Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Junko Miyata) will release 'Minecraft: The Zombie Bringer Returns!' by Nick Eliopoulos, translated by Akio Hamano, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Cover image of 'Minecraft: The Zombie Bringer Returns!'
❑ Synopsis
Bobby, a girl living in the Minecraft world, sets out on a journey to restore her younger brother Johnny, who has been turned into a zombie. To stop Logan, the reckless adventurer responsible for the incident who terrorizes the Overworld with zombie attacks, Bobby entrusts Johnny to her friend Ben and pursues Logan alone. However, Logan's power proves overwhelming, leaving Bobby unable to act.
Meanwhile, Ben, taking the zombified Johnny with him, secures a fortress once used by Logan to find a safe hiding place—and discovers Logan's secret diary hidden within…!
Can Bobby, Ben, and Johnny reunite and achieve their goal?
The 21st official Minecraft novel, continuing the epic adventure from 'Minecraft: The Zombie Bringer Appears!'
❑ Author Information
Author: Nick Eliopoulos
Born in Florida, currently residing in New York. Works as a writer, editor, game designer, and teacher. Also authored the official Minecraft novels 'The Story of the Wooden Sword' and 'The Story of the Stone Sword' series. Spends most of his free time in the Nether.
Translator: Akio Hamano
Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1961. Graduated from the Faculty of Letters at Kyoto University. A renowned translator of English and American literature, with numerous translations including Matt Ruff's 'Lovecraft Country', Max Brooks' 'Monster Panic!' and 'World War Z'.
❑ Publication Details
Cover image of 'Minecraft: The Zombie Bringer Returns!'
Title: 'Minecraft: The Zombie Bringer Returns!'
Author: Nick Eliopoulos
Translator: Akio Hamano
◆ Release Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
◆ Format: B6 size, 320 pages
◆ Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10167981.html
❑ Sample Read
❑ Popular Previous Titles in Takeshobo's Official Minecraft Novel Series
'Minecraft: The Island of Beginnings'
Author: Max Brooks
Translator: Yukiko Kitagawa
Price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
Learn, craft, and survive! Create the best version of yourself!
Unravel the mystery of the island using wisdom, courage, and crafting skills!
A survival adventure story begins on a deserted island in a world just like the 'Minecraft' game, featuring a protagonist with no memory.
Includes 36 lessons to master 'Minecraft'!
Cover image of 'Minecraft: The Island of Beginnings'
Cover image of 'Minecraft: The Mountain of Connections'
'Minecraft: The Mountain of Connections'
Author: Max Brooks
Translator: Yukiko Kitagawa
Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
After completing the adventure on the Island of Beginnings, the protagonist 'I' journeys onward and arrives in a land covered in ice and snow—only to be attacked by monsters and immediately thrown into danger. The one who saves him? A human woman…!
They name each other Guy and Summer, and together begin searching for a way to escape this block-built world. Guy (the protagonist) is overjoyed to have a companion, but Summer's behavior seems strangely off…?
'Minecraft: The Village at the Edge'
Author: Max Brooks
Translator: Yukiko Kitagawa
Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
After being cast into the Minecraft world, Guy sets out across the vast Overworld with Summer to find a way home. As they journey through a vibrant jungle and a scorching desert, they arrive at a peaceful village. But the village is constantly threatened by monsters and raids, and Guy and Summer must use everything they've learned from their past adventures to protect the villagers!
The final volume of the epic Minecraft adventure series!
Cover image of 'Minecraft: The Village at the Edge'
Takeshobo Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1972. A publishing company specializing in magazines such as the mahjong-focused 'Kindai Mahjong', four-panel manga, books, comics, photo books, and DVDs.
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