Harlequin Original Manga Magazine to Cease Publication After 18 Years

HarperCollins Japan has officially announced the suspension of its "Harlequin Original" manga magazine. After approximately 18 and a half years of providing readers with iconic "happy end" romance stories, the magazine is coming to an end, marking a significant shift in the specialized romance manga landscape. Fans of the publication are expressing their nostalgia as the magazine was a staple for adaptations of Harlequin romance novels into the manga medium. While the specific reasons for the hiatus remain undisclosed, the legacy of its nearly two-decade run continues to be celebrated by the community of Josei and romance manga enthusiasts worldwide.