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Release of 'Dragon Quest Picture Book: Yubisashi Slime Pipipi' Announced!

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Published May 27, 2026 4:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:51 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Square Enix will release the second installment of its popular picture book series for 0-2 year olds, 'Dragon Quest Picture Book: Yubisashi Slime Pipipi', on July 17, 2026.
Supervised by the Baby Lab at Keio University, the book allows parents and children to enjoy adventures with Slimes.

Square Enix will release the second installment of its popular picture book series for 0-2 year olds, 'Dragon Quest Picture Book: Yubisashi Slime Pipipi', on July 17, 2026. Supervised by the Baby Lab at Keio University, the book allows parents and children to enjoy adventures with Slimes.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000128734.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

Square Enix Co., Ltd. announces the release of the second installment in its popular picture book series for 0, 1, and 2-year-olds, featuring the Slime from the 'Dragon Quest' series.

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This is the second entry in the popular picture book series for toddlers featuring the 'Dragon Quest' series' Slime character.

The book is filled with adorable Slimes, including the familiar Slime with big, round eyes that capture a baby's attention, and the Golden Slime that glitters with a gold hologram.

Produced under the supervision of the researchers at Keio University's Baby Lab, the book was crafted to stimulate a baby's vision, hearing, and sense of touch.

Embark on an adventure through the setting of the picture book with your child while engaging in communication through pointing and tracing.

Book Title: Dragon Quest Picture Book: Yubisashi Slime Pipipi Author: Pekori Hara Supervisor: Yasuyo Minagawa (Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Letters, Keio University, and Head of Baby Lab) Release Date: July 17, 2026 Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)

Product Page: https://store.jp.square-enix.com/item/9784301006640.html

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Announced　May 27, 2026 4:00 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ

When is the release date for 'Dragon Quest Picture Book: Pointing Slime Pippi'?

It will be released on July 17, 2026.

What is the target age for this picture book?

It is for children aged 0, 1, and 2 years old.

Who supervised the creation of this picture book?

It was supervised by Professor Taeko Minakawa, who teaches psychology at Keio University's Faculty of Letters and runs the Baby Lab.

What is the price?

It is 1,430 yen including tax.

What kind of Slimes appear in the picture book?

Familiar Slimes and a Golden Slime that sparkles with gold hologram appear.

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