Please enjoy this captivating gravure feature, packed with Tomi’s charm after her long-awaited return.
This issue includes a B4 poster and a double-sided clear file.
It also includes a May issue limited-edition QUO Card offer in two designs, available to all applicants, with costs borne by applicants.
There is also a giveaway of instant photos signed by Tomi.
A lead color page commemorates the release of volume 47 of the latest collected edition.
Title
Chicken
Author
Original work: Tatsuya Iguchi
Manga: Masayuki Toshiwaki
Contents
The duel between Shiki and Yatora, two people bound by a grudge, grows increasingly intense. The situation surrounding the gold rush also changes.
A center color page commemorates the release of volume 24 of the latest collected edition.
Title
BREAK BACK
Author
KASA
Contents
In the Inter-High qualifying final, Seiryo will lose if it drops the next match. How will Maruyama and Saki Kamijo take on Kirigaya of Meihou Gijuku, a national top-16 team, in singles?
To commemorate the May 8 release of volume 15 of the latest comics, there will be center color pages for two consecutive issues.
Title
Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san
Author
Naru Narumi
Contents
In search of ramen, Koizumi arrives at that restaurant everyone loves.
A special one-shot from a work drawing attention ahead of its TV anime’s April premiere.
Title
Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana Special Edition
Author
Hei
Contents
A youth story about girls who connect over alcohol, appearing as a guest feature from Champion Cross.
To commemorate the release of volume 21 of the latest collected edition, Ari no Ou returns to Monthly Shonen Champion from Champion Cross. The first chapter of its new arc appears as a special feature.
Title
Ari no Ou
Author
Original work: Nagahisa Tsukawaki
Manga: Ryu Ito
Product Overview
Publication: Monthly Shonen Champion May special issue
Cover and opening gravure: Tomi
Extras: Tomi double-sided BIG poster; double-sided clear file
Promotion: May issue limited-edition Tomi QUO Card offer, available to all applicants, with costs borne by applicants
Giveaway of instant photos signed by Tomi
On sale: Monday, April 6, 2026
Special price: ¥700, tax included
Published by: Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Representative: President and CEO Tokuji Yamaguchi
Address: 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0021, Bunkyo Green Court Center Office 18F
Founded: August 10, 1948
Business: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children’s books, media mix projects, and more
Employees: Approximately 160
Akita Shoten
Source: PR TIMES
