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Work!
Nyanko brothers Genre: Picture Books
By Juno / ShogakukanCreative.Inc
Target: All ages
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What is “mofusand”?
"Mofusand" is a series by Juno featuring cats in various coverings, developed in multiple ways. It is one of the most famous IPs in Japan today. The author, Juno is the creator of "mofusand," a cat-loving “cat artist" who is very popular on X!!
-About this book
This is a story of fluffy cat brothers, all newly illustrated. The story is about a cat that works, cleans, does laundry, cooks, sometimes lolls around, and sometimes just plays with each other. Even cats seem to have various kinds of "work" every day.It is a cute, slightly surrealistic, funny story about the loose-footed life of two cat brothers. The adorable cat gestures and expressions will bring a moment of healing to all those who work.
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@tsuburana_aqua : 113K Followers
The Grand Adventure of the Namagaki-chan
By Shogakukan Creative.Inc Target: All ages
Genre: Picture Books
-Who is “Namagaki-chan”?
“Beady-Eyed Friends" is a character series featuring adorable creatures with charming beady eyes. Among them, "Namagaki-chan" is a character inspired by fresh oysters, known for its squishy texture and endearing expression. This character is available as plush toys, mascots, and other merchandise. For the first time, a storybook featuring Namagaki-chan is set to be released.
-About this book
One day, Namagaki-chan's oyster shell bed broke. Determined to find a new shell, she set off to explore the ocean. Along the way, Namagaki-chan met the friends from the "Beady-Eyed Aquarium" and... the Namagaki Kingdom!? Namagaki-chan embarks on their very first grand adventure!
#Penguin #Popular IP
@k_r_r_l_l : 400K Followers
HP : https://koupenchan-info.jp
Rights sold: Traditional Chinese
Koupen-chan and Summer Friends
RURUTEA
/SHUFU TO SEIKATSU SHA
Genre : Character
Target : Age 3~
-What is “Koupen-chan”?
Koupen-chan is a penguin character created by illustrator Rurutea.
Koupen-chan's characterization, in which he does his best to praise the smallest of everyday actions, has created a massive buzz on Twitter. The character has been developed in various ways through collaboration with companies and cafes.
Goods image: https://www.koupenchan-store.jp/
#Cat #Popular IP
Book Rights sold:
Traditional Chinese
Cat's Ramen Shop
Genre : Children’s Books
KORIRI /KINNO HOSHI SHA CO.,LTD. Target : Age 1～/ Adult
@koriri222：56K follower
@koriri222：10K follower Korea
This is a famous ramen shop in town. Mao, a tortoiseshell cat with a bow tie, deftly prepares specialty KATSUO ramen noodles with a broth made from katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes.) But for some reason, none of the customers want to eat it.
This is the second volume following the famous "Cat's Restaurant"!
Cat's Restaurant
Cat's Sushi Restaurant
Goods image: Pouch Bag
Series:
#Osamu Tezuka #Acclaimed artist
Phoenix : A Tale of Life
Osamu Tezuka, Mamoru suziki /KINNO HOSHI SHA CO.,LTD.
Genre : Picture Books, Life
Target
: All ages
Osamu Tezuka's "Phoenix" makes its debut as a picture book! There are many forms of life on Earth, each living in their own environment and creating new life without being taught by anyone. Where does life come from? Why do we live? The Phoenix speaks to those living in the present about the mysteries of life and the importance of living for children and adult.
Osamu Tezuka was a manga artist, and animator. His prolific output, pioneering techniques and innovative redefinitions of genres earned him such titles as "the God of Manga". His output would spawn some of the most influential, successful and well-received manga series including the children's mangas Astro Boy, Black Jack and Phoenix all of which won several awards. He explored philosophical themes of "life and death" and "reincarnation" in depth by depicting stories developed around Phoenix, the immortal life-form beyond time and space. Phoenix navigates the readers by traveling back and forth, between past and future, through the series.
#Junji Ito #Acclaimed artist
Someone's looking at me
Junji Ito, Soushichi Tonari /Iwasaki Shoten
Genre : Horror, Picture Book
Target : All ages
Clouds, trees, scratches on desks, houses seen through windows, faces everywhere. But no one noticed.Eventually, the faces began to look only at me.At school, at home, in the park, the faces looked only at me. A picture book drawn by world-renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito.
Junji Ito is a Japanese horror manga artist. Some of his most notable works include Tomie, a series chronicling an immortal girl who drives her stricken admirers to madness. Ito's work has developed a substantial cult following, and Ito has been called an iconic horror manga artist. His manga has been adapted to both film and anime television series.
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