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The Darkness and Tragedy of a System Meant to Save the Socially Vulnerable -- "My Abducted Mother Returned as Ashes: The Hidden Truth of the Adult Guardianship System" to be Released June 30th!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Junko Miyata) will releas… · 2026-06-30

Kindai Mahjong August 2026 Issue on Sale July 1st! Cover & Lead Gravure Features the Beautiful and Cute Enako, Who Blooms the Brightest Flower in Kindai Mahjong! Booklet Includes Estimating Punggol Rate and Push-Pull Tactics!! "Mahjong Combo Theory"

The cover of this issue features the "too cute to stop playing mahjong" Enako! The booklet contains … · 2026-07-01

Cutting-Edge Tactics Unknown to 99% of People -- 'Mahjong Combo Theory: Estimating Honchou Rate and Push-Pull Tactics' to be Released July 1st!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Sumitaka Miyata) will release '… · 2026-07-01

Finally, an exclusive interview with the Odawara Hometown Ambassador!! "Can I Become an Odawara Tourism Ambassador Season 3" Released!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Junko Miyata) released th… · 2026-07-02

Latest Sigma Force Novel 'The Tsar's Library,' Featuring Elite U.S. Defense Department DARPA Unit, to Be Released July 2nd! Over 20 Million Copies Sold Worldwide.

Sigma Force Series Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Jun'taka Miyata… · 2026-07-02

Takeshobo to Release Manga 'Pairing Gear' Vol. 1 Featuring Lolita Androids on May 15

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. has announced the release of 'Pairing Gear' Volume 1 by author Kyousorei on May … · 2026-05-15

Takeshobo Releases First Volume of Time-Slip Mystery Manga 'Moon Rainbow Classroom'

Takeshobo will release the first volume of the manga 'Gekkou no Kyoushitsu' (Moon Rainbow Classroom)… · 2026-05-15

'Kindai Mahjong' May 2026 Issue Released April 1st! Cover & Gravure featuring Enako, Umi Shinonome, and Ami Minami!! Supplement includes 'Mahjong Pro Player Directory 2026' covering all 5 organizations

Takeshobo releases the May 2026 issue of 'Kindai Mahjong' on April 1st. The issue features a triple … · 2026-04-01

The Strongest Maid in the Universe Dominates in Another World! 'Teikoku uchuugun shozoku no ore desu ga, mikai no wakusei ni sounan shimashita. Nanka kono hoshi, mahou toka sonzai shiteirun desu kedo!?' Vol. 1 Releases April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release the first volume of the sci-fi isekai comedy comic 'Teikoku uchuugu… · 2026-04-07

Assassin Dog Leaps into Action! Volume 1 of 'Shinobi no Inu' Released on Thursday, April 16th!!

The first volume of the new action comic 'Shinobi no Inu' will be released on April 16th by a publis… · 2026-04-16

The super popular food BL adapted into movies twice finally reaches its grand finale! 'Aki to Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai Okawari!' Final Volume 5, on sale April 16th!

The final volume (Volume 5) of the popular food BL comic 'Aki to Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai Okawari!',… · 2026-04-16

A curse lurks in the shadows of the incident: 'Jukuiki no Chigiri' Volume 1 on sale Thursday, April 16th!!

A publisher established in 1972, known for 'Kindai Mahjong', announces the release of the first volu… · 2026-04-16

Loved by 4 moms?! 'Because of 4 moms, my rom-com is not going as planned' Volume 1 on sale today, April 16!

Volume 1 of the new romantic comedy manga 'Because of 4 moms, my rom-com is not going as planned' wa… · 2026-04-16

Mahoako x Mahoone Luxurious Collaboration Booklet as a Bonus! 'The Former Magical Girl Older Sister Wants to Know Love' Volume 2 on Sale Today, April 16th!

Publisher released Volume 2 of the comic 'The Former Magical Girl Older Sister Wants to Know Love' o… · 2026-04-16

Why Can't They Unite Despite M.League? 'The History of Mahjong Pro Organization Splits and Struggles: Uncovering the Truth of 50 Years of Continuous Fighting' Released March 31!!

