Sho-Comi (少コミ, Shōcomi), formerly published under its full name Shōjo Comic (少女コミック) until December 2007,[3] is a shōjo manga magazine published semimonthly in Japan by Shogakukan since 1968. The magazine has gained a reputation for being a "love bible for maidens in love"[3][4] or a "romance manga bible".[5]
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 The cover of the October 26, 1975 issue of Shōjo Comic | |
| Categories | Shōjo manga[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly (1968–1969) Semimonthly (1969–1970) Weekly (1970–1978) Semimonthly (1978–present) |
| Circulation | 102,167[2] (July–September 2016) |
| First issue | 1968 |
| Company | Shogakukan |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | sho-comi.com |
The manga featured in Sho-Comi are later compiled and published in book form (tankōbon) under the Flower Comics imprint.
History
editShōjo 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 Weekly Shōjo Comic (週刊少女コミック).[3] 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. [3]
Serializations
editCurrent
edit- Jingi Naki Mukotori (2020–present)
- Seishun Heavy Rotation (2020–present)
- Isekai Maō wa Fujoshi o Zettai Nigasanai (2020–present)[6]
- Tsugi wa Ii yo ne, Senpai (2021–present)
- Mahou Shoujo Dandelion (2024–present)
Past
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1968–1979edit
1980–1989edit
1990–1999edit
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2000–2009edit
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2010–2019edit
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Reception
editIn 2007, the Japanese National PTA Conference ranked Sho-Comi the worst manga magazine for young children due to its excessive sexual content.[16][17] Many concerned parents have advised publishers to be more wary of the availability of these magazines to young readers.[18]
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.[19] From July to September 2019, the magazine had 63,000 physical copies in circulation.[20]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Thompson, Jason (2007). Manga: The Complete Guide. New York: Del Rey Books. pp. 23–24. ISBN 978-0-345-48590-8.
- ^ a b 印刷部数公表: 少女向けコミック誌 [Number of Printed Copies Announced: Comic Magazines for Girls]. Japanese Magazine Publishers Association (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Sho-Comi50周年特集、50年の歩みを年表で振り返る". Natalie (in Japanese). 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
12月刊行の2008年1号にて、ロゴ表記がSho-Comiに変更。
- ^ "Sho-Comi". ManNavi (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ 藤本, エリ (31 October 2018). ""恋愛漫画のバイブル"「Sho-Comi」創刊50周年！ 映画化３作目『ういらぶ。』は究極のこじらせラブストーリー". getnews (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2020-07-06). "Gō Ikeyamada Reveals Title, Visual of New Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (2017-09-18). "Hana ni Kedamono Romance Manga Gets Live-Action TV Adaptation". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2016-04-22). "'4-Gatsu no Kimi, Spica' Manga Gets Live-Action, Movie Comic DVD". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (2017-10-23). "Hana ni Kedamono Live-Action Drama's Video Previews 'Heart-Pounding' Scenes". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (20 March 2017). "Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu Live-Action Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Sho-Comi50周年特集 第1回 夜神里奈インタビュー". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). 5 June 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (26 October 2018). "Uirabu. -Uiuishii Koi no Ohanashi- Live-Action Film Previewed in TV Ad". Anime News Network. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2019-11-29). "Kanan Minami's Awa-Koi Manga Returns from Hiatus on December 6, Enters Final Arc". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2018-01-04). "Gō Ikeyamada Launches New Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in February". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2020-03-20). "Gō Ikeyamada Ends Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in 4 Chapters". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
- ^ Loo, Egan (May 17, 2007). "Japan's PTA Decries Shin Chan Anime, Shōjo Comic Mag". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Sho-Comi the Worst Shojo Manga Magazine for Children According to Japanese Parents". ComiPress. May 17, 2007. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ "On Modern Shoujo Manga and Sex: Excessive Sexual Material in Shoujo Manga and Magazine". ComiPress. November 30, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
- ^ Fuwa, Raizo (2019-09-14). "ちゃおがトップの33.7万部…少女向けコミック誌の部数動向をさぐる(2019年4～6月)". Yahoo! News Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ Fuwa, Raizo (2019-11-25). "「ちゃお」がトップの30.3万部…少女向けコミック誌の部数動向をさぐる(2019年7～9月)". Yahoo! News Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-12-03.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official circulation numbers at JMPA (in Japanese)
- Official publication information at Shogakukan AdPocket (in Japanese)
- Sho-Comi's 50th anniversary (interviews and chronology) at Comic Natalie (in Japanese)
- Sho-Comi at Anime News Network's encyclopedia