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PIE International to Release Third Installment of 'Emogatari' Series: 'Nora Neko Shiro no Machi Meguri' by Illustrator TAO on June 24

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Published Jun 5, 2026 2:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:05 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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PIE International will release 'Nora Neko Shiro no Machi Meguri,' the third book in its 'Emogatari' series combining high-quality illustrations with original stories, on June 24, 2026.
Featuring the intricate 'cluttered-cute' art style of Hokkaido-based illustrator TAO, the book follows the adventures of a stray cat named Shiro in a nostalgic town.
First-edition copies will include a special illustration card.

PIE International will release 'Nora Neko Shiro no Machi Meguri,' the third book in its 'Emogatari' series combining high-quality illustrations with original stories, on June 24, 2026. Featuring the intricate 'cluttered-cute' art style of Hokkaido-based illustrator TAO, the book follows the adventures of a stray cat named Shiro in a nostalgic town. First-edition copies will include a special illustration card.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001245.000012505.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 5, 2026

PIE International (Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is proud to announce the publication of 'Nora Neko Shiro no Machi Meguri (Emogatari)' on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

This title is the third installment in the 'Emogatari Series,' a new type of immersive art book series that allows readers to enjoy beautiful illustrations alongside heartwarming original stories. Set in a town with a charming, nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the Showa era, the story follows a white stray cat named Shiro. While wary of humans, Shiro spends his days observing various sights in the town. His daily life becomes livelier after meeting two kittens, Kuro and Gomashio, leading to even bigger changes ahead.

The book is created by TAO, a Hokkaido-based illustrator known for highly detailed backgrounds and a unique 'cluttered-cute' aesthetic. Through intricate artwork and short prose, TAO weaves a tale of changing seasons and meaningful encounters. Additionally, the book includes 'hidden object' games, where readers can search for items found by Shiro within the densely packed illustrations.

[Book Overview] Title: Nora Neko Shiro no Machi Meguri Specifications: A5 size variant (224mm x 152mm) / Hardcover / 96 pages (Full Color) Price: 1,800 yen + tax Release Date: June 24, 2026 (Digital edition released simultaneously) Author: TAO Publisher: PIE International

[Bonus Information] First-edition copies will include a specially drawn illustration card as an enclosed bonus, available at both physical and online bookstores.

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FAQ

『ノラ猫しろの町めぐり』の発売日はいつですか？

2026年6月24日（水）に発売されます。電子版も同日発売です。

著者のTAO氏とはどのような人物ですか？

北海道在住のイラストレーターで、情報量が多く描き込まれた背景が特徴です。過去に『ごちゃごちゃした絵の描き方』などの著書があります。

「絵物語シリーズ」とはどのようなシリーズですか？

美麗な「絵」とオリジナルの「物語」を組み合わせた、世界観没入型の新感覚画集シリーズです。

書籍の価格と仕様を教えてください。

定価は本体1,800円+税です。A5判変型のハードカバーで、全96ページ（フルカラー）です。

購入特典はありますか？

初版限定封入特典として、描き下ろしのイラストカードが付属します。

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