Sho-Comi Explained

Sho-Comi
Frequency:	Monthly (1968 - 1969) Semimonthly (1969 - 1970) Weekly (1970 - 1978) Semimonthly (1978 - present)
Circulation:	102,167 (July–September 2016)
Category:	Shōjo manga^[1] ^[2]
Company:	Shogakukan
Firstdate:	1968
Country:	Japan
Based:	Tokyo
Language:	Japanese
Website:	sho-comi.com

, formerly published under its full name 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"^[3] or a "romance manga bible".^[4]

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 . 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. ^[5]

Serializations

Current

• 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)

Past

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)

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)

2010–2019

• Flower and the Beast (2010–2012)^[7]
• 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)^{[8] [9]}
• Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu (2015–2018)^{[10] [11]}
• Uirabu. -Uiuishii Koi no Ohanashi- (2015–2017)^[12]
• Awa-Koi (2016–2018)^[13]
• Dō-Kyū-Sei: Zutto Kimi ga Suki Datta (2018–2020)^{[14] [15]}

Reception

In 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

• Betsucomi
• ChuChu
• Ciao
• Cheese!

References

1. Book: Thompson, Jason . Manga: The Complete Guide. Jason Thompson (writer). Del Rey Books. New York . 978-0-345-48590-8 . 2007. 23–24.
2. Web site: http://www.j-magazine.or.jp/magadata/index.php?module=list&action=list&cat1cd=2&cat3cd=29&period_cd=34 . ja: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 . ja . November 6, 2016 . August 6, 2017 . 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 . dead.
3. Web site: Sho-Comi . ManNavi . 31 July 2024 . ja.
4. Web site: 藤本 . エリ . “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 . 31 July 2024 . ja . 31 October 2018.
5. News: Sho-Comi50周年特集、50年の歩みを年表で振り返る. ja. Natalie. 2018. December 3, 2019. 12月刊行の2008年1号にて、ロゴ表記がSho-Comiに変更。.
6. News: Rafael Antonio . Pineda . Gō Ikeyamada Reveals Title, Visual of New Manga . . 2020-07-06 . 2020-07-05.
7. News: Karen . Ressler . Hana ni Kedamono Romance Manga Gets Live-Action TV Adaptation . . 2017-09-18 . 2019-07-17.
8. News: Rafael Antonio . Pineda . '4-Gatsu no Kimi, Spica' Manga Gets Live-Action, Movie Comic DVD . . 2016-04-22 . 2019-07-10.
9. News: Karen . Ressler . Hana ni Kedamono Live-Action Drama's Video Previews 'Heart-Pounding' Scenes . . 2017-10-23 . 2019-11-25.
10. Web site: Pineda . Rafael Antonio . Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu Live-Action Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song . . 30 July 2024 . 20 March 2017.
11. Web site: Sho-Comi50周年特集 第1回 夜神里奈インタビュー . . 30 July 2024 . ja . 5 June 2018.
12. Web site: Hodgkins . Crystalyn . Uirabu. -Uiuishii Koi no Ohanashi- Live-Action Film Previewed in TV Ad . . 30 July 2024 . 26 October 2018.
13. News: Crystalyn . Hodgkins . Kanan Minami's Awa-Koi Manga Returns from Hiatus on December 6, Enters Final Arc . . 2019-11-29 . 2019-11-29.
14. News: Rafael Antonio . Pineda . Gō Ikeyamada Launches New Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in February . . 2018-01-04 . 2020-07-05.
15. News: Crystalyn . Hodgkins . Gō Ikeyamada Ends Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in 4 Chapters . . 2020-03-20 . 2020-07-05.
16. News: Loo . Egan . Japan's PTA Decries Shin Chan Anime, Shōjo Comic Mag . . November 12, 2019 . May 17, 2007.
17. Web site: Sho-Comi the Worst Shojo Manga Magazine for Children According to Japanese Parents . ComiPress . May 17, 2007 . February 18, 2009.
18. Web site: On Modern Shoujo Manga and Sex: Excessive Sexual Material in Shoujo Manga and Magazine . ComiPress . November 30, 2006 . February 18, 2009.
19. News: Raizo . Fuwa . 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) . ja . . 2019-09-14 . 2019-12-03.
20. News: Raizo . Fuwa . 「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) . ja . . 2019-11-25 . 2019-12-03.

External links

• • Official circulation numbers at JMPA
• Official publication information at Shogakukan AdPocket
• Sho-Comis 50th anniversary (interviews and chronology) at Comic Natalie