Monthly Magazine Z (Japanese: 月刊マガジンZ, Hepburn: Gekkan Magajin Zetto) was a Japanese seinen mixed-media magazine published by Kodansha, aimed at teenage males and above, but particularly at hardcore anime and manga fans, featuring articles as well as manga tied into popular franchises. Original manga were also featured in the magazine.It was announced in September 2008 that Magazine Z would be discontinued. The last issue shipped on January 26, 2009.