Mao Ioki of Nogizaka46 Graces the Cover of 'Weekly Shonen Champion' Issue 21+22, Released April 23

Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tokuji Yamaguchi) announces that Mao Ioki of Nogizaka46 will appear on the cover and opening gravure of Issue 21+22 of its weekly shonen manga magazine, 'Weekly Shonen Champion' (Editor-in-Chief: Hideo Matsuyama), which goes on sale Thursday, April 23. A double-sided BIG poster supplement and a giveaway project for 200 limited edition QUO cards will also be conducted.

Following the previous issue, 'Weekly Shonen Champion' is holding the '2-Issue Consecutive Nogizaka46 Festival'! In the second installment, Issue 21+22, Mao Ioki, who serves in the front row for the latest single 'When was the last time I ran up the stairs?', finally reappears in the magazine!!

The gravure is packed with charming shots, such as her relaxing in room wear and her lovely appearance in a blue dress!

In addition to the double-sided BIG poster as a special supplement, there is also a project to giveaway limited QUO cards to 200 people!

[Comment from Mao Ioki] 'Thank you for my second appearance! Last time I had just graduated from high school, but now I've turned 20. I would be happy if you could feel my growth through this gravure!'

[Product Overview] - Magazine: 'Weekly Shonen Champion' Issue 21+22 - Release Date: Thursday, April 23 - Special Fixed Price: 400 yen Available at bookstores and convenience stores nationwide.

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Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. Representative: President Tokuji Yamaguchi Location: 18F Bunkyo Green Court Center Office, 2-28-8 Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021 Founded: August 10, 1948 Business: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children's books, media mix, etc. Number of employees: Approx. 160 Website: https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/