Amu-chan x Sunflower Dazzling Cover Marks the Spot! Big New Serialization & Double One-Shots Make 'Nakayoshi' July Issue a Must-See★
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- Amu-chan x Sunflower Dazzling Cover Marks the Spot! Big New Serialization & Double One-Shots Make 'Nakayoshi' July Issue a Must-See★
- Kodansha's 'Nakayoshi' July issue goes on sale June 3, 2026. Features include a 'Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker' leather coaster freebie, a new series 'Kimori no Konoha', and two one-shot stories.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 3, 2026
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Kodansha's 'Nakayoshi' July issue goes on sale June 3, 2026. Features include a 'Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker' leather coaster freebie, a new series 'Kimori no Konoha', and two one-shot stories.
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- Amu-chan x Sunflower Dazzling Cover Marks the Spot! Big New Serialization & Double One-Shots Make 'Nakayoshi' July Issue a Must-See★ (June 3, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 3, 2026
Kodansha's 'Nakayoshi' July issue goes on sale June 3, 2026. Features include a 'Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker' leather coaster freebie, a new series 'Kimori no Konoha', and two one-shot stories.
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The 20th anniversary year of 'Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker' (by PEACH-PIT) is heating up. What will Amu's daily life be like with the addition of the new Shugo Chara, JJ?! And Ikuto is in trouble after being suspected...?! The long-awaited 4th volume of the latest manga will be released on Friday, June 12!
The collaboration event 'Hana Nari Hanayashiki' with Asakusa Hanayashiki, currently a huge success, runs until Monday, June 29! It's packed with special features like a mystery-solving rally and original merchandise sales! For details, head to the event website (https://www.hanayashiki.net/events/event/shugochara/)♪
■ The freebie is a 'Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker' leather-like coaster★
Transform your tea time into something glamorous★ A luxurious leather-like coaster appears as a freebie! It features a premium illustration of Amu-chan in an adorable bunny costume★ Perfect for cold drinks in the coming season, but it's also heat-resistant up to 80°C, so it's fine for warm drinks too♪
■ A Fantastical Super Big New Serialization!
Protecting plants and trees – that is my job as a 'Kimori'―――. 'Kimori no Konoha' (by Haruyuki Yoshida) begins its serialization! Konoha, a fourth-grade elementary school student who moved to a new town after losing her father, struggles to fit in at her new school and spends her days in loneliness. She meets Kusako-san, who lives alone in an old mansion. Kusako-san has the mysterious power to talk to and manipulate plants... Pay close attention to this heartfelt botanical fantasy by Haruyuki Yoshida!
[Profile of Haruyuki Yoshida]
Born on October 13, Libra. From Yamagata Prefecture. Favorite animal: (round) cats. Favorite Japanese sweet: Bean-filled mochi. Published works include 'Hataraku Saikin' (7 volumes), 'I Was Abandoned by My Parents. I'll Show You I Can Survive on My Own.' (2 volumes), and many others.
■ Colorful Double One-Shot Stories Arrive!
Eager voices of 'We've been waiting!' are pouring in! The 4th installment of the popular 'Nakayoshi Horror Special' is a video distribution ghost story delivered by the underworld guide Shion, 'Meikai Channel Haishinchuu ~Kyoufu no Nuigurumi~' (by Aruki). Fuyu treats cute stuffed animals roughly as mere tools to make herself look good. What does she encounter at the home of her classmate and transfer student Sae, who invited her over...?
[Profile of Aruki]
Makes her horror one-shot debut with this work, 'Meikai Channel Haishinchuu ~Kyoufu no Nuigurumi~'. Despite her cute art style, her appeal lies in horror expressions that gouge at the heart.
A popular one-shot from the February issue of Nakayoshi returns! A pure love story connected by a sweet scent, 'Taishou Renka Monogatari ~Nokoriga no Yakusoku~' (by Ranna). The heroine this time is Nagomi, the poster girl of a coffee shop. She meets a young man named Ikki, who carries a sweet scent. Their distance gradually closes after an accidentally spilled cup of coffee, but...?
[Profile of Ranna]
Debuted in 2018 with 'Watashi Dake no Sensei', an honorable mention in the 55th BF Newcomer Manga Awards. 'Nadete Kanadete' is currently on sale in 3 volumes. 'Hoshii Suki, Shitai Kisu.' is being distributed in 4 episodes on Palcy.
■ 82nd Nakayoshi Newcomer Manga Award Winners, Double Feature!
Is the most beloved character from my app game, Lord Rai, my boyfriend in the real world?! A high-energy romantic comedy for fangirls, 'Oshi yori Oshitai Kimi ga Iru!' (by Yorumo Ariake).
Hinata from the track and field club likes Aoi from the same club, but... 'Not Complex' (by Maru Mochida) is a fresh youth story that makes you empathize with relatable, real-life worries!
