少年ブック [Shōnen Bukku / Shōnen Book]

Launched by Shueisha in 1958, Shōnen Bukku was a pioneering weekly manga anthology that ran for 134 issues until 1969, defining the early era of modern shōnen comics. Best known for serializing the groundbreaking science-fiction adventure Cyborg 009 by Shotaro Ishinomori, the magazine helped establish the template for action-packed, team-based storytelling that would influence generations to come. Its mix of energetic art and serialized drama made it a vital platform for the emerging post-war manga industry.