is a monthly Japanese '' shōjo'' magazine published by

Akita Shoten is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded by Teio Akita in 1948. As of May 2023, the company's president is Shigeru Higuchi. The company is known for publishing the manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Champ ...

on the sixth of each month. It was originally launched as a spin-off to the magazine ''Bonita'', which was later merged with ''Mystery Bonita'' in 1996. ''Mystery Bonita'' was initially envisioned to serialize darker serials compared to its parent magazine, featuring horror and mystery works. After the merge the magazine continued to have a focus on publishing mystery and

supernatural Supernatural phenomena or entities are those beyond the Scientific law, laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin 'above, beyond, outside of' + 'nature'. Although the corollary term "nature" has had multiple meanin ...

stories. The magazine is known for publishing series from a variety of

genres Genre () is any style or form of communication in any mode (written, spoken, digital, artistic, etc.) with socially agreed-upon conventions developed over time. In popular usage, it normally describes a category of literature, music, or other form ...

, as in addition to the prior genres it also publishes

fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...

historical History is the systematic study of the past, focusing primarily on the human past. As an academic discipline, it analyses and interprets evidence to construct narratives about what happened and explain why it happened. Some theorists categ ...

action Action may refer to: * Action (philosophy), something which is done by a person * Action principles the heart of fundamental physics * Action (narrative), a literary mode * Action fiction, a type of genre fiction * Action game, a genre of video gam ...

, romance, and non-romance works.

Serializations

Current

* '' Crystal Dragon'' by Yuuho Ashiba (1996–hiatus) * '' Bride of Deimos: Sai Shūshō'' by Etsuki Ikeda and Yuuho Ashiba (2007–hiatus) * ''Köln Shikei Odo'' by Yasuko Aoike (2018–present) * '' Musashi #9: Ghost & Gray'' by Miyuki Takahashi (2020–present) * '' Mirage of Blaze R'' by Mizuna Kuwabara and Shouko Hamada (2020–present) * ''Nishi Ogikubo Mitsuboshi Yōshudō'' by Sai Asai (2020–present) * '' Umi ga Hashiru Endroll'' by John Tarachine (2020–present) * ''Mahoroba no Bannin'' by Chika Shiomi (2022–present) * ''Kuchikake Ryū no Keiyakusha'' by Wataru Midori (2022–present) * '' Itsuka Shinu nara E o Utte kara'' by Parari (2022–present) * '' A Witch's Life in Mongol'' by Tomato Soup (2025–present) * ''Afureko Booth no Kimi-tachi e'' by Ryoko Chiba (2025–present)

Finished

;1990s * '' Musashi #9'' by Miyuki Takahashi (1999–2007) * ''Key Jack'' by Chika Shiomi (1999) ;2000s * '' Genju no Seiza'' by

Matsuri Akino , is a Japanese manga artist from Mitaka, Tokyo, now a resident of Yokohama. Her work is a mix of the fantasy, mystery, and horror genres. Her self-portrait is usually a kappa, sometimes with braids or an odango hairstyle. Major works Reikan ...

(2000–2007) * ''Lady Midnight'' by

Shinji Wada was a Japanese manga artist in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and best known for the creation of the ''Sukeban Deka'' franchise in 1979. History When Hakusensha published ''Sukeban Deka'' in 1979, Wada's work became very popular. He was com ...

(2001–2002) * '' Tales of Yajikita College'' by Ryōko Shitō (2003–2006) * '' Miyori no Mori'' by Hideji Oda (2004–2008) * ''Kugutsushi Rin'' by Shinji Wada (2006–2011) * '' Musashi #9: Mission Blue'' by Miyuki Takahashi (2007–2010) ;2010s * '' Musashi #9: Red Scramble'' by Miyuki Takahashi (2010–2014) * ''Key Jack: Teenage Edition'' by Chika Shiomi (2011) * ''Ku - Neuntöte'' by Satoru Yuiga (2013–2015) * '' Children of the Whales'' by Abi Umeda (2013–2023) * '' The House in Fata Morgana: The Veil Over Your Eyes'' by Keika Hanada and Kanemune (2014–2017) * '' Musashi #9: Silent Black'' by Miyuki Takahashi (2015–2019) * ''Key Jack: Deadlock'' by Chika Shiomi (2016) * '' Kimi o Shinasenai Tame no Storia'' by Toriko Gin (2016–2021) * ''Key Jack: Keep Alive'' by Chika Shiomi (2018–2020) ;2020s * ''Yameru Hoshi yori Ai o Komete'' by Honda (2020–2025) * ''Kowloon Sōsa Kaikiroku'' by Natsumegu Seiju (2020–2021)

References

External links

* * {{Akita Shoten 1988 establishments in Japan Akita Shoten magazines Magazines established in 1988 Magazines published in Tokyo Shōjo manga magazines Monthly manga magazines published in Japan