Circulation: 2008/10 - ?
Publisher: Koubunsha
Info:
BL comic anthology. Its first issue was released on October 15th, 2008.
Q
Title Q
Q [kju:]
Japanese: キュウ
Circulation: 2009/12 - ?
Publisher: Brite Shuppan
Links:
Info:
High quality, original BL comic anthology. Its first issue was released on December 16th, 2009.
R
Title R
Raijin Comics
Japanese: ライジン コミックス
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2002/05 - 2003/09
Publisher: Shinchosha
Links:
Info:
Published by Shinchosha, and edited by Coamix.
Rakuen Le Paradis
Japanese: 楽園 Le Paradis [ル パラディ]
Size: B5
Release Date: Three times a year (February, June and October)
Circulation: 2009/10 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Info:
A manga anthology which theme is "stimulatation of the love desire". Its first issue was released on October 29th, 2009.
Rapport Comics
Publisher: Rapport
Ren-ai Hakusho Gold
Japanese: 恋愛白書ゴールド
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (even); 10th
Circulation: ? - 2005/08
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Ren-ai Hakusho Magic
Japanese: 恋愛白書マジック
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2005/01 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Ren-ai Hakusho Pastel
Japanese: 恋愛白書パステル
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Young lady's comic magazine that's aimed at a 18 - 23 year olds. Its theme is "progressive healing type/system real love manga magazine".
Renai Cherry PINK
Japanese: 恋愛チェリーピンク
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/5 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
For Mrs. special isssue.
Renai Hakusho deep
Japanese: 恋愛白書deep
Circulation: 2008/06 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Info:
Renai Hakusho Pastel special issue. Teen's love manga magazine for women in their twenties and thirties.
Renai KISS
Japanese: 恋愛KISS（ラブキス）
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Renai MAX (Love Max)
Japanese: 恋愛MAX (ラブマックス)
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 2004/01 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Used to be Comic Miu, then name changed to Comic Miu Renai Yomikiri MAX (2003/09 - 2003/11), and then to Renai Yomikiri MAX. Its title was changed to Renai Max (Love Max) starting with the October 2006 issue (released on September 6, 2006).
Serialization:
- Happy♥Life
- Kodoubutsukei Bishojo no Yabou
- Koi Suru Karada
- Listen to the Sea
- Muchuu ni Sasetai Kiss you!
- Nemuri Ouji
- OL Game is not Sweet
- Omimai Renai
- Ore-sama Darling
- Shojo Ningyo
- Shonen Shojo wa Yokujou Suru
- Tamashi ni Fureruka
- Yuki-sensei! Ogenki desu ka!?
Renai Rakuen Pure
Japanese: 恋愛楽園ピュア (恋愛楽園PURE)
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 18th
Circulation: 2006 - ?
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Info:
A special issue of "Gekkan Asahi Geinou Entame!" magazine.
Renai Sengen Pinky
Japanese: 恋愛宣言Pinky (恋愛宣言ピンキー)
Size: B6
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 16th
Circulation: 2010/06 - ?
Publisher: Shusuisha
Info:
A special issue of Jissai ni Atta Kowai Hanashi magazine. Bad love and H manga magazine. The magazine is published by Shusuisha and sold through Daitosha. Its first issue was released on June 16th, 2010.
Renai Taiken CANDYKISS
Japanese: 恋愛体験キャンディーキス (恋愛体験CANDYKISS)
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Publisher: Core Magazine
Links:
Info:
Love girls magazine.
Revival
Publisher: Tosuisha
Ribon
Japanese: りぼん
Cost: 440 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd
Circulation: 1955/08 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Ribon Original
Japanese: りぼんオリジナル
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 18th
Circulation: 1981 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Rinka
Japanese: 凛花
Release Date: Three times a year
Circulation: 2007/06 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
Special issue of Flowers magazine. Serializes manga from popular shoujo mangaka such as Yuu Watase (creator of Fushigi Yuugi), Yumi Tamura (creator of Basara) and Chiho Saito (creator of Revolutionary Girl Utena).
Romance Tiara
Japanese: ロマンスティアラ
Cost: 650 yen
Circulation: 2007/06 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Romantic Princess (Roma×Puri)
Japanese: ロマ×プリ
Circulation: 2008/05 - ?
Publisher: Shodensha
Links:
Info:
Feel Young special issue. Shoujo manga magazine aimed at women in their thirties and fourties. "shouoj manga renaissance" is the slogan on the magazine's cover. Its first issue was released on May 28th, 2008.
Rose Mystery
Japanese: ローズミステリー
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 18th
Circulation: 2007/09 - 2008/03
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Info:
A special issue of Hontou ni Kowai Yome Shuutome magazine. Its first issue was released on September 18th, 2007. A total of 4 issues were released before the magazine got renewed and its title was changed to Mystery Velvet.
RuTile
Japanese: ルチル
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Circulation: 1996/03 - ?
Publisher: Gentosha
Links:
Info:
The magazine started in March 1996 by "Scola-sha" (スコラ社) and was published by the company until 1999, and from then on it was published by "Sony Magazines" (ソニー・マガジンズ) until 2001. In 2003 the magazine was restarted by Gentosha as a special issue of the magazine Mystery Bstreet (ミステリービィストリート), and was published on a quarterly basis (published on the 22nd of Febreuary, May, August, and November). Later on it became a special issue of Comic Birz magazine. Starting from the 15th issue (released on November 22nd, 2006) it became a bi-monthly publication (released on the 22nd of odd months).
Run Run
Japanese: るんるん
Circulation: ? - 1998/01
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
The magazine that serialzied "Sailor V."
Rutile Series
Publisher: Scholar
S
Title S
S
Japanese: S～エス～ (季刊エス)
Size: 1200 yen
Release Date: Seasonal (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter); 15th
Circulation: 2002/12 - ?
Publisher: Asuka Shinsha
Links:
SMCA
Japanese: SMCA (SMコミックアンソロジー)
Circulation: 2008/11 - ?
Publisher: Furukawa Shobo
Info:
SM comic anthology for gay men.
SS
Japanese: SS～スモールエス～
Cost: 840 yen
Release Date: Seasonal (Jan, Apr, July, Oct); 20th
Circulation: 2005/05 - ?
Publisher: Asuka Shinsha
Links:
Info:
Manga illustration magazine.
SYLPH
Japanese: シルフ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Circulation: 2006/12 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
Links:
Comic SYLPH - MediaWorks' page for the magazine.
Info:
The magazine began on December 9, 2006 with the title "Comic Sylph". It was a special issue of Dengeki Comic Gao!, and was published on a quarterly basis. With the release of the sixth issue (released on March 21, 2008) the magazine became a special issue of Dengeki Daioh. On May 22, 2008 the magazine's title was changed to "Sylph", and its publication was turned to bi-monthly. With the release of the July 2010 issue (released on May 22nd, 2010) the magazine's publication was turned to monthly.
Saitei!! Gyaku Gire Otoko
Japanese: 最低！！逆ギレ男
Cost: 650
Publisher: Kuroda Shuppan Kyou Bunsha
Links:
Info:
Sakura Ai no Monogatari
Japanese: さくら愛の物語
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 11th
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
Info:
"Women's manga magazine of love, impression, and tear."
