Mystery Bonita (Japanese: (ミステリーボニータ, Hepburn: Misutarī Bonīta)) is a monthly Japanese shōjo magazine published by Akita Shoten on the sixth of each month. It was originally launched as a spin-off to the magazine Bonita, which was later merged with Mystery Bonita in 1996. Mystery Bonita was initially envisioned to serialize darker serials compared to its parent magazine,[2] featuring horror and mystery works. After the merge the magazine continued to have a focus on publishing mystery and supernatural stories.

Mystery Bonita
Cover of the May 2016 issue (featuring Children of the Whales by Abi Umeda)
CategoriesShōjo manga
FrequencyMonthly
First issueMay 1988[1]
CompanyAkita Shoten
CountryJapan
Based inTokyo
LanguageJapanese
Websitewww.akitashoten.co.jp/bonita

The magazine is known for publishing series from a variety of genres, as in addition to the prior genres it also publishes fantasy, historical, action, romance, and non-romance works.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "沿革". 秋田書店 (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Mystery Bonita". Comic Vine. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  3. ^ "ミステリーボニータ". ManNavi (in Japanese). 25 July 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ^ Thompson, Jason. "Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Genju no Seiza". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Lady Midnight". Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Lady Midnight2". Akita Shoten (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  7. ^ Loo, Egan. "Sukeban Deka Manga Creator Shinji Wada Passes Away". Anime News Network. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Satol Yuiga's Ku - Neuntöte Vampire Manga Will End in April". Anime News Network. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  9. ^ 縹け, いか (6 March 2015). ファタモルガーナの館あなたの瞳を閉ざす物語 1 (in Japanese). 秋田書店. ISBN 978-4253262613.
  10. ^ 縹け, いか (16 October 2017). ファタモルガーナの館あなたの瞳を閉ざす物語 5 (in Japanese). 秋田書店.
  11. ^ "The House in Fata Morgana: The Veil Over Your Eyes Volume 1". Sekai Project. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  12. ^ Loo, Egan (July 21, 2021). "Hozuki's Coolheadedness, Haruna Ikezawa, Ultraman Z Win at 52nd Seiun Sci-Fi Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael. "Honda's From Sick Planet With Love Manga Ends, Gets Sequel This Winter". Anime News Network. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Yameru Hoshi yori Ai o Komete (manga)". Anime News Network. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  15. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael. "Mirage of Blaze Gets New 'Reboot' Manga in August". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  16. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn. "15th Manga Taisho Awards Nominate 10 Titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  17. ^ Mateo, Alex. "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2022 Rankings". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  18. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael. "SPY×FAMILY, Takopi's Original Sin Nominated for Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  19. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael. "Wataru Midori Launches New Chinese Fantasy Manga on March 4". Anime News Network. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
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