is a Japanese monthly children's
manga magazine
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published 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 H ...
. Several different manga titles, and adaptations aimed at young female readers have been serialized in the magazine in its decade long history. The latest circulation figures places the magazine at 40,000 copies which is in the middle third of the
circulation list when compared to other manga magazines.
Overview
Pucchigumi first began publication in July 2006 with a targeted audience aimed towards young girls.
Original serialized works include titles such as
among other independent one shots (
dōjinshi). The other main serialization comes in the form of manga from franchises
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 H ...
has the rights to. Examples of these include ''
Jewelpet
is a Japanese media franchise and toy line created in 2008 as a joint venture between Sanrio and Sega Toys, produced by the third character designer of Hello Kitty, Yuko Yamaguchi and illustrated by the character designer of Cinnamoroll, Miyu ...
'', ''
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', and ''
Pretty Rhythm
is a Japanese multimedia franchise produced by Syn Sophia and Takara Tomy Arts aimed at girls in elementary school. The ''Pretty Rhythm'' franchise was first launched in July 2010 with the rhythm and dress-up arcade game ''Pretty Rhythm: Mini ...
''. Pucchigumi has also featured manga artists such as
Riyoko Ikeda giving an "illustration course" for kids. Upcoming anime announcements related to titles owned by Shogakukan are also announced and promoted in Pucchigumi. These have included the
Girls × Heroine Series
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and
Aikatsu!
is an arcade collectible card game in Bandai's ''Data Carddass'' line of machines, which launched in October 2012. The game revolves around using collectible cards featuring various clothes to help aspiring idols pass auditions. An ani ...
. For advertisement, a few characters have appeared more than once on the front covers of the magazine. In March 2013 Shogakukan released via
YouTube
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a song titled .
In addition to serialized manga, ''Pucchigumi'' holds yearly auditions for girls under 12 years old to model exclusively for their magazine and other promotional material, to which they are known as Pucchi Models. Current models include Anna (2017–present), Yumena Iio, and Beni Abe (2019–present). Past models include Akari Motokura, whose tenure was from 2015 to 2016.
Serialized Manga
Current
*''
Aikatsu on Parade!
is an arcade collectible card game in Bandai's Data Carddass line of machines, which launched on October 5, 2019. It is the spin-off and crossover to the ''Aikatsu!'', ''Aikatsu Stars!'' and ''Aikatsu Friends!'' series of arcade games. The ga ...
''
*''
Kiratto Pri Chan''
*''
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage!''
Past
*''
''
(2006-2008)
*''
Kirarin Revolution
is a Japanese manga series by An Nakahara. The series ran in the ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Ciao'' from March 2004 to June 2009, with side stories running in ''Pucchigumi'' in 2006. The manga sold a cumulative total of over 10 million ...
''
(2006-2009)
*
Happy Kappy (2007-2011?)
*''Mofu Mofu''
(2008-2016?)
*''
Jewelpet
is a Japanese media franchise and toy line created in 2008 as a joint venture between Sanrio and Sega Toys, produced by the third character designer of Hello Kitty, Yuko Yamaguchi and illustrated by the character designer of Cinnamoroll, Miyu ...
''
(2009)
*''
Together Sugarbunnies''
(2009)
*''
Lilpri
, also known as , is a Japanese shōjo anime directed by Makoto Moriwaki. It was adapted from the Sega arcade game of the same name. It was also adapted into two manga series by Mai Jinna.
Plot
Ringo Yukimori was walking with her mom and ...
''
(2009-2011)
*''
Go, go: Tamagotchi!''
(2010-2011)
*''
Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future''
(2012)
*''
Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live''
(2013)
*
Aikatsu! Official Fanbook (2013-?)
*''
Chibi Devi! (Special)''
(2013)
*''
Go, go: Tamagotchi! Dream''
(2013)[
*'' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' ]
Readership
Based on information from the Japanese Magazine Publishers Association, circulation was figured at 60,667 for the period of January 1 to March 31, 2018.
Notes
References
External links
Pucchigumi
at 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 H ...
{{Shogakukan manga magazines
Monthly manga magazines published in Japan
Magazines established in 2006
Shogakukan magazines
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2006 establishments in Japan