Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 25 (May 21) Features Ririka Fukui on Cover & Opening Gravure; Online Autograph Session Held on Release Night!
Akita Shoten features Ririka Fukui for her 5th cover appearance in Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 25, released May 21. Promotions include poster bonuses and an online autograph session.
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Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tokuji Yamaguchi) is pleased to announce that Ririka Fukui will appear on the cover and opening gravure of the 25th issue of 'Weekly Shonen Champion' (Editor-in-Chief: Hideo Matsuyama), to be released on Thursday, May 21. In addition to a double-sided BIG poster as a supplement, there will be a limited QUO card application service for all applicants, and an online autograph session celebrating the cover appearance will be held on the evening of the release day.
Ririka Fukui, who continues to lead the gravure scene in 2026, makes her fifth appearance in Weekly Champion! From her classic look in a vibrant pink bikini to her chic and elegant swimwear with an ennui expression, this issue captures it all. Beyond her innocent smile that has remained unchanged since her debut, she also shows a startling maturity, marking the start of her next stage. Don't miss the double-sided BIG poster supplement and the limited QUO card service!
Furthermore, an online autograph session commemorating her fifth cover will start at 7:00 PM on the release day, May 21 (Thursday). The event features a special edition with an acrylic stand (limited to 100 sets) and a luxury bingo game where participants can win signed personal items. Don't miss out on these magnificent bonuses and prizes!
Details and reservations: (https://win2win-shop.com/goods/80)
[Comment from Ririka Fukui]
'Thank you for my fifth cover! It feels like a record of my growth! (laughs) The costumes are completely different from my previous appearances in Weekly Champion—they really bring out my maturity while still being true to myself. Please pay attention to my different expressions and how my look has changed. Whether you just discovered me through this cover or have been supporting me all along, let's spend the rest of 2026 together! ♡'
[Product Overview]
Publication: Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 25
Release Date: Thursday, May 21
Price: 400 yen
Available at: Bookstores and convenience stores nationwide
Ririka Fukui, who continues to lead the gravure scene in 2026, makes her fifth appearance in Weekly Champion! From her classic look in a vibrant pink bikini to her chic and elegant swimwear with an ennui expression, this issue captures it all. Beyond her innocent smile that has remained unchanged since her debut, she also shows a startling maturity, marking the start of her next stage. Don't miss the double-sided BIG poster supplement and the limited QUO card service!
Furthermore, an online autograph session commemorating her fifth cover will start at 7:00 PM on the release day, May 21 (Thursday). The event features a special edition with an acrylic stand (limited to 100 sets) and a luxury bingo game where participants can win signed personal items. Don't miss out on these magnificent bonuses and prizes!
Details and reservations: (https://win2win-shop.com/goods/80)
[Comment from Ririka Fukui]
'Thank you for my fifth cover! It feels like a record of my growth! (laughs) The costumes are completely different from my previous appearances in Weekly Champion—they really bring out my maturity while still being true to myself. Please pay attention to my different expressions and how my look has changed. Whether you just discovered me through this cover or have been supporting me all along, let's spend the rest of 2026 together! ♡'
[Product Overview]
Publication: Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 25
Release Date: Thursday, May 21
Price: 400 yen
Available at: Bookstores and convenience stores nationwide
FAQ
Where can I book Ririka Fukui's online autograph session?
Details and reservations are available at the win2win-shop (https://win2win-shop.com/goods/80).
What is the price of Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 25?
The price is 400 yen, available at bookstores and convenience stores across Japan.
Does the magazine include any posters?
Yes, it includes a double-sided BIG poster featuring Ririka Fukui as a special bonus.