| abstract |
[Problem] An object is to provide a magnetic recording medium with improved HDI characteristics, such as impact resistance, and its manufacturing method. n [Solution] A typical structure of a magnetic recording medium 100 according to the present invention includes, on a base, at least a magnetic recording layer 122 , a protective layer 126 , and a lubricating layer 128 , wherein the magnetic recording layer 122 includes, in an in-plane direction, a magnetic recording part 136 configured of a magnetic material and a non-recording part 134 magnetically separating the magnetic recording part 136 , and a surface corresponding to the non-recording part 134 protuberates more than a surface corresponding to the magnetic recording part 136. |