Famitsu 40th Anniversary Issue to be Released on June 4th! A 400+ Page Special Edition Featuring 40 Years of Gaming History and Exclusive Illustrations.
Weekly Famitsu, a comprehensive gaming magazine, celebrates its 40th anniversary in June 2026. To mark the occasion, a 400+ page special issue will be released on June 4th, kicking off a four-issue commemorative series featuring contributions from over 80 game companies and 17 renowned manga artists.
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Weekly Famitsu (published by KADOKAWA Game Linkage, Editor-in-Chief: Hiroko Saga) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in June 2026. To commemorate this milestone, a massive special issue will be released on June 4, 2026, spanning over 400 pages with various special projects. The June 18, 2026 issue, released on June 4, features 'Basic-kun' from the original Famicom Tsushin cover and Famitsu mascot 'Neckey' on the cover—a first-time collaboration in Famitsu history. Highlights include celebratory visuals from over 80 game companies, special contributions from 17 manga artists, a 40-year history retrospective, a catalog of games that scored a perfect 40 in the Cross Review, and a four-issue giveaway campaign featuring consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
FAQ
Can international readers purchase the Famitsu 40th anniversary issue?
Yes, it is available through major Japanese e-book stores like BOOK☆WALKER and international shipping options via Amazon Japan.