, formerly published under its full name until December 2007, is a ''shōjo'' manga

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published semimonthly in Japan by

Shogakukan is a Japanese publisher of comics, magazines, light novels, dictionaries, literature, non-fiction, home media, and other media in Japan. Shogakukan founded Shueisha, which also founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but ...

since 1968. The magazine has gained a reputation for being a "love bible for maidens in love" or a "romance manga bible". The manga featured in ''Sho-Comi'' are later compiled and published in book form (''

tankōbon A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that w ...

'') under the Flower Comics imprint.

History

''Shōjo Comic'' started in April 1968 as a monthly magazine, before its frequency increased to semimonthly in 1969. The frequency further increased to a weekly magazine in 1970, renaming itself to . The magazine reverted back to the semimonthly ''Shōjo Comic'' in 1978. Beginning with the January 2008 issue published in December 2007, the magazine was renamed ''Sho-Comi''.

Serializations

Current

* ''Jingi Naki Mukotori'' (2020–present) * ''

Seishun Heavy Rotation is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ai Minase. It began serialization in Shogakukan's ''Sho-Comi'' manga magazine in February 2020. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : Publication Written and illustrated by Ai Minase, ''Seishun Heav ...

'' (2020–present) * '' Isekai Maō wa Fujoshi o Zettai Nigasanai'' (2020–present) * ''Tsugi wa Ii yo ne, Senpai'' (2021–present) * ''Magical Girl Dandelion'' (2024–present)

Past

1968–1979

* '' Wandering Sun'' (1970-1971) * ''

Sora ga Suki! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiko Takemiya. It was originally serialized in the manga magazine '' Shūkan Shōjo Comic'' in two parts: from March to May 1971, and from August to October 1972. It was later published ...

'' (1971–1972) * '' The Heart of Thomas'' (1974–1975) * ''Baptism'' (1974–1976) * ''

Cyborg 009 is a Japanese science fiction manga created by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was serialized in many different Japanese magazines, including '' Monthly Shōnen King'', ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'', '' Shōnen Big Comic'', '' COM'', ' ...

'' (1975–1976) * ''

Kaze to Ki no Uta is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiko Takemiya. It was serialized in the manga magazine '' Shūkan Shōjo Comic'' from 1976 to 1980, and in the manga magazine '' Petit Flower'' from 1981 to 1984. One of the earliest ...

'' (1976–1984) * '' Star Red'' (1978–1979)

1980–1989

* ''

Hiatari Ryōkō! is a high-school romance manga by Mitsuru Adachi. It was published by Shogakukan in 1979–1981 in the magazine ''Shōjo Comic'' and collected in five tankōbon volumes. It was later Film adaptation, adapted into a live action, live-action ...

'' (1980–1981) * ''

Georgie! is a manga series, written by Mann Izawa and illustrated by Yumiko Igarashi. It was serialized from 1982 to 1984 in the '' Shōjo Comic'' manga magazine. The series was adapted in 1983 into an anime television series, , by Tokyo Movie Shi ...

'' (1982–1984) * ''Onaji Kurai Ai'' (1984–1985) * '' Purple Eyes in the Dark'' (1984–1986) * ''

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'' (1985–1988) * '' Momoka Typhoon'' (1987–1989) * ''3 – Three'' (1989–1992)

1990–1999

* '' Ao no Fūin'' (1991–1994) * ''

Fushigi Yûgi , also known as ''Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play'' or ''Curious Play'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. It tells the story of two teenaged girls, Miaka and Yui, who are pulled into ''The Universe of t ...

'' (1991–1996) * '' Red River'' (1995–2002) * '' Tokyo Juliet'' (1996–1999) * ''

Ceres, Celestial Legend ''Ceres, Celestial Legend'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. It was originally serialized in Shōgakukan's magazine '' Shōjo Comic'' from May 1996 to March 2000, with its chapters colle ...

'' (1996–2000) * ''

Sensual Phrase is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mayu Shinjo. The manga was published by Shogakukan in ''Shōjo Comic'' between 1997 and 2000, and collected in 18 bound volumes. It was adapted as a 44-episode anime television series by ...

