Princess (magazine)
Appearance
![]() Cover of the January 2014 issue, published by Akita Shoten on December 6, 2013 | |
Categories | Shōjo manga[1] |
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Frequency | Monthly |
First issue | December 6, 1974[2] |
Company | Akita Shoten |
Country | Japan |
Based in | Tokyo |
Language | Japanese |
Website | akitashoten |
Princess (Japanese: 月刊プリンセス, Hepburn: Gekkan Purinsesu) is a monthly Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Akita Shoten. It launched in December 1974 and is released on the sixth of each month.[2][3] It has inspired several spin-off publications, including Bessatsu Viva Princess, renamed Viva Princess (1976–1990),[4][a] Princess Gold (1979–2020);[7] Bessatsu Princess (1990–1994);[8] and Princess Gold's own spin-off, Petit Princess, launched in 2002 and published on the first of each month.[9][10]
Serializations
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Current
[edit]- Crest of the Royal Family by Chieko Hosokawa (since 1976)[11]
- Matsurika Kanriden: Koukyuu Nyokan, Kimagure Koutei ni Misomerare by Rinne Ishida and Waka Takase (Since 2018)
- His Majesty the Demon King's Housekeeper by Mika Kajiyama and Saiko Wadori (since 2019)
- Usoyomi to Gishoku no О̄jo by Mizue Odawara (since 2020)[12]
- Toki o Kakeru Sukeban Deka by Saori Muronaga (since 2021)[13]
- Re: Sukeban Deka by Ashibi Fukui (since 2021)[13]
- Touken Ranbu: Outdoor Ibun Touken Camp by Ikra, based on Touken Ranbu. (since 2022)
- Kimi ga Loafer wo Haitara by Towa Oshima (since 2022)
- Hōkago Pedal High Cadence by Kineko Abekawa, ikra, Yukiko Tonō and Wataru Midori (since 2023)
- Yōkihi, Kirara by Senta Nakazawa based on the works of Baku Yumemakura, Yoshitaka Amano, and Shōkoku Kanō (since 2023)
- Sakikaerihime no Homura Uta: Suterareta Hana wa Fukushuu ni Mau by Mosco (since 2023)
- Byakka Ryouran: Shiroki Shoujo to Tensai Gunshi by Ai Kurimi, based on the Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings novels by Yoshiki Tanaka (since 2023)
- Saint Mariya by Masami Kurumada and Seira Shimotsuki, a spin-off of the Saint Seiya franchise (since 2024)[14]
- Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi by Junko (since 2024)
- Ka no Yo no Kemono ga Miru Yume wa by Maki Fujita (since 2024)[15]
Former
[edit]- Bride of Deimos by Etsuko Ikeda and Yuuho Ashibe (1974–1990)[16]
- Angélique by Toshie Kihara (1977–1979)[17]
- Olympus no Pollon by Hideo Azuma (1977–1979)[18]
- From Eroica with Love by Yasuko Aoike (1979–2007)[b]
- A, A Prime by Moto Hagio (one-shot; 1981)[20]
- Go Go Heaven!! by Keiko Yamada (1994-1999)[21]
- A.I. Revolution by Yuu Asami (1994–2003)[22][23]
- Lady Victorian by Naoko Moto (1998–2007)[24][25]
- VS: Versus by Keiko Yamada (1999-2001)[26]
- Kid's Joker by Maki Fujita (1999-2000)[27]
- Three in Love by Shioko Mizuki (2000-2002)[28]
- Yō (English: By the Sword) by Sanami Matoh (2000-2003)[c][31]
- Her Majesty's Dog by Mick Takeuchi (2000–2002)[d]
- Platinum Garden by Maki Fujita (2001-2006)[34]
- X-Day by Setona Mizushiro (2002)[35][36]
- Bogle by Shino Taira and Yūko Ichijū (2002-2003)[37]
- Crossroad by Shioko Mizuki (2002–2005)[36][38]
- Tenshi Ja Nai!! by Takako Shigematsu (2003–2006)[39][40]
- The Knockout Makers by Kyoko Hashimoto (2003–2005)[41][42]
- Oyayubihime Infinity by Toru Fujieda (2004-2006)[43]
- After School Nightmare by Setona Mizushiro (2004–2007)[44]
- Time Guardian by Daimuro Kishi and Tamao Ichinose (2005-2006)[45]
- Cy-Believers by Shioko Mizuki (2006-2007)[46]
- Dragon Girl by Toru Fujieda (2006-2008)[47]
- Love Master A by Kyouko Hashimoto (2006)[48]
- Ultimate Venus by Takako Shigematsu (2006-2009)[49]
- Shinobi Life by Shoko Conami (2006–2012)[50]
- Trill on Eden by Maki Fujita (2007-2010)[51]
- Tableau Gate by Rika Suzuki (2007-2021)[52]
- Black Rose Alice by Setona Mizushiro (2008–2011)[e]
- Heart Break Club by Nikki Asada (2010-2018)[55]
- Harem Days: The Seven-Starred Country by Momo Sumomo (2011-2017)[56]
- The Fox's Kiss by Saki Aikawa (2012-2014)[57]
- Zombie Cherry by Shoko Conami (2012–2016)[58][59]
- Nekozuka-san'chi no Gokyōdai by Takako Shigematsu (2012-2013)[60]
- Requiem of the Rose King by Aya Kanno (2013–2022)[61]
- Mysteria Romantica by Saki Aikawa (2014-2016)[62]
- Beasts of Abigaile by Spica Aoki (2015–2018)[63][64]
