[Issued Today] The cover and opening feature of the April 15 issue of the free paper 'Monthly L-tike / Monthly HMV&BOOKS' are 'CLAN QUEEN' & 'INI'!
Lawson Entertainment will begin distributing the April 15, 2026 issue of the free paper 'Monthly L-tike / Monthly HMV&BOOKS' at Lawson and HMV stores nationwide. The covers feature CLAN QUEEN and INI.
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Lawson Entertainment, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Noguchi), which operates 'Lawson Ticket' and 'HMV&BOOKS', will sequentially distribute the April 15, 2026 issue of the free paper 'Monthly L-tike / Monthly HMV&BOOKS' at Lawson and HMV stores nationwide starting Wednesday, April 15.
Published by Lawson Entertainment, 'Monthly L-tike / Monthly HMV&BOOKS' is a free paper that allows you to check 360° entertainment information in one volume, ranging from theater, live performances, and events to music, movies, books, and special features like limited goods and interviews.
Decorating the cover of 'Monthly L-tike' this time is 'CLAN QUEEN', a group that has shown a unique presence with creativity crossing over music and visuals. And appearing in 'Monthly HMV&BOOKS' is 'INI', who will release their highly anticipated 8TH SINGLE 'PULSE' on Wednesday, April 22, 2026!
In addition, the interviews and serialized columns available only in this magazine are a must-see.
Please be sure to stop by your local Lawson or HMV.
[This Month's Recommended Content]
- CLAN QUEEN [Opening Feature]
Advocating conceptual "art rock", CLAN QUEEN has radiated a unique presence with creativity traversing music and visuals. Rather than a "sudden breakout", the trajectory they have built up step by step is now steadily beginning to materialize. The three members spoke about their national tour, which is an extension of their journey, and the largest one-man live show in the band's history.
- INI
Last year, INI made a major breakthrough when their first seasonal single "THE WINTER MAGIC" recorded 1.21 million copies sold on the Billboard JAPAN Annual Single Sales Chart "Top Singles Sales". And this year, as they reach the major milestone of their 5th anniversary, we introduce their highly anticipated 8TH SINGLE "PULSE", themed around "Feel My PULSE - The resonating heartbeat of youth -", releasing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
- Magazine Interviews
- 7ORDER
7ORDER has honed their expression while transitioning between two types of performances: "dance" and "band". Since moving fully into a 5-member system, they have steered heavily toward a band sound and will take on a live house tour starting in April with the smallest capacity in their history. In between the tour, they will also hold a LINE CUBE SHIBUYA performance celebrating their 7th anniversary. We unravel the reasons behind taking on the live house tour and their thoughts on what lies ahead through the words of the five members.
- GRe4N BOYZ
From GReeeeN to GRe4N BOYZ. Two years have passed since their refreshing name change, and the four members continue their activities more vigorously than ever. Their highly anticipated tour starting in June will be held in 3D (stereoscopic video) for the first time for them. Behind the decision to change the original plan and steer the entire tour into 3D lies a solid response indicating unprecedented confidence and seriousness from the members.
- Yu Takahashi
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of his major debut, Yu Takahashi is currently holding his national tour 'Jiyu taru kakugo, zentoshite souzu'. Centered around his best album 'Jiyu Gozen', his live shows continue to make him feel the connections he has built through the cheers and applause from the audience. The additional performance will be his 4th solo show at the Nippon Budokan. What kind of songs is he trying to deliver on that stage?
- Kaede Kitabayashi [Exclusive Photos]
Kaede Kitabayashi, who showed a strong presence in the audition 'timelesz project -AUDITION-' and started as a solo artist in 2025. Following the experience gained from his first live show in December, he will hold another solo live show on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Utilizing the insights gained while facing his nerves, he takes on this stage featuring new songs alongside the medium ballads that were well-received last time. We asked him, as he continues to evolve daily, about his next goals and enthusiasm for the live show.
