The 44th issue of self-described “sweet girly artbook” fashion magazine LARME was released today (January 17).  

Nagisa Saitō makes her second appearance in the =LOVE section

Japanese music artist Nagisa Saitō made her debut appearance in LARME 043 and received a huge reaction from readers in the =LOVE section of the magazine. In the latest issue, she showcases trending spring makeup for the start of the new year, explains how to make your lips look juicy and tempting, and more.  

Maika Yamamoto becomes a mystery foreign exchange student

Maika Yamamoto is serving various hair and fashion styles in the new issue inspired by foreign exchange students from various countries, including a lycéenne from France, a beautiful blonde-haired girl from Russia, a hot girl from Mexico, a girl from a samgyeopsal shop in South Korea, and a traditional-looking girl from England.  

Stylish collaboration with Pokémon

©Nintendo/Pokémon

©Nintendo/Pokémon

LARME has collaborated with Pokémon to bring Pokémon-inspired outfits. See Marina, Chisato Yoshiki, Cocona Umeyama, and Natsue Tokomoto dress like Pikachu, Scorbunny, Bulbasaur, Eevee, Ho-Oh, Gengar, Mew, and Vulpix (Alola version).  

And plenty more kawaii content

There's lots of other cute content to took forward to in the first issue of 2020 too, including a lolita maid Valentine's co-ord, the LARME models' various interpretations of "girly" shown in a chronology of how their styles have matured, and more. Learn all about the latest in Japanese fashion trends in the new spring-themed issue of LARME.

The 40th issue of "sweet girly artbook" fashion magazine LARME was released today. The newest issue is centred around things that girls are crazy about with 11 topics included. Japanese model, singer and member of idol group Nogizaka46 Mai Shiraishi features on the magazine's front cover, her first time in almost a year. The opening page features an interview with Shiraishi about things that she's always liked and has newly come to like. In the photos, she delivers sophisticated and elegant vintage-like fashion, signalling her transition to adulthood; something much different from her cuter, sweeter looks from when she was younger. In the Cosmetics section Shiraishi features alongside fellow Nogizaka46 member Renka Iwamoto in which they both introduce 4 of their favourite latest cosmetic brands. In one part they showcase items which are high in quality but especially cute in appearance. Yui Kanno and Risa Nakamura feature in the Girl Is Crazy About 2: RIBBON section and actress Nana Mori in Girl Is Crazy About 8: PRETTY GIRL. There is also a special interview with popular visual kei band A9―who will celebrate their 15th anniversary this August―who are asked a series of questions centred around "If LARME readers were your girlfriends..."   Pick up the newest issue of LARME and find out what girls are crazy about today!

The latest edition of girl magazine LARME, issue 039, was released on March 15, 2019. LARME 039 sees the hugely popular Akari Yoshida of Japanese idol group NMB48 appear on the magazine's front cover for the first time as well as on the magazine's first page. The issue includes a big feature entitled "CAT HOUNTED AKARI YOSHIDA" which debuts her new brand. The following is an excerpt from the magazine by Yoshida: "My goal this year was to appear on lots of front covers so I am over the moon! I never imagined I would make it onto a magazine that I buy and read regularly. I don't think my fans predicted it either, so I think they will be very surprised♡ It's all thanks to everybody having worked hard to answer the questionnaire. Thank you so much as always! There's also a thing attached to the magazine I made in collaboration with EATME, so this is a really wonderful issue."

Yuna Shibata/Sakura Endou/Saya Kanagawa (Nogizaka46)

Many of the members of idol group Nogizaka46 work as regular models for girl magazines. Yuna Shibata, Sakura Endou and Saya Kanagawa are making their appearance in LARME for the very first time in a feature titled "AMBIGUOUS HAIR ARRANGE" which combines a sweet look with an adult maturity, creating an ambiguous appearance. There are 8 Q&A topics which cover their strong and weak points, personal outfits, makeup, messages to the reader and more. Other features include one focusing on the colour pink, another on one-piece co-ords, the history of "girly" looks, a spring fashion feature and more.   Discover the latest fashion trends in Japan by picking up a copy of LARME 039 May.

