Illustrator Jun Graces the Cover and Lead Feature! Kikan Es Issue 94 Releases on June 17 (Wed). Special Feature: How to Create Fantasy

Pie International Co., Ltd. (Toshima Ward) will publish the 94th issue of the magazine 'Kikan Es' on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Illustrator Jun appears on the cover and in the lead feature.

Special Feature: How to Create Fantasy

＜Cover & Pin-up＞ Jun / Making-of the original cover illustration and interview

＜Interviews＞ Mizuho Shionagi, creator of 'Akatsuki no Yona' – Commemorative interview on the series' conclusion; Mamoru Hosoda – 'The Origin of Mamoru Hosoda / Exhibition' and 'Scarlet: Boundless'

＜Workshops & Visual Introductions＞ Concept Art Workshop by Gokinjo (Hiro Nagaosa, Fujimoto Gold, Mizutamari Higashi); Character Design Workshop by okama; Mana Nanakami × TEWI (Tewi)

＜Making-of & Reports＞ orange, Umi Fukasui, Tasupurasu, LAM, and others

Cover: Jun

Jun / Illustrator. Known for numerous original series such as 'Tabegirl', 'Bukihi Weapons', and 'Won't You Form a Party?'. She has also served as character designer and illustrator for series including 'Isekai Mokushiroku My No Gura: World Conquest Starting with a Doomed Civilization' (author: Fefu Kashino / Micro Magazine) and 'Isekai Tensei Dungeon Master: Building a Hot Spring Dungeon' (author: Amanohara / KADOKAWA). Her first art book, 'TABEGIRL Tabegirl Jun Art Works' (KADOKAWA), was released in 2021, and her first fantasy art collection, 'NAVIGAVI Jun Fantasy Works' (Genkosha), was just released in May 2026.

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Contents

● Cover & Pin-up: Jun

Special Feature: How to Create Fantasy

★ Kikan Es Issue 94 Pin-up

● Jun Cover Making-of & Interview

● Feature Interviews

Mizuho Shionagi, creator of 'Akatsuki no Yona' – Commemorative Interview

Concept Art Workshop: Gokinjo (Hiro Nagaosa, Fujimoto Gold, Mizutamari Higashi)

Character Design Workshop: okama

Fantasy Photo Collection

Tell Me More…♥ Mana Nanakami's Illustration Development Technique: 'TEWI (Tewi)'

'The Origin of Mamoru Hosoda / Exhibition': 'Scarlet: Boundless' by Mamoru Hosoda

● Feature Introductions

Majilola Magic Goods Store, Chacha, Shio Omin

● Making-of

Copic Making-of: orange

Making-of 'Muse Baohong Masters Watercolor Paper': Umi Fukasui

Tablet Making-of: Tasupurasu

● Report

LAM Live Drawing at TCA

● Contest Results

6th GALLERIA Illustration Contest Results

● Shop S

● Reader Submission Corner: 'Star S', 'Space S', '#Oshiase O-Tameshi'

● Series

D[di:] × Aeryn: Tarot Lessons for Artists

Aeryn Tarot: Numerology & Fortunes for July–September (Illustrated by Nutoguran)

Masayoshi Tanaka's Character Red-Pen Lessons

Yusuke Nakamura's 'Shigotoba' Visit: Inio Asano

● Original Serial Illustrations

Ryouji Murata

Hiroyuki Asada

Hifuyuha

Totomame

Ugonba

Featured Content

＜1＞ Cover & Lead Feature: Jun

◼ Original Cover Illustration Making-of & Interview

Jun, the illustrator behind beloved fantasy series such as 'Bukihi Weapons' and 'Won't You Form a Party?', who recently released her first fantasy art collection 'NAVIGAVI Jun Fantasy Works' (Genkosha), illustrates the cover of Kikan Es!

We interview Jun about this issue’s cover, her past works, and her thoughts on fantasy, while also revealing the process behind the cover’s creation and a manga-making demonstration.

◼ One Lucky Winner Will Receive a Hand-Signed Color Paper!

Jun has drawn an original illustration of the adventurer girl from the cover, exclusively for readers!

For entry details, please check the giveaway section at the end of the magazine.

＜Deadline＞

・July 21, 2026 (Tue) – Postmark valid on the day

＜Art Process Video Now Available!＞

https://youtube.com/shorts/BWOfzGVnEYw

★ Video: Creating the Hand-Signed Color Paper (Part 1) ★ Video: Creating the Hand-Signed Color Paper (Part 2) ★ Full Video: Creating the Hand-Signed Color Paper

＜2＞ Commemorative Interview with Mizuho Shionagi, Creator of 'Akatsuki no Yona'

The acclaimed Sengoku fantasy masterpiece 'Akatsuki no Yona', celebrated since its debut for its grand world-building, dramatic human stories, and powerful action scenes, concluded its 16-year serialization last year.

To commemorate this milestone, we present our second interview with creator Mizuho Shionagi!

We delve into behind-the-scenes stories and showcase rare materials, including the fate of Yona and Hak’s romance, and the climactic developments surrounding the Crimson Dragon King, the Dragon God, and the Four Dragons—insights only possible now.

Additionally, one lucky reader will win a hand-signed color paper by the author!

For details, please see the giveaway section at the end of the magazine. (※ Print-exclusive campaign)

Overview

Title: Kikan Es Vol. 94 July 2026 Issue Format: A4 variant (278mm height × 210mm width), 146 pages Price: ¥1,600 + tax

Magazine Code: 12859-07 Release Date: June 17, 2026 Cover: Jun

Author: Es Editorial Department Publisher: Pie International

About 'Kikan Es'

A comprehensive magazine dedicated to storytelling and character expression, with special features each issue covering manga, illustration, anime, games, film, and photography.

It reports on cross-genre worlds, bridging narratives and visual art.

Release Schedule: Around the 15th of March, June, September, and December

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