Sakura Ai no Monogatari Special Shiawase Sagashi
Japanese: さくら愛の物語Special 幸せさが
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
Sakura Hearts
Japanese: さくらハーツ
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 9th
Circulation: 2010/12 - ?
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Weekly Manga Goraku. A moe x moe "to burn with excitement" shounen comic magazine (a moe x burning shounen manga magazine). A moe manga magazine which concentrates on the bishoujo character. Its first issue got released on December 9th, 2010.
Sakura Mystery
Japanese: サクラミステリー
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
Info:
High quality mystery manga for adult women.
Sakura Mystery Deluxe
Japanese: サクラミステリーデラックス
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Aoba Shuppan
Info:
Formerly published by Aoba Shuppan, now published by Mediax.
Sanwa Comics D Collection
Publisher: Sanwa Shuppan
Scholar LC
Publisher: Scholar
Sekaiichi Fukou na Onna
Japanese: 世界一不幸な女
Cost: 600
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Katei Suspense special issue.
Sengoku Bushou Retsuden
Japanese: 戦国武将列伝
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 26th
Publisher: Leed
Links:
Info:
Started as a special issue of Comic Ran Twins. Starting from August 26th, 2008 the magazine became independent.
Shikakenin Fujieda Baian Soushuuhen
Japanese: 仕掛人 藤枝梅安総集編
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/03 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 7th
Publisher: Leed
Info:
A special issue of Comic Ran Twins magazine. Its first issue was released on March 8th, 2010.
Shimensoka no Onna-tachi
Japanese: 四面楚歌の女たち
Cost: 562 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Shojo Comic (Sho-comi)
Japanese: 少女コミック
Size: B5
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: B-weekly; 5th & 20th
Circulation: 1968 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Aimed at girls between 10 to highschool age.
Shojo Comic Zoukan
Japanese: 少女コミック 増刊
Size: A5
Cost: 670 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd)
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Sho-comi special issue.
Shokuman
Japanese: 食漫
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Circulation: 2009/05 - ?
Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha
Links:
Info:
"B class gourmet" quest manga magazine. A special issue of Bessatsu Manga Goraku magazine. Its first issue was released on May 11th, 2009.
Shougaku Go-nensei
Japanese: 小学五年生
Cost: 550 yen
Circulation: 1922 - 2010/02
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Elementary school fifth grade. Its last issue was released on February 3rd, 2010. Shougaku Go-nensei and Shougaku Roku-nensei magazines were succeeded by GAKUMANplus.
Shougaku Ichi-nensei
Japanese: 小学一年生
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1925 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Elementary school 1st grade.
Shougaku Ni-nensei
Japanese: 小学二年生
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1925 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Elementary school second grade.
Shougaku Roku-nensei
Japanese: 小学六年生
Size: AB
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1922 - 2009/12
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Elementary school 6th grade. Its last issue was released on December 28th, 2009. Shougaku Roku-nensei and Shougaku Go-nensei magazines were succeeded by GAKUMANplus.
Shougaku San-nensei
Japanese: 小学三年生
Size: B5
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1925 - 2012/02
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Aimed at elementary school 3rd graders. The magazine launched in 1925 as "Seugaku San-nensei" (セウガク三年生). Its publication got suspended with the release of the March 2012 issue (released on February 3rd, 2012).
Shougaku Yon-nensei
Japanese: 小学四年生
Size: B5
Cost: 550 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd
Circulation: 1924 - 2012/02
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Aimed at elementary school 4th graders. The March 2012 issue (released on February 3rd, 2012) was its last issue.
Shoujo Sekai
Japanese: 少女世界
Circulation: 2009/03 - ?
Release Date: Quarterly
Publisher: Asuka Shinsha
Info:
A manga anthology. A special issue of SS magazine. Its first issue was released on March 17th, 2009.
Shoujo Teikoku
Japanese: 月刊少女帝国
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2001/01 - 2001/10
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Info:
Succeeded "Fan Dera" (ふぁんデラ) magazine.
Shounen Ace
Japanese: 少年エース
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Info:
Suzumiya Haruhi novel was adapted to a manga in Shounen Ace magazine. There were two manga of Vision of Escaflowne (one shounen manga and the other shoujo manga), the shounen manga was serialized in the shounen manga magazine Shounen Ace. Blood+ has three different manga thats serialized in three different manga magazines.
Serialization:
- Angelic Layer
- B'tX
- Blood+
- Brain Powered
- Eden's Bowy
- Eureka 7
- Girls Bravo
- Grenadier
- Kannaduki no Miko
- Keroro Gunso (Sgt. Frog)
- Kiddy Grade
- Narue no Sekai (The World of Narue)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Samurai Champloo
- Steel Angel Kurumi
- Suzumiya Haruhi
- The Melody of Oblivion
- Vision of Escaflowne
Shounen Ai no Bigaku
Japanese: 少年愛の美学
Circulation: 2003/06 - 2006/01
Publisher: Shobunkan
Info:
Shota manga anthology for males.
Shounen Alchemist
Japanese: 少年アルケミス
Cost: Free
Release Date: Weekly
Circulation: 2007/05 - ?
Publisher: Alchemist
Links:
Info:
A free web delivery magazine that serializes light novel weekly on its website. The official website, along with the magazine, was launched on May 1st, 2007. The first light novel made available on the site is Chiko Chiko BANG! ~Kimagure Dai-ni Shikkoubu~ (ちこちこBANG！～気まぐれ第二執行部～) by Shin Takase.
Alchemist originally announced this magazine on April 1st, which lead many to believe this to be an April fools joke.
Shounen Blood
Japanese: 月刊少年ブラッド
Size: B5
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Circulation: 2006/04 - ?
Publisher: SOFTBANK Creative
Links:
Keitai Blood - Cell phone, 315 yen, contains the same contents as the magazine.
Web Blood - Contains original titles.
Info:
A new shounen magazine Created in April 2006 by MOVIDA Entertainment and SOFTBANK Creative. As the name implies, its theme will be centered around "Nekketsu" (burning passion, or hot-blooded, a common shounen term). Currently the magazine is still accepting submissions of possible serializations, and is claiming that it will "bring to the 10th (current) generation of manga fans series that are cooler and more "Nekketsu" than anything they've ever seen."
As of the December 2006 issue, the magazine became an online magazine.
Shounen Bungei
Japanese: 少年文芸
Size: A5
Cost: 840 yen
Publisher: Shinpusha
Links:
Info:
Shounen Literature, literature magazine containing poem, novel, and manga.
Shounen Captain
Japanese: 月刊少年キャプテン (げっかんしょうねんきゃぷてん)
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1985/01 - 1997/01
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Shounen Champion (Monthly)
Japanese: 月刊少年チャンピオン
Cost: 420 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 5th
Circulation: 1970/03 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Launched on March of 1970, sister magazine of Weekly Shounen Champion.
Serialization:
- Asu no Yoichi!
- Black Monday Night Japan
- Foot Shining
- Goldios no Musubi Me
- Hanaukyo Maid Team
- Izo's Lover!
- K-Ranker Okumura Zaurus
- Katori Sempai
- Let's Play Baseball!
- Metcha Kyan
- Movie Junkie Kitazawa-kun
- Onigumi THE REVOLVER
- PingPong Dash!!
