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Margaret Magazine
, stylized in Latin script between 1988 and 1990, is a biweekly Japanese '' shōjo'' manga magazine published by Shueisha, primarily for girls from 12 to 15 years old, although some stories are read by older teenage girls and adult women. History ''Margaret'' was first published as a weekly magazine in 1963. When manga serialized in ''Margaret'' are collected into ''tankōbon'' volumes, they are published under the Margaret Comics imprint. Series from sister magazine ''Bessatsu Margaret'' are also published under the Margaret Comics imprint. ''Margaret'' has been published on the 5th and the 20th of each month since 1988. ''Margaret'' other sister magazine ''The Margaret'' is published quarterly. In 2009, the circulation was 154,584. However, the circulation dropped to 95,044 in 2010. As of 2016, the magazine is also published online. Serializations Current * '' Mei-chan no Shitsuji DX'' (2014-present) Past 1963–1979 * ''Sarutobi Ecchan'' (1964-1969) * '' Attack No. 1' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayumi Komura
is a Japanese manga artist who writes mainly ''shōjo'' manga. Her works are primarily serialized in '' Margaret'' magazine, with series published in collected volumes by Shueisha under their Margaret Comics imprint. She contributed to a charity book, along with other authors primarily published in ''Margaret'', to raise funds for the 2011 Japanese earthquake. Her manga series ''Kami-sama no Ekohiiki'' will be adapted into a live-action drama series. Bibliography * 2004: * 2005–2007: * 2008: * 2009: The stories in ''Hot Milk'' were serialized in various issues of ''Margaret''. They were collected and published together by Shueisha (lit. "Gathering of Intellect Publishing Co., Ltd.") is a Japanese company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company was established in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The foll ... in a single ''tankōbon'' volume in December 2009. * 2009–2014: * 2010: Ayumi Komura contr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swan (manga)
''Swan'' (stylized as ''SWAN'') is a shōjo manga by Kyoko Ariyoshi. The shōjo magazine '' Margaret'' serialized the story in Japan during the seventies. 21 volumes were released. In North America the story was published by CMX, but the series was abandoned after 15 volumes due to the closure of the imprint. The plot mostly follows a young girl, Masumi, as she struggles to become a ballerina. By 2011, the manga had over 20 million copies in circulation. Plot The first volume begins with Masumi sneaking backstage after a Tokyo ballet performance in order to express her admiration for the lead dancers, Alexei Sergeiev and Maria Prisetskaya . However, when she meets the stars, Masumi becomes tongue-tied and clumsily begins to dance the Odile Variation from Swan Lake. Sergeiev and Prisetskaya graciously excuse her, saying that nothing could give them more happiness than her physical expression of appreciation, and Masumi returns home slightly embarrassed. Later, Masumi receiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixed Vegetables
, also known as ''Mix Vegetable'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ayumi Komura. It was serialized in Japan by Shueisha in the shōjo manga, ''shōjo'' manga list of manga magazines, magazine ''Margaret (magazine), Margaret'' from 25 October 2005 to 22 November 2007, and collected in eight tankōbon, bound volumes. It is licensed in English in North America by Viz Media. ''Mixed Vegetables'' is about the relationship between the daughter of a pastry chef who wants to become a sushi chef and the son of sushi chef who wants to become a pastry chef, pâtissier. Plot The plot revolves around Hanayu Ashitaba, a chef in training. Hanayu is the daughter of the celebrated pastry shop, Patisserie Ashitaba, but all she wants to do is become a sushi chef. Hayato Hyuga is the son of the prestigious Sushi Hyuga, but he wants to be a pastry chef. They go to Oiwaka High School together. Hanayu knows she will break her parents' heart if she does not continue the bakery an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginban Kaleidoscope
