Cumulative Circulation Exceeds 1.7 Million Copies! Yakuza Comedy 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Vol. 16' to be Released July 10th! Store-Exclusive Bonuses, Including the 'Hiroshima Gourmet Series' to Commemorate a Signing Event in Hiroshima, Revealed!

Micro Magazine Inc. (Chuo City, Tokyo) will release ELMO Comic 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Vol. 16' (Manga: Tsukiya), a popular yakuza comedy with cumulative circulation exceeding 1.7 million copies, on July 10, 2026.

To commemorate the release, store-exclusive bonuses have been revealed!

There will be 'Hiroshima Gourmet Series' store bonuses to commemorate the signing event to be held in Hiroshima Prefecture!

Don't miss the 16th volume, filled with heartwarming, dramatic, and serious moments!

Comic ELMO 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Vol. 16' Book Information

The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting 16

Manga: Tsukiya

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Price: ¥897 (¥815 + 10% tax)

ISBN: 9784867169964

https://micromagazine.co.jp/book/?book_no=2161

*Includes chapters 132-138, published in Comic ELMO.

The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting 16 Limited Edition with Sticker & Mini Clear File Set

Manga: Tsukiya

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Price: ¥1,980 (¥1,800 + 10% tax) ISBN: 9784867169971

https://micromagazine.co.jp/book/?book_no=2162

A limited edition including a sticker and two mini clear files using newly drawn SD illustrations by Tsukiya-sensei!

<Set Contents>

(1) Book 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Vol. 16'

(2) Bonus Sticker

*Estimated backing size: H105mm x W145mm

*Die-cut stickers (Kirishima, Yaeka, Kumicho, Ohagi) are included within the backing.

(3) Bonus Mini Clear Files (2 types)

*Estimated size: H200mm x W140mm

Cumulative circulation exceeds 1.7 million copies!!

A yakuza comedy that has also been adapted into an anime!!

Ohagi goes on a diet, the boss of Takamatsu's yakuza suddenly appears, and Masaya's old acquaintance attacks... .

The 16th volume, filled with heartwarming, dramatic, and serious moments!!

The newly drawn side story, 'Hibiki and the Four Children,' depicts the encounter between Takamatsu's yakuza boss's wife, Hibiki, and a young Sakuragi!

Store-Exclusive Bonuses

'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting' Vol. 16 Release Commemorative Fair

Newly Drawn Illustrations

A bookstore fair will be held to commemorate the release of the new 16th volume of 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting' on July 10th (Fri)!

Bonus: Illustration Card (Not for Sale, 2 types)

Eligible Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) onwards *Ends when bonuses run out

Distribution Method: One card will be given for each purchase of a fair-eligible title.

【Eligible Books】'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting (1)-(16)'

Eligible Stores Here

List of Eligible Stores

*Images are for illustrative purposes.

*The number of distributed bonuses is limited at each store. Please note that distribution may end without prior notice on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Please understand that the distribution start date may vary due to distribution status or store circumstances.

*Distribution methods and purchase rules may differ by store. Please use them according to each store's instructions.

Replica Art Exhibition & Signing Event to be Held in Hiroshima!

'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting' Replica Art Exhibition Information

Venue: BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN, In-store Gallery Space

Period: July 14, 2026 (Tue) - July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday)

Address: Minamoa 3F WEST, 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 732-0822

Business Hours: 10:00 - 20:00

*Admission is free

In addition to 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting,' popular works such as 'The Last First Love Starting from a Bet' and 'Natsume to Natsume' will also be on sale in the store!

Signing Event Information

BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN

Date: July 19, 2026 (Sun)

Location: BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN, In-store Gallery Space, Minamoa 3F WEST, Hiroshima Station Building [Part 1] 14:00~

[Part 2] 15:00~ 〇Application Method: Participation tickets will be given to customers who reserve or purchase 'The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Vol. 16' released on July 10th (Fri).

*Inquiries regarding the BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN signing event:

BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN Phone Number: 082-506-3288

For details, please check the BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN official website.

https://kobunkan.com/%e3%80%90%e5%8f%97%e4%bb%98%e9%96%8b%e5%a7%8b%e3%80%917-19%ef%bc%88%e6%97%a5%ef%bc%89%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%80%8e%e7%b5%84%e9%95%b7%e5%a8%98%e3%81%a8%e4%b8%96%e8%a9%b1%e4%bf%8216%e5%b7%bb%e3%80%8f/

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