Champion RED July 2026 Issue: New Series 'Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki' Begins Serialization
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. announces the launch of a new gourmet manga series, 'Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki', in the July 2026 issue of 'Champion RED' magazine, released on May 19. The issue features three chapters of the new spin-off and includes a special pop-up luncheon mat as an appendix.
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Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tokuji Yamaguchi) announces that the new series "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki" will begin serialization in the July 2026 issue of the magazine "Champion RED" (Editor-in-Chief: Taro Oguchi), to be released on Tuesday, May 19.
Gracing the cover of the Champion RED July issue (released Tuesday, May 19) is the world-shaking new series "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"! Look for the God of Martial Arts, Doppo Orochi, passing through the shop curtains with his "Bodhisattva Fist"!
Furthermore, the special appendix is a fully newly-drawn "Cheers with Doppo!! Pop-up Luncheon Mat" by Takaaki Hayashi for "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"! You can sit around the dining table with the God of Martial Arts, Doppo Orochi, and raise a glass together!! A 3D luncheon mat (complete with edamame snacks) that lets you experience the ultimate moment!!
The new series starts with opening color pages, and amazingly, three full chapters published all at once!! "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"!
The new series is handled by an incredibly fierce triangle of creators that would make even the Bermuda Triangle run away barefoot!
Original Draft: Keisuke Itagaki, Storyboard Base: Kenji Hamaoka, Manga: Takaaki Hayashi!
Even the God of Martial Arts has nights when he wants to have a drink. When he's hungry, the Man-Eating Orochi eats food, too. Tonight, shall we drink and eat alone? The supreme "Gourmet" manga begins!!
And coloring the center pages are two magnificent titles!
The first title is the rags-to-riches fantasy of a bullied boy!
"It's been 5 years since dungeons appeared, and I decided to challenge them at 15."!
Yuta's party members are proceeding with a quest to annihilate a goblin settlement. But just on the verge of annihilation, a formidable enemy, a Goblin General, appears before them!?
The second title is the bloody medical horror making waves everywhere!
"Franken Fran Frantic"!
Gabriel and Flora have infiltrated the headquarters of a drug-running syndicate called the Moochi Colony, but the headquarters turns out to be an amusement park!! Can the domesticated Gabriel show her true potential in an amusement park!?
In addition, we present the 6th installment of the special project commemorating the 40th anniversary of "Saint Seiya"!
A special interview with Takeshi Tsuruno, a man who has admired heroes since childhood, speaking passionately about "Saint Seiya"!
Bringing you massive new series and shining brighter than the fresh green leaves, we present the RED July issue!
[Product Summary]
Medium: "Champion RED" July 2026 Issue
Cover & Opening Color Pages: "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"
Appendix: "Fully newly-drawn by Takaaki Hayashi [Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki] Cheers with Doppo!! Pop-up Luncheon Mat"
Center Color Pages: "It's been 5 years since dungeons appeared, and I decided to challenge them at 15.", "Franken Fran Frantic"
Release Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Special Price: 920 yen (tax included)
Publisher: Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Champion RED Official
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tokuji Yamaguchi, President and CEO
Location: 18F Bunkyo Green Court Center Office, 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Founded: August 10, 1948
Business Description: Publishing of magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children's books, media mix, etc.
Number of Employees: Approx. 160
https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/
Gracing the cover of the Champion RED July issue (released Tuesday, May 19) is the world-shaking new series "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"! Look for the God of Martial Arts, Doppo Orochi, passing through the shop curtains with his "Bodhisattva Fist"!
Furthermore, the special appendix is a fully newly-drawn "Cheers with Doppo!! Pop-up Luncheon Mat" by Takaaki Hayashi for "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"! You can sit around the dining table with the God of Martial Arts, Doppo Orochi, and raise a glass together!! A 3D luncheon mat (complete with edamame snacks) that lets you experience the ultimate moment!!
The new series starts with opening color pages, and amazingly, three full chapters published all at once!! "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"!
The new series is handled by an incredibly fierce triangle of creators that would make even the Bermuda Triangle run away barefoot!
Original Draft: Keisuke Itagaki, Storyboard Base: Kenji Hamaoka, Manga: Takaaki Hayashi!
Even the God of Martial Arts has nights when he wants to have a drink. When he's hungry, the Man-Eating Orochi eats food, too. Tonight, shall we drink and eat alone? The supreme "Gourmet" manga begins!!
And coloring the center pages are two magnificent titles!
The first title is the rags-to-riches fantasy of a bullied boy!
"It's been 5 years since dungeons appeared, and I decided to challenge them at 15."!
Yuta's party members are proceeding with a quest to annihilate a goblin settlement. But just on the verge of annihilation, a formidable enemy, a Goblin General, appears before them!?
The second title is the bloody medical horror making waves everywhere!
"Franken Fran Frantic"!
Gabriel and Flora have infiltrated the headquarters of a drug-running syndicate called the Moochi Colony, but the headquarters turns out to be an amusement park!! Can the domesticated Gabriel show her true potential in an amusement park!?
In addition, we present the 6th installment of the special project commemorating the 40th anniversary of "Saint Seiya"!
A special interview with Takeshi Tsuruno, a man who has admired heroes since childhood, speaking passionately about "Saint Seiya"!
Bringing you massive new series and shining brighter than the fresh green leaves, we present the RED July issue!
[Product Summary]
Medium: "Champion RED" July 2026 Issue
Cover & Opening Color Pages: "Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki"
Appendix: "Fully newly-drawn by Takaaki Hayashi [Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki] Cheers with Doppo!! Pop-up Luncheon Mat"
Center Color Pages: "It's been 5 years since dungeons appeared, and I decided to challenge them at 15.", "Franken Fran Frantic"
Release Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Special Price: 920 yen (tax included)
Publisher: Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Champion RED Official
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tokuji Yamaguchi, President and CEO
Location: 18F Bunkyo Green Court Center Office, 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Founded: August 10, 1948
Business Description: Publishing of magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children's books, media mix, etc.
Number of Employees: Approx. 160
https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/
FAQ
In which magazine can I read 'Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomikui Aruki'?
It is serialized in 'Champion RED' published by Akita Shoten, starting from the July 2026 issue released on May 19, 2026.
Who are the creators of the new series?
The series features an original draft by Keisuke Itagaki, storyboard base by Kenji Hamaoka, and manga illustration by Takaaki Hayashi.
What is the price of the Champion RED July issue?
The special fixed price is 920 yen (tax included). It also includes a pop-up luncheon mat as a special appendix.