B.L.T. July Issue Limited Edition Cover Revealed! Cruising the Seto Inland Sea with Kokoro Kai, Newly Returned to STU48
Tokyo News Service will release the entertainment magazine 'B.L.T. July 2026 Issue: STU48 Kokoro Kai Cover Edition' on May 28, 2026. The issue features a cruise photo shoot in the Seto Inland Sea, Kokoro Kai's hometown, and is available exclusively for pre-order via 7net shopping.
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Tokyo News Service will release the entertainment magazine 'B.L.T. July 2026 Issue: STU48 Kokoro Kai Cover Edition' on Thursday, May 28, featuring high-quality gravure photos and long interviews of female idols, actresses, and voice actors. Pre-orders are currently being accepted on 7net shopping.
Kokoro Kai debuted as a first-generation member of STU48 in 2017. In 2024, she transferred to KLP48 based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and returned to STU48 this March after approximately two years of activities.
To commemorate her return to STU48, the cover shoot took place while touring her beloved hometown, the Seto Inland Sea, on a chartered cruiser. In addition to scenes on the deck in the sea breeze and beach photos on an uninhabited island, shots taken in the cruiser's bedroom are also featured.
As a purchase bonus, one postcard will be included at random from three types.
Product Overview:
- Release Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Price: 1,430 yen (Base price 1,300 yen + 10% tax)
- Cover: Kokoro Kai (STU48)
- Availability: 7net shopping
* The cover star for the regular edition is Yoko Shogenji (Hinatazaka46). Content difference is only the cover and the presence/absence of a separate supplementary booklet.
Kokoro Kai debuted as a first-generation member of STU48 in 2017. In 2024, she transferred to KLP48 based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and returned to STU48 this March after approximately two years of activities.
To commemorate her return to STU48, the cover shoot took place while touring her beloved hometown, the Seto Inland Sea, on a chartered cruiser. In addition to scenes on the deck in the sea breeze and beach photos on an uninhabited island, shots taken in the cruiser's bedroom are also featured.
As a purchase bonus, one postcard will be included at random from three types.
Product Overview:
- Release Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Price: 1,430 yen (Base price 1,300 yen + 10% tax)
- Cover: Kokoro Kai (STU48)
- Availability: 7net shopping
* The cover star for the regular edition is Yoko Shogenji (Hinatazaka46). Content difference is only the cover and the presence/absence of a separate supplementary booklet.
FAQ
When is the release date for 'B.L.T. 2026 July Issue STU48・Kai Shin Mai Cover Edition'?
It will be released on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Where can I purchase it?
You can reserve and purchase it on Seven Net Shopping.
Are there any special edition bonuses?
Yes, a random postcard from a set of three will be included as a purchase bonus.
What are the differences between the special edition and the regular edition?
The cover model differs (special edition features Kai Shin Mai, regular edition features Masahara Sei), and the presence of a booklet varies. Otherwise, the content is the same.
How much does the special edition cost?
It costs 1,430 yen (1,300 yen + 10% tax).