is a Japanese light novel series written by Rei Kaibara and illustrated by Hiro Suzuhira. A manga adaptation authored by Jun Hasegawa was serialized in Margaret from 2005 to 2006. An anime adaptation of the first arc of the novels aired on TV Tokyo from October 8, 2005 to December 24, 2005. The series won the 2nd Super Dash Novel Rookie of the Year Award Grand Prize. Plot The story revolves around Tazusa Sakurano, a Japanese Olympic figure skating candidate, and Pete Pumps, a Canadian stunt pilot. During a qualifying round in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Tazusa falls in the middle of a Triple Lutz and loses consciousness. At the same time, Pete dies mid-performance when his stunt plane crashes due to mechanical trouble. Unfortunately for Tazusa, Pete ends up involuntarily inhabiting her body for 100 days. During this time, Tazusa begins to develop romantic feelings for Pete, and falls in love with him. ; : :A Japanese figure skater known for her sharp tongue. She is on bad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokujō Climax
is a shōjo manga series by Ayane Ukyō. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Margaret'' manga magazine from 2004 to 2006, and collected in seven bound volumes. The series is published in France by Panini Comics France and in Germany by Egmont Manga. Story The Omori are a poor family. Mio Omori's father died when she was young, and her mother has been hospitalized for some time with an unspecified illness. She lives alone with her little brother Hinata, doing a number of part-time jobs to get by. One night, when going home after work, she encounters upon a violent young man who throws money at her, saying he'll 'buy her', after stealing her first kiss. The next day her mother tells Mio that their landlord, who happens to be among her father's closest friends, has offered her a job as a maid at their mansion. Eager to help the family, he feels that it will be safer at night that way, and her mother agrees to this despite her daughter's opposition. To her horror, Mio finds out t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria-sama Ga Miteru
, often shortened to , is a Japanese light novel series written by with illustrations by Reine Hibiki. Originally written as a short story in 1997, Shueisha published 37 light novel volumes from April 1998 to April 2012. The story focuses on a group of Adolescence, teenage girls attending the Catholic school, Catholic Lillian Girls' Academy in Tokyo, Japan. Its storyline largely revolves around the lives and close relationships of the school's student council known as the #Yamayuri Council, Yamayuri Council. A manga adaptation was published by Shueisha in ''Margaret (magazine), Margaret'' and its sister magazine ''The Margaret''. Between 2004 and 2009, the series was adapted by Studio Deen into three 13-episode anime television series and a five-episode original video animation (OVA) series. The anime adaptations have been released in North America by Right Stuf Inc., Nozomi Entertainment under the title ''Maria Watches Over Us''. The license was later transferred to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tail Of The Moon
is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Rinko Ueda. The series began serialization in ''Margaret'' magazine in 2002 and ran until 2007. The individual chapters have been collected into fifteen ''tankōbon'' volumes by Shueisha; the first on March 25, 2003 and the last on August 24, 2007. The series has been licensed by Viz Media for an English-language North American release as part of their Shojo Beat imprint. Plot The story takes place in the Tenshō Era of Japan. Usagi is a bumbling ninja-in-training in her village in southern Iga. Though she is already fifteen, she is a terrible ninja and has made no progress whatsoever. As a result, her grandfather gives her a special mission: to go to Segachi, marry Hanzō Hattori, the leader of the main branch ninja family, and bear his child. She is accompanied by Mamezo, her longtime friend, companion, and foster child. Once they arrive it becomes apparent that Hanzō has no intention of marrying anyone, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Monster (manga)
is a shōjo manga series by Riko Miyagi. It was serialized in Japan by the publishing company Shueisha in the Margaret from 2002 to 2006 and collected in 12 Tankōbon volumes. Story Hiyo Osora failed the entrance exam to the high school she chose, but somehow she receives a strange acceptance letter to SM Academy (Saint Monster Academy) -- which she hadn't even applied to. Thinking that her father, an alumnus of the school, must have sent in a reference letter for her, she decides to go to the school. When she first arrives there, while being distracted by the flowers and green nature around her, two hooded people (Yuki and Jiro) snatch her and bring her to the school president, Kurou Tenma. Fortunately, all that was simply a type of hazing for all new members of the school. She is surprised to find the school crawling with people who are actually monsters in disguise! The next big shock is being told by Kurou himself that she is his fiancée! She is so shocked she faints. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parfait Tic!