- Premature Priest
- Shoumi Kigen Ari!!
- WORST
Shounen Champion
Japanese: 週刊少年チャンピオン
Cost: 250 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Thursday
Circulation: 1969/07 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Serialization:
- 24 no Hitomi
- Cross Heart
- DokaBen SuperStars
- Drill Enji
- Gang Life
- Hanma Baki
- Hoshin no Bunga
- Ippon!
- Kensei Tsubame
- Kireru-kun
- Namba MG5
- Nehan Hime Midoro
- Noodle Fighter Miki N!
- Penguin Musume
- Pound for Pound
- Sho☆Pan
- the Original! Super Radical Gag Family
- Tsubaki Nightclub
Shounen Fang
Japanese: 月刊少年ファング
Cost: 490 yen
Circulation: 2006/07 - 2007/07
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Leed
Links:
Info:
The first issue of Shounen Fang was released on July 19th, 2006. It's publication got suspended with its last issue released on July 19th, 2007. On May 16th, 2007 some of the manga series serialized in the magazine is serialized online on Yahoo! Comic.
Serialization::
- Bright Kingdom (Moemoe Tanabe)
- Chou Goukin Tobitakeihachi (Yahonko Wabisu)
- Fool◇Fool (Yuki Kobayashi)
- Mocho Mio!!! (Kazuhiro Moriya)
- Mokusei jin (Rurabou)
- Rei Sweeper (Narumi Kakinouchi)
Shounen Gag King (Gag Oh!)
Japanese: 月刊少年ギャグ王（ＧａｇＯｈ！）
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 1994/05 - 1999/04
Publisher: Square Enix
Links:
Information - Contains information on serialization, artists, dates, and more.
Serialization - Contains a list of Gag Oh! series.
Shounen GanGan
Japanese: 月刊少年ガンガン
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Circulation: 1991 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
Links:
Info:
Launched in 1991 under Enix, which became Square-Enix after the merger with Square-Soft.
Shounen Gourmet
Japanese: 少年グルメ
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Shota manga anthology for males.
Shounen Jump (Monthly)
Japanese: 月刊少年ジャンプ
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 6th
Circulation: 1970/02 - 2007/06
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
Replaced by Jump SQ.
Shounen Jump
Japanese: 週刊少年ジャンプ
Cost: 230 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Monday
Circulation: 1968/07 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Magazine Info
Jumpland Website - Made in Flash.
German BANZAI! website
Swedish Shonen Jump website
Info:
Founded in 1968, the most popular magazine in Japan. In 1994, Jump sold an unprecedented 6.2 million copies, though sales have been declining in recent years.
Serialization:
- Bleach
- Bobobo-bo
- D.Gray-man
- Eyeshield 21
- Gintama
- Hunter X Hunter
- Jaguar
- Kochi Kame
- Mieru Hito
- Muhyo to Rosie
- Mx0
- Naruto
- Neuro
- One Piece
- Penguin
- Reborn
- Taizo
- The Prince of Tennis
- To-LOVE-Ru
Shounen Jump NEXT!
Japanese: 少年ジャンプNEXT! (少年ジャンプネクスト!)
Release Date: 3 times a year; Golden Week, Bon Festival, New Year's holiday
Circulation: 1996 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Weekly Shounen Jump. The magazine started in 1996 with its title being "Akamaru Jump" (赤マルジャンプ). The title of the magazine was changed to "Shounen Jump NEXT!" (少年ジャンプNEXT!) with the release of the April 30th, 2010 issue. It mainly serializes one-shot manga by new manga authors.
Shounen Magazine
Japanese: 週刊少年マガジン
Size: B5
Cost: 240 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Wednesday
Circulation: 1959/03 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Shounen Rival
Japanese: 月刊少年ライバル
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Aimed at junior high students. First issue was released on April 4th, 2008.
Shounen Shikou
Japanese: 少年嗜好
Size: A5
Publisher: Moeru Publishing
Links:
Info:
Shota manga anthology for males.
Shounen Sirius
Japanese: 月刊少年シリウス
Size: B5
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 26th
Circulation: 2005/05 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Theme is mystery, surprise and glory.
Shounen Sunday
Japanese: 週刊少年サンデー
Size: B5
Cost: 240 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Wednesday
Circulation: 1959/03 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Shounen Sunday S (Shounen Sunday Super)
Japanese: 週刊少年サンデーS(スーパー)
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 1978 - ?
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Weekly Shounen Sunday magazine. In 1995 its title changed from "Shuukan Shounen Sunday Zoukan-gou" (週刊少年サンデー増刊号) to "Shuukan Shounen Sunday Super" (週刊少年サンデー超(スーパー)). With the release of the March 2012 issue the magazine got renewed, and its title changed to "Shuukan Shounen Sunday S (Shuukan Shounen Sunday Super)" (週刊少年サンデーS(スーパー)). The magazine was published on a monthly basis between 1978 to 2004. In 2004 it became a bi-monthly publication (released on the 25th of even months). With the release of the April 2009 issue (released on March 25th, 2009) its publication returned to a monthly publication.
Shounen no Kuni
Japanese: 少年之國
Circulation: 2009/03 - ?
Release Date: Quarterly
Publisher: Asuka Shinsha
Info:
A manga anthology that makes the boy its theme. A special issue of S magazine. Its first issue was released on March 17th, 2009.
Shousetsu Aqua (Novel Aqua)
Japanese: 小説アクア
Cost: 714 yen
Release Date: Seasonal
Circulation: ? - 2010/01
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
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Info:
Serializes yaoi novels. Its last issue was the February 2010 issue (released on January 23rd, 2010).
Shousetsu B-Boy (Novel b-Boy)
Japanese: 小説b-Boy
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 14th
Publisher: Libre Shuppan
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Shousetsu Chara (Novel Chara)
Japanese: 小説Chara (小説キャラ)
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: May & November; 22nd
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
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Info:
Serializes BL light novels.
Shousetsu Chocolat (Novel Chocolat)
Japanese: 小説ショコラ
Cost: 690 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Shinkosha
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Info:
BL novel magazine for women.
Shousetsu Dear+ (Novel Dear+)
Japanese: 小説ディアプラス
Size: A5
Cost: 720 yen
Release Date: Quarterly (March, June, September, December); 20th
Publisher: Shinshokan
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Serializes BL light novels.
Shousetsu Hanamaru (Novel Hanamaru)
Japanese: 小説花丸
Cost: 750 yen
Release Date: Quarterly (March/June/Sept/Dec); 4th
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Info:
Entertainment novel magazine for women.
Shousetsu June
Japanese: 小説JUNE
Circulation: 1982 - 2004
Publisher: Magazine Magazine
Info:
Started in 1982 with its title being Shosetsu June (小説JUNE). The magazine was suspended with the release of the 153rd issue in 2004. The last issue (No. 153) had the magazine's title changed to Shosetsu June DX (小説JUNE DX).
Shousetsu June DX
Japanese: 小説JUNE DX
Circulation: 1982 - 2004
Publisher: Magazine Magazine
Info:
Started in 1982 with its title being Shosetsu June (小説JUNE). The magazine was suspended with the release of the 153rd issue in 2004. The last issue (No. 153) had the magazine's title changed to Shosetsu June DX (小説JUNE DX).
