Hinata-zaka46's Miyachi Sumire Features on Weekly Shonen Champion Cover

Hinata-zaka46 member Miyachi Sumire appears on the cover of Weekly Shonen Champion magazine's 2026 issue #10, which hit newsstands today (February 5). This marks her second time featuring on the popular manga magazine's cover.

The 21-year-old idol is featured with heavier bangs for this cover shoot, showcasing a different look from her previous appearance. Miyachi also appears in the magazine's opening gravure (photo) section, giving fans an extended photo spread.

For international fans unfamiliar with Weekly Shonen Champion, it's one of Japan's major weekly manga magazines published by Akita Shoten, known for series like "Baki" and "Worst." The magazine regularly features idol and actress covers alongside its manga content.

Miyachi joined Hinata-zaka46 as a third-generation member in 2019 and has become known for her cheerful personality and variety show appearances. Her previous Champion cover appearance demonstrated her growing popularity both within the idol scene and in mainstream media.

This cover appearance continues the trend of Hinata-zaka46 members gaining individual recognition in various media outlets, helping to expand their reach beyond the traditional idol fanbase. The group, originally formed as Hiragana Keyakizaka46 before rebranding in 2019, has consistently grown their presence in Japanese entertainment.

Fans can pick up the issue at convenience stores and bookshops across Japan to see Miyachi's latest photo spread.