Ichijinsha Inc. (株式会社一迅社) is a Japanese publishing company established in 1992 (originally as Studio DNA), now a subsidiary of Kodansha. The company specializes in manga-related publications, including magazines, books, and web content. Over the years, Ichijinsha has become a leading publisher of shōjo, shōnen, and yuri manga, with a strong fanbase both in Japan and internationally.
Publication types & styles
Ichijinsha offers a wide range of manga and anime-related publications:
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Ichijinsha Manga: Printed and digital manga spanning genres like shōjo, shōnen, and yuri.
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Ichijinsha Anime & Character Books: Artbooks, guidebooks, and collectible volumes tied to popular anime series.
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Magazines: Comic Rex, Monthly Comic Zero Sum, Comic Yuri Hime, Manga 4-Koma Palette, Gateau, and more.
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Special Editions & Web Magazines: Comic POOL, Yurihime@Pixiv, Niconico Yuri Hime, and other online-exclusive content.
These publications cater to casual readers, dedicated manga collectors, and anime fans seeking official content and collectible editions.
Popular series & collectible lines
Ichijinsha is known for fan-favorite manga and anime series, including:
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Comic Yuri Hime & Yuri Hime S: Leading yuri manga magazines.
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THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! MAGAZINE Plus+: Anime and idol franchise tie-in publications.
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Monthly Comic Zero Sum: Popular shōjo manga magazine featuring serialized titles.
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Manga 4-Koma Palette: Four-panel manga magazine with a variety of humorous and slice-of-life series.
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Gateau & Purizm: High-quality manga and character-focused magazines.
These titles highlight Ichijinsha’s dedication to diverse manga genres and collector-friendly publications, including limited editions for fans.
Quality & craftsmanship
Ichijinsha publications are celebrated for:
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High-quality print and design: Clear artwork, vibrant covers, and professional layouts.
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Official licensing: Ensuring authentic content tied to anime and manga franchises.
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Collector appeal: Many publications include artbooks, extras, or limited editions for collectors.
Ichijinsha combines creativity, authenticity, and fan engagement, making its manga, books, and magazines highly valued by readers worldwide.
At Japan Figure, explore Ichijinsha manga, anime books, and collectible magazines, including current and legacy publications. Our collection is updated regularly, providing international fans with access to official Ichijinsha content and limited-edition releases.