Takeshobo released a new book by Masao Kuroki on March 31, 2026, exploring the emotional 50-year his… · 2026-03-31

24 Hours Only! The 2026 '4-koma Day' Features a Massive Special on 'Bono Bono' for Its 40th Anniversary! A Full Lineup of Popular Titles, Old and New

Takeshobo will hold its annual '4-koma Day' e-book campaign for 24 hours on April 4, 2026. Over 1,30… · 2026-04-03

A super-sweet love story between a Count's daughter and a scheming knight begins! 'The Doting Scheming Guard Knight Wants to Be Mean to the Purely Cultivated Noble Daughter' Vol. 1 releases on Friday, April 3!!

Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of the Isekai romantic comedy manga 'The Doting Scheming Guard Knigh… · 2026-04-03

Ayumi Kasai Solo Exhibition 'Reijin 1993-2025' Confirmed to Start Saturday, April 4, 2026!

Illustrator Ayumi Kasai's solo exhibition, celebrating 30 years of drawing covers for the BL magazin… · 2026-04-03

Aiming to clear the Trash Prince's name! Grab the true happy ending!!!!!! "Kuzu Ouji Yarinaosu! ~Zamaa sarete shindakedo, kondo wa sujigaki buchikowashite ikinobiru~" Volume 1 goes on sale Friday, April 3!!

Takeshobo will release the first volume of the isekai fantasy manga "Kuzu Ouji Yarinaosu!" on April … · 2026-04-03

Shikoku's First Local Ghost Stories: Scary and Mysterious Tales of Ehime Prefecture, "Ehime Kaidan," to be Released on March 30

Takeshobo will release "Ehime Kaidan" by voice actor and storyteller Ippei Miyoshi on March 30, 2026… · 2026-03-30

[Fluffy Slow Life!!] "Kotori Rider Wants to Live in the City - A Leisurely Isekai Adventure with a Fluffy Partner" Volume 1 On Sale Today, Tuesday, April 7th!

Takeshobo has released Volume 1 of the new isekai slow-life fantasy manga, "Kotori Rider Wants to Li… · 2026-04-07

A Boy Faces 'Life' at a School with a 90% Female Ratio! Isekai x Youth School Story 'Battle Healers: The Adventure Tale of an Ambitious Boy' Volume 1 Releases on Tuesday, April 7!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release Volume 1 of the new isekai school comic 'Battle Healers' by Uzuki N… · 2026-04-07

Frontier Slow Life of the Exiled 'Calamity' Princess♪ 'The Abandoned Fourth Princess Will Not Return' Volume 1 on Sale April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announced the release of the 1st volume of the fantasy comic 'The Abandoned Four… · 2026-04-07

Takeshobo Launches "Pop Team Epic SEASON NINE" with Commemorative "Yomikuji" RFID Campaign

竹書房為慶祝《Pop Team Epic SEASON NINE》發售，將舉辦結合RFID技術的「よみくじ」抽獎活動。 · 2026-05-15

Collaboration Cafe for 'Innocent ni Kuchizuke' by Sakishita Senmu to be Held at FavoteriA!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announces a collaboration cafe for the BL work 'Innocent ni Kuchizuke'. Organize… · 2026-05-16

An Old Man Reincarnated as a Machine Body!? Combine with Beautiful Girls to Save the World — "Armed Reincarnation: An Old Man Who Combined with Beautiful Girls Becomes a Legend" Volume 1 Launches on May 7th (Thu) with "Ecchi" Robot Action!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announces the release of Volume 1 of "Armed Reincarnation: An Old Man Who Combin… · 2026-05-07

Super Classic! Isekai Rise to Power Unrivaled!! "Boy Meets Girl Starting from a Contract: Master, a Dark Elf Girl Fell from the Sky!" Volume 1 to be Released on May 7th (Thursday)!!

Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of "Boy Meets Girl Starting from a Contract," an Isekai adventure ro… · 2026-05-07

Challenge, Advance. The Path Shown by Kami―――! "Mokon Tensei: Corporate Slave Uncle Saves the Barren Otherworld" Volume 1 to be Released on Thursday, May 7!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announces the release of Volume 1 of the manga "Mokon Tensei: Corporate Slave Un… · 2026-05-07

Little Girl Saint and Level ∞ Cat God Unleash Cat Punches!! A Healing Otherworld Journey with the Strongest Beloved Cat ♪ 'Reincarnated Little Girl Travels Leisurely with Her Beloved Cat' Volume 1 Released on May 7th (Thursday)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announced the release of Volume 1 of 'Reincarnated Little Girl Travels Leisurely… · 2026-05-07

Rise from the Bottom!! A Sly Noble Lady's Money-Making Fantasy!! 'The Sorceress Princess's Rags-to-Riches! Golden Coins Galore in Palace Life, Grabbed with Sorcery Tools from Prison' Volume 1 Released on May 7th (Thursday)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announces the release of the first volume of 'The Sorceress Princess's Rags-to-R… · 2026-05-07

New Series] A Comedy Essay Depicting the Too-Realities of Working Holidays! 'Black Working Holiday Diary: I Became a Slave While Working Abroad!' Starts Serialization on Take Comic!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a new serialization titled 'Black Working Holiday Diary:… · 2026-05-02

A Sickly High School Boy Becomes a Tiny Elf!? 'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' Releases Today, May 2nd!

Takeshobo announces the release of Volume 1 of 'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant,' a fantasy gourmet man… · 2026-05-02

Fantasy Romance Story from the Powerful Tag Team of Morino Ion × Kazuka Masaki! 'We Are Soul-Severed ~ The Unfortunate Prince and the Genius Magician are Bound by Fate ~' Volume 1 to be Released on May 2nd (Sat)!!

Takeshobo is releasing Volume 1 of 'We Are Soul-Severed ~ The Unfortunate Prince and the Genius Magi… · 2026-05-02

A disgraced noblewoman and an elite national magician move the world! 'The Magician Couple Imprisoned for About 100 Years Travel the World' Volume 1 to be Released on May 2nd (Saturday)!!

Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of "The Magician Couple Imprisoned for About 100 Years Travel the Wo… · 2026-05-02

That One Tile Changed Their Destiny: 16 Stories of Resolve and Miracles 'A Game That Changed My Life' Released on May 1st!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. released 'A Game That Changed My Life' by Yuka Kimura on May 1, 2026. This book … · 2026-05-01

Kindai Mahjong June 2026 Issue Released May 1! Cover & Gravure Feature M-League Goddess Mari Takamiya!! Booklet Focuses on "A Game That Changed My Life," a Tile That Changed Fate

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. released the June 2026 issue of its specialized Mahjong magazine, 'Kindai Mahjon… · 2026-05-01

Run, Climb, Scream! Triglycerides Drastically Reduced! The Father of Our Three Sisters Worked Hard for His Health! 'Matsumoto Purittsu's Husband 50 Years Old: The Father of Our Three Sisters, Fun and Healthy Ikemen Ojisan Club!' to be Released on April 30!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release the comic essay 'Matsumoto Purittsu's Husband 50 Years Old: The Fat… · 2026-04-30

'Bono Fes 2026 Spring' Starts at Bookstores Nationwide on April 27! Get Exclusive 'Newly Drawn Clear Cards' with Eligible Comic Purchases

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will launch its major comic fair, 'Bono Fes 2026 Spring,' on April 27, 2026. Thi… · 2026-04-27

'Bono Fes 2026 Spring' Starts at Bookstores Nationwide on April 27! Get Exclusive 'Newly Drawn Clear Cards' with Eligible Comic Purchases

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will launch its major comic fair, 'Bono Fes 2026 Spring,' on April 27, 2026. Thi… · 2026-04-27

Closing in on the frenzy of ordinary people who worked hard, wishing for a 'J-Club in Okayama.' 'The Miracle of Fagiano Okayama's Geothermal Heat: How a Citizen Club Without a Parent Company Achieved Promotion to J1' on sale April 24, 2026!!

