A special Quick Japan issue features JO and RAN, with interviews and a cover tied to the film Wandance.
October/9/2026 15:40
The film Wandance, a live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name by Coffee, which depicts the way the fate of a young man begins to move through his encounter with dance, will be released nationwide on Friday, November 27, 2026. In Quick Japan Monologue #01, on sale Wednesday, November 18, a 17-page special feature commemorating the release of the film Wandance will be included. JO (&TEAM), in his first starring film role, plays the protagonist, Kobanako Koya (Kabo), and RAN (MAZZEL) plays his senior, Itsukushima Iori, who sees through Kabo’s talent and encourages him to take on a dance battle. This time, the two will adorn the cover of the SPECIAL EDITION special cover version in a two-shot. The feature includes a long conversation between JO and RAN. JO, who started dancing after becoming a trainee, and RAN, who has walked with dance since childhood, talk about the new worlds that dance opened for each of them, the appeal of dance as a way to convey feelings beyond words, and what they faced in order to “dance as a role” in this work. In addition, solo interviews are included in which each reveals the appeal of the other as a performer that they felt through their first co-starring. Also included is an interview with director Naoya Kusaba. While including episodes from the shoot, he talks about the qualities of JO and RAN as performers and how the two faced their roles. The special cover version of Quick Japan Monologue #01 SPECIAL EDITION JO (&TEAM) × RAN (MAZZEL) is currently available for pre-order on Ota Publishing’s EC site, QJ Store. In addition, to make it easier for students, including teenagers, to pick it up, a student discount is being implemented on QJ Store. If you register your student ID in advance via Google Form, a coupon that allows purchase at 15% off the regular price will be distributed. ■Bibliographic information “Quick Japan Monologue #01 SPECIAL EDITION JO (&TEAM) × RAN (MAZZEL) Special Cover Version” On sale Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Specifications: B6 variant size (H176mm × W118mm) / paperback binding / 112 pages Price: 1,485 yen (tax included) *Contents are subject to change without notice ■Related link QJ Store ■Bibliographic information “Quick Japan Monologue #01 SPECIAL EDITION JO (&TEAM) × RAN (MAZZEL) Special Cover Version” On sale Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Specifications: B6 variant size (H176mm × W118mm) / paperback binding / 112 pages Price: 1,485 yen (tax included) *Contents are subject to change without notice ■Related link QJ Store
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