The cover and opening gravure are by Aya Ogawa of Nogizaka46♪ "Weekly Shonen Champion" No. 8 is on sale today!

Weekly Shonen Champion" No. 8, featuring a variety of popular manga and gravure, was released today, January 25, 2024 (Thursday).

The cover and opening gravure of "Weekly Shonen Champion" No. 8 features Aya Ogawa of Nogizaka46, the winner of the 5th term audition Weekly Chan Media Award, making her fifth appearance in the magazine.

Aya" is expected to have even more success this year as she plays the center role in the 34th single of Nogizaka46, a song by 5th term students. Aya is a 16-year-old girl with a big smile who is not afraid of winter. From wearing a school uniform with a scarf wrapped around her head, to enjoying Setsubun in a cute knit, to relaxing in bed in her loungewear. The 12-page extra-large volume is filled with the charms of Aya, who is just too cute to resist.

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Aya Ogawa's comment

Thank you very much for the fifth time to be on the cover of this magazine! I was really looking forward to this shoot, so yesterday I went to a sauna after work to get myself in shape! It's cold outside, but I hope you feel warm when you see me.
(*Original text only)

Product information

Weekly Shonen Champion No. 8
Release date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Special fixed price: 360 yen (including tax)
At bookstores and convenience stores nationwide
Publisher: Akita Shoten

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