Monthly Comic Gene Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with Special Gifts and New Series
Monthly Comic Gene, the manga magazine published by KADOKAWA, enthusiastically celebrates its 15th anniversary with the July issue released on June 15, 2025. In this special issue, readers can expect both nostalgic and brand-new surprises.
One of the most notable gifts in the magazine is the distribution of color boards signed by the series authors through a reader lottery. In addition, a special phone case (fon tab) designed in purikura (Japanese sticker photo booth) style for Shou Harusono's popular BL series 'Hirano and Kagiura' is also among the gifts. These gifts are an unmissable opportunity for fans of the series that adorns the magazine's cover.
Two new series also begin in the 15th anniversary issue. These series, whose names have not yet been announced, seem to continue the magazine's traditional line in BL and fantasy genres. Since its founding by KADOKAWA in 2010, Monthly Comic Gene has won the hearts of BL readers with acclaimed works such as 'Sasaki to Miyano', 'Given', as well as side stories like 'Hirano and Kagiura'. The magazine is known for its sincere and emotional stories that appeal especially to a young adult audience.
The release of this special issue both crowns the magazine's 15 years of success and heralds new beginnings for readers. Shou Harusono's 'Hirano and Kagiura' series has been published in the magazine since 2021 and quickly gained a large fan base. With the announcement of new series, we can say that the magazine will remain ambitious in BL and shojo genres in the coming years. Readers can obtain this special issue from the magazine's official website or bookstores.
