Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. The cover and opening gravure of the 48th issue of Weekly Shonen Champion, which will be released on Thursday, October 30th, features Nogizaka46 6th generation member Masuda Mirene (heart). A double-sided BIG poster will be i

[Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.] The cover and opening gravure of Weekly Shonen Champion issue 48, on sale Thursday, October 30th, features Nogizaka46 6th generation member Mirene Masuda (heart). A double-sided BIG poster is included as an attachment, and there will also be a giveaway of limited edition QUO cards to 200 people! ​
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. Press release: October 30, 2025 To Members of the Press The cover and lead photo of the 48th issue of “Weekly Shonen Champion,” on sale Thursday, October 30th, features Nogizaka46 6th generation member Mirene Masuda (heart) A double-sided BIG poster will be included as an attachment, and there will also be a limited edition QUO card giveaway for 200 people! “Thank you so much for my second cover! I hope this will help more people get to know me and
Nogizaka46!” (by Mirine) Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tokuji Yamaguchi) is pleased to announce that Nogizaka46’s Mirei Masuda will appear on the cover and in the lead photo spread of issue 48 of its weekly boys’ manga magazine Weekly Shonen Champion (Editor-in-Chief: Hideo Matsuyama), due to go on sale Thursday, October 30th. The magazine will also include a double-sided BIG poster and a limited edition QUO card, with a giveaway for 200 winners.
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Masuda Mirene, winner of the Weekly Shonen Champion Media Award at the Nogizaka46 6th Generation Audition, is already making her second appearance! From relaxing in her loungewear, to flashing a beaming smile in her school uniform, to showing off a more mature look in a crimson dress… Be enchanted by Mirene’s smile as she turns 16 on November 1st!! A double-sided BIG poster will be included as a special bonus, and 200 limited edition QUO cards will be given away! Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/40601/765/40601-765-e50d4c4838ee7fc817d95bcab3df87c9-836×1200.jpg 【Comment from Mirei Masuda】 “Thank you so much for my second cover! The scene where I was photographed wearing my loungewear, with the warm sunlight coming through the window, left a strong impression on me (heart). I hope this will help many people get to know me and Nogizaka46!” Product Overview ●Published in: Weekly Shonen Champion, Issue 48 ●Release Date: October 30th (Thursday) Special price: ¥400 (tax included, 10%) Available at bookstores and convenience stores nationwide Weekly Shonen Champion Official ​ Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/40601/765/40601-765-08d878a845b5feb37df2f07456f61e1c-1186×338.png Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director and President Tokuji Yamaguchi Location: 113-0021 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 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 https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/