Shogakukan Inc. The latest issue of DIME features a special feature on the unprecedented hit app “PokePoke”! The special bonus is a “Volkswagen BUZZ Tote Bag”

[Shogakukan Inc.] The latest issue of DIME features a special feature on the unprecedentedly popular app “PokePoke”! The special bonus is a “Volkswagen BUZZ Tote Bag.” ​ Shogakukan Inc. Press Release: September 11, 2025 The latest issue of DIME features a special feature on the unprecedentedly hit app “PokePoke”! The special bonus is a Volkswagen BUZZ tote bag. The November issue of DIME goes on sale September 16th.
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Why did “Poke Poke” become such an unprecedented hit? The answer is here. The popular app “Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PokePoke)” became an unprecedented hit upon its release on October 30, 2024, achieving 100 million downloads worldwide in just four months. Trend magazine “DIME” delves deeper into the “PokePoke phenomenon,” which has gone beyond mere gaming and is becoming a major culture! The November issue of DIME, on sale September 16th, features interviews with celebrities who are passionate about PokePoke, such as video creator Hajime Syacho, Japan national volleyball team member Ai Takahashi, and hugely popular VTuber Saki Sasaki (Nijisanji). We’ll also reveal 50 secrets that will make PokePoke even more fun, including behind-the-scenes stories on the illustrations and innovative “Immersive Cards,” and the first official tournament, the “Nijisanji PokePoke Cup”! Also, as a special bonus, we’re including a “Volkswagen BUZZ Tote Bag” featuring the “Volkswagen Bus,” beloved by many since its launch in 1950, and the “ID.Buzz,” an EV minivan that combines nostalgia and innovation! Be sure to enjoy it along with the EV special feature. ****************************************** DIME November issue Release date: September 16, 2025 Special price: ¥1,590 (tax included) Shogakukan https://dime.jp/
****************************************** [Super limited! [DIME Exclusive Bonus] “Volkswagen BUZZ Tote Bag”!!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13640/3342/13640-3342-3ab223aa5fae9b909775083b94b67dcd-3900×2194.jpg The front features the ID.Buzz, an electric minivan that combines nostalgia and innovation, while the back features the Volkswagen Bus, a beloved vehicle since its birth in 1950! Its practical, large size of 37cm long and 45cm wide makes it perfect for shopping, leisure activities, and more!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13640/3342/13640-3342-c934ad7586e8d6061ed46c1a0dc3e785-3900×2603.jpg ■DIME SPECIAL1 Over 100 million downloads worldwide! An in-depth look into the reasons for its huge success 50 Secrets of “PokePoke” You Didn’t Know
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13640/3342/13640-3342-4df91aa38fab3a0c2c258d0e1af3e92f-3000×2036.jpg Why did “Poke Poke” become such an unprecedented hit? The smartphone app “Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (Pokepoke)” condenses the appeal of “Pokemon Cards” while reconstructing them as a completely new experience. Collect “Pokemon Cards,” battle, and connect with friends from all over the world. All of this is packed with an unprecedented sense of immersion. DIME is now uncovering the secrets behind the “Pokepoke phenomenon,” which will only get more fun once you know it! ・Interview with Hajime Shacho, Takahashi Ai (Japan National Volleyball Team), and Sasaki Saki (Nijisanji VTuber) about their love for “PokePoke” ・A quick look at the timeline! Looking back at the history of Pokémon through the expansion packs ・An in-depth look at the illustrations that adorn the game’s world! ・The hidden secrets behind the production of the “Immersive Cards” ・Full of Pokémon love! This is my favorite deck ・Behind the scenes of the Nijisanji PokePoke Cup, PokePoke’s first official tournament …and more! ■DIME SPECIAL2 There are already over 80 car models available in Japan! Thoroughly examine the capabilities and practicality of the latest, most talked-about models!! Now’s the time to buy an EV!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13640/3342/13640-3342-5e48ff1326d52d6574f832322ab49418-3000×2036.jpg The shift to EVs is accelerating worldwide. Did you know that the number of models available in Japan has dramatically increased? Find answers to your questions in this easy-to-understand Q&A section, including the latest subsidy systems, electricity costs, and notable battery technologies. Check out the appeal and practicality of the latest models to get ideas for your future car life! ・What’s changed? Latest EV Q&A ・A drive around Tokyo & a 200km one-way trip from Tokyo to Nasu-Shiobara, checked out by our editorial staff! ・Super quick impressions of the latest models, including the VW ID. Buzz, Alfa Romeo Junior, Tesla Model 3, BYD Sea Lion 7, and Fiat 600e ・Latest EV catalogs by manufacturer …and more! [DIME Shopping Guide] Five-star rice masters and editorial staff review the products! Latest Rice Cooker “New Rice” Cooking Competition
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