Sho-Comi
{{Short description|Japanese manga magazine}}
{{Infobox Magazine
| title = Sho-Comi
| logo = Shojo Comic logo.png
| image_file = ShoujoComic19751026.jpg
| image_size =
| image_caption = The cover of the October 26, 1975 issue of Shōjo Comic
| editor =
| editor_title =
| staff_writer =
| frequency = Monthly (1968–1969)
Semimonthly (1969–1970)
Weekly (1970–1978)
Semimonthly (1978–present)
| circulation = 102,167
(July–September 2016)
| category = Shōjo manga{{cite book|title=Manga: The Complete Guide|last=Thompson |first=Jason |author-link=Jason Thompson (writer)|publisher=Del Rey Books|location=New York |isbn=978-0-345-48590-8 |year=2007|pages=23–24}}{{cite web|url=http://www.j-magazine.or.jp/magadata/index.php?module=list&action=list&cat1cd=2&cat3cd=29&period_cd=34 |script-title=ja:印刷部数公表: 少女向けコミック誌 |trans-title=Number of Printed Copies Announced: Comic Magazines for Girls |work=Japanese Magazine Publishers Association |language=ja |access-date=November 6, 2016 |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806142105/https://www.j-magazine.or.jp/magadata/index.php?module=list&action=list&cat1cd=2&cat3cd=29&period_cd=34 |url-status=dead}}
| company = Shogakukan
| publisher =
| firstdate = 1968
| country = Japan
| based = Tokyo
| language = Japanese
| website = [http://www.sho-comi.com sho-comi.com]
| issn =
}}
{{Nihongo|Sho-Comi|少コミ|Shōcomi}}, formerly published under its full name {{Nihongo|Shōjo Comic|少女コミック}} until December 2007, 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"{{cite web |title=Sho-Comi |url=https://mannavi.net/magazine/301/ |website=ManNavi |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=ja}} or a "romance manga bible".{{cite web |last1=藤本 |first1=エリ |title=“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 |url=https://getnews.jp/archives/2092090 |website=getnews |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=ja |date=31 October 2018}}
The manga featured in Sho-Comi are later compiled and published in book form (tankōbon) under the Flower Comics imprint.
History
Shōjo 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 {{Nihongo|Weekly Shōjo Comic|週刊少女コミック}}. 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. {{cite news|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/pp/sho-comi50th|title=Sho-Comi50周年特集、50年の歩みを年表で振り返る|language=ja|work=Natalie|date=2018|access-date=December 3, 2019|quote=12月刊行の2008年1号にて、ロゴ表記がSho-Comiに変更。}}
Serializations
=Current=
- Jingi Naki Mukotori (2020–present)
- Seishun Heavy Rotation (2020–present)
- Isekai Maō wa Fujoshi o Zettai Nigasanai (2020–present){{cite news | first=Rafael Antonio | last=Pineda | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-07-06/go-ikeyamada-reveals-title-visual-of-new-manga/.161474 | title=Gō Ikeyamada Reveals Title, Visual of New Manga | work=Anime News Network | date=2020-07-06 | access-date=2020-07-05}}
- Tsugi wa Ii yo ne, Senpai (2021–present)
- Magical Girl Dandelion (2024–present){{cite web |last=Mateo |first=Alex |title=Viz Licenses Magical Girl Dandelion Manga for Simulpub Release Starting in October |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-20/viz-licenses-magical-girl-dandelion-manga-for-simulpub-release-starting-in-october/.215825 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=12 January 2025 |date=20 September 2024}}
=Past=
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==1968–1979==
- Wandering Sun (1970-1971)
- Sora ga Suki! (1971–1972)
- The Heart of Thomas (1974–1975)
- Baptism (1974–1976)
- Cyborg 009 (1975–1976)
- Kaze to Ki no Uta (1976–1984)
- Star Red (1978–1979)
==1980–1989==
- Hiatari Ryōkō! (1980–1981)
- Georgie! (1982–1984)
- Onaji Kurai Ai (1984–1985)
- Purple Eyes in the Dark (1984–1986)
- Boyfriend (1985–1988)
- Momoka Typhoon (1987–1989)
- 3 – Three (1989–1992)
==1990–1999==
- Ao no Fūin (1991–1994)
- Fushigi Yûgi (1991–1996)
- Red River (1995–2002)
- Tokyo Juliet (1996–1999)
- Ceres, Celestial Legend (1996–2000)
- Sensual Phrase (1997–2000)
- Wild Act (1998–2000)
- Appare Jipangu! (1998–2003)
- Binetsu Shōjo (1999–2001)
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==2000–2009==
- Imadoki! (2000–2001)
- Alice 19th (2001–2003)
- Kare First Love (2002–2004)
- Shinju no Kusari (2002)
- Boku wa Imōto ni Koi o Suru (2003–2005)
- Absolute Boyfriend (2003–2005)
- Happy Hustle High (2004–2005)
- Love Celeb (2004–2006)
- Honey × Honey Drops (2004–2006)
- Punch! (2005–2006)
- Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu (2005–2008)
- Uwasa no Midori-kun!! (2006–2008)
- Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu (2007–2014)
- Gaba Kawa (2007)
- Suki Desu Suzuki-kun!! (2008–2012)
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==2010–2019==
- Flower and the Beast (2010–2012){{cite news | first=Karen | last=Ressler | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-09-18/hana-ni-kedamono-romance-manga-gets-live-action-tv-adaptation/.121522 | title=Hana ni Kedamono Romance Manga Gets Live-Action TV Adaptation | work=Anime News Network | date=2017-09-18 | access-date=2019-07-17}}
- Hachimitsu ni Hatsukoi (2012–2015)
- So Cute it Hurts!! (2012–2015)
- Miseinen Dakedo Kodomo Janai (2012–2016)
- True Love (2013–2015)
- Anoko no Toriko (2013–2014)
