"Weekly TV Guide August 7 Issue" Collaborates with 6-Member 2.5D Idol Group 'ireisu'! Original Illustration Card Design Unveiled!

Tokyo News Communications will release the "Weekly TV Guide 2026 August 7 Issue" on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. It has been announced that those who purchase the magazine through Animate's online store will receive an original card featuring a newly illustrated cover design of the 2.5D idol group "ireisu" as a special purchase bonus.

"Weekly TV Guide 2026 August 7 Issue" (published by Tokyo News Communications)

"ireisu," a 2.5D idol group consisting of six members—Riura, -hotoke-, Hatsuto, Naiko, If, and Yuusu—will be featured in a special collaboration with the "Weekly TV Guide August 7 Issue" (released July 29), coinciding with their nationwide "ireisu Summer Tour 2026 Irregular Vacation -Colorful Street-" tour starting in July, visiting 13 cities across 14 performances.

In addition to the newly drawn back cover artwork by illustrator Tamu, customers who purchase either the Kanto or Kansai edition through Animate's online store will receive one random "cover-style original card (86mm × 50mm)" corresponding to their edition. Don't miss this chance to obtain these vibrant summer-themed illustrations of the six members.

The magazine is currently being prepared. Further updates to come.

About ireisu

"ireisu (Irregular Dice)" is a 2.5D idol group under VOISING, formed on October 9, 2020. Centered on internet-based activities such as cover song videos, original music, variety projects, and live streams, the group continuously releases daily content while expanding into real-life concerts and corporate collaborations.

In February 2024, they achieved their long-standing goal of holding a concert at Nippon Budokan. Later, on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, 2024, they held their first-ever dome concerts over two days at Belluna Dome. In summer 2025, they conducted their first nationwide arena tour under the name "ireisu," attracting approximately 90,000 attendees. In summer 2026, they are scheduled to tour 13 cities across 14 venues nationwide.

Members <Top row from left> Hatsuto, -hotoke-, If <Bottom row from left> Riura, Naiko, Yuusu

Purchase Bonus Announced!

◆ Bonus Content 1: ireisu Cover-Style Original Card – 1 of 4 random designs

* Choose either option 1 or 2 below. One random card will be given from the 4 designs included in the selected version.

Eligible Store: Animate Online Shop

Eligible Product: Weekly TV Guide 2026 August 7 Issue

* The card design varies depending on the regional edition purchased.

* The ireisu cover-style original card is only available through online purchases. It is not offered at physical Animate stores.

For details on the ireisu cover-style original card promotion, please visit the website below:

1 Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition 2026 August 7 Issue / 1 of 4 random designs featuring Riura, -hotoke-, Naiko, and all members together (ver.1)

https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3508374/

2 Weekly TV Guide Kansai Edition 2026 August 7 Issue / 1 of 4 random designs featuring Hatsuto, If, Yuusu, and all members together (ver.2)

https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3508375/

・ Weekly TV Guide 2026 August 7 Issue 8-Issue Set [With ireisu Cover-Style Original Cards (Complete Set of 8 Types)]

https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3508376/

* Limited stock available. Please note.

◆ Bonus Content 2: MON7A Outing Card – 1 of 2 designs

* Choose 1 of 2 available designs upon purchase.

Eligible Store: Seven Net Shopping

Eligible Product: Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition 2026 August 7 Issue

For details on the MON7A outing card promotion, please visit the website below:

1 MON7A Outing Card A

https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107722004

2 MON7A Outing Card B

https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107722005

* Limited stock available. Please note.

<Important Notes>

* As of June 29

* The bonus-gift promotion will end once bonus supplies are depleted.

* Bonus-gift products are available exclusively through online retailers.

* Release and pre-order dates may vary by store.

* Stock availability varies by store. Please check with individual stores for details.

【Print Edition Product Information】 "Weekly TV Guide 2026 August 7 Issue" Kanto Edition / Kansai Edition / Chubu Edition / Fukuoka-Saga-Yamaguchi West Edition / Hokkaido-Aomori Edition / Iwate-Akita-Yamagawa Edition / Miyagi-Fukushima Edition / Shizuoka Edition / Nagano-Niigata Edition / Ishikawa-Toyama-Fukui Edition / Hiroshima-Shimane-Tottori-Yamaguchi East Edition / Okayama-Kagawa-Ehime-Kochi Edition / Nagasaki-Kumamoto Edition / Kagoshima-Miyazaki-Oita Edition ● Release Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (some regions may have different release dates) ● Special Price: 590 yen Available for pre-order at bookstores and online book retailers nationwide. For details, please visit TOKYO NEWS magazine&mook <https://zasshi.tv/>

【Digital Edition Product Information】 "Weekly TV Guide 2026 August 7 Issue" ● Distribution Date: Sequential release starting Friday, July 31, 2026 ● Price: 590 yen * The electronic edition's TV schedule corresponds to the Kanto version. * Sequential release planned on Amazon Kindle Store, Rakuten Kobo, and other e-bookstores. Distribution start dates may vary by retailer. * Content in the digital edition of "Weekly TV Guide" differs slightly from the print edition. Some pages, articles, and photos may not be included. Certain campaigns are not available via the digital edition.

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