Monthly Magazine Z (Japanese: 月刊マガジンZ, Hepburn: Gekkan Magajin Zetto) was a Japanese seinen mixed-media magazine published by Kodansha, aimed at adult men, but particularly at hardcore anime and manga fans, featuring articles as well as manga tied into popular franchises. Original manga were also featured in the magazine.
 Cover of the March 2009 issue of Monthly Magazine Z, published by Kodansha on January 16, 2009 | |
| Categories | Seinen manga |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| First issue | June 26, 1999[citation needed] |
| Final issue | January 26, 2009 |
| Company | Kodansha |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | Official site |
It was announced in September 2008 that Magazine Z would be discontinued. The last issue shipped on January 26, 2009.[1]
Manga artists and series serialized in Magazine Z
edit- Apocrypha Getter Robot Dash (2008–2009)
- Sakura Taisen (2005–2009) (manga commissioned by Sega Enterprises)
- Batman: Child of Dreams (2000–2001) (manga commissioned by DC Comics)
- Kurau Phantom Memory (2005)
- Skies of Arcadia (2000–2002)
- Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu (2004–2009[2])
- RD Sennou Chousashitsu (2008–2009)
- Deus Vitae (1999–2002)
- Free Collars Kingdom (2002–2003)
- Maken X Another (1999–2001)
- Chouseishin Gransazer (2003–2004)
- Wolf's Rain (2003–2004) (created by Keiko Nobumoto)
- Culdcept (1999–2007)
- Bujingai: Zanou Densetsu (2004–2005)
- Ai wa Kagerou (2004–2006)
- Puppet Revolution (2002)
- Psychic Academy (1999–2003)
- King of Bandit Jing (1999–2005)
- Yukei Seikyo Kukla (story by Koji Tazawa)
- Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2001–2002)
- Shikigami no Shiro (2003–2004)
- Shikigami no Shiro: Nejireta Shiro-hen (2004–2008)
- Hakodate Youjin Buraichou Himegami (2007–2009)
- Baby Birth (2001–2002) (story by Sukehiro Tomita)
- Kamen Rider Spirits (2001–2009) (story and concept by Shotaro Ishinomori)
- Ayakashi (2007–2008)
- Doll Star: Kotodama Tsukai Ihon (2008–2009)
- Void (2010)
- Heat Guy J (2003) (created by Kazuki Akane)
- Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki (1999–2001)
- Turn A Gundam (1999–2002) (story by Yoshiyuki Tomino)
- Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu (2008–2009)
- Ism/i (2007–2009)
- FLCL (2000[3]–2001[4])
- Q·Ko-chan: The Earth Invader Girl (2003–2004)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002–2004)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004–2006)
- Heroic Age (2007–2008)
- Kikinosuke Gomen (2006–2007)
- Amon: The Darkside of the Devilman (1999–2004) (art by Yu Kinutani)
- Demon Lord Dante (2003–2004)
- Devilman Mokushiroku: Strange Days (2005)
- Kikoushi Enma (2006)
- Mazinger Angels (2004–2006)
- Mazinger Angel Z (2007–2008)
- Satanikus Enma Kerberos (2007–2009)
- Vampire Master Dark Crimson (2000)
- Night Head Genesis (2006–2008)
- Midori no Ou (2003–2009)
- Pugyuru (2001–2009)
- Yakushiji Ryōko no Kaiki Jikenbo (2004–2009) (story by Yoshiki Tanaka)
- Aoi Sora no Neosphere (2005–2006)
- The Tales from the Far East (2006–2007)
- RD Senno Chosashitsu (2008–2009)
- Sky Girls (2007)
- 8 Man Infinity (2005–2007)
- Jabberwocky (2006–2009)
- Fuun Sanshimai Lin3 (1999–2001)
- Shaolin Sisters: Reborn (2001–2003)
- Steamboy (2005–2006)
- The Legend of Mikazuchi (1999–2002)
- Magikano (2003–2008)
- The Big O (1999–2001)
- Mimimi ~The Tale of a Cat and a Robot~ (2002)
- Guilty Gear Xtra (2002–2003)
- Grateful Dead (2003–2004)
- Popotan (2003–2004)
- Afureko (2007–2008)
- Le Chevalier D'Eon (2005–2008)
- Atomic Nekokabutsu (2005–2007)
- Companion (2006–2008)
- Unknown authors;
- Kitty Kitty Fancia (1999–2001)
- Wild Arms Flower Thieves (1999–2001)
References
edit- ↑ "5 Manga to Continue after Magazine Z's End". Anime News Network. January 26, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ↑ 荒野に獣 慟哭す（９）. Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ "フリクリ（１） Ｇａｉｎａｘ ウエダハジメ 講談社". bookclub.kodansha.co.jp. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ↑ "フリクリ（２） Ｇａｉｎａｘ ウエダハジメ 講談社". bookclub.kodansha.co.jp. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
External links
edit- Official Magazine Z Website (in Japanese)
- Monthly Magazine Z at Anime News Network's encyclopedia