is a Japanese shōjo manga by Nagamu Nanaji. It was published by Shueisha in ''Margaret'' from 2000 to 2007 and collected in 22 volumes. The story revolves around the lives of a girl and two boys who are cousins, and their love triangle. It is published in China by Jade Dynasty, in France by Panini Comics, in Indonesia by Elex Media, and in Italy by Star Comics. Story Fuuko (or Fuu-chan for friends) is a lively girl starting her first year of high school. Her life is turned upside down by the arrival of her new neighbors: the bishōnen Shinpo cousins, Daiya and Ichi. Fuuko initially falls for the playboy Daiya. Unfortunately, her first love is an unrequited love. Daiya claims he does not know what 'being in love' feels like. Suffering from her first heartbreak, she receives unexpected support from Ichi. Although he seems cold, Ichi actually is in love with Fuuko. The two spend more and more time together, and Fuuko discovers she has feelings for Ichi too. Only 'official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zetsuai Since 1989
is a Japanese yaoi manga known for its melodramatic, almost operatic plot, its "semi-insane characters", and for the controversial style of its artwork. The word "Zetsu-ai" is a compound created by Minami Ozaki which has been translated as "desperate love". Ozaki's preferred English translation is "Everlasting Love". Many western yaoi fans got their introduction to the genre through this series, which defined the genre for them. Synopsis -from Minami Ozaki's ''"Legend of the Holy Beast'' Kōji Nanjō is one of the most successful rock stars in Japan, with his hauntingly beautiful voice and very attractive features. But beneath all the fame and glamour, he is a damaged and hurt young man who has absolutely no happiness or interest in life. One night after a string of bar-hopping, Kōji passes out in a heap of trash in the rain. He is found, taken in, and cared for by Takuto Izumi, a soccer prodigy. Despite the fact that Izumi is a complete stranger, he moves Kōji deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys Over Flowers
, is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Yoko Kamio and set in Tokyo, Japan, and the fictional "Eitoku Academy" (an elite school for children from rich families). It tells the story of Tsukushi Makino, a girl from a middle-class family, whose mother enrolls her in an elite high school to compete with the families from her husband's company. While at Eitoku, she encounters the F4, a gang of four young men who are children of Japan's wealthiest families and who bully anyone that gets in their way. The manga was launched in Shueisha's '' Margaret'' magazine in October 1992 and ran until January 2004. Two epilogue chapters were later published in ''Margaret'', in July 2006 and January 2008. The English translation was published by Viz Media from August 2003 to October 2009. ''Boys Over Flowers'' is the best selling shōjo manga of all time and enjoys immense popularity in the Eastern Asia region. The manga has been adapted into various mediums, some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zetsuai 1989
is a Japanese yaoi manga known for its melodramatic, almost operatic plot, its "semi-insane characters", and for the controversial style of its artwork. The word "Zetsu-ai" is a compound created by Minami Ozaki which has been translated as "desperate love". Ozaki's preferred English translation is "Everlasting Love". Many western yaoi fans got their introduction to the genre through this series, which defined the genre for them. Synopsis -from Minami Ozaki's ''"Legend of the Holy Beast'' Kōji Nanjō is one of the most successful rock stars in Japan, with his hauntingly beautiful voice and very attractive features. But beneath all the fame and glamour, he is a damaged and hurt young man who has absolutely no happiness or interest in life. One night after a string of bar-hopping, Kōji passes out in a heap of trash in the rain. He is found, taken in, and cared for by Takuto Izumi, a soccer prodigy. Despite the fact that Izumi is a complete stranger, he moves Kōji deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |