Publisher Hakusensha has presented the official cover visual for the upcoming Issue 22 of its long-running semi-monthly magazine Hana to Yume. Celebrating half a century of active publication, the magazine continues to serve as a cornerstone of Japan's shojo manga landscape, anchoring serialized romances, fantasy epics, and character-driven supernatural dramas.
Editorial Legacy
Established in May 1974, Hana to Yume holds an enduring reputation for fostering seminal works that shaped contemporary shojo storytelling. Over five decades, the anthology has nurtured landmark titles such as Natsuki Takaya's Fruits Basket, Yoshiki Nakamura's ongoing entertainment industry drama Skip Beat!, and Mizuho Kusanagi's sweeping high fantasy epic Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn). The latest issue highlights both veteran series and newer serialized offerings designed to engage modern readership while maintaining the imprint's distinct emotional depth.
