The December issue of Bessatsu Margaret (Betsuma), published by Shueisha and going on sale November 13, features the two leads of the upcoming live-action film Onee-chan no Midori-kun — based on the manga by Meguro Amu — on its cover. Hashimoto Masao (of the group timelesz), who plays Yukishiro Midori, and Nakajima Runa, who plays Sakinaé Midori, also sit down for a special interview inside the issue.

Reflecting on the Shoot

In the interview, Hashimoto spoke about the physical challenges of embodying a shojo manga character: “The ‘pen-kui’ — tilting someone’s chin up with a pen — was a gesture I had never done before. I realized how difficult it is to make those distinctly shojo-manga movements look natural.”

Nakajima, meanwhile, revealed the lengths she went to in order to match the source material: “I’ve since cut my hair, but during filming I grew it quite long because I wanted to get as close as possible to Sui-chan from the original manga. I also had the impression that shojo manga heroines always have silky-smooth hair, so I was very conscious about taking care of it.”

Film Opens Nationwide December 4

The live-action film Onee-chan no Midori-kun is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on December 4.

Special Reader Campaign

To coincide with the release of volume 12 of the manga on November 25, Betsuma and Shueisha are running a joint campaign. Readers who attach the entry coupon from the Betsuma December issue to the application postcard enclosed in the print edition of volume 12 and mail it in will receive one of two illustrated acrylic keychains — a “Dreamin'” version or a “Little Star” version — with their choice of design. Full entry details are available in the magazine.

• Bessatsu Margaret December 2026 issue — on sale November 13, 2026 (Shueisha)
• Onee-chan no Midori-kun Vol. 12 by Meguro Amu — on sale November 25, 2026 (Shueisha)