[Tokyo News Service Inc.] After releasing their music on subscription services and hosting their first festival, WEST. appears on the cover of our magazine for the sixth time, their most appearance of all time. As the seven members continue to run into 2025, what kind of music will WEST. create?
Tokyo News Service Inc. Press release: October 30, 2025 To Members of the Press WEST., who have just released their music on subscription services and completed their first festival, appear on the cover of our magazine for the sixth time, their most in a row. As the seven of them continue on into 2025, what kind of music will WEST. bring? “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition December 13, 2025 Special Issue MG (NO. 30)” on sale October 30th (Thursday). Digital edition will be available from November 6th (Thursday) onwards. Tokyo News Service, publisher of television information magazines such as “TV Guide,” released a new music magazine, “MG,” today, October 30th (Thursday), proposing new ways to enjoy music in a new era. It is available for purchase at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide. Additionally, the digital version will be available at various online bookstores from November 6th (Thursday).
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comprehensive timeline of all the singles and albums released to date. The comprehensive timeline includes 28 songs, four by each member, with the magazine’s customary self-liner notes. In the 30th
installment of WEST.’s Tomohiro Kamiyama’s series, he talks with Kenta Kataoka of the band sumika, known for their soothing music. Despite meeting for the first time, the two shared a similar aura, and were constantly smiling throughout the interview. Keep an eye out for this conversation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3230/6568-3230-f03bc2be737bc4679d5cb3f23ecff4cd-1801×2700.jpg “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition, December 13, 2025 Special Edition MG (No. 30)” ( Tokyo News Service) INI’s Takumi Ozaki & Taketaka Goto, Novel A host of other impressive artists will also be appearing, including Core, STARGLOW, and Bullet Train’s Kai, Ryoga, Yuki, Takashi, Shuya, and Masahiro. Enjoy the creative photos and long interviews that delve into the artists’ unique worldviews. There’s also a powerful report on Koichi Domoto’s solo live show, “KOICHI DOMOTO LIVE TOUR 2025 RAISE.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3230/6568-3230-2c1cfdb2ff125a1c6c452c3d65ba5832-1801×2700.jpg “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition, December 13, 2025 Special Issue MG (No. 30)” ( Tokyo News Service) The series featuring Bullet Train’s Takashi and Shuya was filmed at Flash Disk Lunch, a record shop in Shimokitazawa. We had a lively discussion with the store owner, Masao Tsubaki, and learned about the appeal of records and his approach to music.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3230/6568-3230-724404187de43fa06fbcc60529435a8b-1800×2700.jpg “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition December 13, 2025 Special Issue MG (No. 30)” ( Tokyo News Service) At the end of the issue, Shibuya Subaru, who will be releasing his new album “Su,” makes his first appearance in the magazine. In addition to stories about the album’s title track, which features guest vocals from his close friend Yokoyama Yu, he also shared his thoughts after playing a joint concert with Yokoyama, and shared his current feelings as a Shibuya native who has experienced so much.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3230/6568-3230-c852256f4d711babafd4d7a7d7fcc067-3900×2601.jpg “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition, December 13, 2025 Special Issue MG (No. 30)” ( Tokyo News Service) In the segment “Favorite Songs of People We’re Interested in Now,” which explores how actors, cultural figures, comedians, and other people active in various genres approach music, actor Hata Mei, who is popular mainly among the younger generation, revealed her favorite song. In addition, Nanawo Akari, whose music is currently creating a huge buzz on TikTok, will appear in the new corner “Pick Up!”, which features young artists that MG is keeping an eye on.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3230/6568-3230-20f280482edad9bb9bb4dc0bfa0ed089-1368×912.jpg “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition December 13, 2025 Special Issue MG (No. 30)” ( Tokyo News Service) Lineup ＜Cover & Featured Photogravure＞ WEST. 360 songs 53 live performances, now available on subscription & a detailed report on their first festival! Now, they talk about the culmination of the “world” created by seven people over 11 years. WEST.SPECIAL EDITION “WESSION FESTIVAL 2025” Live Report “WOWOW×WEST. “WESSION”” Playback Complete Single and Album Chronology [Series] WEST. Tomohiro Kamiyama’s Musicology ~E7 (#9)~ Interview: Sumika’s Kenta Kataoka INI Takumi Ozaki & Taketoshi Goto Novel Core STARGLOW Bullet Train Kai, Ryouga, Yuki, Takashi, Shuya, and Masahiro Shibuya Subaru Koichi Domoto super express Takashi & Shuya ＜Favorite Songs of the People You’re Interested in Now＞ Hata Mei Nanawo Akari MG review 【Printed Version Product Information】 “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition December 13, 2025 Special Issue MG (No. 30)” ●Release Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 *Release dates may vary in some regions ●Format: B4 variant (330 x 238) ●Price: ¥1,400 ●: Tokyo News Service Available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores (Fujisan.co.jphttps://www.fujisan.co.jp/product/1281703517/b/2778565/＞and others). 【Digital Edition Product Overview】 “Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition December 13, 2025 Issue Special Edition MG (NO. 30)” ●Distribution date: Scheduled to be released sequentially from Thursday, November 6, 2025 ●Price: 1,400 yen ※Available sequentially at Amazon Kindle Store, Rakuten Kobo, honto, and other online bookstores. Release dates and times may vary by online bookstore. 【Related Sites】 ■A comprehensive information site for magazines, books, photo books, calendars and other products published by Tokyo News Service TOKYO NEWS magazine&mookhttps://zasshi.tv/＞ ■Official X: @ ■Official Instagram:
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