少年チャンピオン [Shōnen Champion]

A short-lived but influential shōnen anthology from Akita Shoten, Shōnen Champion ran for 23 issues between 1969 and 1970. Though its initial run was brief, the magazine laid the groundwork for the long-running weekly Weekly Shōnen Champion that followed, establishing a legacy of action-driven storytelling. The series is remembered for its role in shaping the competitive landscape of Japanese boys' comics during the late 1960s.