NFT Publishing Support Launched for 'THE Kissaten', an Everyday Comedy Manga by Comedian-Turned-Manga Artist Toshikazu Sakamoto

CAICA Financial Holdings, operator of the NFT launchpad 'INO Fine,' has announced that the 10th installment of the 'NFT Manga Project,' conducted in collaboration with Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha's Rights & Business Development Department and Jitsugyo no Nihon Digital, will feature 'THE Kissaten' by comedian-turned-manga artist Toshikazu Sakamoto. NFT sales to support the publication will begin on June 2, 2026.

'THE Kissaten' is set in a vintage coffee shop called 'Ma no Kafe.' It portrays conversations between a reticent master and a colorful array of guests. Eschewing tropes like battle scenes or reincarnation, it focuses on providing a moment of healing in the hustle and bustle of modern life. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience working in coffee shops, Sakamoto aims to create a manga that allows readers to view the world from a slightly more objective perspective.

As part of the 'NFT Manga Project,' which aims to realize e-book publication through reader support, the project will be open for funding on both INO Fine and the crowdfunding platform 'CAMPFIRE.' The recruitment period runs from June 2 to September 13 on INO Fine, and from June 2 to August 1 on CAMPFIRE.

Support plans include an 'E-book Publishing Support NFT' (12,000 yen, limited to 30 units) on INO Fine, and seven plans ranging from 1,000 to 100,000 yen on CAMPFIRE. Perks include thank-you letters with limited-edition illustrations, NFT cards, and rights to receive a share of the manga's royalties. The project prioritizes an e-book release, with potential for physical publication depending on the support results.

INO Fine is a curated NFT launchpad that accepts credit card payments, allowing users without cryptocurrency knowledge to participate easily. This project facilitates a new form of publishing where fans directly participate in the creation of a work.