- Miracle Nikki (English: Love Nikki) by Mika Sakurano and Nikki inc. (2017-2019)[65]
- Rosen Blood by Kachiru Ishizue (2017–2022)[66]
- Moonlight Moratorium by Saki Aikawa (2017-2019)[67]
- Ikemen Sengoku: Tenkabito no Onna ni Naru Ki wa Nai ka by Mika Kajiyama (2017-2018)[68]
- Boukoku no Marguerite by Momo Sumomo (2018-2025)[69]
- Yakusoku wa Toshokan no Katasumi de by Maki Fujita (2019–2020)[70]
- Kasen Kōshu Yawa: Sono Reijin, Kōkyū no Yami o Kiru by Yū Minamoto (2019-2024)[71]
- Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Sukunakutemo Omae ja nai by Nikki Asada (2019-2021)[72]
- Samurai ga Tensei Shitara Idol ni Natta Hanashi by Naked Ape (2019-2020)[73]
- Onmyōji, Abe no Seimei by Mitsuru Yūki and Arata Kawabata (2020-2024)[74]
- Hiiro no Uta by Maki Fujita (2020-2022)[75]
- King of Idol: Bara-Ō no Gakuen by Kineko Abekawa (2021–2023)[61]
- Bokura no Sennen to Kimi ga Shinu Made no 30-ka Kan by Naked Ape (2021-2024)[76]
- Sukeban Deka Pretend by Sai Ihara and Shingi Hosokawa (2021-2024)[77]
- Requiem of the Rose King: The Queen and the Rose Knight by Aya Kanno (2022-2023)[78]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Bessatsu Viva Princess was renamed Viva Princess in 1986 when it changed from a quarterly to a bimonthly release.[5][6]
- ^ From Eroica with Love began serialization in Bessatsu Viva Princess in 1976. It transferred to Princess in 1979, where it ran until 2007. The manga transferred to Princess Gold in 2008.[19]
- ^ By the Sword was serialized in Princess from 2000 to 2003, after which it transferred to Biblos where it ran until its conclusion in 2005.[29][30]
- ^ Her Majesty's Dog was serialized in Princess from 2000 to 2002, after which it transferred to Princess Gold.[32][33]
- ^ Black Rose Alice was serialized in Princess from 2008 to 2011.[53] The manga resumed serialization under the title Black Rose Alice: D.C. al fine in Flowers in 2020.[54]
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 プリンセス [Princess]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
Manga magazine remarks: First issue released on December 6, 1974 ...
- ^ 虫ん坊 2013年4月号 (133) [Mushi-N-Bo April 2013 issue (133)]. Tezuka Osamu Official (in Japanese). Retrieved September 18, 2020.
About Monthly Princess: Akita Shoten's flagship shōjo manga magazine for middle and high school girls, which has been running since 1974! Released on the sixth of each month, with a special list price of 540 yen (tax included). ...
- ^ "Viva Princess". NDL Online (in Japanese). National Diet Library. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ 別冊ビバプリンセス [Bessatsu Viva Princess]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ ビバプリンセス [Viva Princess]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 18, 2019). "Princess Gold Magazine Ends Publication in January After 40 Years". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ 別冊プリンセス [Bessatsu Princess]. NDL Online (in Japanese). National Diet Library. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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- ^ プチプリンセス [Petit Princess]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 7, 2020). "Ōke no Monshō Manga Goes on Hiatus". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Mateo, Alex. "Which Hana?'s Mizue Odawara Launches New Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 7, 2020). "Sukeban Deka Gets 2 New Manga in January, February (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna. "Masami Kurumada, Seira Shimotsuki to Launch New Saint Seiya Shōjo Spinoff Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna. "Maki Fujita Launches New Manga on May 7". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ 悪魔(デイモス)の花嫁 [Bride of Deimos]. Kotobank (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun Company. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ アンジェリク [Angélique]. Kotobank (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun Company. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ くだん書房:目録:マンガ:雑誌:秋田書店:プリンセス. Kudan Shobō (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021. Olympus no Pollon was serialized in Princess magazine from 1977 to 1979, per the magazine's table-of-contents recorded by the vintage shōjo manga bookstore Kudan Shobō.
