Deluxe Margaret

Deluxe Margaret (デラックスマーガレット, Derakkusu Māgaretto), commonly abbreviated as "Derama," was a Japanese shōjo (girls') manga magazine published by Shueisha. It was first launched in 1967 as a quarterly publication described as a "stylish and smart girls' comic magazine." In September 1978, it changed to a bimonthly schedule, published in odd-numbered months and released on the 28th of the month two months prior (or the nearest Friday if that date fell on a weekend). The magazine primarily featured spin-off stories and one-shot chapters from works serialized in its sister magazine, Bessatsu Margaret (別冊マーガレット). Some one-shots that appeared in Deluxe Margaret were later promoted to serialization in Bessatsu Margaret. The magazine ceased bimonthly publication with the July special issue released on May 28, 2010, and was renewed as Bessatsu Margaret Sister. Over its final years, circulation declined from over 218,000 copies in 2003–2004 to 125,000 in early 2010. The magazine was published by Shueisha, one of Japan's largest publishing houses, and was part of the Margaret magazine line.

Deluxe Margaret was established in 1967 by Shueisha as a quarterly shōjo manga magazine, marketed as an "oshare de smart na shōjo comic shi" (stylish and smart girls' comic magazine). It was published in odd-numbered months, with a release date of the 28th of the month two months prior (or the nearest Friday if that date fell on a weekend). In September 1978, the magazine transitioned from quarterly to bimonthly publication. It became known by the abbreviation "Derama." The magazine's content focused heavily on spin-off stories and one-shot chapters from works serialized in its sister magazine, Bessatsu Margaret. Some one-shots that appeared in Deluxe Margaret were later picked up for serialization in Bessatsu Margaret. Over the years, the magazine featured works by various manga artists, including Shibata Masahiro, Saitō Rin, Wada Naoko, Alco, Hashiba Mao, Kawahara Kazune, Yamakawa Aiji, Motoyama Kazuki, and Maria. In the late 2000s, circulation steadily declined. According to figures reported by the magazine, circulation was 218,333 copies for the period from September 1, 2003, to August 31, 2004; 208,334 for September 2004 to August 2005; 190,000 for September 1, 2005, to August 31, 2006; 181,666 for September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007; 171,667 for October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2008; 151,667 for October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009; 140,000 for October 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009; and 125,000 for January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2010. The final bimonthly issue was the July special issue released on May 28, 2010. After that, the magazine was renewed as Bessatsu Margaret Sister. The magazine's official website was hosted at betsuma.shueisha.co.jp/content/deluxe.html, and an archived version from January 1, 2011, is available via the Wayback Machine.

• 2010

  The final bimonthly issue (July special issue) is released on May 28; the magazine is renewed as Bessatsu Margaret Sister.

• 1978

  The magazine changes from quarterly to bimonthly publication starting with the September issue.

• 1967

  Deluxe Margaret is founded as a quarterly shōjo manga magazine by Shueisha.

A stylish and smart shōjo comic magazine, sister publication to Bessatsu Margaret.

• Deluxe Margaret (magazine)

  A bimonthly shōjo manga magazine published by Shueisha, featuring spin-offs and one-shots from Bessatsu Margaret.

1. 1Deluxe Margaret - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org
2. 2Deluxe Margaret - Wikidatawikidata.org