, stylized as MELODY, is a Japanese and manga magazine published on the 28th of even-numbered months by Hakusensha since August 28, 1997 (cover date September 1997).
Melody's primary demographic is older women; the publisher reported in 2021 that its readership was 50.8% OLs, 20.4% housewives, and 11.8% university students. Its last reported circulation was 36,500 in 2021, down from 39,200 in 2016.
Serializations The following is a partial list of titles serialized in Melody:
Current by Minako Narita (since 2001) by Kyoko Hikawa (since 2009) Himitsu – Season 0 by Reiko Shimizu (since 2012) Idol Dreams by Arina Tanemura (since 2013) Kageki Shojo!! by Kumiko Saiki (since 2015) by Saki Hiwatari (since 2018) by Shin Takahashi (since 2019) Rhythm Nation by Tomo Matsumoto (since 2020) Suzuki-kun's Mindful Life by Yuki Fujimoto (since 2022) The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions by Narise Konohara and Marimo Ragawa (since 2022)
Former Patalliro! by Mineo Maya (1997–2016) by Reiko Okano and Baku Yumemakura (1999–2005) Bright no Yūutsu by Keiko Takemiya (2000–2004) Shūdōshi Falco by Yasuko Aoike (2001) Gatcha Gacha by Yutaka Tachibana (2001–2007) Himitsu – Top Secret by Reiko Shimizu (2001–2012) All My Darling Daughters by Fumi Yoshinaga (2002–2003) Hanasakeru Seishōnen Special Edition (2009–2014) Ōoku: The Inner Chambers by Fumi Yoshinaga (2004–2020) Tom Sawyer by Shin Takahashi (2004–2006) by Kyoko Hikawa (2006–2008) by Mikoto Asou (2007–2018) Please, Jeeves by Bun Katsuta (2008–2014) by Keiko Nishi (2008–2011) by Reiko Okano and Baku Yumemakura (2010–2017) by Keiko Nishi (2011–2014) by Shin Takahashi (2013) by Shin Takahashi (2014–2015)
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References Gatcha Gacha ended its serialization in the January 2008 issue of Melody, released on December 28, 2007.
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