Men's YOUNG

Men's YOUNG (メンズヤング, Mensu Yangu) was a Japanese monthly manga magazine published by Futabasha. It was first released in May 1995 with the July 1995 issue and was sold on the 30th of each month. The magazine was a B5-size, saddle-stitched publication aimed at adult men, though it was not designated as an 'adult comic' (成年コミック) under Japanese zoning rules. It was commonly abbreviated as 'Menyan' (メンヤン). The magazine featured a rotating roster of cover illustrators, including notable artists such as Yūjin, CARNELIAN, Aoi Nishimata, M&M, Bin Hachihō, Ginta, and INO. Its content consisted primarily of erotic and romantic comedy manga, often with serialized stories that ran for multiple years. Over its 17-year history, Men's YOUNG serialized works by many manga artists, including Cheers! by Charlie Nishinaka, Offline Game by Emua, Zettai☆Harem by Michiyoshi Kuon, and Girukan by Junji Kurakami. In terms of zoning, the magazine was sold in convenience stores without adult designation, but from the July 2004 issue it was sealed with one transparent sticker, and from the November 2005 issue with two blue transparent stickers. In the February 2012 issue, it was announced that the magazine would be suspended with the March 2012 issue (released January 30, 2012). The final issue was the March 2012 issue. Unfinished serializations at the time of suspension were transferred to other Futabasha magazines such as Action Pizazz and Comic High!. A special edition, Men's YOUNG Special Ikazuchi, was launched in January 2007 and ran quarterly until Volume 19 in July 2011. The magazine also ran a new manga artist award, the Men's YOUNG Newcomer Award, from 2003 until 2007, after which it was integrated into the Kamikaze Award jointly with Comic High! and COMIC SEED!. The official website, web-myoung.com, is now defunct but archived versions exist.

Men's YOUNG was launched by Futabasha in May 1995, with the July 1995 issue as its first. It was a monthly magazine released on the 30th of each month, in B5 saddle-stitched format. The magazine was positioned as an adult-oriented manga anthology but was not designated as an 'adult comic' (成年コミック) under Japanese zoning regulations, allowing it to be sold in convenience stores. However, from the July 2004 issue, it was sealed with one transparent sticker, and from the November 2005 issue, with two blue transparent stickers, reflecting stricter self-regulation. The magazine featured a fixed rotation of cover illustrators, starting with Yūjin, followed by CARNELIAN, Aoi Nishimata, M&M, Bin Hachihō, Ginta, and INO. Its content included erotic romantic comedies and story manga, with many serials running for years. Notable long-running series included Cheers! by Charlie Nishinaka (2004–2012), Girukan by Junji Kurakami (2002–2010), and Tatoeba Haha ga by Tsuyatsuya (2003–2008). In January 2007, a special edition titled Men's YOUNG Special Ikazuchi was launched, initially irregular but later quarterly. It featured all one-shot stories, all newly drawn, and full-color comics. It ran until Volume 19 in July 2011. In 2003, with the 100th issue (October 2003), the magazine established the Men's YOUNG Newcomer Award, open to professionals and amateurs. The award ran until its 8th edition in 2007, after which it was integrated into the Kamikaze Award, a joint award with Comic High! and COMIC SEED!. The magazine also accepted submissions directly to the editorial department. In the February 2012 issue, it was announced that the magazine would be suspended with the March 2012 issue, released on January 30, 2012. The final issue was the March 2012 issue. Unfinished serializations were transferred to other Futabasha magazines: Cheers! moved to Action Pizazz, Offline Game and Zettai☆Harem moved to Action Pizazz SP, and Kōshō 19-sai moved to Comic High!. The official website web-myoung.com is now defunct, but archived versions exist.

• 2012

  Magazine suspended with the March 2012 issue (released January 30, 2012).

• 2011

  Men's YOUNG Special Ikazuchi suspended with Volume 19 in July 2011.

• 2007

  Special edition Men's YOUNG Special Ikazuchi launched in January 2007.

• 2007

  8th and final Men's YOUNG Newcomer Award; integrated into Kamikaze Award.

• 2005

  From the November 2005 issue, sealed with two blue transparent stickers.

• 2004

  From the July 2004 issue, magazine sealed with one transparent sticker.

• 2003

  Men's YOUNG Newcomer Award established with the 100th issue (October 2003).

• 1995

  First issue (July 1995 issue) published in May 1995.

Adult-oriented manga magazine for men, sold in convenience stores without adult designation but with sticker sealing.

• Men's YOUNG (monthly magazine)

• Men's YOUNG Special Ikazuchi (special edition)

1. 1Men's YOUNG - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org
2. 2Men's YOUNG - Wikidatawikidata.org