Monthly Shōnen Magazine

Monthly Shōnen Magazine, also known as "Gekkan Shōnen Magazine" in Japanese, is another best Shonen Jump magazine published by Kodansha. While it shares the "shonen" demographic focus with Weekly Shōnen Magazine, it has its own unique characteristics and offerings.

As the name suggests, Monthly Shōnen Magazine is published on a monthly basis. This is in contrast to its counterpart, Weekly Shōnen Magazine, which is published weekly. The monthly format allows for longer and more in-depth manga chapters. Monthly Shōnen Magazine is aimed at a slightly older demographic compared to Weekly Shōnen Magazine. It often caters to teenagers and young adults, offering content that may be more mature or complex in theme.

Like other shonen manga magazines, Monthly Shōnen Magazine features a diverse range of manga series spanning various genres. It includes action, adventure, romance, sports, fantasy, and supernatural themes. Some well-known manga series that have been serialized in Monthly Shōnen Magazine include "Fairy Tail," "The Seven Deadly Sins," "Say I Love You," and "UQ Holder!". Due to its monthly publication schedule, Monthly Shōnen Magazine is known for featuring manga series with longer chapters and more complex storylines compared to the shorter, weekly series in other magazines. This allows for deeper character development and intricate plot arcs.

Publisher: Kodansha

Founded: 1964

Circulation: 164,333