In the season of rain and fluttering hearts, you're sure to find a new story...★
The July issue of 'Nakayoshi' goes on sale Wednesday, June 3!
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■ 'Nakayoshi' July Issue
On sale Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Price: 660 yen (tax included)
▼ Check out these sites for details!
・Official website 'Nakayoshi'
https://nakayosi.kodansha.co.jp/
・Official X 'Nakayoshi Editorial Department'
https://twitter.com/nakayosi_manga
・Official Instagram 'Nakayoshi Editorial Department'
https://www.instagram.com/nakayosi_photo/
The collaboration event 'Hana Nari Hanayashiki' with Asakusa Hanayashiki, currently a huge success, runs until Monday, June 29! It's packed with special features like a mystery-solving rally and original merchandise sales! For details, head to the event website (https://www.hanayashiki.net/events/event/shugochara/)♪
■ The freebie is a 'Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker' leather-like coaster★
Transform your tea time into something glamorous★ A luxurious leather-like coaster appears as a freebie! It features a premium illustration of Amu-chan in an adorable bunny costume★ Perfect for cold drinks in the coming season, but it's also heat-resistant up to 80°C, so it's fine for warm drinks too♪
■ A Fantastical Super Big New Serialization!
Protecting plants and trees – that is my job as a 'Kimori'―――. 'Kimori no Konoha' (by Haruyuki Yoshida) begins its serialization! Konoha, a fourth-grade elementary school student who moved to a new town after losing her father, struggles to fit in at her new school and spends her days in loneliness. She meets Kusako-san, who lives alone in an old mansion. Kusako-san has the mysterious power to talk to and manipulate plants... Pay close attention to this heartfelt botanical fantasy by Haruyuki Yoshida!
[Profile of Haruyuki Yoshida]
Born on October 13, Libra. From Yamagata Prefecture. Favorite animal: (round) cats. Favorite Japanese sweet: Bean-filled mochi. Published works include 'Hataraku Saikin' (7 volumes), 'I Was Abandoned by My Parents. I'll Show You I Can Survive on My Own.' (2 volumes), and many others.
■ Colorful Double One-Shot Stories Arrive!
Eager voices of 'We've been waiting!' are pouring in! The 4th installment of the popular 'Nakayoshi Horror Special' is a video distribution ghost story delivered by the underworld guide Shion, 'Meikai Channel Haishinchuu ~Kyoufu no Nuigurumi~' (by Aruki). Fuyu treats cute stuffed animals roughly as mere tools to make herself look good. What does she encounter at the home of her classmate and transfer student Sae, who invited her over...?
[Profile of Aruki]
Makes her horror one-shot debut with this work, 'Meikai Channel Haishinchuu ~Kyoufu no Nuigurumi~'. Despite her cute art style, her appeal lies in horror expressions that gouge at the heart.
A popular one-shot from the February issue of Nakayoshi returns! A pure love story connected by a sweet scent, 'Taishou Renka Monogatari ~Nokoriga no Yakusoku~' (by Ranna). The heroine this time is Nagomi, the poster girl of a coffee shop. She meets a young man named Ikki, who carries a sweet scent. Their distance gradually closes after an accidentally spilled cup of coffee, but...?
[Profile of Ranna]
Debuted in 2018 with 'Watashi Dake no Sensei', an honorable mention in the 55th BF Newcomer Manga Awards. 'Nadete Kanadete' is currently on sale in 3 volumes. 'Hoshii Suki, Shitai Kisu.' is being distributed in 4 episodes on Palcy.
■ 82nd Nakayoshi Newcomer Manga Award Winners, Double Feature!
Is the most beloved character from my app game, Lord Rai, my boyfriend in the real world?! A high-energy romantic comedy for fangirls, 'Oshi yori Oshitai Kimi ga Iru!' (by Yorumo Ariake).
Hinata from the track and field club likes Aoi from the same club, but... 'Not Complex' (by Maru Mochida) is a fresh youth story that makes you empathize with relatable, real-life worries!
In the season of rain and fluttering hearts, you're sure to find a new story...★
The July issue of 'Nakayoshi' goes on sale Wednesday, June 3!
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
■ 'Nakayoshi' July Issue
On sale Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Price: 660 yen (tax included)
▼ Check out these sites for details!
・Official website 'Nakayoshi'
https://nakayosi.kodansha.co.jp/
・Official X 'Nakayoshi Editorial Department'
https://twitter.com/nakayosi_manga
・Official Instagram 'Nakayoshi Editorial Department'
https://www.instagram.com/nakayosi_photo/
FAQ
What is the price of the July issue of Nakayoshi?
It is 660 yen (tax included).
What can the freebie coaster be used for?
It is heat-resistant up to 80°C, suitable for both cold and warm drinks.
What can you do at the Asakusa Hanayashiki collaboration?
You can enjoy a mystery-solving rally and purchase original merchandise.