Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hideyuki Komiya) will release Shinji Kajio's collection of linked short stories "Mononoke Emon" (https://www.tokuma.jp/book/b675260.html) on Wednesday, April 1st.

"Mononoke Emon" (by Shinji Kajio)

Emon, a beautiful girl who inherits memories for over 3.3 billion years since life began on Earth. This is the latest installment in a popular series that has been continuously written for over 47 years, depicting her seemingly eternal journey.

Synopsis

Hikari is sent across a timeline of over 3.3 billion years. Emon is her best friend, whom she meets in various times and places. To fulfill a promise with her, Emon visits Vietnam and approaches a young man to change his future.

-- "Twinkling Hoi An"

Emon continues her journey not only in Vietnam but also to islands in Kyushu and mountainous regions of Kumamoto, watching over the evolution of life. Leaving vivid memories in the hearts of people. This new work, the first in the popular series in nine years, is a collection of five short stories!

Table of Contents Twinkling Hoi An Dawn Gene Drowsy Fossil Mononoke Junction Wandering Sanctuary The Trajectory of Emon

Author Profile

Shinji Kajio (かじお・しんじ)

Born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Debuted as a writer in 1971 with "Pearls for Mia." Major works include "The Earth is Plain Yogurt," "Vengeful Star Zone" (received the Seiun Award), "Uncharted Planet Key Largo" (received the Kumamoto Nichi Nichi Shimbun Literary Award), "Salamander Annihilation" (received the Japan SF Award), and the Emon series, including "Emon of Memories."

Editor's Comment

Emon, a woman who inherits memories from the time life began on Earth.

Guided by a sense of mission, she travels around the world, watching over the evolution of life.

This latest volume in the popular series, which has been written for 47 years and is scheduled to be adapted for the stage in 2027, includes

five short stories and frontispiece illustrations by manga artist Kenji Tsuruta.

Bibliographic Information

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