〈Live, live, and keep living――〉Kanzaki Iori’s greatest hit, a masterpiece of Vocaloid culture, finally receives a long-awaited novel adaptation. "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru" to be released on June 24!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will publish the latest novel by Kanzaki Iori, "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru," on June 24, 2026. Kanzaki Iori continues to expand his presence as both an artist and an author.

"Inochi ni Kirawareteiru" is Kanzaki Iori's biggest hit, covered by numerous artists both domestically and internationally, with total YouTube views exceeding hundreds of millions. This story, which explores the "rejection from the world" that led to the creation of this masterpiece of Vocaloid culture, is finally being released as a novel, drawn from the author's own harrowing experiences.

To commemorate the publication of "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru," which holds a special place in Kanzaki Iori's heart, a special promotional video has been created featuring a newly recorded version of the song. Furthermore, purchasers of the book will receive an exclusive bonus track, "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru (Ballad ver. by Kanzaki Iori)," which will not be released or distributed elsewhere.

A special promotional video is available starting today, alongside the launch of the book's official website.

About the Story On his 14th birthday in 2011, his world changed forever. Yet, his daily life remained unchanged. High-pressure entrance exams, intense bullying, emerging sexuality, and a crumbling family dynamic. Faced with a shrinking future, he makes a decision. This story faces head-on the unanswered questions of life, asking what it truly means to live, based on real experiences.

This novel is based on the song first released on video platforms on August 6, 2017. It depicts real-life struggles, including the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, truancy, bullying, and complex family dynamics.

Excerpt Featured in "Spin" No. 15 Ahead of the June release, the opening of the novel was featured in "Spin" No. 15 (published March 26, 2026), generating a strong response on social media.

Author Profile: Kanzaki Iori VOCALOID producer, musician, and novelist. Active since 2015. His books have surpassed 480,000 copies in cumulative circulation.