POPEYE Magazine January 2026 Issue

In 1976, with the words, "Let's use Popeye, a strong and kind character, literally a symbol of health," this magazine you're reading now began.

In 2026, Popeye magazine will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The first issue of this momentous anniversary is, as is customary, a special edition for lovers.

An indispensable character in the original comic is his girlfriend, Olive.

Popeye always cares about her.

He's clumsy and often messes things up, but Popeye is always head over heels for Olive.

Doesn't that sound a little like us?

To give that extra big smile, let's prepare with 20% more enthusiasm than usual and do everything we want to do together.

Thank you, Olive! Looking forward to many more years together.

With you two, even everyday life
can become a romantic date.

Winter Bucket List ’25~’26
20 Things to Do Together This Winter
10 Real Couples Experience These Things and Smile, Smile, Smile.
New Date Ideas That Will Make Your Heart Flutter from Morning to Late Night.

With Natsuki Deguchi,
At the Green Garden Art Museum on a Refreshing Winter Day.

ARE WE READY?
Dating is Fun Even from the Preparation.

With Juri Uesaka,
Counting the Sunlight and Going on a Date at an Art House Cinema.

SAKIKO HIRANO PRESENTS
EAT-UP GUIDE for DATE
"Eat-Up Guide ’26" supervised by Sakiko Hirano.
A Date Where You're Full and Happy is the Best.

A Useful Date Handbook

Gifts for the Two of Us
Gifts for the Two of Us
With Anji Ikehata, Warming the Cold Dawn
Milk Coffee and a Bouquet of Flowers.

A Retrospective on
50 Years of Girlfriend Special
A special feature on Girlfriend, exploring the twists and turns of 50 years.