Princess (magazine)
Japanese manga magazine
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Cover of the January 2014 issue, published by Akita Shoten on December 6, 2013 | |
| Categories | Shōjo manga[1] |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| First issue | December 6, 1974[2] |
| Company | Akita Shoten |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | akitashoten |
Serializations
Current
- 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
- 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]