Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tokuji Yamaguchi) announces that Mao Takano appears on the cover and in the lead gravure of Issue No. 6 of the weekly boys’ manga magazine Weekly Shonen Champion (Editor-in-Chief: Eisei Matsuyama), on sale Thursday, January 8. The issue also includes a double-sided BIG poster supplement and a limited QUO Card service offer for all applicants.
2026’s first cover and lead gravure feature Mao Takano, who is sure to break out even further this year!! After her first Weekly Champion cover last October, she is already making her second appearance. From cozy scenes in a wintery red scarf, earmuffs, and knit socks to an adult-looking blue one-piece swimsuit and a languid expression, she is so charming that it seems impossible to avoid falling seriously in love with her again this year!! A double-sided BIG poster supplement and a limited QUO Card service offer for all applicants will also be available!
