コミックビーム [Comic Beam]

Launched in 1995 by Enterbrain, Comic Beam is a long-running Japanese anthology magazine known for championing idiosyncratic, creator-driven works that defy genre boundaries. Over its 308-issue (and counting) run, it has been the home for groundbreaking series like Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō and Kino's Journey, and is closely associated with visionary talents such as Hitoshi Ashinano and Keiichi Shigusawa. The magazine's willingness to publish poetic slice-of-life stories alongside surreal humor and experimental action has made it a vital, quietly influential incubator for manga that prioritizes artistic voice over commercial formula.