'' (1997–2000) * ''

Wild Act ''Wild Act'' is a ten-volume romantic comedy manga series, written and illustrated by Rie Takada, and was the first of her series to be translated in English. It was translated by Tokyopop, who opted not to renew the license once it expired. ...

'' (1998–2000) * ''

Appare Jipangu! is a manga by Yuu Watase. Set in Japan during the Edo period, it follows the life of Yusura, who as a baby, was found under a cherry tree with the "Kongoumaru" (a staff that turns blue when people are sad) by her side. Now fifteen years lat ...

'' (1998–2003) * ''

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'' (1999–2001)

2000–2009

* ''

Imadoki! is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. The manga is five volumes long. It has been licensed in North America by Viz Media. Plot Yamazaki Tanpopo moves from Hokkaidō to Tokyo in order to begin high school in an entirely n ...

'' (2000–2001) * ''

Alice 19th is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga written by Yuu Watase. It appeared as a serial in the manga magazine '' Shōjo Comic''. The heroine's name (Alice), and her encounter with a white rabbit (Nyozeka) starts the storyline. Watase has written tha ...

'' (2001–2003) * '' Kare First Love'' (2002–2004) * '' Shinju no Kusari'' (2002) * '' Boku wa Imōto ni Koi o Suru'' (2003–2005) * ''

Absolute Boyfriend is a Japanese manga series by Yuu Watase, first serialized in ''Shōjo Comic''. Chuang Yi licensed it for an English release in Singapore, with the first volume released in March 2005. Viz Media licensed the series for an English release in ...

'' (2003–2005) * ''

Happy Hustle High ''Happy Hustle High'', originally known as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rie Takada. The series is published in Japan by Shogakukan and in the United States in English by VIZ Media. Plot ''Happy Hustle High'' follows ...

'' (2004–2005) * ''

Love Celeb is a '' shōjo'' manga series created by Mayu Shinjo. Sakuya Ookochi, the main character from ''Sensual Phrase'', also makes an appearance in this manga, as does Hakuron from the later spin-off ''Haou Airen''. Story Nakazono Kirara is an as ...

'' (2004–2006) * '' Honey × Honey Drops'' (2004–2006) * ''

Punch! is a manga written by Rie Takada, creator of ''Happy Hustle High''. The series is published in Japan by Shogakukan, and in the United States in English by VIZ Media. ''Punch!'' is about a young girl by the name Elle Nagahara, whose family a ...

'' (2005–2006) * '' Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu'' (2005–2008) * '' Uwasa no Midori-kun!!'' (2006–2008) * '' Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu'' (2007–2014) * '' Gaba Kawa'' (2007) * '' Suki Desu Suzuki-kun!!'' (2008–2012)

2010–2019

* '' Flower and the Beast'' (2010–2012) * '' Hachimitsu ni Hatsukoi'' (2012–2015) * ''

So Cute it Hurts!! , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gō Ikeyamada. It was adapted into an original video animation, included in volume 3 limited edition of the series. The manga series ran in the ''Sho-Comi'' manga magazine from 2012 to 2 ...

'' (2012–2015) * '' Miseinen Dakedo Kodomo Janai'' (2012–2016) * '' True Love'' (2013–2015) * '' Anoko no Toriko'' (2013–2014) * ''4-gatsu no Kimi, Spica'' (2015–2019) * '' Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu'' (2015–2018) * ''Uirabu. -Uiuishii Koi no Ohanashi-'' (2015–2017) * '' Awa-Koi'' (2016–2018) * '' Dō-Kyū-Sei: Zutto Kimi ga Suki Datta'' (2018–2020)

Reception

In 2007, the Japanese National PTA Conference ranked ''Sho-Comi'' the worst manga magazine for young children due to its excessive sexual content. Many concerned parents have advised publishers to be more wary of the availability of these magazines to young readers. From January to March 2019, ''Sho-Comi'' had 70,000 physical copies in circulation, which later dropped to 68,000 from April to June 2019. From July to September 2019, the magazine had 63,000 physical copies in circulation.

References

External links

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Official circulation numbers
at JMPA
Official publication information
at Shogakukan AdPocket
''Sho-Comi''s 50th anniversary (interviews and chronology)
at ''

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