[40th Anniversary Offensive] 5th & 6th Installments Feature Seiro Koike and Minoru Matsuda! Delivering Special One-Shot Stories from a Diverse Lineup of Authors! Manga Magazine "JOUR June Issue" On Sale May 2nd

Manga magazine "JOUR" is celebrating its 40th anniversary with its June issue, released on May 2nd, featuring new one-shot stories by Seiro Koike and Minoru Matsuda. The issue also includes special one-shots by Kotsubu Sakaki and Oda Tobira, as well as a special feature from the pixiv comic label "LULUVE", making it a luxurious collection of popular works.
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This issue of JOUR is packed with special one-shot stories from a diverse array of talented artists! As the 5th installment of the 40th Anniversary Offensive, Seiro Koike, known for 'Kira Kira Shitemo, Shinakutemo,' and as the 6th installment, Minoru Matsuda, known for 'Ani Datta Mono,' make their appearance ♪ Their new one-shot stories, shining with unique sensibilities, are a must-read. Furthermore, Kotsubu Sakaki, whose 'Kita-kun ga Kawaisugite Te ni Amaru node, 3-nin de Share Suru Koto ni Shimashita.' became a hot topic with its TV drama adaptation, returns to the magazine after 8 months. A special one-shot by Oda Tobira, who received a great response for their appearance in the March issue of JOUR, is also included! Also, from the pixiv comic label "LULUVE," to commemorate the release of the first electronic volume of 'Sanada Mei wa Idol no Uso wo Shinjiteru,' a special excerpt is featured, among many other trending works. Please enjoy the JOUR June issue! ● JOUR 40th Anniversary Offensive 5th Installment: Seiro Koike, 6th Installment: Minoru Matsuda! Delivering unique two-part and special one-shot stories. The 40th-anniversary project is becoming even more fulfilling!! The 5th and 6th installments feature Seiro Koike and Minoru Matsuda. Please enjoy their unparalleled worlds on the pages of the magazine. ☆ JOUR 40th Anniversary Offensive 5th Installment! Love and Friendship of "Three Gay Friends" drawn by Seiro Koike. Seiro Koike, who vividly depicted the youth of high school boys in 'Kira Kira Shitemo, Shinakutemo,' now portrays the love and friendship of adult men. We bring you a two-part one-shot story about three men swaying in an unbalanced love triangle! Takaya felt comfortable in his relationship with three gay friends he met online, but he realized that the other two had feelings for each other. Takaya, who had been watching over them, received a consultation from one of them one night...? ☆ JOUR 40th Anniversary Offensive 6th Installment! Minoru Matsuda presents a nostalgic tale of mad love. Minoru Matsuda, who gained attention with the horror & love story 'Ani Datta Mono,' makes his first contribution to JOUR! We present a nostalgic tale of mad love surrounding a noblewoman, her fiancé, and the man who serves the lady. The sound of distant military boots gradually intensified. In a beautiful yet distorted world, what fate awaits Nadeshiko, a noblewoman tossed about by men—? ● Kotsubu Sakaki, known for 'Kita-kun Share,' draws a heartwarming story about "stocks." Kotsubu Sakaki, whose 'Kita-kun ga Kawaisugite Te ni Amaru node, 3-nin de Share Suru Koto ni Shimashita.' caused a big stir with its TV drama adaptation last year, returns to JOUR after 8 months! Her long-awaited latest work is a heartwarming 30-page one-shot on the theme of "stocks"! Chie Suguro, a single, solitary woman in her late thirties, is inspired by a friend who earns money from stock dividends and attends a seminar, where she meets...? ● Oda Tobira returns! A somewhat mysterious and addictive short story. Oda Tobira, whose 'Mou Hitori Iru!' was well-received as the first installment of the 40th Anniversary Offensive, returns in response to enthusiastic demand! We deliver a 12-page special one-shot drawn with a unique perspective. Please enjoy the Oda Tobira world, which captures the "mysteries" hidden in everyday life. A certain couple. However, the woman seems to have eight "mistakes"...? ● 'Sanada Mei wa Idol no Uso wo Shinjiteru' from the pixiv comic label "LULUVE" is specially featured! The popular work from "LULUVE," a pixiv comic label originating from JOUR, makes its first appearance in the magazine! To commemorate the release of the first electronic volume, the first chapter of 'Sanada Mei wa Idol no Uso wo Shinjiteru' is specially published. The second electronic volume will be released on May 14th! Please check it out on this occasion. Mei Sanada, a beautiful university student, has been scouted countless times. She dislikes celebrities, but the main reason is that Mei's father is the national idol "Sena Leon"—. Mei continues to pretend to believe her father's "lies" for the sake of peace in her family. However, the peace Mei has maintained begins to waver with the appearance of Leon's new manager, Kano—? The unique family romantic comedy woven by a [national idol father × university student daughter × new manager] begins! □ JOUR Official Website https://www.futabasha.co.jp/magazine/jour □ JOUR Editorial Department Official X @JOUR_hensyuubu [Magazine Overview] JOUR June 2026 Issue Release Date: May 2, 2026 Price: 700 yen (tax included) Format: A5 size Publisher: Futabasha Co., Ltd.