Ribon

is a monthly Japanese manga magazine published by Shueisha on the third of each month. First issued in August 1955, its rivals are '' Nakayoshi'' and '' Ciao''. It is one of the best-selling manga magazines, having sold over 590million copies since 1978. Its circulation was in the millions between 1987 and 2001, peaking at 2.3million in 1994. In 2009, the magazine's circulation was 274,167. In 2010, the circulation dropped to 243,334.

The magazine's pages are printed on multicolored newsprint. Often exceeding 400 pages, the issues are distributed with a sackful of goodies () ranging from small toys to colorful note pads themed around manga serialized in the magazine. In some issues, readers can send in stamps for mail order gifts (). The manga series from the magazine are later compiled and published in book form () under the Ribon Mascot Comics (RMC) imprint. ''Ribon'' has also inspired multiple spin-off magazines, including ''Bessatsu Ribon'' (1966–1968); ''Ribon Comics'', renamed ''Junior Comics'' (1967–1968); ''Ribon Comic'' (1968–1971); ''Ribon Deluxe'' (1975–1978); and '' Ribon Original'' (1981–2006).

Serializations

Current

* '' Animal Yokochō'' (2000–present)
* '' Onna no Ko tte.'' (2011–present)
* ''Zekkyō Gakkyū'' ''Tensei'' (2015–present)
* '' Honey Lemon Soda'' (2015–present)
* '' Not Your Idol'' (2018–present)

Past

1955–1979

* '' Arabesque'' (1971–1973)
* '' Himitsu no Akko-chan'' (1962–1965)
* ''Rumi-chan Kyōshitsu'' (1958)
* '' Sally the Witch'' (1966–1967)
* '' Shiroi Heya no Futari'' (1971)

1980–1989

* '' Tokimeki Tonight'' (1982–1994)
* '' Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1986–1996)
* '' Handsome na Kanojo'' (1988–1992)
* '' Whisper of the Heart'' (1989)

1990–1999

* '' Hime-chan's Ribbon'' (1990–1994)
* '' Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai'' (1991–1994)
* '' Akazukin Chacha'' (1991–2000)
* '' Marmalade Boy'' (1992–1995)
* '' Anata to Scandal'' (1993–1995)
* '' Kodomo no Omocha'' (1994–1998)
* '' Nurse Angel Ririka SOS'' (1995–1996)
* '' Neighborhood Story'' (1995–1998)
* '' Kero Kero Chime'' (1995–1998)
* '' Baby Love'' (1995–1999)
* '' I.O.N'' (1997)
* '' Mint na Bokura'' (1997–2000)
* '' Good Morning Call'' (1998–2002)
* '' Fancy Lala'' (1998)
* '' Last Quarter'' (1998–1999)
* '' Phantom Thief Jeanne'' (1998–2000)
* '' Gals!'' (1998–2002)
* '' St. Dragon Girl'' (1999–2003)

2000–2009

* '' Time Stranger Kyoko'' (2000–2001)
* '' Full Moon o Sagashite'' (2002–2004)
* '' Ultra Maniac'' (2002–2004)
* '' Aishiteruze Baby'' (2002–2005)
* '' St. Dragon Girl Miracle'' (2003–2005)
* '' ChocoMimi'' (2004–2019)
* '' Cactus's Secret'' (2004–2005)
* '' The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross'' (2004–2008)
* '' Love-Berrish!'' (2005–2007)
* '' Rockin' Heaven'' (2005–2008)
* '' Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z'' (2006–2007)
* '' Crash!'' (2007–2013)
* '' Chocolate Cosmos'' (2007–2008)
* '' Hello Kitty Doki'' (2007–2008)
* '' Hello Kitty Peace'' (2008)
* '' Mistress Fortune'' (2008)
* ''Momo: Welcome to the World-end Garden'' (2008–2011)
* '' Zekkyō Gakkyū'' (2008–2015)
* '' Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura'' (2008–2012)
* '' Stardust Wink'' (2009–2012)
* '' Hiyokoi'' (2009–2014)

2010–2019

* '' Blue Friend'' (2010–2011)
* ''Pretty Rhythm'' (2010–2012)
* '' Nagareboshi Lens'' (2011–2014)
* '' Sugar Soldier'' (2011–2015)
* '' Rozen Maiden: Dolls Talk'' (2012–2014)
* '' Romantica Clock'' (2012–2016)
* '' ChocoTan!'' (2012–2017)
* '' Tsubasa to Hotaru'' (2013–2017)
* '' Little Witch Academia: Tsukiyo no Ōkan'' (2015)
* '' Acro Trip'' (2017–2022)
* ''Love Letters Written in June'' (2018)
* '' Ui × Kon'' (2019–2025)

2020–2029

* '' In the Name of the Mermaid Princess'' (2020–2023)

Circulation

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References

External links

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{{Shueisha manga magazines

1955 establishments in Japan
Monthly manga magazines published in Japan
Magazines established in 1955
Shōjo manga magazines
Shueisha magazines