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Long-Awaited Worldwide! "Berserk" Latest Chapter Featured! "Young Animal" Issue 12 Released June 12 (Fri)!

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Published Jun 12, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:59 PM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hakusensha Co., Ltd.
will release "Young Animal" issue 12 on June 12, 2026.
This issue features the long-awaited latest chapter of "Berserk" in full color on the cover, marking the first installment of a three-chapter consecutive feature.

Hakusensha Co., Ltd. will release "Young Animal" issue 12 on June 12, 2026. This issue features the long-awaited latest chapter of "Berserk" in full color on the cover, marking the first installment of a three-chapter consecutive feature. Additionally, gravure idol Ami Honami graces the cover and opening gravure, with a special bonus included. Other popular works such as "Elder Fall," "I Want to Go to School With You," "Henjo: Strange High School Girl Amaguri Chiko," and "The Children of the Shionji Temple" also feature their latest chapters.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002362.000046848.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 12, 2026

Hakusensha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Yasufumi Takagi) will release "Young Animal" issue 12 on Friday, June 12.

【Seinen Manga Magazine "Young Animal"】https://magazine.younganimal.com/

"Young Animal" 2026 Issue 12

Long-awaited worldwide! Latest chapter featured in a 3-consecutive-issue series, Part 1! "Berserk" (Original: Kentaro Miura, Manga: Studio Gaga, Supervision: Kouji Mori) appears with a special color front page!

Color front page: "Berserk" (Original: Kentaro Miura, Manga: Studio Gaga, Supervision: Kouji Mori)

What will Guts, sealed in the shrine, see in the darkness…

【Cover & Opening Gravure & Bonus】Ami Honami

【Opening Gravure】Ami Honami (Photography: Takao Karaki)

Ami-chan, a new generation talent active as both a gravure model and manga artist, finally appears on the cover & opening gravure!

【Special Bonus】"Ami Honami" Double-Sided Clear File

Top-tier fantasy! A massive one-shot! "Elder Fall" (Original: Ryo Mizuno, Manga: River Slane) appears with a special color front page!

Color feature: "Elder Fall" (Original: Ryo Mizuno, Manga: River Slane)

From Ryo Mizuno of "Record of Lodoss War" x River Slane of "Dungeon Elf" - a super authentic fantasy tag team! The last elf, guardian of this world. What is the "innocent Eswill" questioning its own existence…

Volume 2 of the comic is now on sale! "I Want to Go to School With You" (Uoyama) appears with color pages!

Color feature: "I Want to Go to School With You" (Uoyama)

What will happen with the negotiation with Marika…?

Latest Volume 2 is now on sale!

YA Comics "I Want to Go to School With You" (Uoyama) Vol. 2

"I Want to Go to School With You" Vol. 2

Author: Uoyama

ISBN: 9784592160434

Series: Young Animal Comics

Price: 759 yen (690 yen + 10% tax)

Seita, a strong-willed introvert, applies to the same high school as his childhood friend Hikaru at Hikaru's invitation and barely passes. However, he learns that Hikaru was forced to withdraw his application because he uses a wheelchair. Outraged by this injustice, Seita vows to become student council president in the next election and make the school accessible for Hikaru. But during the candidate's speech, Seita is heckled by students and impulsively declares a fight against the entire student body…? A powerful and gentle friendship drama drawn by Uoyama, the author of "Yankee-kun to Hakujou Girl."

Final arc begins! "Henjo: Strange High School Girl Amaguri Chiko" (Yoshirou Konogi) appears with color pages!

Color feature: "Henjo: Strange High School Girl Amaguri Chiko" (Yoshirou Konogi)

Henjo, final arc begins!! What feelings will Chiko return to Takamura's words…

Latest chapter of "The Children of the Shionji Temple" (Reiji Miyajima, Art Cooperation: Reiji Yukino) is featured!

"The Children of the Shionji Temple" (Reiji Miyajima, Art Cooperation: Reiji Yukino)

What will the eldest son do upon receiving a shocking "invitation" from Kiyoha…?

Latest Volume 10 is released on Wednesday, June 17!

YA Comics "The Children of the Shionji Temple" (Reiji Miyajima, Art Cooperation: Reiji Yukino) Vol. 10

"The Children of the Shionji Temple" Vol. 10

Author: Reiji Miyajima

ISBN: 9784592167105

Series: Young Animal Comics

Price: 759 yen (690 yen + 10% tax)

Release Date: 2026.06.17

The 10th volume of the forbidden x pure love romantic comedy from the author of "Rent-A-Girlfriend"!! Following Kiyoha's declaration, all the sisters become more conscious of Shin. While they struggle with the dilemma of being both precious family and romantic rivals, an incident shakes the Shionji family…?

【Back Cover Gravure】Nanase Kohinata

【Back Cover Gravure】Nanase Kohinata (Photography: Masafumi Nakayama)

Nanase Kohinata, who possesses both approachability and transparency, makes her first appearance! Her outstanding style that catches the eye and her gentle smile will make your heart flutter! We deliver her charm that draws you in the more you look at her♪

【"Young Animal" 2026 Issue 12】

● Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

● Format: B5

● Price: 530 yen (tax included)

● "Young Animal" is released on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Hakusensha Co., Ltd.

Address: 2-2-2 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President Yasufumi Takagi

Established: December 1, 1973

URL: https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/

Business Description: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, picture books, apps, e-books, etc.

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FAQ

When can I read the latest chapter of "Berserk"?

You can read it in "Young Animal" issue 12, released on June 12, 2026. This is the first part of a three-chapter consecutive feature.

What are the highlights of "Young Animal" issue 12?

Highlights include the latest chapter of "Berserk" in full color on the cover, Ami Honami's cover and opening gravure, a special bonus, and new installments of "Elder Fall" and other popular series.

What is the future of "Berserk's" serialization?

The latest chapters are planned to be serialized for three consecutive issues. Issue 12 marks the first installment.

Who is Ami Honami?

She is a new generation talent active as both a gravure model and manga artist. She graces the cover and opening gravure in this issue.

Where can I purchase "Young Animal"?

It is available at bookstores nationwide and online stores. It is released on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.

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