ぷっちぐみ [Pucchigumi]

Pucchigumi, launched by Shogakukan in 2006, is a long-running Japanese comic magazine for young girls, blending cute, character-driven stories with fashion and lifestyle features. Spanning over 215 issues, it has become a staple for its gentle, accessible storytelling and focus on popular licensed characters alongside original creations. The series is most associated with its role in introducing children to manga through lighthearted, age-appropriate adventures, making it a beloved entry point into the medium for a generation of readers.