Special Issue Celebrating 29 Years and 350 Issues

The December 2024 issue ofMonthly Comic Beamis now available, celebrating its 29th anniversary and the milestone of 350 issues. This special edition has been so well-received that it has already gone to reprint before its official release date. Packed with exciting content, this issue features a special clear card from the popular series“Let’s Go to the Family Restaurant”by Yamayama.

New Series and Special Features

• New series debuting: Ranjou Miyake’s“Hamusubi no Hertz”, Pierre Tezuka’s“Love Jinro Game”, and Yamakita Azuma’s“Cupcake Shark”.
• W cover featuring“Let’s Go to the Family Restaurant”and“Hamusubi no Hertz”.
• Special feature on the TV anime adaptation of“Let’s Go to Karaoke!”and“I’m Obsessed with You”.

The W cover showcases the beloved characters from“Let’s Go to the Family Restaurant”, where the protagonist, Kyouji, is on a mission to pick up the boss for a karaoke competition. Meanwhile, a café in Kamata is buzzing with its own story. The special clear card included features a slice of daily life between the characters Satoshi and Kyouji.

Exciting New Titles

Among the new series,“Hamusubi no Hertz”by Ranjou Miyake, known for works like“Fish”and“Imuri”, presents a comedic ensemble drama. Pierre Tezuka’s“Love Jinro Game”offers a thrilling love game that puts humanity’s survival at stake, while“Cupcake Shark”by Yamakita Azuma tells the story of sisters running a tropical fish shop that becomes a hit after they start selling small sharks.

Additional Highlights

This issue also features a special one-shot by Sayaka Akiba titled“Witch Training from Age 27”, marking her debut in Beam. The story revolves around a character who idolizes villains but faces rejection at a crucial moment. Additionally, a color feature by Takayan and Ryou Ryuzaki titled“Gap”explores themes of longing and discovery amidst the winds of Taiwan and Okinawa.

Regular Series and Contributors

Readers can also enjoy ongoing series such as“Record-Loving Elementary School Student Kakeru”by Ohinata Gou,“EVOL”by Kaneko Atsushi, and“Guilty Angel”by Goto Tensei, among others. The magazine continues to showcase a diverse range of stories and artistic styles, making it a staple for manga enthusiasts.

Publication Details

TheMonthly Comic Beam December 2024 issueis priced at 740 yen (673 yen plus tax) and was released on November 12, 2024. The magazine code is 1359112. For more updates, followComic Beam on X (Twitter).