Shuko Chinzei Graces the Cover of ViVi September Issue! Celebrating Her First Solo Lead Film, She Appears on the Cover for the Third Time. A Special Interview That Reveals the True 'Chinze-' Today! ♡

The cover of the regular edition of ViVi's September issue (released July 23) features ViVi exclusive model 'Chinze-'—Shuko Chinzei. This marks her third solo appearance on the ViVi cover! She stars in her first solo lead role in the film 'Dareka-san to Asobo?' set for release on July 24. She shares everything from her private life to behind-the-scenes stories from the film shoot.

The theme for this photoshoot is 'NEW Classic Street.' We prepared styling that combines classic pieces—elevated in fashion sense beyond everyday wear—with street and feminine elements. Chinzei styled tweed, pearls, lace, and other items with her signature free-spirited vibe, and was thrilled on set, exclaiming, 'I loved everything♡' and 'It feels like Reiwa-era Ginza stroll♡.' Her favorite look, which she said she'd 'copy the entire tweed set outfit♡,' was chosen as the cover. Her more fashionable and mature expression, expanding her range as a ViVi model, is a must-see.

The 6-page cover story is packed with Q&As that reveal 'the current Chinze-' in full—from her first solo lead film, fashion, work, recent obsessions, to her private life. She passionately talks about her rekindled love for urban legends, sparked by a conversation with urban legend YouTuber Naokiman, showcasing her authentic personality. In the film, she takes on the role of a psychological counselor, a stark contrast to her usual bright and cute image. Reflecting on the experience, she said it felt like 'peeling away one decorative layer after another,' and surprisingly revealed that the hardest part was 'suppressing her cuteness.' She shared that the director even told her, 'You're still showing a bit of FRUITS ZIPPER,' and spoke about shedding the 'idol-like' mannerisms ingrained in her gestures and expressions to reveal a new side in her debut lead role.

Shuko Chinzei continues to advance to new stages, enjoying a different version of herself every day as an idol, model, and actress. The regular edition of ViVi's September issue, marked by Chinzei, is released on Thursday, July 23, packed with the new expressions she reveals after her first solo lead film, ever-evolving fashion shoots, and honest words she can only share now. Don't miss this issue, filled to the brim with the charm of 'the current Chinze-'!

Book Information

ViVi September 2026 Regular Edition

Cover: Shuko Chinzei

Bonus: Photo album from the movie 'Blue Lock' with original illustrations sticker A Price: 920 yen Release Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

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ViVi SPECIAL September 2026

Cover: Fumya Takahashi, Kyohei Takahashi, Kaito Sakurai, K

Bonus: Photo album from the movie 'Blue Lock' with original illustrations sticker B Thursday, July 23, 2026

Price: 920 yen [Amazon] https://amzn.to/4wImmZN

[Rakuten Books] https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18673628/?l-id=search-c-item-text-01

[Seven Net] https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1268635400

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