[Shueisha Co., Ltd.] “Ribon Omoide Yokocho,” a special project commemorating the 70th anniversary of the publication in which “Ribon” writers turn readers’ memories into manga, has started on the fan community app “Ribon Musubi.” The first edition is drawn by Koi Ikeno!
Shueisha Co., Ltd. Press release: December 13, 2024 A special project called “Ribon Omoide Yokocho”
commemorating the 70th anniversary of the publication, in which “Ribon” writers turn readers’ memories into manga, is currently being held on the fan community app “Ribon Musubi.” The first edition is drawn by Koi Ikeno!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11454/678/11454-678-ebf6293740eff2fe20a58d1445d0ff12-1280×720.png The first series of memorable episodes is being solicited from December 13th (Friday). Please take advantage of this
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your memories drawn by famous artists representing Ribon. [Summary] ●Recruitment period: December 13, 2024 (Friday) 0:00 to January 10, 2025 (Friday) 23:59 ●Recruitment method: You can apply from the “Chat” function within the “Ribbon Musubi” app. You can apply as many times as you like per account. Details are listed in the recruitment terms and conditions posted in the article within the app. *To apply and use the app, you will need to register as a free member of Ribon Musubi. ▽Click here to download the “Ribbon Musubi” app iPhone version:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1622789497 Android version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crayon.ribonmusubi&pli=1 ●Publication of work: Scheduled to be released in the “Ribbon Musubi” app around late February 2025 *Profile of Koi Ikeno Debuted with “HAPPY END Monogatari” (“Ribon” 1979 New Year’s special edition). “Tokimeki Tonight,” which became a long-running hit series, began serialization in the July 1982 issue of “Ribon.” In the same year, it was made into a TV anime, which brought it into the limelight, and its popularity remained unwavering. In 2013, “Tokimeki Tonight Shun Makabe’s Circumstances” became a hot topic. Currently, the latest work in the series “Tokimeki Tonight Sorekara” is being serialized in the women’s manga magazine “Cookie” (published by Shueisha). *Basic information on “Ribbon Musubi” An official community app operated by “Ribon” since April 5, 2021, with the concept of “a place where Ribonkko (Ribon readers’ nickname) can connect and have fun online.” We deliver a variety of information, including a “chat” feature where fans can talk to each other, and original video content distributed by the editorial department. *There is also a menu for paid premium members. URL: https://ribonmusubi.c-rayon.app/entrance *“Ribon” basic information A girls’ manga magazine first published in 1955 published by Shueisha. The main target is girls in the upper grades of elementary school to middle school. Rather than just “manga for children,” we feature many works that can be called “the royal road to girls’ manga that adults will also want to read.” It has received enthusiastic support from girls’ manga fans of a wide range of age groups. The popular work “Honey Lemon Soda” (written by Mayu Murata), which has exceeded 12 million copies in cumulative
circulation (as of December 2024) and has been made into a movie, and the topic that won the 68th Shogakukan Manga Award in the children’s category. Works such as “Hatsu x Marriage” (written by Minori Kurosaki) are currently being serialized. Official website URL: https://ribon.shueisha.co.jp/