Monthly Shōnen Magazine is a Japanese manga magazine published by Kodansha. Launched in 1969, it primarily targets a young male audience and features a variety of genres, including action, adventure, and romance. The magazine is known for serializing popular titles that often become anime adaptations. Each issue typically includes several chapters of ongoing series, along with one-shots and special features. Notable works that have appeared in Monthly Shōnen Magazine include Fairy Tail, Attack on Titan, and Kinnikuman. The magazine has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of modern manga and continues to be influential in the industry.