Weekly Manga Magazine "Shukan Manga Goraku," Normally \550, Released for \110

Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announces that its weekly manga magazine "Shukan Manga Goraku" will reach its 3000th issue on July 3, 2026 (Fri).

To express our gratitude to our readers who have enjoyed "Shukan Manga Goraku" for over 60 years since its inception, this issue will be sold for a special price of \110 (tax included), down from the regular price of \550 (tax included).

Selling at a special price that is one-fifth of the regular price is an extremely unusual initiative in the publishing industry.

This issue will be available for approximately one week from July 3, 2026 (Fri) at convenience stores, bookstores, and online bookstores nationwide.

The commemorative 3000th issue will feature the first installment of a new serialization by the globally popular manga artist Go Nagai, known for works such as "Mazinger Z" and "Devilman." In addition, it is a special edition packed with a variety of serialized works.

Please take this opportunity to purchase the 3000th issue of "Shukan Manga Goraku."

3000th Issue Commemoration ■ The latest serialization by master Go Nagai begins! Gracing the millennium cover & opening color pages of the commemorative issue!!

Go Nagai & Dynamic Pro Brand new work "Chikyuu Taisen 2053" makes a grand debut with an expanded 36 pages!!

A luxurious and powerful lineup that will thrill even seasoned veterans!!

"Hakuryu HADOU" Story by Dai Tennoji, Art by Michio Watanabe

"Golden Guy" Story by Jun Watanabe

"Keibuho Daimajin" Story by Richard Woo, Art by Koji Kouno

"Sangaku Chojin Matsuoka" Story by Takatsugu Shinasaka, Art by Akihiro Kumedata

"Tenpai" Story by Nobuaki Minegishi, Original Concept by Tomoyoshi Raiga

"Subaru, What Are We Making Today? ~Practice Meals for Living Alone~" Story by Emi Goro Maru

"~Ginga Densetsu~ Requiem" Story by Yoshihiro Takahashi

"Edomae no Shun" Story by Hikaru Sato, Original Concept by Mori Kutsu

"Jigoku Icchome Ichibanchi: Keiji Shikkaku" Story by Rikiya Gou

"Imeru Fuuri" Story by Fumiyo Kono

"Gojiai no Susume" Story by Kaoru Kareizawa

"Sake no Hosomichi" Story by Hiroki Raswell

"Kaden no Densan" Story by Atsushi Jinbo

"Mangaka, Ryoushi ni Naru" Story by Jiro Maeda

Don't miss the special reader giveaway project for reaching 3000 issues!!!!

Win one of a kind, valuable original colored paper drawings personally signed by the serialization artists. See the magazine for details.

About "Shukan Manga Goraku"

A weekly manga magazine that has been loved for many years, primarily by men in their 30s to 50s. It delivers thrilling times to readers with its unique and rich stories, including picaresque, yakuza, gourmet, and hard-boiled genres. "Shukan Manga Goraku" will continue to pursue entertainment that exceeds the expectations of its readers and run towards the next step, issue 4000! Please look forward to future developments!!

3000th Issue Commemorative Special Edition

Release Date: July 3, 2026 (Fri)

Special Price: \110 (tax included)

Sales Area: Convenience stores, bookstores, and online bookstores nationwide

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H25TC8QK/

Magazine Overview

Magazine Title: Shukan Manga Goraku

Release Day: Every Friday

Regular Price: \550 (tax included)

Publisher: Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd.

Official Website: Goraku web! https://gorakuweb.com/

(A premium free manga site featuring a continuous stream of exciting original serializations & masterpieces)

About Nihon Bungeisha

【Company Profile】

Representative: Hibiki Takemura, President and Representative Director Location: 8F Palace Side Building, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0003 Established: January 1959 Capital: \100 million Number of Employees: 79 (as of April 1, 2026) Corporate Website: https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp