The July 24, 2026 release of Hakusensha’s young men’s manga magazine Young Animal No.15 features cosplayer Enako on the cover and opening gravure, along with a special bonus. The issue also kicks off a new serialization, Hoshi o Tsugu Idol, with a color opening page.
Enako’s Summer Promise
In this issue, Enako—who makes you think of summer every time she appears—returns to fulfill the promise of spending another summer together, appearing on the cover and in the opening gravure in a refreshing swimsuit.
For those who purchase the magazine at Lawson or HMV, an exclusive double-sided clear file bonus is available. There are two different designs, so don’t miss out.
Special W Bonus
The special double bonus includes a double-sided B2-size BIG poster of Enako, and an 81-minute DVD titled Girls of Paradise featuring a paradise of beauties including Enako, Shinonome Umi, Amano Chiyo, Ichinose Runa, Chitose Yoshino from Amai Mono Tsumewase, Momozato Rea, Myako, Kankitsu Metaru, Honami Ami, Murashita Kotsubu, and PP Enterprise.
New Serialization and Color Pages
The new serialization Hoshi o Tsugu Idol (original story by Neko Nyan, art by Tachibana Natsu Natsu) opens with a color page. It’s an idol academy survival story about girls aiming to become top stars.
The manga Jirai Grid (art by Akatsuki Akira, original by Aosaki Yuugo, published by KADOKAWA) also appears in color. The latest volume 4 is on sale, and this installment features the intense “Fall Room Poker”—how will they bet and set their traps?
The fetish erotic comedy Succubus Daikou (by Kawanaka Yasushi) runs its second chapter in color this issue.
OL, Rakko o Kau. (by Inoue Tomoyuki), a gentle slice-of-life about an office lady and her sea otter, reaches its 100th installment in this issue.
Closing Gravure
The closing gravure features Yamamoto Shiori (photography by Katase Tae). Take a peek at the secret summer vacation known only to the young lady smiling in the cool breeze.
Young Animal No.15 is priced at 550 yen (tax included) and is on sale now. The magazine is released every second and fourth Friday.