Issue 038 Mar of the cute girls fashion magazine LARME was released today on January 17. Making her cover photo return to 2019's first issue after a year and a half is Asuka Saitō of Japanese idol group Nogizaka46. The issue includes a section by Saitō talking about her everyday life including her recent routine, three big pieces of news from 2018, her plans for Valentine's Day this year, her comments on her LARME photoshoot and more. There is also a fashion feature of her dressed as a flower fairy. This issue's special feature section focuses on "Red," LARME's recommended colour for this spring, a Valentine's piece and more. LARME's iconic models Yui Kanno, Maria Kurotaki, Risa Nakamura and Chisato Yoshiki also talk about their aspirations for 2019 while donning colourful furisode.   Don't miss out on this year's LARME trends in the newest issue.

Issue 036 of popular "Girly & Sweet" fashion magazine LARME was released on September 15. The new issue comes with a separate bonus volume featuring Japanese fashion model Risa Nakamura who has a large following with LARME readers. It also contains lots of information on fashion and makeup for the coming autumn. Bonus Book: Jam-Packed With Information on Risa Nakamura Risa Nakamura's feature "RISA is addicted to ♡♡♡" has been serialised in LARME since the 014 issue published in 2015. The latest issue marks the feature's 22nd entry which comes as a separate 24-page booklet containing coloured-themed photos, an interview with the model herself talking about the feature and much more.   Asking LARME Models: What Are You Interested In This Autumn? Hear about the fashion, makeup and culture of autumn this year from 10 LARME models. The line-up includes Risa Nakamura, Rika Watanabe, Chisato Yoshiki, Nana Kato, Yui Kanno, Maria Kurotaki, Moe Kamikokuryo, Maika Yamamoto, Akari Yoshida and Yui Oguri.   Defining & Explaining LARME-Style Lolita The autumn edition of this year's LARME will look at neo-lolita, a style that isn't childish but not mature either. It will include 10 must-know keywords of the "New Lolita Girl" as well as plenty of outfit co-ords exemplifying them. Learn what lolita is to LARME. Angerme's Moe Kamikokuryo Make A Return It's almost Halloween, and this season, LARME won't be presenting how-to's. You will instead see Moe Kamikokuryo and Nana Kato dress up as sisters who live in an old fashioned western-style house. What is the shocking secret these two beautiful girls are hiding...? Get yourself a copy of LARME and learn all about autumn fashion in Japan♡    

Issue 35 of popular kawaii girl’s magazine LARME will be released on July 17.   The new issue features the magazine’s first photo collection in 4 years and includes pop-singer and talent Sayumi Michishige for the very first time, who’s currently on the rise. The magazine also includes a new feature from Rika Watanabe, aka Pee-chan, titled “Inside Pee’s Head.” Japanese model Chisato “Chii Popo” Yoshiki has also made the front cover for the first time in a year. Sayumi Michishige Makes Her LARME Debut Includes photos of kawaii outfits described as ‘transient’ like strawberry, vanilla, lemon, mint and chocolate ice cream. Also features an interview for readers to get to know her, covering topics such as her thoughts on the photo shoot, what she wants to do this summer, and fashion she wants to try out. Regular Model Rika Watanabe Begins Her First Feature Rika “Pee-chan” Watanabe unveils her brand new LARME feature series “Inside Pee-chan’s Head.” It will talk about the Pee-chan of today, detailing her thoughts as well as places and things she’s interested in, all told through illustrations. The first feature will talk about her love towards her plush toy that she’s held onto for years. Chisato Yoshiki’s Return to the Front Cover Support for Chii Popo from readers has risen over the past year. She has levelled up to being a representative model of LARME magazine. This issue includes an interview with her about how she became a girl that everybody loves. You’ll also get to see her ‘Sweet Popo’ make-up which you can’t see anywhere else. The new issue includes plenty of other kawaii topics too, so be sure to get your hands on a copy!