# Japanese entertainment magazine release announcements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-entertainment-magazine-release-announcements
> Updated: 2026-08-17T01:22:49.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Japanese entertainment and fashion magazines have announced upcoming releases featuring various celebrities.

TV LIFE issue 17, releasing August 19, will feature Hokuto Matsumura and Mio Imada on the cover, alongside coverage of summer and autumn drama lineups. Genkosha is set to release CM NOW BOYS VOL. 17 on August 17, featuring Gentaro Yamanaka on the cover and a special feature on several performers.

Additionally, the October 2026 issue of ViVi magazine, scheduled for release on August 21, will offer two cover versions. A special edition will feature Kento Nakajima, including a feature titled ‘INSIDE THE KENTY’ regarding his creative process and upcoming Netflix series. A standard edition will feature Ten Yamasaki of Sakurazaka46, focusing on her transition into adulthood.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: ViVi magazine announces October 2026 covers featuring Kento Nakajima and Ten Yamasaki

ViVi magazine's October 2026 issue will feature Kento Nakajima on a special edition cover and Ten Yamasaki on the standard edition cover.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivi-magazine-announces-october-2026-covers-featuring-kento-nakajima-and-ten-yamasaki

### 2026-08-16: Japanese entertainment magazines announce new celebrity features

Upcoming Japanese entertainment magazine releases include TV LIFE issue 17 featuring Hokuto Matsumura and Mio Imada, and CM NOW BOYS VOL. 17 featuring Gentaro Yamanaka.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-entertainment-magazines-announce-new-celebrity-features

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