Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine

"Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine" (別冊少年マガジン) is a monthly manga magazine published by Kodansha in Japan. It serves as a supplementary magazine to the weekly "Weekly Shōnen Magazine" and is known for featuring a variety of manga series, one-shots, and special projects.

"Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine" features a diverse range of manga series, spanning various genres, including action, adventure, romance, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Many well-known and beloved series have been serialized in this magazine. The magazine has been involved in various collaborative efforts with other publications and media franchises, resulting in unique cross-over content and events.

"Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine" encourages reader engagement through fan art submissions, letters, and contests. It strives to create a sense of community among its readers. The magazine has played a role in popularizing and promoting certain manga series that have gone on to achieve success and recognition through anime adaptations, movies, merchandise, and more. Several unique and popular manga have been published in this magazine, including "Attack on Titan: Lost Girls," "Fairy Tail: Blue Mistral," and "Akame ga Kill! Zero."

Publisher: Kodansha

Founded: 2009

Circulation: 12,500