Takeshobo will release a book on April 24, 2026, detailing the miraculous journey of Fagiano Okayama… · 2026-04-24

"Bonobono" Author Mikio Igarashi Autograph Session to be Held: Announcement of Takeshobo's Participation in "Ueno Mori Parent and Child Book Festa 2026"

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announced its participation in the "Ueno Mori Parent and Child Book Festa 2026,"… · 2026-04-24

Original Series 40th Anniversary, TV Anime 10th Anniversary! TV Anime 'Bonobono' DVD Vol.38 Released on April 24, Currently Airing on Fuji TV!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. has released the 38th DVD volume of the popular TV anime series 'Bonobono,' whic… · 2026-04-24

[First Book Release] 'Transformers Allspark Complete Edition' Featuring New Original Episodes and Legendary Crossover Manga Now On Sale

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. has released 'Transformers Allspark Complete Edition' by manga artist Naoto Tsus… · 2026-04-23

【Takeshobo Comics!】Spring's New Releases! 5 New Manga Series to Begin Serialization Sequentially from April 21!

Takeshobo, a publisher founded in 1972 and known for titles like 'Kindai Mahjong' and various other … · 2026-04-21

[Fluffy Slow Life!!] "Kotori Rider Wants to Live in the City - A Leisurely Isekai Adventure with a Fluffy Partner" Volume 1 On Sale Today, Tuesday, April 7th!

Takeshobo has released Volume 1 of the new isekai slow-life fantasy manga, "Kotori Rider Wants to Li… · 2026-04-07

The Only Man Who Can Appoint Holy Women Shakes Off Their Approaching Hands to Rise From Living Hell! 'Osananajimi tachi ni shitagerareta ore, "Seijo ninmei" skill ni mezamete tenohiragaeshi!' Vol. 1 Releases April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release the first volume of the isekai fantasy comic 'Osananajimi tachi ni … · 2026-04-07

The Strongest Maid in the Universe Dominates in Another World! 'Teikoku uchuugun shozoku no ore desu ga, mikai no wakusei ni sounan shimashita. Nanka kono hoshi, mahou toka sonzai shiteirun desu kedo!?' Vol. 1 Releases April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release the first volume of the sci-fi isekai comedy comic 'Teikoku uchuugu… · 2026-04-07

Frontier Slow Life of the Exiled 'Calamity' Princess♪ 'The Abandoned Fourth Princess Will Not Return' Volume 1 on Sale April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announced the release of the 1st volume of the fantasy comic 'The Abandoned Four… · 2026-04-07

Rubbing and Submitting the Strongest Monster Girls♪ Volume 1 of 'Isekai Harem Massage: Loosening up Troubled Monster Girls with Godly Acupressure!' on Sale April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release Volume 1 of the Isekai fantasy comic 'Isekai Harem Massage' by Saka… · 2026-04-07

Weakling Me, Doing Whatever I Want with the Strongest Higher-Tier Beautiful Girls!! 'The Completely Unknowable Heretical Tamer: I Dominate the Dungeon's Strongest Monster Girls with My Skills' Volume 1 on Sale Tuesday, April 7!!

Takeshobo will release the first volume of the new fantasy manga 'The Completely Unknowable Heretica… · 2026-04-07

【Takeshobo Comics!】Spring's New Releases! 5 New Manga Series to Begin Serialization Sequentially from April 21!

Takeshobo, a publisher founded in 1972 and known for titles like 'Kindai Mahjong' and various other … · 2026-04-21

Assassin Dog Leaps into Action! Volume 1 of 'Shinobi no Inu' Released on Thursday, April 16th!!

The first volume of the new action comic 'Shinobi no Inu' will be released on April 16th by a publis… · 2026-04-16

A curse lurks in the shadows of the incident: 'Jukuiki no Chigiri' Volume 1 on sale Thursday, April 16th!!

