The Nikkan Sports issue, which features promotions for five soccer manga works by Yugo Kobayashi, including 'Aoashi' and 'Aoashi Brotherfoot,' is being distributed at SL Plaza, in front of Yurakucho Station, and Tsukiji in Shinbashi, Tokyo, starting around noon today, June 26th. This event was held to commemorate the Japanese national team's advancement to the group stage of the currently underway FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Featured Manga
In the extra issue, we promote 'Aoashi' as 'Shogakukan's recommended soccer manga', its spin-off 'Aoashi Brotherfoot', Michiki Kusaba's 'Telstar '86', Karakaraen 'Paradon' based on the original work by Ichiyo Hajime, and Yuki Otake's 'Football Nation'.
Distribution Details
The extra edition will also be published tomorrow, June 27th, in the Tokyo edition of Nikkan Sports. This special distribution is a great opportunity for fans of Japanese soccer and manga to celebrate the team's success and get their hands on some exclusive content.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 underway, the excitement is building, and this special edition of Nikkan Sports is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and developments. So, be sure to grab your copy and show your support for the Japanese national team!
