Ciao (ちゃお, Chao) is a Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Shogakukan. The magazine launched in 1977 and always comes with a free gift which used to always be paper crafts, but now varies every month. The magazine's competitors are Ribon and Nakayoshi. Manga published in Ciao are released under the Ciao Comics imprint.
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 July 2006 issue cover featuring characters from Kirarin Revolution, Oshare Majo: Love and Berry, Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō, Koisuru Purin! and Tamagotchi | |
| Categories | Shōjo manga[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Circulation | 480,000[2] (July–September, 2016) |
| First issue | 1977 |
| Company | Shogakukan |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Tokyo |
| Language | Japanese |
| Website | Ciao Land |
Serializations
editCurrent
edit- Kocchi Muite! Miiko (1995–present)
- The Magic of Chocolate (2009–present)[3]
- Yo-kai Watch: Exciting Nyanderful Days (2014–present)
- My New Life as a Cat (2015–present)
- Aikatsu On Parade! (2019–present)
- Futari wa S×S Superpower Girls Leo Chill (2人はS×S超能力ガールズ★レオチル, Futari wa S×S Chō Nōryoku Gāruzu Reo Chiru) (2022–present)[4]
- Himitsu no AiPri (2024-present)
Past
editVideo games
edit- Ciao Dream Touch (Nintendo DS)
- Ciao Manga School (Nintendo DS)
- Ciao Illust Club (Nintendo 3DS)
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Jason (2007). Manga: The Complete Guide. Del Rey Books. p. xxiii-xxiv. ISBN 978-0-345-48590-8.
- ^ a b "Girl's Manga" (in Japanese). Japanese Magazine Publishers Association. September 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (November 30, 2011). "Magic of Chocolate Horror Manga's New Series to Launch". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
- ^ "秘密を共有するJK2人の新連載がちゃおで、「アイカツ！」10周年記念の読み切りも". Natalie (in Japanese). October 3, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "４コマ漫画だＨｅｙ！Ｓａｙ！ＪＵＭＰ" [4-panel manga of Hey! Say! JUMP]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). December 24, 2008. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (May 1, 2009). "An Nakahara Ends Kirarin Revolution Manga in Japan". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 2, 2010). "Ore-sama Kingdom, Hime Gal Paradise Manga Get Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (July 8, 2009). "Kirarin's Nakahara Starts Kururun– Rieru Change! Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (February 9, 2010). "Naisho no Tsubomi's Yabuuchi to Launch Mahochū! in March". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (June 29, 2014). "Elite Jack!! Shōjo School Comedy Manga Gets Anime on DVD". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "「姫ギャルパラダイス」の和央、新作はPOPロリータ路線". Natalie (in Japanese). December 2, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (January 27, 2014). "An Nakahara to Launch Koi Shite! Runa Kiss Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Egan, Loo (December 28, 2011). "Iijime Shōjo Manga on Childhood Bullying Gets Anime DVD". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
External links
edit- Ciao Land official website (in Japanese)