was a Japanese

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magazine published by

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, based in

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and first published in 1986. It ran for 22 years before being cancelled in October 2005. After the magazine's closure, Shueisha moved several series serialized in ''Young You'' to its sister magazines ''Chorus'' (now known as '' Cocohana'') and ''

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Notable mangakas and series serialized in ''Young You''

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**''Ensemble'' ** ''Katei no Jijou'' ** ''Natural'' ** ''See You Again'' ** ''Uchi no Mama ga Iu Koto ni wa'' ** ''Ushirosugata no Cha Cha'' ** ''Yoru no Kumo Asa no Tsuki'' * Nanae Haruno **'' Double House'' ** '' Papa Told Me'' ** ''

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**''Tadashii Renai no Susume'' *

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**''Tanbi Seikatsu Hyakka'' *

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**'' Love Vibes'' *

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English translation of original article Defunct magazines published in Japan Monthly manga magazines published in Japan Josei manga magazines Magazines established in 1986 Magazines disestablished in 2005 Shueisha magazines 1986 establishments in Japan 2005 disestablishments in Japan Magazines published in Tokyo {{Anime-mag-stub