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.
Title |
Frequency |
Sample |
Intro |
Price |
TV-Magazine |
1st of every Month |
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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 eachFor individual issues, US$8 |
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Terebi-kunTV Boy |
1st of every Month |
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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 eachFor individual issues, US$8 |
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Hyper Hobby |
1st of every Month |
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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.@ |
US$9* |
Animage |
10th of every month |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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30th of every month |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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Dengeki Hobby |
25th of every month |
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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.
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Ultraman Age |
Quarterly |
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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
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26th of every month |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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