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Weekly Shonen Sunday
週刊少年サンデー
Manga Series
Tags:ShonenAnthologyOngoing
Formats:JP · Shogakukan · Magazine
Synopsis
Weekly Shonen Sunday is one of Japan's longest-running and most influential weekly shōnen manga magazines. Published by Shogakukan since 1959, it has been a foundational pillar of the manga industry, serializing legendary franchises such as Detective Conan, Inuyasha, Ranma ½, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. It is celebrated for its diverse lineup that heavily features mystery, romantic comedy, and fantasy adventure alongside traditional action series.
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Weekly Shonen SundayJP
May 20, 2020MAGMagazine
22-23Issue 22-23
2020
First Serialized Appearance
FrierenHeiterHimmelEisenFirst serialized appearances of the original Hero Party: Frieren, Himmel, Heiter, and Eisen.
First Serialized Cover
FrierenFirst magazine cover appearance of Frieren.
Premiere
Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndPremiere of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
November 27, 1996MAGMagazine
50Issue 50
1996
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
May 4, 1975MAGMagazine
18Issue 18
1975
First Serialized Appearance
Tsuyoshi KaijoAkira ShinmeiDaita OiwaPeggy MatsuyamaKenji AsukaThe true first manga appearance of the five original Gorengers.
Premiere
Himitsu Sentai GorengerThe start of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger serialization.
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
January 26, 1994MAGMagazine
6Issue 6
1994
First Serialized Appearance
Shinichi KudoHiroshi AgasaKogoro MouriFirst serialized appearance of Shinichi Kudo adopting the alias and identity of Conan Edogawa.; First serialized appearance of Professor Hiroshi Agasa.; First serialized appearance of Kogoro Mouri.
Iconic Transformation
Shinichi KudoShinichi Kudo's official transition and debut under the shrunk child persona Conan Edogawa.
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
September 24, 1978MAGMagazine
39Issue 39
1978
First Serialized Appearance
LumAtaru MoroboshiLum InvaderFirst serialized appearance of Lum and Ataru Moroboshi.
First Serialized Cover
LumLum InvaderFirst serialized magazine cover featuring Lum.
Premiere
Urusei YatsuraPremiere chapter and serialization debut of Urusei Yatsura.
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
July 29, 2009MAGMagazine
33Issue 33
2009
First Serialized Appearance
AladdinKatsuki BakugoAlibaba SalujaFirst serialized appearance of Aladdin, Ugo, and Alibaba Saluja.
First Serialized Cover
AladdinFirst serialized magazine cover appearance featuring Aladdin.
Premiere
Mashle: Magic and MusclesMagi: The Labyrinth of MagicPremiere chapter and serialization debut of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
January 19, 1994MAGMagazine
5Issue 5
1994
First Serialized Appearance
Shinichi KudoRan MoriJuzo MegureFirst serialized appearance of Shinichi Kudo / Conan Edogawa, Ran Mori, and Inspector Megure.
Premiere
Detective ConanPremiere chapter of Detective Conan.
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
August 27, 1967MAGMagazine
35Issue 35
1967
First Serialized Appearance
HyakkimaruDororoFirst serialized appearance of Hyakkimaru and Dororo.
First Serialized Cover
HyakkimaruFirst serialized magazine cover featuring Hyakkimaru.
Premiere
Weekly Shonen SundayJP
April 5, 1959MAGMagazine
1Issue 1
1959
Premiere
Dr. ThrillPrince of the SeaSeries premiere of Dr. Thrill (Suriru Hakase).; Series premiere of Prince of the Sea (Umi no Ouji).
Classic Cover
Shigeo NagashimaHistoric inaugural cover featuring Yomiuri Giants rookie baseball player Shigeo Nagashima.
Inaugural
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