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Novel 'Dakudadeira' Surpasses 50,000 Copies in One Month, Large Ads at Shinjuku Station

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Published Jun 2, 2026 1:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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KADOKAWA's horror novel 'Dakudadeira' has exceeded 50,000 copies in circulation just one month after release.

KADOKAWA's horror novel 'Dakudadeira' has exceeded 50,000 copies in circulation just one month after release.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019474.000007006.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 2, 2026

KADOKAWA Corporation has announced that the novel 'Dakudadeira' by Ari Mochiya has surpassed 50,000 copies in circulation within one month of its release. The book is a mockumentary horror novel that collects and compiles mysterious documents found on the internet, gaining popularity through its serialization on the novel submission site 'Kakuyomu.' Large-scale transit advertisements are currently displayed at the Tokyo Metro Shinjuku Station Metro Promenade from June 1 to June 7, allowing passersby to view some of the included episodes for free via QR codes.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Organizations: KADOKAWA

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What is Kakuyomu?

A novel submission site operated by KADOKAWA.

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KADOKAWA's horror novel 'Dakudadeira' has exceeded 50,000 copies in circulation just one month after release.

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