To Commemorate the Release of 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' Vol. 16, Kirishima, Yaeka, the Boss, and Sugihara Appear in Hiroshima! Reproduction Art Exhibition Now On at BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN from July 14!

Micro Magazine Publishing Co., Ltd. (Chuo City, Tokyo) has launched advertising campaigns on the Astram Line (Hon-dori and Kencho-mae linked poster set) and Hiroshima Electric Railway (side-hanging posters) to commemorate the release of Volume 16 of the manga 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' from Comic ELMO.

Additionally, to celebrate the new release, a new release campaign is currently underway at select e-book retailers, offering discounted access to 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' and other Comic ELMO titles.

A reproduction art exhibition is now being held at BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, starting July 14.

The venue is also offering made-to-order sales of select reproduction artworks.

Don't miss the autograph sessions by creator Tukiya at two locations—Hiroshima and Ikebukuro!

*Applications for the Ikebukuro autograph session have now closed.

[Advertising Details]

Period: Monday, July 13, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026

Locations: Astram Line (Hon-dori and Kencho-mae linked poster set), Hiroshima Electric Railway (side-hanging posters)

*Please refrain from inquiries at stations or to station staff.

Hiroshima Electric Railway side-hanging poster

New Digital Book Campaign: Read Comic ELMO Titles at Special Prices!

Comics Moba (cmoa.jp)

'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' New Release Campaign

Period: July 10 – July 23

https://www.cmoa.jp/campaign/pickup/40094_uY9CVj/

Renta!

Comic ELMO New Release Distribution Campaign!

Period: July 10 – July 23

https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/page/topics/c_73051_20260710.htm

ebookjapan

'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' New Release Distribution Campaign

Period: July 10 – July 23

https://ebookjapan.yahoo.co.jp/free/74593/

Comic ELMO 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker 16' Book Information

The newly drawn bonus chapter features 'Miss Hibiki,' the elder sister of Takamatsu's boss, and her encounter with the younger versions of Sakura and others: 'Hibiki and the Four Children'!

'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker 16'

Manga: Tukiya

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Over 1.7 million copies sold! A yakuza comedy also adapted into a TV anime!

From Ohagi's dieting to the sudden appearance of Takamatsu's boss's elder sister, and an old acquaintance attacking Masaya—this 16th volume delivers warmth, excitement, and drama!

*Contains chapters 132–138, originally serialized in 'Comic ELMO'.

The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker 16

The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker 16 Limited Edition (with Sticker & Mini Clear File Set)

Price

897 JPY (815 JPY + 10% tax)

1,980 JPY (1,800 JPY + 10% tax)

ISBN

9784867169964

9784867169971

The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker 16 Limited Edition (with Sticker & Mini Clear File Set)

<Set Contents>

(1) Book 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker 16'

(2) Bonus Sticker

*Backing sheet size: approx. H105mm × W145mm

*Includes peelable stickers (featuring Kirishima, Yaeka, the Boss, and Ohagi) on the backing sheet

(3) Bonus Mini Clear Files (2 types)

*Size: approx. H200mm × W140mm

Bonus Mini Clear Files, Bonus Mini Clear Files, Bonus Sticker

'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' Vol. 16 Release Commemoration Campaign

Bonus: Illustrated Cards (non-sale items, 2 types)

Period: From Friday, July 10, 2026 — ends when supplies run out

Distribution: One card per purchase of any eligible title

[Eligible Titles]: 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker (1)–(16)'

Participating Stores

List of Participating Stores

*Images are for illustrative purposes only.

*Supplies of bonus items are limited per store. Distribution ends without notice once stock runs out.

*Distribution start dates may vary due to logistics or store circumstances.

*Distribution methods and purchase rules may differ by store. Please follow individual store guidelines.

Store-Specific Purchase Bonuses

Reproduction Art Exhibition & Autograph Session in Hiroshima!

'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker' Reproduction Art Exhibition Information

Venue: In-store Gallery Space, BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN

Dates: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026 (National Holiday)

Address: 3F WEST, Minamoa, 2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, 732-0822

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 20:00

*Admission is free

In-store, we will also release popular titles such as 'The Last First Love That Begins with a Bet' and 'Natsume and Natsume'!

Autograph Session Information

Host: BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Location: In-store Gallery Space, BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN, 3F WEST, Hiroshima Station Building Minamoa

[Session 1] 14:00–

[Session 2] 15:00–

〇Application Method: Customers who pre-order or purchase the July 10 (Fri) release of 'The Ossan's Daughter and the Caretaker Vol. 16' will receive an entry ticket.

*For inquiries regarding the BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN autograph session:

BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN Phone: 082-506-3288

For details, please visit the official BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN 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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