is a Japanese ''shōnen''

manga Manga ( Japanese: 漫画 ) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art. The term ''manga'' is ...

magazine published by

Akita Shoten is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded by Teio Akita on 10 August 1948. As of 2020, the company's president is Shigeru Higuchi. Magazines Male-oriented manga magazines ''Shōnen'' magazines * – Bimo ...

History

''Shōnen Champion'' was first published on July 15, 1969. It has had numerous popular series by manga artists such as

Osamu Tezuka Osamu Tezuka (, born , ''Tezuka Osamu''; – 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator. Born in Osaka Prefecture, his prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions of genres earned him such ...

, Go Nagai, Shinji Mizushima,

Masami Kurumada is a Japanese manga artist and writer, known for specializing in fighting manga featuring bishōnen and magical boy. He is the founder of the manga studio Kurumada Productions or Kurumadapro for short. He is famous as the creator/author of popu ...

Keisuke Itagaki is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his martial arts series ''Grappler Baki'' (1991–1999) and its four sequels, which have sold over 75 million volumes. In 1996, he began working on '' Garōden'', an original work by Baku Yumemaku ...

. The magazine is published every Thursday. It had a circulation of 250,000 from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019.

Currently running manga series

There are currently 21 manga titles being serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Champion''. Out of them, '' Saint Seiya: Next Dimension'' and '' Baki Gaiden: Scarface'' are published on an irregular basis.

Past series

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750 Rider is a Japanese '' shōnen'' manga series written and illustrated by Isami Ishii. It was published from 1975 to 1985 in the magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'', owned by Akita Shoten, with a total of 50 volumes. This manga was preceded by an ...

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The Abashiri Family is a Japanese manga series created by Go Nagai that originally ran in the magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion''. Some of its characters returned with different names as part of other series, such as ''Cutie Honey'', ''UFO Robot Grendizer'' an ...

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AI no Idenshi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kyūri Yamada. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from November 2015 to August 2017, with its chapters collected into eight '' ta ...

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Akumetsu is a Japanese '' shōnen'' manga series written by Yoshiaki Tabata and illustrated by Yuki Yugo. ''Akumetsu'' was serialized in Akita Shoten's ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from 2002 to 2006. Plot The setting for the story is a near-future ...

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Apocalypse Zero ''Apocalypse Zero'', known in Japan as , is a manga series written and illustrated by Takayuki Yamaguchi. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's '' Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from July 1994 to August 1996. The manga was adapted into a two epis ...

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Babel II is a Japanese 1971 manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. It was translated into an animated format in 1973 as a television series, in 1992 as an original video animation series and in 2001 as a thirteen-episode television series. Yokoyama' ...

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Beastars ''Beastars'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from September 2016 to October 2020, with its chapters collected in 22 '' ...

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'' by Osamu Tezuka (1969-1970) *'' Cutie Honey'' by Go Nagai (1973-1974) *''

The Dangers in My Heart is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Norio Sakurai. It started serialization in ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' in March 2018 and was moved to ''Champion Cross'', before being moved again to ''Manga Cross''. It has been published ...

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Dokaben is a Japanese baseball manga series written and illustrated by Shinji Mizushima. The original series was serialized in Akita Shoten's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from April 24, 1972 to March 27, 1981, but it wa ...

'' by Shinji Mizushima (1972-1981) *''

Don Dracula is a manga by Osamu Tezuka that began serialization in 1979. An anime television series aired from April 5 to April 26, 1982. Plot After living in Transylvania for several years, Count Dracula has moved to Japan. (The English summary on the ...

'' *'' Duke Goblin'' *'' Eiken'' *'' Eko Eko Azarak'' *'' Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine S'' - transferred to ''Manga Cross'' *'' Harigane Service'' *'' Hungry Heart: Wild Striker'' *''

Iron Wok Jan is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Shinji Saijyo. The manga was licensed in English by ComicsOne before the license was transferred to DrMaster. A sequel, ''Iron Wok Jan! R: The Summit Operations'', was also released in Japan by ...

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Jitsu wa Watashi wa ''My Monster Secret'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiji Masuda. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from January 31, 2013 to February 16, 201 ...

'' *'' Kaze ga Gotoku'' *'' Low Teen Blues'' *'' Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman'' *'' Mitsudomoe'' *''

Muteki Kanban Musume is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jun Sadogawa. It was serialized between May 2002 and February 2006 in Akita Shoten's ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' and was collected in 17 volumes. A continuation titled ''Muteki Kanban Mus ...

'' *'' My-Hime'' *'' My-Otome'' *''

Nanaka 6/17 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Yagami. The manga was published by Akita Shoten between 2000 and 2003 and the chapters collected into 12 ''tankōbon'' volumes. An anime television series adaptation animated by J.C.S ...

'' *'' Penguin Musume'' *''

Plawres Sanshiro is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jirō Gyū. It was serialized in the Akita Shoten magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from 1982 to 1985. An anime television series adaptation was broadcast from 1983 to 1984. Overview ...

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Rainbow Parakeet (german: Regenbogenfarbener Papagei) is a manga series created by Osamu Tezuka dealing with the adventures of the eponymous phantom thief. Collected in seven volumes, it has been published in France by Asuka. Plot Rainbow Parakeet is a ge ...

'' *'' Rokudou no Onna-tachi'' *'' Saint Seiya: Next Dimension'' *'' Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas'' *'' s-CRY-ed'' *'' Seven of Seven'' *'' Shūjin Riku'' *''

Squid Girl ''Squid Girl'', known in Japan as with the subtitle ''The invader comes from the bottom of the sea!'', is a Japanese manga series by Masahiro Anbe, which was serialized in Akita Shoten's '' Weekly Shōnen Champion'' between July 2007 and F ...

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Super Radical Gag Family is a Japanese manga series by Kenji Hamaoka. An anime adaptation by Studio Deen aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System in 1998. A second anime adaptation was announced on 2014's 10th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion on January ...

'' *''Uchū Jūbe'' (肥前屋兵衛, "Treasure Hunter Jubei") by Hitoshi Tomizawa (1994-1995) *'' Yuuyake Banchō'' *'' Zenikko''

References

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