Japanese gravure model, singer, and actress Shinozaki Ai (篠崎愛) appears on the cover of this year’s issue of Young Champion magazine, its ninth issue.
Here’s the link to the magazine on Akita Shoten’s official website, the Book Walker website, and Amazon.
- ヤングチャンピオン 2025年No.9 | コミック・フロンティアの秋田書店
- ヤングチャンピオン 2025年9号 BookWalker
- https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0F1Z755C2
On her official Twitter account, she shared the cover of the magazine, which went on sale on April 8.
「ヤングチャンピオン」No.9
本日発売ですpic.twitter.com/fbBzTFtCFz
— 篠崎愛 (@shinozakiai_226) April 8, 2025
This is at least the third time this year we’ve seen her in this magazine.
We’ve seen some samples of the photos from this issue of the magazine online, such as the two images below.
In addition to her work as a gravure model, Aichan continues to sing. This year, she was named an ambassador for the Hiratsuka Keirin Velodrome. She sings the theme song for the campaign’s promotional video. The song is called “This Little Light of Mine.”
令和7年度平塚競輪年間PR PV「愛が駆け抜ける。」 30秒
Aichan announced this via her Twitter account.
今年度の平塚競輪PV 「愛が駆け抜ける。」篇が公開されました！
今年の楽曲は「This little light of mine」
明るくて素敵な曲平塚競輪場は競輪はもちろん、グルメやイルミネーションなど楽しめるコンテンツがたくさん
みんな遊びにきてね
#平塚競輪 pic.twitter.com/61wDY5aEMk
— 篠崎愛 (@shinozakiai_226) April 3, 2025
The chosen song, “This Little Light of Mine,” conveys a message of hope and positivity, in line with the campaign theme: love and community. The promotional video not only showcases the excitement of keirin racing but also highlights local attractions, aiming to appeal to a wider audience beyond traditional cycling fans.
Aichan’s involvement goes beyond the promotional video; she is scheduled to participate in major events such as the Shonan Derby (GIII) in May and the Keirin Grand Prix in December, participating in talk shows and other activities to promote Hiratsuka Keirin.
QUO Card Campaign
According to Akita Shoten, readers of Young Champion 2025 No. 9 can apply for a limited edition Original QUO card featuring Shinozaki Ai. A QUO card is a prepaid card that can be used in many stores across Japan, and it often features exclusive idol or anime artwork as a collectible item.
To apply, readers typically need to collect application coupons or points printed inside recent issues of the magazine. It’s likely that this promotion involves her previous appearances earlier this year, requiring multiple issues for eligibility.
Instructions and mailing information for the campaign can be found inside the magazine or on Akita Shoten’s official website. These promotions often have strict deadlines and are limited in quantity, so if you’re a fan or collector, don’t miss the chance!
Shinozaki Ai on the cover of Young Champion 2025 No. 09