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Longest Running Manga Serials Date: 11/3/2005 |
What is the reigning longest running manga serial published in Japan? Coming in first place is Osamu Akimoto's Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo (1976-) (This is the Police Station in Front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward) with 146 volumes released (vol. 147 will hit the market soon). Arriving in second place is Takao Saito's Golgo 13 (1968-) which has 138 volumes released. Runners up include Kazuo Koike's Jitte Monogatari (110 volumes), Biminbo (92 volumes), Abusan (84 volumes) and Haguregumo (80 volumes), Jojo No Kimyou Na Bouken (80 volumes), Kotaro Makaritooru (80 volumes), Minami No Teiou (78 volumes), Shizuka Naru Don 74 (volumes), Hajime No Ippo (73 volumes), Keirin Yarou (56 volumes), Yousei Kuni No Kishi (51 volumes), Ouke No Monshou (50 volumes), Garasu No Kamen (42 volumes). |
Source: Anime News Service |