Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tokuji Yamaguchi) announces that Yoko Shogenji of Hinatazaka46 will appear on the cover and in the opening gravure feature of No. 8 of the weekly boys’ manga magazine Weekly Shonen Champion, edited by Hideo Matsuyama, on sale Thursday, January 22. The issue will also include a double-sided big poster and a giveaway of limited-edition QUO Cards for 200 readers.\n\nYoko Shogenji, one of the group’s most popular members and also a front-row member on its latest single, Cliffhanger, to be released Wednesday, January 28, makes her second appearance in Weekly Champion. From her smiling in a red polka-dot dress to her relaxed smile in pajamas, take in the smile of the ultimate idol carrying the group’s future, with her utterly straightforward eyes and overwhelming clarity. A double-sided big poster is included as a special supplement, along with a giveaway of limited-edition QUO Cards for 200 readers.\n\n## Comment from Yoko Shogenji\n\n> Thank you very much for photographing me in so many wonderful settings! It was so much fun to be photographed running around in a park and showing lots of sides of myself, including a childlike side!! [laughs] In 2026 as well, I want to go out with all my strength to see wonderful sights. Thank you for your continued support.\n\n## Product Information\n\n- Magazine: Weekly Shonen Champion No. 8\n- Release date: Thursday, January 22\n- Special price: ¥400\n- Available at: Bookstores and convenience stores nationwide\n\nOfficial Weekly Shonen Champion website\n\n## Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.\n\n- Representative: President and Representative Director, Tokuji Yamaguchi\n- Address: 18F Bunkyo Green Court Center Office, 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0021, Japan\n- Founded: August 10, 1948\n- Business: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children’s books, media mix projects, and more\n- Employees: Approximately 160\n- Website: https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/\n\nSource: PR TIMES