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Aki Kondo's Picture Book 'Deshiiri Suizokukan' Released by Shogakukan!

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Published May 27, 2026 11:30 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Aki Kondo's picture book 'Deshiiri Suizokukan' has been released by Shogakukan.
It is a story about becoming an apprentice to a sea otter, and includes sea otter trivia supervised by Toba Aquarium.
A campaign to win a tote bag is also underway.

Aki Kondo's picture book 'Deshiiri Suizokukan' has been released by Shogakukan. It is a story about becoming an apprentice to a sea otter, and includes sea otter trivia supervised by Toba Aquarium. A campaign to win a tote bag is also underway.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003690.000013640.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

The picture book 'Deshiiri Suizokukan' by Aki Kondo, known for creating characters like 'Rilakkuma', has been released by Shogakukan. This book is a new edition of the mini picture book that gained popularity in Happy Meals in 2025. In addition to the story of becoming an apprentice to a sea otter, the end of the book features sea otter trivia supervised by Toba Aquarium. To commemorate the release, a campaign to win a limited edition tote bag is also being held.

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Announced　May 27, 2026 11:30 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
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