Naoki Prize-winning Author Satoshi Ogawa's First Essay Collection 'Naname 45-do no Shoseijutsu' Sees Immediate Reprint

Immediate Reprint Decided After Release

CE Media House announced that it has decided to reprint 'Naname 45-do no Shoseijutsu' (Life Tips at a 45-Degree Angle), the first essay collection by science fiction writer Satoshi Ogawa, due to strong sales at both online and physical bookstores since its release on April 17, 2026.

This book is a compilation of content that Ogawa, whose previous works include the bestseller 'Gengoka suru tame no Shosetsu Shiko' (Novel Thinking for Verbalization) and the ongoing film adaptation 'Kimi no Quiz,' serialized in Pen magazine over the past three years.

No. 1 on Amazon Ranking

Following its release on April 17, the book has performed strongly in both physical and online bookstores, reaching No. 1 on the 'Amazon Best Sellers Rank - Manners' (surveyed May 11–14, 2026).

Endorsement by Sekai-kan Ozaki

'It is so twisted that the foreword and afterword overshadow the content. When I re-read it, I realized the content itself is also quite interesting; it was just written without cutting any corners from start to finish.' — Sekai-kan Ozaki

Profile: Satoshi Ogawa

Born in Chiba in 1986. Debuted with 'Utronica no Kochiragawa.' Received the Japan SF Award and Yamamoto Shugoro Award for 'Kingdom of Games,' and the Naoki Prize for 'Map and Fist.'