- ^ エロイカより愛をこめて [From Eroica with Love]. Kotobank (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun Company. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ くだん書房:目録:マンガ:雑誌:秋田書店:プリンセス. Kudan Shobō (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021. A, A Prime, a one-shot manga chapter, was published in Princess magazine's August 1981 issue, per the magazine's table-of-contents recorded by the vintage shōjo manga bookstore Kudan Shobō.
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- ^ "Go! Comi Announces 5 New Manga Licenses". ICv2. July 8, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
Studio Ironcat originally announced Yuu Asami's A.I. Revolution, a 17-volume shojo series that began in 1994 in Princess Magazine ...
- ^ プリンセス 2003年7月号 [Princess July 2003 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ レディー・ヴィクトリアン 第1巻 [Lady Victorian vol. 1]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ プリンセス 2007年2月号 [Princess February 2007 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "CMX to Publish Oyayubihime Infinity and VS. in 2006". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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- ^ "妖(1)". Manga Oh. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ^ 妖ーyouー 3 (ゼロコミックス) [コミック]. Amazon.com. ASIN 4835215044.
- ^ "ADV Manga Announces 37 Acquisitions". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Creator Bio: Mick Takeuchi". Go! Comi. Archived from the original on May 9, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
In 2000, [Takeuchi] began Her Majesty's Dog (Jyou-sama no Inu), her longest and most popular work.
- ^ プリンセスGOLD 2002年9月号 [Princess Gold September 2002 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Macdonald, Christopher. "New Tokyopop Manga". Anime New Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ プリンセス 2002年4月号 [Princess April 2002 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ a b プリンセス 2002年12月号 [Princess December 2002 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Koulikov, Mikhail. "Go! Comi Confirms New Manga Acquisitions". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ プリンセス 2005年12月特大号 [Princess December 2005 extra-large issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ プリンセス 2006年9月号 [Princess March 2003 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ プリンセス 2006年6月特大号 [Princess June 2006 extra-large issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ プリンセス 2004年新年特大号(1月号) [Princess New Year 2004 extra-large issue (January issue)]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ プリンセス 2005年6月号 [Princess June 2005 issue]. Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Macdonald, Christopher. "Oyayubihime Infinity Licensed by CMX". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ 放課後保健室 [After School Nightmare]. Kotobank (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun Company. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Mays, Jonathan. "Comic-Con: Thursday/Friday License Roundup". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Koulikov, Mikhail. "Anime Expo 2007 New License Roundup". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Loo, Egan. "Yen Press Adds Kobato, Darker than Black, Romeo x Juliet Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
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- ^ First, Joseph (February 7, 2012). "Shoko Conami to End Shinobi Life Manga in March". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan. "Online Retailers List New Manga, Books in 2009 (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael. "Rika Suzuki's Tableau Gate Manga Approaches Climax". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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- ^ "ミラクルニキ 第1巻". Akita Shoten. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
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- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn. "Saki Aikawa's Tsukikage Moratorium Ends in November". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn. "Ikemen Sengoku Historical Romance Game Gets Anime, Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael. "Momo Sumomo's Bōkoku no Marguerite Manga Ends in 2 Chapters". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 6, 2020). "Maki Fujita Ends Yakusoku wa Toshokan no Katasumi de Manga in May". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Tai, Anita. "Yuu Minamoto's Kasen Kōshu Yawa Manga Ends". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael. "Nikki Asada Ends Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Sukunakutemo Omae ja nai Manga in March". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael. "Naked Ape's Samurai ga Tensei Shitara Idol ni Natta Hanashi Manga Ends in September". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael. "Mitsuru Yuuki's 'Onmyōji, Abe no Seimei' Novel Series Inspires Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna. "Hiiro no Uta Manga Ends on December 6". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Rafael, Pineda. "Bokura no Sennen to Kimi ga Shinu Made no 30-ka Kan Manga Ends in June". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 10, 2021). "Sukeban Deka Gets New Manga Spinoff in August". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael. "Requiem of the Rose King's Aya Kanno Launches New Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official Twitter account (in Japanese)
- Princess at Anime News Network's encyclopedia