The August issue of DIME magazine (Shogakukan), produced in collaboration with Aoashi — the soccer manga by Yugo Kobayashi — goes on sale June 16. The issue is timed to coincide with the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North and Central America, featuring a major special on Japanese football.
A Deep Dive into Japanese Soccer
The main feature takes an original look at the road Japanese football has traveled, covering the Japan Football Association (JFA), the J.League, youth development, and the contributions of corporate sponsors that have helped the sport grow into what it is today.
Interviews with Japanese Football Legends
The issue includes exclusive interviews with a lineup of prominent figures from Japanese football:
- Yasuhito Endo — former Japan national team captain
- Kengo Nakamura — former national team midfielder
- Takafumi Fukunishi — former national team player
- Kazuyuki Toda — former national team player
- Mihailo Petrović — manager who has led numerous Japanese professional clubs
- Yugo Kobayashi — creator of Aoashi
The feature also touches on how soccer manga — including Aoashi — has contributed to the rise and popularity of football in Japan.
Bonus Item and Second Feature
The issue comes with an Aoashi-branded knapsack as a bonus gift. A second feature in the same issue sees the editorial team put AI-powered business gadgets to the test.
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