The final regular issue of 'Mac Fan' magazine is on sale today! Featuring Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE on the cover

Mynavi Publishing Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Terunori Kadotake) will release the final regular issue of 'Mac Fan' magazine, the May 2026 issue, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE, who wrote a column for the magazine 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 platform centered on the web media 'Mac Fan Portal,' combined with live events and irregularly published mooks and books.

Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE, who contributed a long-running 11-year column, graces the cover Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE is known as one of the biggest Apple fans in the entertainment industry. He has a deep connection with 'Mac Fan,' starting his column 'Toshihiko Takamizawa's PowerBook-ism' 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, Mr. Takamizawa is an indispensable figure in the history of Mac Fan. With the thought that Mr. Takamizawa, who walked through the era alongside Mac Fan, was the most fitting person to grace the cover of the final regular issue concluding our 33-year journey, we invited him to be our final cover star. 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 greatest pride and an irreplaceable treasure for our editorial department. While we are closing the chapter on 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 'Mac Fan Portal,' combined with live events and irregularly published mooks and books. Even though the format of the medium changes, our mission to 'act as a bridge between Apple and Apple fans, delivering content that is easy to understand, fun, and interesting' remains the same. Please look forward to the future of 'Mac Fan.' Thank you so much for these 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 on the 50-year history of Apple products and the history of 'Mac Fan,' which has been following Apple, to explore why Apple 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 during its slump in the 90s, and the future that Apple will show us from here on. The 33-year journey of Mac Fan since its 1993 launch has also been alongside Apple. This is a commemorative feature filled with gratitude and hope, fitting for the final regular issue.