Shousetsu Linx (Novel Linx)
Japanese: 小説リンクス
Cost: 750 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 9th
Publisher: Gentosha
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Shousetsu Wings (Novel Wings)
Japanese: 小説ウィングス
Size: A5
Cost: 720 yen
Release Date: Quarterly (February, May, August, November); 10th
Publisher: Shinshokan
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Light novel magazine for girls. Described as a hyper novel magazine for the visual generation.
Shuman Special
Japanese: 週漫スペシャル
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 29th
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Silky
Japanese: Silky
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 3rd
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Slave Heroines
Japanese: スレイブヒロインズ
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2008/04 - 2009/07
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
Info:
Adult manga anthology for men. A renewal of the "Touki Ryoujoku" magazine. The first issue was released on April 3rd, 2008. Its last issue was released on July 8th, 2009.
Snifty
Japanese: スニフティ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Tokyodo Shuppan
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A subscription manga magazine from TOKYOHELLOZ. Starting from April 10th, 2008 the first issue was simultaneously sent throughout Japan.
Special AYA
Japanese: Lady's Comic Special AYA
Cost: 650 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 22nd
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Sukusuku Paradise
Japanese: すくすくパラダイス
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 15th
Circulation: 2003, 2006 - ?
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Info:
A special issue of Hontou ni atta Yukai na Hanashi Geinou Zukyun! magazine. Childcare 4-panel manga magazine.
Sunday Compact
Japanese: サンデーコンパクト
Size: A5
Cost: 250 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Circulation: 2004/07 - 2005/10
Publisher: Shogakukan
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Sunday GX (Sunday Gene-X)
Japanese: 月刊サンデーGX (ジェネックス)
Size: B5
Cost: 530 yen
Circulation: 2000 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Serialization:
- Binbo Shimai Monogatari
- BLACK LAGOON
- Girls Saurus DX
- RahXephon
- REC
- Shin Angyo Onshi
Super Color Comic Robot
Publisher: Wanimagazine-sha
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Info:
Collection of "visual stories" from Range Murata, some drawn in manga format, some in illustration-book format.
Super Comic
Japanese: スーパーコミック
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: ? - 2008/07
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
Info:
Male oriented gekiga magazine. Its publication was suspended with its last issue released on July 11th, 2008.
Super Etchi
Publisher: Oakla Shuppan
Super Jump
Japanese: スーパージャンプ
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th week
Circulation: 1986/12 - 2011/10
Publisher: Shueisha
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Info:
The publication of the magazine got suspended with the release of the November 9th, 2011 issue (which was released on October 12th, 2011). Both Super Jump and Business Jump magazines were succeeded by Grand Jump and Grand Jump PREMIUM magazines.
Super Otoko no Ko Time, Hajimaru Yo★
Japanese: スーパー男の娘タイム、はじまるよっ★
Size: A5
Circulation: 2010/08 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A traps manga anthology. A male oriented manga anthology that contains manga about boys disguising themselves as females. The anthology is published under the male oriented comic imprint MC Comics. Its first volume was released on August 25th, 2010.
Super Pachisuro 777
Japanese: スーパーパチスロ７７７
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Publisher: Take Shobo
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Super Strong Jump (Saikyou Jump)
Japanese: 最強ジャンプ
Size: AB
Circulation: 2010/12 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Publisher: Shueisha
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Info:
Started as a special issue of Weekly Shounen Jump and V Jump magazines (it was created in cooperation between Weekly Shounen Jump and V Jump) on December 3rd, 2010. With the release of the January 2012 issue (released on December 3rd, 2011) it became an independent magazine, and its publication turned to monthly. The magazine is aimed at elementary school boys, and serializes original manga works and spinoff manga of Weekly Shounen Jump manga titles and V Jump manga titles. The advertisement slogan for the magazine is "New magazine for the strongest kids!!".
SuperDash&Go!
Japanese: スーパーダッシュ&ゴー!
Size: B5
Circulation: 2011/10 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 25th
Publisher: Shueisha
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A shounen manga magazine that mainly serializes manga adaptations of Super Dash Bunko's light novels. Manga works serialialized in the magazine are manga adaptations of light novels from the light novel label Super Dash Bunko, a light novel label that's aimed at teenage boys. Its first issue was released on October 25th, 2011.
Suspiria (Suspiria Mystery)
Japanese: サスペリア (サスペリアミステリ－)
Cost: 750 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 24th
Circulation: 1977 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
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Info:
Used to be a monthly magazine before 2006.
Sweet Petit (Sweet Puchi)
Japanese: Sweetプチ
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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SweetPrincess
Japanese: SweetPrincess
Cost: 1200 yen
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
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Info:
Cool-B special issue.
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Title T
Premium The Beans
Japanese: プレミアム・ザ・ビーンズ
Size: A5
Circulation: 2002/10 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Info:
Serializes shoujo light novels. A shoujo light novel magazine which started on October 23rd, 2002 with its title being "The Beans" (ザ・ビーンズ), 16 issues of "The Beans" were released before its renewal, with the 16th issue released on January 27th, 2011. The magazine was renewed in July 2011 with its title changed to "Premium The Beans" (プレミアム・ザ・ビーンズ), the first issue of "Premium The Beans" was released on July 21st, 2011.
TECH GIAN
Japanese: TECH GIAN（テックジャイアン）
Cost: 1100 yen
Size: AB
Release Date: Monthly; 21st
Circulation: 1996/09 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
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A bishoujo gaming magazine that contains info/iilustrations from bishoujo games.
TECH GIAN BRILLIANT
Japanese: テックジャイアン ブリリアント
Release Date: Bi-anually
Circulation: 2002/09 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
Info:
A bishoujo game catalog which lists all the bishoujo game titles that got released in a period of half a year. The mook started on September 2nd, 2002.
TECH GIAN Prelude
Japanese: TECH GIAN プレリュード
Circulation: 2002/12 - 2003/09
Publisher: Enterbrain
Info:
A mook which each issue of it contains info and illustrations about a certain bishoujo game title before the game has been released to the market.
TECH GIAN Super Prelude
Japanese: TECH GIAN スーパープレリュード
Circulation: 2005/09 - ?
Publisher: Enterbrain
Info:
A mook which each issue of it contains info and illustrations about a certain bishoujo game title before the game has been released to the market.
TOKIMEKI Renai (TOKIMEKI Love)
Japanese: TOKIMEKI恋愛
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 22nd
Circulation: 2011/02 - ?
Publisher: Cosmic Shuppan
Info:
Teens love manga anthology. Its published under the comic imprint Kyun Comics TL Selection. Two volumes are published at a time starting with the release of volumes 1 and 2 on February 22nd, 2011.
Tales of Magazine
Japanese: テイルズ オブ マガジン
Release Date: Monthly
Circulation: 2008/08 - 2009/10
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A special issue of Comp Ace magazine. The magazine specializes in the "Tales of" RPG series. Contains the latest information about the series, manga, etc... The first issue was released on August 7th, 2008. Starting from the second issue (released on October 10th, 2008) it turned into a monthly publication. Its last issue was volume 14 which got released on October 26th, 2009. It got succeeded by Viva☆Tales of Magazine.
