Shueisha Inc

Shueisha Inc. is a Japanese publisher whose work spans magazines, books, comics, digital publications, and related media. Its editorial activity covers boys', girls', women's, and young adult manga, alongside literature, paperback editions, nonfiction, new books, light novels, children's titles, fashion, beauty, entertainment, sports, and practical publications. The company has developed notable comic and magazine brands including Weekly Shonen Jump, Jump SQ., Weekly Young Jump, Margaret, non-no, SPUR, and MAQUIA. Its publishing program also includes educational manga, dictionaries, literary series, illustrated books, and photography titles.

Founded a century ago, the company has combined long-running print publishing with digital reading and media services. Its history records the launch of North American Shonen Jump, digital bookstores, fashion magazine distribution, the Shonen Jump+ application, Manga Mee, Yanjan!, and the vertical-reading manga application Jump TOON. Shueisha's content is adapted across animation, film, television, exhibitions, events, and licensed merchandise. It also administers literary and manga awards, including the Tezuka Award, Akatsuka Award, Subaru Literary Award, and Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award. Copyright protection and authorized distribution form an important part of its publishing activity, reflected in its actions addressing piracy and rights infringement.