The manga, which has been serialized on the web manga site "Ura Sunday" and the manga app "Manga One" since 2017, is a popular work that has sold over 3.5 million copies. The latest 10th volume, which will be published after a one-year absence, is scheduled for release around April 19. A collaboration with John Williams, the master of film music who has composed music for the "Star Wars" and "Harry Potter" series, has also been decided. Details will be announced at a later date. From April 29 to May 15, a pop-up store will open at P'PARCO in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. In addition to selling official goods, a photo spot with character panels will be set up. For every 3,000 yen (including tax) spent on goods, a limited edition postcard will be distributed at random. Official goods are on sale for a limited time at "NewDays" convenience stores in the station. A life-size panel of the characters will be on display in the store, and a limited edition sticker will be distributed at random for every 2,000 yen (including tax) of merchandise purchased. This is available at four stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area: the Ikebukuro store in Tokyo (outside the east exit of JR Ikebukuro Station), the Makuhari store in Chiba, the Kaihinmakuhari store, and the Shinmatsudo Station store.
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
