Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. The cover and opening gravure of issue 44 of Weekly Shonen Champion, on sale from Thursday, October 2nd, features Takano Mao (heart). A double-sided BIG poster will be included as an attachment, and there will also be a speci

[Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.] The cover and opening gravure of Weekly Shonen Champion issue 44, on sale Thursday, October 2nd, features Takano Mao (heart). A double-sided BIG poster is included as an attachment, and all applicants will receive a limited edition QUO card as a special gift! ​
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. Press release: October 2, 2025 To Members of the Press The cover and lead photo of issue 44 of “Weekly Shonen Champion,” on sale Thursday, October 2nd, features Takano Mao (heart) A double-sided BIG poster will be included as an attachment, and there will also be a special offer of a limited edition QUO card for all applicants! “I swam a lot in the pool (laughs). I think you’ll see a variety of expressions (heart)” (by Mao) Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tokuji Yamaguchi) is pleased to announce that Mao Takano will appear on the cover and in the lead photo spread of issue 44 of its weekly boys’ manga magazine “Weekly Shonen Champion” (Editor-in-Chief: Hideo Matsuyama), due to go on sale Thursday, October 2nd. A special offer will also be offered to all applicants, including a double-sided BIG poster and a limited edition QUO card.
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Mao Takano, the incredible talent who just made her debut in the entertainment industry in March of this year, makes her first appearance in Weekly Champion and her first cover appearance in a boys’ magazine! From flashing a beaming smile in the pool in a tube-top swimsuit to a mature smile in a black bikini, her dazzling smile and stunningly beautiful body are on full display! How could anyone not fall in love with someone this cute? All applicants will also receive a double-sided BIG poster and a limited edition QUO card!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/40601/749/40601-749-c9735c9ccdaeac6ccd3266f97812843b-836×1200.jpg [Mao Takano comment] “I love the frilly outfit and the black swimsuit, which I wore for the first time! I swam a lot in the pool (laughs). I think you’ll see a variety of expressions (heart).” [Product Overview] ●Published in: Weekly Shonen Champion, Issue 44 ●Release Date: October 2nd (Thursday) Price: ¥380 (tax included, 10%) Available at bookstores and convenience stores nationwide Weekly Shonen Champion Official ​
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/40601/749/40601-749-49b10a5bcc87dcece4aa1f464e77f6de-1186×338.png Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. Representative: President and CEO, Tokuji Yamaguchi Address: 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021 Bunkyo Green Court Center Office, 18th Floor Established: August 10, 1948 Business: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children’s books, media mixes, etc. Number of Employees: Approximately 160
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