Hakusensha Co., Ltd. (head office: Chiyoda, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Yasufumi Takagi) released No. 8 of Young Animal on Friday, April 10.
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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!
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Cover and Opening Gravure: Chitose Yoshino from Amai Mono Tsumeawase
Chitose Yoshino from Amai Mono Tsumeawase appears on the cover and in the opening gravure feature, photographed by Masato Ishizuka.
Seven years ago, she won the editorial department’s special prize in “YA Grahime 2019.” The gem who was already shining then has returned after gaining even more appeal over time.
She now makes the dream she had back then a reality. Carrying seven years of emotion with her, she finally graces the cover.
The special supplement is a double-sided clear file featuring Chitose Yoshino from Amai Mono Tsumeawase.
New Series: Nagatacho Aliens
The new series Nagatacho Aliens, with manga by Yukinori Natsukawaguchi and an original story by Nageru Takano, debuts with an opening color page.
A weak yen, distrust in politics, a declining birthrate and aging population, population decline, and widening inequality…
What will save this country as it slowly dies: a god, a Buddha, or something else?
Kakunaru Ue wa Appears in Color
With a television anime now in production to great acclaim, Kakunaru Ue wa, written by Yumi Takahata and drawn by Yuji Kaba, appears with color pages.
During a heart-pounding date at Nina’s home, will they come face to face with her father, who is both terrifying and enormous?
A manga artist youth romantic comedy.
The first key visual for the television anime has also arrived.
© Yumi Takahata, Yuji Kaba / Hakusensha / Kakunaru Ue wa Production Committee
- Official television anime website
- Official television anime X: @kakunaru_anime
The latest comic volume, No. 7, will be released Tuesday, April 28. A bookstore fair has also been confirmed.
Kakunaru Ue wa Volume 7
- Original story: Yumi Takahata
- Art: Yuji Kaba
- ISBN: 9784592166979
- Series: Young Animal Comics
- Price: ¥759, comprising ¥690 plus 10% tax
- Release date: April 28, 2026
Miyamoto, a gyaru, and Uehara, an otaku, have nurtured a bond through their shared love of manga.
While hiding their true feelings for each other, they continue their “pseudo-romance” as they work to become manga artists.
Then spring arrives for the two of them, and Uehara’s childhood friend Ren transfers to their school.
They establish a manga research club, recruit members, and chat on the rooftop, enjoying a school life that should have been out of reach for an introvert.
In contrast, Uehara’s steps grow heavy as he heads to a meeting…
Even when he is afraid, the power of belief pushes him forward.
The seventh volume of the manga artist youth romantic comedy that races out from a corner of the classroom.
Special Guest Reprint
The Magical Girl’s Tailor: He Is Not the Strongest, but He Rises by Making Outfits That Make Her the Strongest, with an original story by Yasuko Aoki and manga by Yaro Tadano, is included as a special guest reprint.
The popular Young Animal Web series reprints its first chapter to commemorate the comic’s release. It is an otherworld reincarnation school success story.
The long-awaited first comic volume will be released Tuesday, April 28.
The Magical Girl’s Tailor Volume 1
- Original story: Yasuko Aoki
- Manga: Yaro Tadano
- ISBN: 9784592160427
- Series: Young Animal Comics
- Price: ¥759, comprising ¥690 plus 10% tax
- Release date: April 28, 2026
Koki, a high school student who dreams of making the finest clothes, is granted an “outfit skill” by a legendary goddess and reincarnated in another world.
There, he decides to become a “magician’s tailor” and enrolls at the Mercure Academy of Magic with Scarlett, a beautiful girl who aspires to become a magical girl, but…?
An otherworld reincarnation school success story.
Closing Gravure: Chukimelody!
Chukimelody! appears in the closing gravure feature, photographed by Youniku Rutton.
Sweet and just a little dangerous.
The melting harmony of love played by Chukimelody!
Welcome to a world that is exceptionally cute and exceptionally sexy.
Young Animal No. 8, 2026
- Release date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Format: B5
- Price: ¥510 including tax
- Young Animal is released on the second and fourth Friday of every month.
Company Profile
- Company: Hakusensha Co., Ltd.
- Address: 2-2-2 Kanda-Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: President and Representative Director Yasufumi Takagi
- Established: December 1, 1973
- Website: Hakusensha
- Business: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, picture books, apps, e-books and more
Source: PR TIMES
