月刊マンガ少年 Manga Shonen Monthly [Gekkan Manga Shonen]

Asahi Sonorama's 月刊マンガ少年 (1976–1981) was a vital monthly anthology that bridged the golden age of manga with a new wave of storytelling, most prominently featuring the legendary Osamu Tezuka as its most prolific creator. Over 57 issues, Tezuka both wrote and drew extensively, sharing the pages with frequent artists like Satomi Mikuriya and Shotaro Ishinomori, making the magazine a showcase for established masters alongside emerging talents. Its run captured a transitional era in Japanese comics, offering a rich mix of genres and styles that mattered deeply to readers and the industry alike.