Final Issue of 'Mac Fan' Magazine Released Today! Featuring Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE on the Cover

Mynavi Publishing Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Terunori Kadotake) will release the final regular issue of the magazine 'Mac Fan' (May 2026 issue) on Friday, March 27, 2026. Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE, who contributed a column for approximately 11 years from 2001 to 2012, graces the cover.

While regular publication is coming to an end, the brand will evolve into a new media entity centered on the web media platform 'Mac Fan Portal,' combined with live events and irregularly published mooks and books.

Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE, who wrote a long-running 11-year column, graces the cover

Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE is known as one of the entertainment industry's biggest Apple fans. His connection with 'Mac Fan' runs deep; his column 'Toshihiko Takamizawa's PowerBook-ism' began in the September 1, 2001 issue. Later retitled 'Toshihiko Takamizawa's Apple ism,' he continued this long-running column for approximately 11 years until the June 2012 issue.

Having consistently shared his deep love for Apple in the magazine and being beloved by many readers, Takamizawa is an indispensable figure in the history of Mac Fan. We invited him to grace the final cover with the sentiment that he is the most fitting person to represent the history of Mac Fan as we conclude our 33-year journey.

A Message from Takahiro Sasamoto, Editor-in-Chief of 'Mac Fan'

It has been 33 years since our founding in 1993. Being able to follow the birth and evolution of numerous innovative Apple products alongside our readers and discuss them through the pages of every issue has been the editorial department's greatest pride and an irreplaceable treasure.

While we are closing the curtain on the history of regular publication, this is not the end of 'Mac Fan.' Moving forward, we will develop as a new media brand centered on the web media platform 'Mac Fan Portal,' incorporating live events and irregularly published mooks and books.

Even as the format of the media changes, our mission to 'act as a bridge between Apple and Apple fans, delivering content that is easy to understand, fun, and interesting' remains unchanged. Please look forward to the future of 'Mac Fan.' Thank you so much for the past 33 years!

The lead feature is a must-see for Apple fans! We reflect on the 'past and future' together with our readers.

In this feature, we look back at the 50-year history of Apple products and the history of 'Mac Fan,' which has followed Apple throughout its journey, to explore why fans have continued to support the company.

Tracing the lineage of innovation from Apple II, Macintosh, and iPod to iPhone, we analyze from multiple perspectives why fans continued to support the company even during the slump of the 90s, and the future that Apple will show us next. For 33 years since our founding in 1993, the path of Mac Fan has been intertwined with Apple. This is a commemorative feature filled with gratitude and hope, fitting for our final regular issue.