Akita Shoten has officially revealed that the October issue of Bessatsu Shonen Champion, hitting stands on September 15, puts Eiji Masuda’s Kesao Yura Rareteimasu front and center. Marking its nomination for the prestigious Next Manga Awards 2026 alongside the imminent arrival of its fifth collected tankobon volume, the series anchors a massive, thick issue packed with exclusive editorial content.
To celebrate the milestone, the magazine bundles a special alternative dust jacket featuring brand-new cover artwork, accompanied by a dedicated one-shot story. Alongside the main attraction, the issue features several notable additions, including the omnibus horror series Doka, Anata no Negai ga Kanaimasen You ni by Bunshitsu Taninaka, and continuing chapters for Asaka Anane.
Readers will also find the emotional final chapter of Kaijuutan, Aru., the return of dark hero series Hell-san after a year-long hiatus, and a high school sword-action one-shot titled Yokogiri Keiko by Zuniko. Coming in at a massive 820 pages, this special edition stands as one of the publication's largest lineups to date.
Release Details
The October issue of Bessatsu Shonen Champion is available for 780 yen via Akita Shoten's official magazine portal.
