Magazines


The number of magazines published in Japan is vast and has been increasing to cover numerous topics and theme, here are some that would appeal to collectors and fans alike.

TOP Japanese Magazines Release schedule

Title

Frequency

Sample

Intro

Price

TV-Magazine

1st of every Month

A long standing kids magazine that focus on the latest TV anime series. Every issue comes with different types of freebies. Compare to TV-Boy, this title focus more on Transformers.

For ongoing subscribtion, 6 months or more, US$5 each

For individual issues, US$8

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Terebi-kun

TV Boy

1st of every Month

A long standing kids magazine that focus on the latest TV anime series. Every issue comes with different types of freebies.

For ongoing subscribtion, 6 months or more, US$5 each

For individual issues, US$8

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Hyper Hobby

1st of every Month

1 of the 2 leading toy magazine in Japan, they featured all toy news from action figures, die-cast, PVC, soft-vinyl, prized games to US toys. Contains tons of new pictures and latest information every month. A must have for toys collectors.

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US$9*

Animage

10th of every month

Recently revamp to look like the other rival anime magazine. This anime theme magazine has been around for a long time, every issue come pack with anime info.

US$7*

Comptic

10th of every month

This magazine gives you all the latest info on anime girls theme. From the ever popular girls theme PC games, it feature colorful pictures, previews and reviews of all anime gals theme games and animation.

US$10

Newtype

10th of every month

One of longest and most popular anime magazine. They have great pictures and news every month to keep readers updated of what is coming up. Almost every issue comes with free poster and now every page is color.

US$7*

Animedia

10th of every month

Another pretty long standing anime mag. While does not have many big color pages compare to other anime mag, this mag has the cheapest price for the same information and most of the issue comes with stickers and pinups.

US$6*

Megami

30th of every month

This new mag came out and became very popular among fans very quickly because it features a lot of free posters and tons of color pages on characters from anime and games. A popular title among fans.

US$9

FigureKing

24-25th of every month

1 of the 2 leading toy magazine in Japan. Not only do they give you the latest toy news, the magazine features different highlights on vintage toys every month. Another must have for any Japan toys collectors.

US$12*

HobbyJapan

25th of every month

Well-known magazine on model kits, detail information and news on any mecha/robot related model kits/G-kits. Also feature great works on anime girls G-kits. Recently expand their coverage to toys too.
Individual issue at US$11
For ongoing subscribtion, 3 months or more, US$10 each

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New Price!!

Dengeki Hobby

25th of every month

Although a relatively new title, this mag has grow to become a worthy opponent for HobbyJapan, also featuring Mecha/Robot as their main theme, this mag provide an even wider coverage in toys and action figures too.
Individual issue at US$11
For ongoing subscribtion, 3 months or more, US$10 each

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NEW Price!!

Ultraman Age

Quarterly

A must-have for all hard core Ultraman fans. Every issue gives you great pictures of the series as well as in-depth interviews, mecha design, Ultraman toys lineup, vintage Ultraman toys showcase etc. etc.

US$15

Gundam Ace

26th of every month

A monthly comic on Gundams, features short stories, side stories and even a revamp of the original Gundam stories, a popular title among Gundam fans, if you can't have enough Gundam related information, this is the magazine for you. Also features Gundam related merchandise news like toys and models.

US$7

Newtype the LIVE

18th of every Odd months (Bimonthly)

While the sister title, Newtype, covers stories on animating and anime related news, this one specialize in real life action shows like the popular Masked Riders (Kamen Rider), Ultraman or Rangers teams, giving you all the latest news and interviews with many exclusive pictures on the actors and characters of the shows.

US$10

ARMS

25th of every month

Toy Gun and Military related magazine, features all the latest toy gun in Japan with special article on war games and military related toys like 12" military figures, custom guns from games , and many more.

US$11

*Note: due to recent marketing competition, magazines have included various free presents for buyers, from exclusive soft vinyl figure to exclusive color model kits, for these issues, the price would be slightly higher as charged by the publisher (usually US$1-3 more). For issues that will be shipped with free gifts, advance notification of price change will be sent to those who place orders.

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