MNC Magazine Issue 02 Launches with AR Features Focusing on Feeling the World

MNC Magazine Issue 02: A New Experience Awaits

The latest edition of the much-anticipated AR magazine, MNC (Menasu) Issue 02, hits shelves nationwide and online on November 8, 2025. This issue, which explores the theme “Towards a Tactile World—Feel, Touch, Connect,” introduces readers to a unique blend of culture and technology, changing the way we engage with magazines.

MNC was created with the vision of delivering global culture and inspiration. Featuring an editorial team based in both Tokyo and Amsterdam, MNC is a bilingual magazine that integrates Augmented Reality (AR) with the reading experience, adding a new layer of value to the conventional magazine format.

The Theme of Issue 02: Exploring Tactility in a Digital Age

In an era where AI and digital advancements have rendered many experiences intangible, the need for tactile engagement has never been more relevant. MNC Issue 02 delves into the importance of touch and connection in a world increasingly dominated by screens, encouraging readers to rediscover the value of physical interactions. This issue serves as a reminder of the primal and humanistic forms of communication that are engraved in our instincts.

Each page of the magazine comes alive with AR content, allowing readers to experience culture like never before. With a total of 312 pages, the magazine encourages you to hold your smartphone as you turn each page and witness the transformation into new experiences. What will you feel in that moment?

Featured Content in Issue 02

Some highlights from MNC Issue 02 include:

India Special (44 pages + AR)

Explore the vibrant chaos of India, featuring the capital city, New Delhi, the holy city of Varanasi, and the soaring Himalayan fortress. This special provides a glimpse into the country's current essence.

DJ Mix by ELLI ARAKAWA (12 pages + Spotify & AR)

Get to know ELLI ROSE’s DJ persona, ELLI ARAKAWA, through an exclusive interview. With a career that began in modeling at age 12, she shares her boundless charm along with a captivating DJ mix.

GRILLZ JEWELZ Feature (12 pages + AR)

Discover the art of grillz in Japan, as Takeya Akiyama elaborates on his craft with Kie from CarService. An intimate look at the fusion of dental molding, metal, fire, and street culture.

Stone Island Overview (20 pages + AR)

An inside look at the Italian apparel brand Stone Island, renowned for its craftsmanship and innovative technologies. This segment includes an exclusive interview with Toshio Suzuki, a producer from Studio Ghibli, who shares his longtime appreciation for the brand.

DOG HOUSE STUDIO (10 pages + YouTube & AR)

Dive into MNC’s YouTube series featuring B.I.G. JOE, a solitary rapper from Sapporo. Watch the final chapter of his career come to life alongside his crew, buzzy.

MNC CUP (10 pages + YouTube & AR)

Witness the excitement of the “MNC CUP,” a dance battle cypher where ten extraordinary competitors face off in an intense competition. Who will emerge as the first champion?

About MNC Magazine

MNC Magazine is about capturing the current essence and sensitivity of the world and preserving it for the future. In a time where information flows instantaneously, MNC offers a moment to pause and reflect. It delicately gathers perspectives and thoughts from around the globe to present an account of the present day for future generations to appreciate.

It’s not just about reading; it’s about feeling and connecting, marking a new era for magazines where analog and digital coalesce.