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Asuka (magazine)

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Asuka
Cover of the magazine's July 2008 issue
CategoriesShōjo manga[1]
Frequency
  • Monthly (1985–2021)[2]
  • Bimonthly (2021–present)[3]
Circulation
  • 70,000[4]
  • (Oct 2018 – Sept 2019)
Founded1985
CompanyKadokawa Shoten
CountryJapan
Based inTokyo
LanguageJapanese
Websiteasuka-web.jp

Asuka (あすか), formerly Monthly Asuka (月刊あすか, Gekkan Asuka),[3] is a bimonthly Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Kadokawa Shoten which targets women in their 20s and older.[5] The magazine was established in 1985.[2] It is released on the 24th of every odd-numbered month as of May 2021.[3] Much like its sibling publication Shōnen Ace, it places some emphasis on anime tie-ins and spinoffs. The magazine also emphasizes human drama featuring characters who are captivating not only in their romantic relationships, but also in their dedication to their work, hobbies, and other pursuits, and generally works that women can enjoy, relate to, and be inspired by.[6] Manga serialized in Asuka are published in tankōbon format under the Asuka Comics imprint.

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References

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  1. ↑ Thompson, Jason (2007). Manga: The Complete Guide. Del Rey Books. p. xxiii-xxiv. ISBN 978-0-345-48590-8.
  2. 1 2 月刊ASUKA [あすか]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 ASUKAが"宝物のようなマンガを届ける"ため隔月刊にリニューアル、新連載も3本始動. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  4. ↑ JMPAマガジンデータ: 【女性】 少女向けコミック誌. JMPA (in Japanese). Japan Magazine Publishers Association. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Asuka". Digital Daijisen Plus (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 26 May 2021 – via Kotobank.
  6. ↑ "What kind of works are the editorial departments looking for in the "Kadokomi Manga Original Story Contest"? Their message revealed!". X (formerly Twitter). Kadokawa. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
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