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between 1988 and 1990, is a biweekly Japanese '' shōjo''

manga Manga (Japanese: 漫画 ) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art. The term ''manga'' is u ...

magazine published by

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, 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

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. Series from sister magazine ''

Bessatsu Margaret , or for short, is a shōjo manga magazine published monthly in Japan by Shueisha since 1964. Serializations Current *''Fujishiro-san Kei'' – Yuki Nojin *'' Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love'' – Ayuko Hatta *''My Special One'' – Momoko Kōda *'' ...

'' 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 known in some countries as ''Hela Supergirl'', is a Japanese manga series by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was originally named , but was changed in 1971 when Toei Animation adapted it into an anime called ''Sarutobi Ecchan''. The anime lasted 26 ...

'' (1964-1969) * '' Attack No. 1'' (1968-1970) * ''

The Rose of Versailles , also known as ''Lady Oscar'' and ''La Rose de Versailles'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Riyoko Ikeda. It was originally serialized in the manga magazine '' Margaret'' from 1972 to 1973, while a revival of the s ...

'' (1972-1973) * ''

Aim for the Ace! ''Aim for the Ace!'', known in Japan as , is a manga series written and illustrated by Sumika Yamamoto. The series tells the story of Hiromi Oka, a high school student who wants to become a professional tennis player as she struggles ag ...

'' (1973-1980) * ''

The Window of Orpheus ''The Window of Orpheus'' (, ''Orufeusu no Mado''), also known as ''Orpheus no Mado'' or ''Das Fenster von Orpheus'', is a Japanese shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Riyoko Ikeda. It is a historical romance and was partially adap ...

'' (1975-1981) * '' Oniisama e...'' (1974) * ''

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'' (1976-1981) * ''

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'' (1978)

1980–1989

* '' Yūkan Club'' (1982-2002) * ''

Hikari no Densetsu is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Izumi Aso about a girl named Hikari Kamijou who dreams of becoming a national rhythmic gymnastics champion. The manga series title translates into English as "Legend of Light" (the female ...

'' (1985-1988) * ''

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 translat ...

'' (1989-1991)

1990-1999

* ''

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 fr ...

'' (1992-2008) * '' Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989'' (1992-1996)

2000–2009

* ''

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. ...

'' (2000-2007) * '' Love Monster'' (2002-2006) * ''

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 b ...

'' (2002-2007) * ''

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 f ...

'' (2003-2010) * ''

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 Eg ...

'' (2004-2006) * ''

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 ...

'' (2005-2006) * ''

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), Margare ...

'' (2005-2007) * '' Switch Girl!!'' (2006-2014) * '' Stepping on Roses'' (2007-2012) * ''

A Devil and Her Love Song is a '' shōjo'' manga by Miyoshi Tomori first serialized in '' Biweekly Margaret'' and licensed by Viz Media. Plot Maria Kawai transfers to Totsuka High School after being expelled from her previous school St. Katria - a catholic school ...

'' (2007-2011) * ''

Demon Love Spell is a manga series by Mayu Shinjo about a shrine maiden that finds herself falling for a demon that feeds on passion and love. Shinjo initially wrote ''Demon Love Spell'' in 2008 as a two part installment manga for '' Margaret'' magazine, but ...

'' (2008-2014)

2010–2019

* ''

Daytime Shooting Star is a Japanese shōjo manga written and illustrated by Mika Yamamori. It ran in ''Margaret (magazine), Margaret'' from 2011 to 2014. A live-action film adaptation of the same name was released in 2017, as well as a collaboration clothing line w ...

'' (2011-2014) * '' Fudanjuku Monogatari'' (2011) * '' Like a Butterfly'' (2012-2015) * '' Neko to Watashi no Kinyōbi'' (2013-2015) * ''Akuma ni Chic × Hack'' (2016-2017)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Margaret (magazine) 1963 establishments in Japan Semimonthly manga magazines published in Japan Weekly manga magazines published in Japan Magazines established in 1963 Shōjo manga magazines Shueisha magazines