Tanoshii Youchien
Japanese: たのしい幼稚園
Size: AB
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 1st
Circulation: 1956/11 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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For ages 2-4.
Tele Manga Heroes
Japanese: テレまんがヒーローズ
Circulation: 2008/03 - 2009/08
Publisher: Kodansha
Info:
Started on March 15th, 2008 as a special issue to "TV Magazine". Manga that didn't end in Comic Bon Bon continued their serialization in this magazine. The fifth issue (released on August 8th, 2009) was its last issue.
The Dessert
Japanese: The デザート (ザ デザート)
Cost: 710 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 10th
Circulation: 1999 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Info:
It was published on a monthly basis. Starting from the September 2007 issue (released on August 10th, 2007) it was turned to bi-monthly publication.
The Hana to Yume
Japanese: ザ花とゆめ
Cost: 630 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 15th
Publisher: Hakusensha
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Serialization:
- Aka-chan to Boku
- Glass no Kamen
- Please Save My Earth
The Margaret
Japanese: ザ・マーガレット
Cost: 560 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: Shueisha
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The Ruby
Japanese: ザ・ルビー
Cost: 700 yen
Release Date: Bi-anually (June and November); 13th
Circulation: 2006/10 - 2008/11
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
Serializes BL light novels. A total of 5 issues were released.
The Sneaker
Japanese: ザ・スニーカー
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Even); 30th
Circulation: 1993/04 - 2011/02
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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A light novel magazine which serializes light novels aimed at a young adult male readership. Its first issue was released on April 5th, 1993. The April 2011 issue (released on February 28th, 2011) was its last issue. Starting in 2012, a booklet titled "The Sneaker EX" (The Sneaker Extra, ザ・スニーカーEX, ザ・スニーカーエクストラ) is being distributed free of charge in some bookstores.
Serialization:
- Bara no Maria
- Author: Jyumonji Ao
- Illustrator: BUNBUN
- Cherish -Suitei Mahou Shoujo-
- Author: Ninomae Hajime
- Illustrator: Azumi Koishi
- Dodo Tori to Fuyu no Sora
- Author: Morihashi Bingo
- Illustrator: Sera Shinya
- DOORS
- Author: Kanzaka Hajime
- Illustrator: Kishiwada Robin
- Eulen Spiegel
- Author: Ubukata Tow
- Illustrator: Hakua Ugetsu
- Ginsei Mitsuami Koukaiki
- Author: Takami Kazuyuki
- Illustrator: Ogata Kouji
- Hokushin Denki
- Author: Ootsuka Eiji
- Illustrator: Mori Yoshinatsu
- Legend of Lodoss
- Author: Mizuno Ryou
- Illustrator: Yamada Akihiro
- Mushi-Uta bug
- Author: Iwai Kyouhei
- Illustrator: Ruroo
- RAGNAROK
- Author: Yasui Kentarou
- Illustrator: TASA
- Rental Magica
- Author: Sanda Makoto
- Illustrator: pako
- Samurai Penguin
- Author: Kurita Yasuo
- Saredo Tsumibito wa Ryuu to Odoru
- Author: Asai Rabo
- Illustrator: Terui
- Sentou Jousai Masurawo
- Author: Hayashi Tomoaki
- Illustrator: Ueda Yumehito
- Shin Lodoss Tousenki
- Author: Mizuno Ryou
- Illustrator: Mikimoto Haruhiko
- Suzumiya Haruhi
- Author: Tanigawa Nagaru
- Illustrator: Itou Noiji
- Trinity Blood Rage Against the Moons
- Author: Yoshida Sunao
- Illustrator: THORES Shibamoto
- Trinity Blood Reborn on the Mars
- Author: Yoshida Sunao
- Illustrator: THORES Shibamoto
Tokusen Bessatsu Comic Hitozuma Jukujo Zakari
Japanese: 特選別冊 Comic 人妻熟女ざかり
Cost: 450 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Toen Shobo
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ToraTora Comic
Publisher: Toramaga
Info:
They haven't updated their website for ages but there are new tanks on sale. They print the Animation Runner Kuromi and Jubei-chan manga
Totsugeki! Oishii Taiken
Japanese: 突撃! おいしい体験
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Circulation: 2003 - 2007/08
Publisher: Leed
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MEN'S GOLD special issue.
Touki Ryoujoku
Japanese: 闘姫陵辱
Circulation: 2004/08 - 2008/03
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
Info:
Adult manga anthology.
Toushin Engi
Japanese: 闘神艶戯
Circulation: 2009/08 - ?
Publisher: Kill Time Communication
Info:
Adult manga anthology for men. The anthology is published under the comic imprint 2D Dream Comics. Its first volume was released on August 13th, 2009.
Tsubomi
Japanese: つぼみ
Size: A5
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 12th
Circulation: 2009/02 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
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Info:
Yuri manga anthology. The anthology began as a quarterly publication with the release of its first issue on February 12th, 2009, but with the release of issue 7 (released on August 11th, 2010) it became a bi-monthly publication. The anthology is published under the "Manga Time KR Comics GL Series" comic imprint.
Tsuri Comic
Japanese: つりコミック
Size: B5
Cost: 400 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 12th
Publisher: Tatsumi Shuppan
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Tsuya Oneesama
Japanese: 艶お姉さま
Size: B5
Cost: 480 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2006/07 - 2007/03
Publisher: Kousai Shobo
Info:
Male oriented manga and gravure magazine. A total of 4 issues were released.
Type-Moon Ace
Japanese: TYPE-MOONエース
Release Date: Irregular
Circulation: 2008/04 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Info:
CompAce special issue. TYPE-MOON's speciality magazine. Its first issue was released on April 21, 2008.
tears
Japanese: tears－ティアーズ－
Circulation: 2008/07 - ?
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Info:
Teen's love manga magazine. A special issue of Renai Hakusho Pastel magazine. It's first issue was released on July 17th, 2008.
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Title U
URA BUBKA
Japanese: 裏BUBKA
Size: A4
Cost: 880 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 24th
Publisher: Core Magazine
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Ultra Jump
Japanese: ウルトラジャンプ
Cost: 540 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 1999 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Magazine Info
Ultra Jump EGG - Ultra Jump special issue website.
Ultra Jump MegaMix
Japanese: ウルトラジャンプMEGAMIX
Circulation: 2003/01 - 2007/06
Publisher: Shueisha
Info:
A seinen manga anthology. Only 2 volumes were released.
Un Poco
Japanese: ウンポコ
Size: A5
Cost: 560 yen
Release Date: March, June, Sept, Dec; 30th
Circulation: 2005/03 - 2009/03
Publisher: Shinshokan
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Wings magazine. With the publication of the 17th issue in March 2009, the magazine got suspended, and was merged into the Wings magazine. The magazine centered on comedy, gag, and essay manga.
Uragekidan
Japanese: 裏激男
Circulation: 2007/08 - 2008/10
Publisher: Furukawa Shobo
Info:
Comic anthology for gay men. Described as hard and deep anthology. A total of 5 volumes were released.
V
Title V
V Jump
Japanese: Vジャンプ
Size: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 1993 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
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Viva☆Tales of Magazine
Japanese: ビバ☆テイルズ オブ マガジン
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 2011/02 - ?
Publisher: ASCII Media Works
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Info:
The magazine started on February 25th, 2011 as the successor of Tales of Magazine. It started as a special issue of Dengeki Maoh magazine, but got renewed with the release of the December 2011 issue (Vol. 9), and became an independent magazine.
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Title W
WAaI!
Japanese: わぁい！
Release Date: Quarterly; 25th
Circulation: 2010/04 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Links:
Info:
Started on April 24th, 2010 as a special issue of Comic Rex magazine. With the release of the fourth issue (released on February 25th, 2011) it became an independent magazine. A male oriented magazine that's about two dimensional boys who disguise themselves as females. The magazine contains features about male characters from anime and games that disguise themselves as females. A Comprehensive boy disguising as female informational magazine that contains: boy disguising as female manga, projects, and etc...
WOoooo A Gumi Special
Japanese: ウォーA組 Special (ウォーA組 スペシャル)
Release Date: Monthly; 16th
Circulation: 2006/11 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
Links:
Info:
Adult manga and gravure magazine for males. A hitozuma (married woman, someone else's wife) manga magazine. Started as a bi-monthly publication on November 18th, 2006 that's being published by Magazine Magazine. With the release of the June 2008 issue (released on April 16th, 2008) it became a monthly publication. Its currently being published by Sun Shuppan.
WOoooo B Gumi
Japanese: WOoooo B組 (ウォー B組)
Release Date: Monthly; 9th
Circulation: 1995 - ?
Publisher: Sun Shuppan
Info:
Male oriented gravure idols and informational comic magazine. Was published by Magazine Magazine, currently its being published on a monthly basis by Sun Shuppan.
Watashi wo Nerau Gaichuu Onna
Japanese: 私を狙う害虫女
Cost: 600 yen
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
Info:
Sweet Petit special issue.
Web Comic Genzo
Japanese: WebコミックGENZO
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Publisher: Gentosha
Links:
Web Comic GENZO EN - English version of Web Comic GENZO.
Info:
Gentosha's free web comic magazine that's divided into three types of magazines:
- Comic MAGNA - Gentosha's free shounen web manga magazine.
- GENZO - Gentosha's free seinen web manga magazine.
- Web Spica - Gentosha's free shoujo web manga magazine.
Web Comic High!
Japanese: WEBコミックハイ!
Publisher: Futabasha
Links:
Info:
A free web comic magazine. Started on August 20th, 2008 as a succession to the web comic magazine "Comic Seed!". Its updated on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of every month.
Weekly Manga Times
Japanese: 週刊漫画TIMES
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Friday
Circulation: 1956/11 - ?
Publisher: Houbunsha
Links:
Wings
Japanese: ウィングス
Size: A5
Cost: 620 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 28th
Circulation: 1982 - ?
Publisher: Shinshokan
Links:
Info:
Shoujo Sci-fi and fantasy manga. Serializes Dragon Knights, Demon Ororon.
ZERO-SUM WARD
Japanese: ゼロサムWARD (ゼロサムワード)
Size: B5
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 16th
Circulation: 2003 - ?
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Links:
Info:
Comic Zero-Sum's sister publication. A special issue of Comic Zero-Sum magazine. Used to be published on the 11th of February, May, August and November, became a bi-monthly magazine in November 2007.
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Title Y
YS Special
Japanese: YSスペシャル
Circulation: 2008/09 - 2009/01
Release Date: Monthly; 25th
Publisher: Shogakukan
Info:
A special issue of Big Comic Spirits. After the suspension of "Young Sunday", a special issue of "Big Comic Spirits" was introduced that's titled "YS Special". Many manga that used to be serialized in "Young Sunday" continued serialization in this magazine. Its first issue was released on September 25th, 2008. The magazine ended with the release of the fifth issue (released on January 24th, 2009), and all of its manga serials ended in this issue.
Yome to Shuutome Deluxe (Yome to Shuutome DX)
Japanese: 嫁と姑デラックス (嫁と姑ＤＸ)
Cost: 650 yen
Publisher: Kuroda Shuppan Kyou Bunsha
Yome to Shuutome Scandal
Japanese: 嫁と姑スキャンダル
Cost: 590 yen
Release Date: 14th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Yome to Syu Document
Japanese: 嫁と姑ドキュメント
Cost: 562 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
You
Japanese: YOU（ユー）
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 15th
Circulation: 1980 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
Was called Lady's Comic YOU (レディースコミックユー) when first launched in 1980.
Youkoso Mama Tomo Jigoku e
Japanese: ようこそママ友地獄へ
Circulation: 2011/08 - ?
Release Date: Quarterly; 4th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
A special issue of Katei Mystery magazine.
Young Ace
Japanese: ヤングエース
Size: B5: B5
Release Date: Monthly; 4th
Circulation: 2009/07 - ?
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Links:
Kadokawa Shoten's magazine page
Info:
A special issue of Shounen Ace magazine. Its first issue was released on July 4th, 2009. The magazine is described as "Magazine for people who never give up reading Comic!", and the cover of the first issue describes the magazine as the birth of the elder brother magazine of Shounen Ace. Some manga that were serialized in the defunct seinen manga magazine Comic Charge continued their serialization in this magazine. The magazine aims at the readers that graduated from reading Shounen Ace, and the male readers who keep reading manga. Its main target readership are males in their later half of their twenties to their thirties (roughly aimed at 25 to 40 year old males). The magazine's keywords are bishoujo, gag and action.
Young Animal
Japanese: ヤングアニマル
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Friday
Circulation: 1992 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Young Animal Arashi
Japanese: ヤングアニマル嵐
Release Date: Monthly; 1st Friday
Circulation: 2000/03 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Young Animal magazine.
Young Animal Platinum Arashi
Japanese: ヤングアニマル プラチナ嵐
Size: B5
Circulation: 2010/08 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Info:
A special issue of Young Animal magazine. It specializes mainly in gravure and DVD, and contains a few manga. Its first issue was released on August 26th, 2010.
Young Animal Zoukan Island
Japanese: ヤングアニマル増刊あいらんど
Cost: 680 yen
Release Date: Irregular publication
Circulation: 2004/04 - ?
Publisher: Hakusensha
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Young Animal. Its first issue was released on April 27th, 2004.
Young Champion
Japanese: ヤングチャンピオン
Cost: 320 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Y-Champ - Young Champion's official cell phone site.
Serialization:
- Battle Afro
- Busu no Hitomi ni Koi Shiteru
- German World Cup×Let's Hit It!!
- Hermes
- Ikasete! Banbina♥
- Kaikou no Mori
- Love Junkies
- Mozuku, Walking!
- Nayamanse
- Oyome ni Oide!
- Shinsengumi Mokushiroku
- Sekai wo Shire!
- Tsuki to Tomago
- SCHOOLMATE
- SUNdoME
Young Champion Otoko
Japanese: ヤングチャンピオン漢
Circulation: 2008/09 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Young Champion special issue. Its first issue was released on September 30th, 2008.
Young Champion Retsu
Japanese: ヤングチャンピオン烈
Cost: 390 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly; 3rd Tuesday
Circulation: 2006/06 - ?
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Special issue of Young Champion. First issue released on 6/20/2006.
Young Comic
Japanese: ヤングコミック
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 10th
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Young Dokan
Japanese: ヤングドカン
Cost: 500 yen
Circulation: 2007/01 - ?
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
Info:
Manga and gravure magazine for males.
Young GanGan
Japanese: ヤングガンガン (formerly ガンガンYG)
Size: B5
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; 1st & 3rd Friday
Circulation: 2004/12 - ?
Publisher: Square Enix
Links:
Reviews - Reviews of each issue and their serializations.
Info:
Launched on 2004/12/03 as a special seasonal issue of Shounen Gangan under the name Gangan YG. On 2004/11/15 it was transformed into Young Gangan.
Young Jump (Monthly)
Japanese: 月刊ヤングジャンプ
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 3rd Tuesday
Circulation: 2008/05 - 2010/08
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
s-manga.net's magazine website
Info:
Weekly Young Jump special issue. The first issue was released on May 1st, 2008. The September 2010 issue (released on August 12th, 2010) was its last issue. The magazine was revived as Miracle Jump magazine.
Young Jump
Japanese: 週刊ヤングジャンプ
Cost: 290 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Wednesday
Circulation: 1979 - ?
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Young King (Monthly)
Japanese: 月刊ヤングキング
Size: B5
Cost: 380 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 19th
Circulation: 2006/10 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Info:
Info:
Bi-weekly Young King's sibling magazine.
Young King
Japanese: ヤングキング
Cost: 270 yen
Release Date: B-weekly; 2nd & 4th Monday
Circulation: 1987 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Young King Ours
Japanese: ヤングキングアワーズ
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 30th
Circulation: 1993 - ?
Publisher: Shounen Gahosha
Links:
Serialization:
- Excel Saga
- Geobreeders
- Hellsing
Young Love Comic aya
Japanese: Young Love Comic aya
Cost: 600 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Publisher: Ohzora Shuppan
Links:
Young Magazine (Monthly)
Japanese: 月刊ヤングマガジン
Size: B5
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 2nd Wednesday
Circulation: 1999 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
A sister magazine of Weekly Young Magazine. Started in 1999 as Bessatsu Young Magazine (別冊ヤングマガジン), which was a bi-monthly publication which used to be published between the 15-20 of every even month, but with the release of Bessatsu Young Magazine number 36 on October 16th, 2009, it was the last to be put on the market. On December 9th, 2009 the magazine got renewed, it became a monthly publication, and its title was changed to "Monthly Young Magazine" (月刊ヤングマガジン). The release date of Monthly Young Magazine is the 2nd Wednesday every month.
Young Magazine
Japanese: ヤングマガジン
Size: B5
Cost: 280 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Monday
Circulation: 1980/06 - ?
Publisher: Kodansha
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Young Magazine Uppers
Japanese: ヤングマガジンアッパーズ (ヤングマガジンUppers)
Cost: 260 yen
Release Date: Bi-weekly; Tuesday
Circulation: 1998/04 - 2004/10
Publisher: Kodansha
Links:
Info:
Started on April 1st, 1998 with its release being the first and third Wednesday of every month. Later on its release was changed to the first and hird Tuesday of every month. Its last issue was released on October 19th, 2004.
Young Sunday
Japanese: 週刊ヤングサンデー
Size: B5
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: Weekly; Thursday
Circulation: 1987 - 2008/07
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Used to be bi-weekly, became a weekly magazine after 1995 issue 23 (11/22). Its last issue was released on July 31st, 2008. Many manga will continue serialization in "YS Special" magazine.
Young Sunday Zoukan
Japanese: ヤングサンデー 増刊
Size: B5
Cost: 300 yen
Release Date: 3 times a year; Jan, May, Aug
Circulation: 2004/01 - 2008/01
Publisher: Shogakukan
Links:
Info:
Young Sunday special issue.
Young You
Japanese: ヤングユー
Cost: 360 yen
Release Date: Monthly; 8th
Circulation: 1986/05 - 2005/10
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Past Serialization:
- Honey and Clover
Young You Colors
Japanese: ヤングユーカラーズ
Cost: 500 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly
Circulation: 2003/01 - 2005/08
Publisher: Shueisha
Links:
Info:
Each magazine is numbered a different color verde, blu... These titles are for younger audiences but from josei mangaka.
Yuri Shimai
Japanese: 百合姉妹
Cost: 880 yen
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2003/07 - 2004/11
Publisher: Magazine Magazine
Info:
Defunct after 5 issues.
Yuu
Japanese: 幽
Release Date: Twice a year (June and December)
Circulation: 2004/06 - ?
Publisher: Media Factory
Info:
Ghost stories speciality magazine. It's the first literary magazine in Japan that specializes in ghost stories. Contains: novels, manga, gravure, discussions, interviews, columns, ... and their theme is ghost stories.
Z
Title Z
Zenbu Honne no Waraeru Hanashi
Japanese: 全部ホンネの笑える話
Cost: 350 yen
Release Date: Bi-monthly (odd); 16th
Circulation: 2006/01 - 2009/05
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Links:
Info:
Monthly Shounen Champion special issue.
Zero-Sum Original Anthology Arcana Plus
Japanese: ゼロサムオリジナルアンソロジーArcanaプラス (Arcana+)
Circulation: 2010/12 - 2011/01
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Links:
Info:
A manga anthology. Succeeded Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series Arcana anthology. A total of 2 volumes were released. Its published under the shoujo comic imprint ZERO-SUM Comics.
Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series Arcana
Japanese: ゼロサムオリジナルアンソロジーシリーズArcana (Arcana)
Size: A5
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2006/10 - 2010/07
Publisher: Ichijinsha
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Info:
Its first issue was released by October 25th, 2006. The anthology features works by mangaka from ZERO-SUM WARD and Comic ZERO-SUM. A total of 16 volumes were released. Its published under the shoujo comic imprint ZERO-SUM Comics. The anthology was succeeded by the manga anthology Zero-Sum Original Anthology Arcana Plus.
Zettai Renai SWEET
Japanese: 絶対恋愛SWEET (絶対恋愛スウィート)
Cost: 580 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Kasakura Shuppansha
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Zoukan Ace Assault
Japanese: 増刊エースアサルト
Release Date: Quarterly
Circulation: 2007/07 - 2009/03
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
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Info:
A special issue of Shounen Ace. The first issue was released on July 10th, 2007. Its last issue got released on March 11th, 2009. A total of 7 issues were released.
Zoukan Comic Maruman
Japanese: 増刊コミックまぁるまん
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Circulation: 2006/07 - ?
Publisher: Bunkasha
Zoukan Comic Ran
Japanese: 増刊コミック乱
Cost: 390 yen
Circulation: 2007/03 - ?
Publisher: Leed
Info:
Comic Ran special issue. Jidaigeki manga magazine.
Zoukan Hontou ni Atta Waraeru Hanashi Special
Japanese: 増刊本当にあった笑える話スペシャル
Circulation: 2008/06 - ?
Release Date: Monthly; 7th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
A special issue of Hontou ni Atta Waraeru Hanashi Pinky magazine.
Zoukan Hontou ni Atta Yukai na Hanashi
Japanese: 増刊本当にあったゆかいな話
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 22nd
Publisher: Take Shobo
Links:
Info:
A special issue of Manga Pachinko Land magazine. Used to be published on a monthly basis. Starting from September 2009 it became a bi-monthly publication.
Zoukan Manga Grimm Douwa Love&Sexy
Japanese: 増刊まんがグリム童話Love&Sexy
Size: A5
Circulation: 2006 - ?
Release Date: Bi-monthly (Odd); 7th
Publisher: Bunkasha
Info:
A special issue of Hontou ni Atta Shufu no Taiken magazine.
Zoukan Super Comic
Japanese: 増刊スーパーコミック
Cost: 490 yen
Release Date: Monthly
Publisher: Akebono Shuppan
Manga Anthology Circulations
The Magazine Guide 2005 Edition has been released. It contains datas on 645 magazines from 78 publishing companies in Japan. The guide lists each magazine's format, forms of publication, dates, price, etc., and each magazine is categorized by its genre. Moreover, each entry includes a brief description of the magazine from its Editor-in-Chief.
Ultimatum has compiled a brief list of some popular Anthologies and their circulations from 2004 to 2005, below is a translation of the chart
It can be clearly seen that the circulation of many magazines has decreased between 2004-2005, especially Weekly Shounen Magazine, Morning, and Ribon. Note that the numbers are based on the issues published, which does not reflect the actual sales number.
| Magazine | Publisher | 2004 | 2005 | Circulation Increase/Decrease |
| Afternoon | Kodansha | 144,583 | 133,834 |  10,749 |
| Bessatu CoroCoro Comic | Shogakukan | 240,000 | 223,333 | 16,667 |
| Big Comics | Shogakukan | 677,916 | 627,083 | 50,833 |
| Big Comic Original | Shogakukan | 1,030,000 | 958,958 | 71,042 |
| Big Comic Spirits | Shogakukan | 460,354 | 416,625 | 43,729 |
| Big Comic Superior | Shogakukan | 370,400 | 339,000 | 31,400 |
| Business Jump | Shueisha | 416,875 | 376,667 | 40,208 |
| Comic BomBom | Kodansha | 186,666 | 136,417 | 50,249 |
| Comic Bunch | Shinchosha | 259,271 | 238,568 | 20,703 |
| Coro Coro Comic | Shogakukan | 1,198,333 | 1,085,000 | 113,333 |
| Comic Ran | Leed | 191,201 | 200,975 |  9,774 |
| Comic Ran Twins | Leed | 134,571 | 146,325 | 11,754 |
| Dragon Age | Kadokawa Shoten | 55,667 | 46,167 | 9,500 |
| Evening | Kodansha | 266,250 | 229,125 | 37,125 |
| Gundam Ace | Kadokawa Shoten | 211,416 | 209,292 | 2,124 |
| Magazine SPECIAL | Kodansha | 107,083 | 110,750 | 3,667 |
| Morning | Kodansha | 584,167 | 462,979 | 121,188 |
| Monthly Tokumori | Shueisha | 99,166 | 90,834 | 8,332 |
| Monthly Magazine Z | Kodansha | 46,041 | 36,584 | 9,457 |
| Monthly Shounen Jump | Shueisha | 446,666 | 417,500 | 29,166 |
| Monthly Shounen Magazine | Kodansha | 1,041,417 | 1,009,167 | 32,250 |
| Shounen Ace | Kadokawa Shoten | 59,167 | 68,917 | 9,750 |
| Shounen Sunday Super | Shogakukan | 41,000 | 39,333 | 1,667 |
| Sunday Gene-X (Sunday GX) | Shogakukan | 39,167 | 39,000 | 167 |
| Super Jump | Shueisha | 370,000 | 357,917 | 12,083 |
| Ultra Jump | Shueisha | 72,000 | 72,000 |  0 |
| V Jump | Shueisha | 149,833 | 178,334 | 28,501 |
| Weekly Shounen Sunday | Shogakukan | 1,160,913 | 1,068,265 | 92,648 |
| Weekly Shounen Jump | Shueisha | 2,994,897 | 2,953,750 | 41,147 |
| Weekly Shounen Magazine | Kodansha | 2,721,633 | 2,365,306 | 356,327 |
| Weekly Young Jump | Shueisha | 1,136,666 | 1,081,459 | 55,207 |
| Young Animal | Hakusensha | 201,083 | 201,209 | 126 |
| Young Magazine | Kodansha | 1,044,489 | 1,012,209 | 32,280 |
| Young Sunday | Shogakukan | 245,417 | 230,479 | 14,938 |
| ASUKA | Kadokawa Shoten | 38,000 | 35,750 | 2,250
|
| BE・LOVE | Kodansha | 206,875 | 203,750 | 3,125
|
| Bessatsu Fureindo (Betsufure) | Kodansha | 203,333 | 190,417 | 12,916
|
| Bessatsu Hana to Yume (Betsuhana) | Hakusensha | 106,166 | 94,334 | 11,832 |
| Bessatsu Margaret (Betsuma) | Shueisha | 378,333 | 355,833 | 22,500 |
| Betsucomi | Shogakukan | 101,833 | 106,833 | 5,000
|
| Cheese! | Shogakukan | 174,833 | 155,833 | 19,000 |
| Chorus | Shueisha | 151,250 | 145,833 | 5,417 |
| Ciao | Shogakukan | 1,065,000 | 1,033,333 | 31,667
|
| CIEL | Kadokawa Shoten | 23,417 | 23,833 | 416
|
| Cookie | Shueisha | 203,333 | 204,167 | 834
|
| Dessert | Kodansha | 221,666 | 195,750 | 25,916
|
| FEEL YOUNG | Shodensha | 72,458 | 68,396 | 4,062
|
| Flowers | Shogakukan | 58,000 | 54,417 | 3,583 |
| Hana to Yume | Hakusensha | 300,416 | 295,208 | 5,208
|
| IKKI | Kodansha | 33,916 | 29,000 | 4,916
|
| Judy | Shogakukan | 156,833 | 135,833 | 21,000
|
| Kiss | Kodansha | 202,583 | 183,208 | 19,375 |
| LaLa | Hakusensha | 166,750 | 173,583 | 6,833
|
| LaLa DX | Hakusensha | 71,833 | 69,500 | 2,333 |
| Margaret | Shueisha | 209,565 | 173,913 | 35,652 |
| Margaret DX | Shueisha | 218,333 | 208,334 | 9,999
|
| Nakayoshi | Kodansha | 457,083 | 457,500 | 417 |
| Office YOU | Shueisha | 129,333 | 124,667 | 4,666 |
| One more Kiss | Kodansha | 99,166 | 90,660 | 8,506 |
| Shojo Comic (Sho-comi) | Shogakukan | 301,956 | 299,565 | 2,391
|
| Silky | Hakusensha | 86,833 | 80,167 | 6,666 |
| Petit Comic | Shogakukan | 121,250 | 117,583 | 3,667 |
| Ribon | Shueisha | 729,167 | 537,500 | 191,667 |
| Ribon Original | Shueisha | 101,666 | 82,500 | 19,166 |
| The Dessert | Kodansha | 197,083 | 182,750 | 14,333 |
| The Margaret | Shueisha | 216,666 | 200,000 | 16,666 |
| YOU | Shueisha | 234,166 | 214,167 | 19,999 |