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Collaboration Between 'Kishidagashi?!' and Big Katsu Snacks

A delightful collaboration is taking place as "Kishidagashi?!"—a romantic comedy manga that features a knight and traditional Japanese snacks—joins forces with Big Katsu, the beloved snack produced by Suguru Co., Ltd. This exciting partnership has been announced by ViviON Co., Ltd., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, which operates the original label comipo comics.

This collaboration marks the celebration of the digital release of the first volume of "Kishidagashi?!", titled "The Tired Knight from Another World Finds Comfort in Our Snacks!" The manga's cover will prominently feature Big Katsu, highlighting its status as a long-standing snack favorite. To further commemorate this collaboration, the digital ebook service comipo will offer a 10% discount on the first volume during the promotion.

Overview of the Work

• - Title: Kishidagashi?! - The Tired Knight from Another World Finds Comfort in Our Snacks!
• - Author: Raiti Heiwa
• - Publisher: ViviON Co., Ltd.
• - Label: Comipo Comics
• - Release Date: February 13, 2026
• - Price: 720 yen (excluding tax)
• - Work URL: Comipo
• - Author's Twitter: HirakazuRaiti

Synopsis

In this unique tale of "Knight x Snacks", Japanese soul snacks work wonders in soothing the hearts and bodies of visitors from different worlds. The story follows Taishin Ogami, a high school student working part-time at his grandmother's snack shop. What starts as an ordinary day, surrounded by his beloved candies and regular customers, takes a magical turn when a stunning knight appears amid a flash of light.

As Taishin introduces the bewildered knight to various traditional snacks, she becomes deeply moved and suddenly vanishes. From that moment on, a strange daily routine begins, where Taishin must ensure that the knight eats enough snacks, or she won’t be able to return to her world. This delightful romantic comedy promises to make readers smile while sparking cravings for nostalgic Japanese treats.

Background of the Collaboration

To engage the readers who support the work, a survey was conducted asking which snacks they wanted to see featured in the story. Many respondents expressed their desire to see Big Katsu in the manga. As the design for the cover was being considered, the unique packaging of Big Katsu and its long-loved taste inspired us to approach Suguru Co., Ltd. for collaboration.

The completed cover beautifully illustrates the protagonist indulging in Big Katsu, capturing the thrill of enjoying traditional snacks, and becoming a fitting visual representation of this charming story.

Comments from Suguru Co., Ltd.

Kazutaka Ooshio, the CEO of Suguru, shared, "Our mission is to bring color and smiles to daily life through snacks. We are genuinely thrilled to see the world of snacks being portrayed in this manga. Sweet and savory treats are a special joy accessible to everyone, young and old. We hope this collaboration helps convey the reassuring deliciousness and excitement of Big Katsu and Japanese snacks to everyone. Enjoy reading the manga with a snack in hand for a complete experience!"

Exclusive Artwork from the Creator

As part of this collaboration, exclusive artwork from author Raiti Heiwa has been revealed, celebrating this partnership in style.

Campaign Information

In honor of this collaboration with Big Katsu, a limited-time campaign will take place on the digital ebook service comipo, where the first volume will be available at a 10% discount from February 13 to February 21, 2026.

About Suguru Co., Ltd.

Suguru Co., Ltd. is a snack manufacturer known for producing Big Katsu. To explore more about them, visit their official website or check their Twitter.

About ViviON Co., Ltd.

ViviON aims to create a joyful society where users and creators can thrive together in the realm of 2D content. They are actively seeking individuals to join their creative team. More information can be found at ViviON Careers.