Ciao (magazine)

Ciao (ちゃお, Chao) is a Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Shogakukan. The magazine launched in 1977 and always comes with a free gift which used to always be paper crafts, but now varies every month. The magazine's competitors are Ribon and Nakayoshi. Manga published in Ciao are released under the Ciao Comics imprint.

Ciao

July 2006 issue cover featuring characters from Kirarin Revolution, Oshare Majo: Love and Berry, Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō, Koisuru Purin! and Tamagotchi
Categories	Shōjo manga[1][2]
Frequency	Monthly
Circulation	480,000[2] (July–September, 2016)
First issue	1977
Company	Shogakukan
Country	Japan
Based in	Tokyo
Language	Japanese
Website	Ciao Land

Serializations

Current

• Kocchi Muite! Miiko (1995–present)
• The Magic of Chocolate (2008–present)^[3]
• Yo-kai Watch: Exciting Nyanderful Days (2014–present)
• My New Life as a Cat (2015–present)
• Aikatsu On Parade! (2019–present)
• Futari wa S×S Superpower Girls Leo Chill (2人はS×S超能力ガールズ★レオチル, Futari wa S×S Chō Nōryoku Gāruzu Reo Chiru) (2022–present)^[4]
• Akuma de Kore wa Koi janai! (アクマでこれは恋じゃない！) (2023–present)
• Himitsu no AiPri (2024-present)

Past

1977–1989 Alpen Rose (1983–1986) Slow Step (1986–1991) 1990–1999 Mizuiro Jidai (1991–1994) Muka Muka Paradise (1993–1994) Tonde Burin (1994–1995) Wedding Peach (1994–1996) Angel Lip (1996–1999) Revolutionary Girl Utena (1996–1998) Cutie Honey Flash (1997–1998) Magical Pokémon Journey (1997–2003) Hamtaro (1997–2000) Corrector Yui (1999–2000) Pukupuku Natural Circular Notice (1999–2005) Ask Dr. Rin! (1999–2003)

2000–2009 Mirmo! (2001–2005) Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (2001–2003) Fall in Love Like a Comic! (2002) Beauty Pop (2003–2008) Kirarin Revolution (2004–2009) Twin Princess of Wonder Planet (2005–2006) Happy Happy Clover (2005–2008) Naisho no Tsubomi (2005–2012) Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō (2006–2014) Dennō Coil: The Comics (2007) Chibi Devi! (2008–2014) Wai Wai Hey! Say! JUMP (2008)[5] Miracle Revolution: Kusumi Koharu no Monogatari (2009)[6] Kings of My Love (2009–2014) Hime Gal Paradise (2009–2010)[7]

2010–2019 Kururun-Rieru Change! (2010)[8] Mahochu! (2010-2012)[9] Niji-iro Prism Girl (2010–2013) Puriri! Lilpri (2011) Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream (2011–2012) Secret Girls: Naisho no Idol (2011–2013) Elite Jack!! (2012)[10] Age 12 (2012–2019) Twinkle Collection (2013–2014)[11] PriPara (2014–2017) Koi Shite! Runa Kiss (2014–2018)[12] Aikatsu!: Secret Story (2014) Aikatsu!: Next Phase (2014) Aikatsu!: Go! Go! Go! (2015–2016) Aikatsu Stars! (2016–2018) Ijime (2015–2019)[13] PriPri Chi-chan!! (2015–2019) Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes! Kirakira Fever Live (2017–2018) Kiratto Pri Chan (2018–2021) Aikatsu Friends! (2018–2019) 2020–2023 Waccha PriMagi! (2021–2022) Pokémon Horizons: Liko's Treasure (2023)

Video games

• Ciao Dream Touch (Nintendo DS)
  • Ciao Manga School (Nintendo DS)
  • Ciao Illust Club (Nintendo 3DS)