Monthly Shōnen Jump
A prototype magazine called "Hobby's Jump" was launched in the 80s as a spin-off issue of "Monthly Shōnen Jump". "Hobby's Jump" was announced discontinued, and a new magazine called "V Jump" arrived. "V Jump" is a video game magazine, namely for the "Dragon Quest" and "Final Fantasy" series, as well as many shōnen manga. Akira Toriyama designed the magazine's mascot character , who was named via a reader poll.