Nogizaka46's Mirine Masuda Covers Weekly Shonen Champion No. 20
Mirine Masuda appears on the cover and in the lead gravure feature, with a double-sided BIG poster and a limited QUO card giveaway for 200 winners.
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Sakurazaka46 and Weekly Shonen Magazine Launch Four-Issue Special Project
This year again, every applicant will receive a postcard set. Advance images for the first installment featuring Rena Moriya, Aiki Taniguchi and Konomi Asai are now available.
FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring Goes on Sale With Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano on the Cover and in the Lead Feature
Two newly revealed cuts and the cover have been unveiled for the gravure mook, which includes a 105-minute making-of DVD.
Hokkaido-Born Multi-Talented Performer Yuki Yomichi Produces Collaboration Beer with Moon and Sun BREWING
Yuki Yomichi and Hokkaido microbrewery Moon and Sun BREWING will release three collaboration craft beers on April 27, 2026.
Young Animal No. 8 Goes on Sale April 10, Launching Nagatacho Aliens and Announcing a Kakunaru Ue wa Bookstore Fair
The April 10 issue also includes a Kakunaru Ue wa bookstore fair, two new comic volumes and a closing gravure feature with Chukimelody!
G-Cup and Long Legs: Nao Usami's Digital Photobook and Image Video TWO TONE Out April 10!
The appeal of Nao Usami, who shines across gravure, race-queen, and round-girl work, is captured in full. This ambitious work was photographed after she gained 3 to 4 kilograms over her usual weight to achieve a fuller look.
BOMB Celebrates Its 47th Anniversary: Satsuki Sugawara Covers the May Issue, With Gravure Features by Runa Hayashi, Itoha Mukai, Yu Murai and More
BOMB's May 2026 issue marks the magazine's 47th anniversary with Satsuki Sugawara on the cover, Runa Hayashi on the back cover, and gravure features by Itoha Mukai, Yu Murai, Luna Toyoda, Honoka Sasaki and more.
SKE48’s Miyo Nomura to Release First Photobook Beautiful Equation
Miyo Nomura’s first photobook, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut, will be released on June 15, with preview images, limited bonuses, events and panel exhibitions announced.
Zero Ichi’s petite glamour star Tomi makes her first solo appearance in Monthly Shonen Champion
Tomi graces the cover and opening gravure feature of the May special issue of Monthly Shonen Champion.
STU48's Kokoa Kai to Release Long-Awaited Second Photobook on July 1
Kokoa Kai's second photobook, shot in Bangkok and Phuket, will be released by Akita Shoten.
CANDY TUNE on the Cover and Lead Gravure of Weekly Shonen Champion No. 18
All seven members make their first Weekly Shonen Champion appearance, with a double-sided BIG poster and limited QUO Card offer for all applicants.
Japan’s Purest Idol Web Magazine Glass Girl Begins Sales of Fourth-Anniversary Commemorative T-Shirts and Hoodies, Modeled by Cover Girl Ayumi Arai, Who Broke Through With Her Oogiri Skills
Glass Girl is now selling fourth-anniversary T-shirts and hoodies modeled by Dramatic Record’s Ayumi Arai, the cover girl known for her exceptional oogiri skills.