- 4-gatsu no Kimi, Spica (2015–2019){{cite news | first=Rafael Antonio | last=Pineda | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-04-22/4-gatsu-no-kimi-spica-manga-gets-live-action-movie-comic-dvd/.101282 | title='4-Gatsu no Kimi, Spica' Manga Gets Live-Action, Movie Comic DVD | work=Anime News Network | date=2016-04-22 | access-date=2019-07-10}}{{cite news | first=Karen | last=Ressler | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-10-23/hana-ni-kedamono-live-action-drama-video-previews-heart-pounding-scenes/.123104 | title=Hana ni Kedamono Live-Action Drama's Video Previews 'Heart-Pounding' Scenes | work=Anime News Network | date=2017-10-23 | access-date=2019-11-25}}
- Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu (2015–2018){{cite web |last1=Pineda |first1=Rafael Antonio |title=Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu Live-Action Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-03-20/ani-ni-aisaresugite-komattemasu-live-action-film-trailer-previews-theme-song/.113650 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=30 July 2024 |date=20 March 2017}}{{cite web |title=Sho-Comi50周年特集 第1回 夜神里奈インタビュー |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/pp/sho-comi50th_01 |website=Comic Natalie |access-date=30 July 2024 |language=ja |date=5 June 2018}}
- Uirabu. -Uiuishii Koi no Ohanashi- (2015–2017){{cite web |last1=Hodgkins |first1=Crystalyn |title=Uirabu. -Uiuishii Koi no Ohanashi- Live-Action Film Previewed in TV Ad |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-26/uirabu-uiuishii-koi-no-ohanashi-live-action-film-previewed-in-tv-ad/.138672 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=30 July 2024 |date=26 October 2018}}
- Awa-Koi (2016–2018){{cite news | first=Crystalyn | last=Hodgkins | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-11-29/kanan-minami-awa-koi-manga-returns-from-hiatus-on-december-6-enters-final-arc/.153814 | title=Kanan Minami's Awa-Koi Manga Returns from Hiatus on December 6, Enters Final Arc | work=Anime News Network | date=2019-11-29 | access-date=2019-11-29}}
- Dō-Kyū-Sei: Zutto Kimi ga Suki Datta (2018–2020){{cite news | first=Rafael Antonio | last=Pineda | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-01-04/go-ikeyamada-launches-new-do-kyu-sei-romance-manga-in-february/.126035 | title=Gō Ikeyamada Launches New Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in February | work=Anime News Network | date=2018-01-04 | access-date=2020-07-05}}{{cite news | first=Crystalyn | last=Hodgkins | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/go-ikeyamada-ends-do-kyu-sei-romance-manga-in-4-chapters/.157730 | title=Gō Ikeyamada Ends Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in 4 Chapters | work=Anime News Network | date=2020-03-20 | access-date=2020-07-05}}
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Reception
In 2007, the Japanese National PTA Conference ranked Sho-Comi the worst manga magazine for young children due to its excessive sexual content.{{cite news |last1=Loo |first1=Egan |title=Japan's PTA Decries Shin Chan Anime, Shōjo Comic Mag |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-17/japan's-pta-decries-shin-chan-anime-shojo-comic-mag |website=Anime News Network |access-date=November 12, 2019 |date=May 17, 2007}}{{cite web |url=http://comipress.com/news/2007/05/17/1981 |title=Sho-Comi the Worst Shojo Manga Magazine for Children According to Japanese Parents |website=ComiPress |date=May 17, 2007 |access-date=February 18, 2009}} Many concerned parents have advised publishers to be more wary of the availability of these magazines to young readers.{{cite web |url=http://comipress.com/article/2006/11/30/1093 | title=On Modern Shoujo Manga and Sex: Excessive Sexual Material in Shoujo Manga and Magazine |website=ComiPress |date=November 30, 2006 |access-date=February 18, 2009}}
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.{{cite news | first=Raizo | last=Fuwa | url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/fuwaraizo/20190914-00141967/ | title=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) | language=ja | work=Yahoo! News Japan | date=2019-09-14 | access-date=2019-12-03}} From July to September 2019, the magazine had 63,000 physical copies in circulation.{{cite news | first=Raizo | last=Fuwa | url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/fuwaraizo/20191125-00151348/ | title=「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) | language=ja | work=Yahoo! News Japan | date=2019-11-25 | access-date=2019-12-03}}
See also
References
External links
- {{Official site|http://www.sho-comi.com}} {{in lang|ja}}
- [https://www.j-magazine.or.jp/user/printed2/mag/94 Official circulation numbers] at JMPA {{in lang|ja}}
- [https://adpocket.shogakukan.co.jp/detail.php?no=49 Official publication information] at Shogakukan AdPocket {{in lang|ja}}
- [https://natalie.mu/comic/pp/sho-comi50th Sho-Comi{{'}}s 50th anniversary (interviews and chronology)] at Comic Natalie {{in lang|ja}}
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Category:1968 establishments in Japan
Category:Magazines established in 1968
Category:Magazines published in Tokyo
Category:Monthly manga magazines published in Japan
Category:Semimonthly manga magazines published in Japan