Ciao (magazine)

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Ciao (ちゃお, Chao^?) is a Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Shogakukan for young girls (about 9-13 years old). The first issue was launched in 1977. The circulation is about 1 million, the largest among shojo manga magazines in Japan. Formerly, the magazine attached paper crafts, but now attaches various goods (cosmetics, watches, pencils, notebooks, etc.) that are different every month. The magazine's competitors are Ribon and Nakayoshi.

[edit] Mangaka and series featured in Ciao

• Mitsuru Adachi
  • Slow Step
• Michiyo Akaishi
  • Alpen Rose
• Kiyoko Arai
  • Beauty Pop
  • Dr. Rin ni Kiitemite!
• Yukako Iisaka
  • Cutey Honey Flash (based on original work by Go Nagai)
• Taeko Ikeda
  • Tonde Buurin
• An Nakahara
  • Kirarin Revolution
• Chiho Saito
  • Revolutionary Girl Utena
• Hiromu Shinozuka
  • Wagamama Fairy Mirumo de Pon! (Mirmo!)
  • Koi Suru Purin!
• Yumi Tsukirino
  • Pokémon: PiPiPi Adventures (Magical Pokémon Journey) (spinoff of Pokémon)
• Yuu Yabuchi
  • Mizuiro Jidai
• Nao Yazawa
  • Wedding Peach
• Ritsuko Kawai
  • Milky Baby
  • Tottoko Hamutaro (Hamtaro)
• Anan Mayuki
  • Fushigi Boshi no Futago Hime
• Hina
  • Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat

[edit] External links

• Ciao Land official website (Japanese)
• Ciao profile at Anime News Network