Popeye / 945

Popeye #945 titled 'Girlfriend' examines how personal style is shaped through relationships, intimacy, and the subtle influence of those closest to us.

Through a series of editorials, interviews, and visual stories, this issue explores how the presence of a partner can inform the way we dress, think, and move through everyday life. From shared wardrobes and borrowed silhouettes to differing perspectives on fashion and self-expression, Popeye looks at style as something formed not in isolation, but through dialogue.

Rather than presenting fixed answers, Girlfriend captures moments of exchange - where individuality meets influence, and personal taste evolves through connection. A considered reflection on modern relationships, viewed through the lens of style.

Popeye is a strong yet kind character — a literal symbol of health. It was with these words that POPEYE magazine first introduced itself in 1976. In 2026, the magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary, and the first issue of this commemorative year takes the form of a classic book dedicated to lovers.

Popeye’s girlfriend Olive is an indispensable figure in the original comics. He cares for her deeply — awkward at times, often going in circles, yet always completely devoted. A dynamic that feels quietly familiar.

For that brightest smile, the message is simple: bring a little more energy than usual, share what matters, and do the things you truly want to do together.

Thank you, Olive! We look forward to what comes next.

The cover features Natsuki Deguchi, with appearances by Juri Uesaka and Anji Ikebata.

 

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Popeye is a monthly fashion and men's magazine based in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the oldest magazines featuring articles about men's fashion. Its tagline is “Magazine for City Boys”. The magazine is considered to be the Japanese version of Nylon magazine.