- Seikima-II
Passing the 40th anniversary of their Earth debut, Seikima-II will start a new Great Black Mass Tour GREAT BLACK MASS TOUR 'SEASON II' on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This tour, held with their great scripture 'SEASON II' which features all newly written songs for the first time in 26 years, will be completed by 'fully performing' those songs. They spoke about the response to producing the great scripture and the support guitarists they tried for the first time on last year's tour.
Published by Lawson Entertainment, 'Monthly L-tike / Monthly HMV&BOOKS' is a free paper that allows you to check 360° entertainment information in one volume, ranging from theater, live performances, and events to music, movies, books, and special features like limited goods and interviews.
Decorating the cover of 'Monthly L-tike' this time is 'CLAN QUEEN', a group that has shown a unique presence with creativity crossing over music and visuals. And appearing in 'Monthly HMV&BOOKS' is 'INI', who will release their highly anticipated 8TH SINGLE 'PULSE' on Wednesday, April 22, 2026!
In addition, the interviews and serialized columns available only in this magazine are a must-see.
Please be sure to stop by your local Lawson or HMV.
[This Month's Recommended Content]
- CLAN QUEEN [Opening Feature]
Advocating conceptual "art rock", CLAN QUEEN has radiated a unique presence with creativity traversing music and visuals. Rather than a "sudden breakout", the trajectory they have built up step by step is now steadily beginning to materialize. The three members spoke about their national tour, which is an extension of their journey, and the largest one-man live show in the band's history.
- INI
Last year, INI made a major breakthrough when their first seasonal single "THE WINTER MAGIC" recorded 1.21 million copies sold on the Billboard JAPAN Annual Single Sales Chart "Top Singles Sales". And this year, as they reach the major milestone of their 5th anniversary, we introduce their highly anticipated 8TH SINGLE "PULSE", themed around "Feel My PULSE - The resonating heartbeat of youth -", releasing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
- Magazine Interviews
- 7ORDER
7ORDER has honed their expression while transitioning between two types of performances: "dance" and "band". Since moving fully into a 5-member system, they have steered heavily toward a band sound and will take on a live house tour starting in April with the smallest capacity in their history. In between the tour, they will also hold a LINE CUBE SHIBUYA performance celebrating their 7th anniversary. We unravel the reasons behind taking on the live house tour and their thoughts on what lies ahead through the words of the five members.
- GRe4N BOYZ
From GReeeeN to GRe4N BOYZ. Two years have passed since their refreshing name change, and the four members continue their activities more vigorously than ever. Their highly anticipated tour starting in June will be held in 3D (stereoscopic video) for the first time for them. Behind the decision to change the original plan and steer the entire tour into 3D lies a solid response indicating unprecedented confidence and seriousness from the members.
- Yu Takahashi
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of his major debut, Yu Takahashi is currently holding his national tour 'Jiyu taru kakugo, zentoshite souzu'. Centered around his best album 'Jiyu Gozen', his live shows continue to make him feel the connections he has built through the cheers and applause from the audience. The additional performance will be his 4th solo show at the Nippon Budokan. What kind of songs is he trying to deliver on that stage?
- Kaede Kitabayashi [Exclusive Photos]
Kaede Kitabayashi, who showed a strong presence in the audition 'timelesz project -AUDITION-' and started as a solo artist in 2025. Following the experience gained from his first live show in December, he will hold another solo live show on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Utilizing the insights gained while facing his nerves, he takes on this stage featuring new songs alongside the medium ballads that were well-received last time. We asked him, as he continues to evolve daily, about his next goals and enthusiasm for the live show.
- Seikima-II
Passing the 40th anniversary of their Earth debut, Seikima-II will start a new Great Black Mass Tour GREAT BLACK MASS TOUR 'SEASON II' on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This tour, held with their great scripture 'SEASON II' which features all newly written songs for the first time in 26 years, will be completed by 'fully performing' those songs. They spoke about the response to producing the great scripture and the support guitarists they tried for the first time on last year's tour.