, 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 dictionaries, literature, comics (manga), non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan. Shogakukan founded Shueisha, which also founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hit ...

since 1968. The manga featured in ''Sho-Comi'' are later compiled and published in book form (''

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'') under the Flower Comics imprint.

History

Beginning with the January 2008 issue published in December 2007, the magazine was renamed ''Sho-Comi''.

Serializations

Current

* ''Seishun Heavy Rotation'' (2020–present) * '' Isekai Maō wa Fujoshi o Zettai Nigasanai'' (2020–present)

Past

1968–1979

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Wandering Sun , also known as ''Nozomi in the Sun'', is a Japanese manga series written by Keisuke Fujikawa and illustrated by Mayumi Suzuki. It also received an anime adaptation by Mushi Productions which ran for 26 episodes in 1971. Both Yoshiyuki Tom ...

'' (1970-1971) * ''

The Heart of Thomas is a 1974 Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Moto Hagio. Originally serialized in '' Shūkan Shōjo Comic'', a weekly manga magazine publishing ''shōjo'' manga (manga aimed at young and adolescent women), the series follows ...

'' (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 w ...

'' (1976–1984) * ''

Star Red is a Japanese science fiction manga series written and illustrated by Moto Hagio. It was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine '' Shūkan Shōjo Comic'' from 1978 to 1979. Synopsis In the near future, overpopulation on Earth has led huma ...

'' (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 adapted into a live-action television drama series, an a ...

'' (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 Shins ...

'' (1982–1984) * ''

Purple Eyes in the Dark is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Chie Shinohara. It was serialized in ''Shōjo Comic'' magazine from 1984 to 1986. The individual chapters were collected in 12 ''tankōbon'' volumes published by Shogakuka ...

'' (1984–1986) * ''

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'' (1985–1988) * ''

Momoka Typhoon is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Kazuko Fujita. It was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine ''Shōjo Comic'' from 1987 to 1989. Shogakukan collected the manga into seven volumes under its Flower Comics ...

'' (1987–1989)

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 th ...

'' (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 collecte ...

'' (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 later ...

'' (1998–2003) * ''

Binetsu Shōjo is a shōjo manga series by Kaho Miyasaka. The title can be translated in English as ''Feverish Girl''. Plot ''Binetsu Shōjo'' is about a girl named Rina, 15 years of age, who had a crush on a boy she usually sees in the train station ev ...

'' (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 that ...

'' (2001–2003) * ''

Kare First Love is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series by Kaho Miyasaka. It was originally serialized in ''Shōjo Comic'' from March 2002 to August 2004, and the individual chapters were published in ten ''tankōbon'' volumes by Shogakukan from September 200 ...

'' (2002–2004) * ''

Shinju no Kusari is a ''shōjo manga, shōjo'' mangaka, manga artist. She is best known for ''Honey x Honey Drops'', which has been licensed in multiple languages and adapted as an original video animation (OVA). Her current series, ''Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu'', ...

'' (2002) * ''

Boku wa Imōto ni Koi o Suru is a Japanese manga series by Kotomi Aoki. Originally serialized in ''Shōjo Comic'', the individual chapters were published in ten ''tankōbon'' volumes by Shogakukan from May 2003 until August 2005. The series focuses on fraternal twins ...

'' (2003–2005) * ''

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

'' (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 asp ...

'' (2004–2006) * ''

Honey × Honey Drops is a shōjo manga series created by Kanan Minami. The first two volumes of the manga were adapted into a two-episode original video animation (OVA) in 2006. A dating sim adaptation of the manga, ''Honey × Honey Drops Love × Love Hone ...

'' (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 ar ...

'' (2005–2006) * ''

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'' (2005–2008) * '' Uwasa no Midori-kun!!'' (2006–2008) * ''

Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series created by Kanan Minami. It started serialization in 2008 in the magazine '' Sho-Comi'', and completed in 2013, with 15 bound volumes have been released in Japan under the Flower Comics label. Plot ...

'' (2007–2014) * ''

Gaba Kawa is a Japanese manga by Rie Takada, originally serialized in Japan from July to November 2007 by Shogakukan in ''Shōjo Comic'' and collected in a single bound volume. It tells the story of a demon girl named Rara who comes to the human worl ...

'' (2007) * '' Suki Desu Suzuki-kun!!'' (2008–2012)

2010–2019

* ''

Flower and the Beast is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series by Miwako Sugiyama. ''Flower and the Beast'' was serialized in the bimonthly manga magazine ''Sho-Comi'' from August 2010 to December 2012. A live-action television drama adaptation ran in 2017, and a ...

'' (2010–2012) * '' Hachimitsu ni Hatsukoi'' (2012–2015) * '' So Cute it Hurts!!'' (2012–2015) * ''

Miseinen Dakedo Kodomo Janai is a Japanese manga series by Kanan Minami. ''Miseinen Dakedo Kodomo Janai'' was serialized in the semi-monthly manga magazine ''Sho-Comi'' from December 5, 2012 to February 5, 2016. A live-action film adaptation of the same name was relea ...

'' (2012–2016) * '' True Love'' (2013–2015) * ''

Anoko no Toriko is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Shiraishi and serialized in Shogakukan's ''Sho-Comi'' manga magazine. Media Manga Live-action A live-action film has been announced to release in 2018. Ryo Yoshiz ...

'' (2013–2014) * ''4-gatsu no Kimi, Spica'' (2015–2019) * '' 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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History

Serializations

Current

Past

1968–1979

1980–1989

1990–1999

2000–2009

2010–2019

Reception

See also

References

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