Shogakukan
Shogakukan (小学館) is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1922 by Takeo Ōga and is one of the largest publishers in Japan. Shogakukan publishes a wide range of materials, including manga, literature, non-fiction, children's books, educational books, and magazines.
History[edit | edit source]
Shogakukan was established in 1922 as an educational publishing company. Over the years, it expanded its portfolio to include a variety of genres and formats. The company is particularly well-known for its manga publications, which have gained international recognition.
Manga Publications[edit | edit source]
Shogakukan is one of the leading publishers of manga in Japan. Some of its most famous manga magazines include:
- Weekly Shōnen Sunday - A weekly magazine targeting young male readers.
- Ciao - A monthly magazine aimed at young female readers.
- Big Comic - A magazine targeting adult male readers.
Notable manga series published by Shogakukan include:
- Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio
- Detective Conan by Gosho Aoyama
- Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi
- Pokémon Adventures by Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto
Educational and Children's Books[edit | edit source]
Shogakukan also publishes a wide range of educational and children's books. These include textbooks, reference books, and picture books designed to support the learning and development of children.
Magazines[edit | edit source]
In addition to manga magazines, Shogakukan publishes a variety of other magazines, including:
Subsidiaries and Imprints[edit | edit source]
Shogakukan has several subsidiaries and imprints that specialize in different types of publications. Some of these include:
- Shueisha - Originally part of Shogakukan, it became an independent company and is now one of the largest publishers in Japan.
- Shogakukan Asia - A subsidiary focused on publishing in the Asian market.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Shueisha
- Kodansha
- Weekly Shōnen Sunday
- Ciao (magazine)
- Big Comic
- Doraemon
- Detective Conan
- Inuyasha
- Pokémon Adventures
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