A publisher established in 1972, known for 'Kindai Mahjong', announces the release of the first volu… · 2026-04-16

The super popular food BL adapted into movies twice finally reaches its grand finale! 'Aki to Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai Okawari!' Final Volume 5, on sale April 16th!

The final volume (Volume 5) of the popular food BL comic 'Aki to Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai Okawari!',… · 2026-04-16

Loved by 4 moms?! 'Because of 4 moms, my rom-com is not going as planned' Volume 1 on sale today, April 16!

Volume 1 of the new romantic comedy manga 'Because of 4 moms, my rom-com is not going as planned' wa… · 2026-04-16

Mahoako x Mahoone Luxurious Collaboration Booklet as a Bonus! 'The Former Magical Girl Older Sister Wants to Know Love' Volume 2 on Sale Today, April 16th!

Publisher released Volume 2 of the comic 'The Former Magical Girl Older Sister Wants to Know Love' o… · 2026-04-16

The Only Man Who Can Appoint Holy Women Shakes Off Their Approaching Hands to Rise From Living Hell! 'Osananajimi tachi ni shitagerareta ore, "Seijo ninmei" skill ni mezamete tenohiragaeshi!' Vol. 1 Releases April 7 (Tue)!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release the first volume of the isekai fantasy comic 'Osananajimi tachi ni … · 2026-04-07

Takeshobo Releases First Volume of Time-Slip Mystery Manga 'Moon Rainbow Classroom'

Takeshobo will release the first volume of the manga 'Gekkou no Kyoushitsu' (Moon Rainbow Classroom)… · 2026-05-15

An Old Man Reincarnated as a Machine Body!? Combine with a Beautiful Girl to Save the World――. 'Busou Tensei: Bishoujo to Gattai Shita Ossan Densetsu ni Naru' Volume 1, Erotic Robot Action Begins on May 7 (Thursday)!!

Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of Kisa Kazuyuki's manga 'Busou Tensei: Bishoujo to Gattai Shita Oss… · 2026-05-07

Super Classic! Isekai Rise to Power Unrivaled!! "Boy Meets Girl Starting from a Contract: Master, a Dark Elf Girl Fell from the Sky!" Volume 1 to be Released on May 7th (Thursday)!!

Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of "Boy Meets Girl Starting from a Contract," an Isekai adventure ro… · 2026-05-07

Closing in on the frenzy of ordinary people who worked hard, wishing for a 'J-Club in Okayama.' 'The Miracle of Fagiano Okayama's Geothermal Heat: How a Citizen Club Without a Parent Company Achieved Promotion to J1' on sale April 24, 2026!!

Takeshobo will release a book on April 24, 2026, detailing the miraculous journey of Fagiano Okayama… · 2026-04-24

"Bonobono" Author Mikio Igarashi Autograph Session to be Held: Announcement of Takeshobo's Participation in "Ueno Mori Parent and Child Book Festa 2026"

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. announced its participation in the "Ueno Mori Parent and Child Book Festa 2026,"… · 2026-04-24

Original Series 40th Anniversary, TV Anime 10th Anniversary! TV Anime 'Bonobono' DVD Vol.38 Released on April 24, Currently Airing on Fuji TV!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. has released the 38th DVD volume of the popular TV anime series 'Bonobono,' whic… · 2026-04-24

[First Book Release] 'Transformers Allspark Complete Edition' Featuring New Original Episodes and Legendary Crossover Manga Now On Sale

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. has released 'Transformers Allspark Complete Edition' by manga artist Naoto Tsus… · 2026-04-23

An Android in Lolita Fashion Soars Through the City! 'Pairing Gear' Volume 1 on Sale May 15th!!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. will release the first volume of 'Pairing Gear' by author Rei Kyosou on Friday, … · 2026-05-15

Takeshobo Launches "Pop Team Epic SEASON NINE" with Commemorative "Yomikuji" RFID Campaign

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Sumitaka Miyata) will release "Pop Team… · 2026-05-15