Extra Edition With Five Soccer Manga Distributed After Japan World Cup Advance
An extra edition of Nikkan Sports featuring ads for five soccer manga, including Yugo Kobayashi's Ao Ashi and its spin-off Ao Ashi Brotherfoot, began distribution on June 26 at three Tokyo locations. The edition commemorates the Japanese national team's advancement from the group stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The extra edition will also appear in the June 27 Tokyo edition of Nikkan Sports.