Nakayoshi

Synopsis

Nakayoshi is a monthly shōjo manga magazine published by Kodansha. First issued in December 1954, it is one of the longest-running manga magazines in Japan, primarily targeting young girls. Roughly the size of a phone book, it is famous for serializing iconic magical girl and romance series such as Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Candy Candy. The magazine is also well known for including furoku, or small gifts and trinkets, with each issue.