月刊メロディ [Gekkan Melody / Monthly Melody]

月刊メロディ was a monthly manga anthology published by Hakusensha from 1997 to 2006, spanning 105 issues. Known for showcasing distinctive, often atmospheric storytelling, the magazine was most frequently graced by the work of Reiko Shimizu and Kaori Yuki, two creators whose elegant, emotionally intense art and narrative styles became hallmarks of the title. It stands as a key platform for the kind of sophisticated, character-driven shojo and josei manga that defined the late 1990s and early 2000s.