Shogakukan will publish the paperback version of Nodoka Endo's bestselling memoir, 'Mama ga Mou Kono Sekai ni Inakutemo: Watashi no Inochi no Nikki' (Even If Mama is No Longer in This World: My Diary of Life), on June 5, 2026. Diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer at age 21, Endo recorded her miracle pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting struggles, completing her diary ten days before passing away in September 2021 at age 24. The new paperback edition features an 18,000-character special contribution detailing five years of life between her husband and daughter. The memoir has been adapted into a feature film scheduled for nationwide release on October 2, 2026. Directed by Yuki Yamato and distributed by Toei, the movie stars Haruna Kawaguchi as Nodoka Endo alongside Mahiro Takasugi. Kawaguchi dedicated herself to portraying Endo's courageous journey.

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