Young Animal No. 16, released on August 12, 2026, celebrates the TV anime adaptation of “Dokagui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san” with a special feature and a cover by Shinonome Umi.
Anime Commemoration Special
“Dokagui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san” is a manga by Maruyo no Kamome serialized in Young Animal ZERO and Young Animal Web (Hakusensha). Its unique concept—overdosing on calories to reach enlightenment—and boundary-pushing forbidden gourmet gag have earned it consecutive nominations for the “Next Manga Award” and massive social media buzz. This issue includes a “Tokubetsu-hen” (special edition) celebrating the anime production, and the secret behind the congratulatory illustration is revealed.
Free Manga Reading
Additionally, the first volume of the manga is available for free online for a limited time. The legendary first chapter, which trended at #1 on X immediately after serialization, and chapter 4, which spawned the net meme “「ある」のがいけない!!!!”, are among the rich episodes now free to read.
Collaboration Cafe and New Serialization
A Mochizuki-san collaboration cafe will open in Osaka from August 26, 2026.
The issue also launches a new historical 4-panel manga by Shigano Naoki (of “Nobunaga no Shinobi” fame), focusing on Oda Ujiharu, a warlord known as the “weakest of the Sengoku era.”
Additional Highlights
The latest chapter of Umino Chika’s “March Comes in like a Lion” is also included.
The cover and opening gravure feature Shinonome Umi, themed around a special holiday where you can have Umi-chan all to yourself. A double-sided clear file featuring Shinonome Umi comes as a bonus.
Color pages include “Kenka Zakari” (original by Katsuragi Genki, manga by Urushidori Kei) and “Märchen Restaurant 3 Little Pigs” by Nishizou.
The latest chapter of “Horyo Eiyu: Sute-goma ni sareta Ken-sha wa Tekikoku de Nariagaru” (original by Umisora Riku, manga by Shin Jirou) is also featured.
The back cover gravure features Nijisaki Karina, an 18-year-old beauty whose fresh charm colors this summer.
Release Information
Young Animal No. 16 is on sale from August 12, 2026, priced at 530 yen (tax included), B5 format.
