Exciting Release: Nakamura Yusuke Calendar 2026 Hits the Shelves This November

This year brings exciting news for fans of popular illustrator Nakamura Yusuke! On November 1, 2025, Asuka Shinsha, a company based in Tokyo, will unveil the much-anticipated Nakamura Yusuke Calendar 2026. Known for his unique artistry, Nakamura has crafted a number of prominent works including CD artworks for ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, covers for novels such as Night is Short, Walk On Girl and The Tatami Galaxy by Tomihiko Morimi, as well as the packaging for Asada Candy. This calendar promises to be a treat for fans, showcasing a blend of new creations and beloved past pieces.

The calendar not only features illustrations from the hit anime Bocchi the Rock! but also includes collaborations with Cerezo Osaka, a professional soccer team, and the popular character Hatsune Miku. The diverse lineup allows fans to appreciate both contemporary and classic art, making this calendar a unique collectible.

The cover art is taken from Nakamura’s recent work, specifically the Asada Candy Peach-flavored Coated Candy Limited Edition 2026, which is set to be released on November 14, 2025. The calendar is designed in an A3 size wall-hanging format that maximizes the visual experience, and it also contains monthly short columns written by Nakamura himself.

In a special addition, the calendar comes with a detachable mini-calendar that fits perfectly into a smartphone case, allowing for on-the-go enjoyment of Nakamura’s art. This addition has been well-received by fans due to its practical size and unique design.

Calendar Content Overview

The calendar features the following highlights per month:

- Cover: Asada Candy Peach-flavored Limited Edition 2026
- January: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - “Life is Beautiful” ⒸKi/oon Music
- February: Kirara April 2010 issue (Shogakukan)
- March: Hatsune Miku x Small S - Illustration and Music Contest © Crypton Future Media, INC.
- April: High School Music 1 (2026 Edition) (Educational Arts Co.)
- May: Original work - “Hair Cutting Bug”
- June: “Let’s Rock!” (Japanese Non-Life Insurance Association Kinki Branch)
- July: Original postcard for “La Gent Hotel”
- August: Original work - “Elephant”
- September: Collaborative illustration for the “Japanese National Treasure Exhibition”
- October: Collaboration illustration for anime “Bocchi the Rock!” ⒸHama Jiyaki / Houbunsha, Aniplex
- November: Cerezo Osaka - “Cerezo Women’s Day” collaboration illustration ⒸCEREZO OSAKA
- December: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - “You Are a Flower” ⒸKi/oon Music

Product Details

- Product Name: Nakamura Yusuke Calendar 2026
- Price: 1980 JPY (including tax)
- Size: A3 (Wall-hanging Type)
- Appendix: Mini-calendar (size: 9.5 cm x 5.7 cm), that fits into a smartphone case.
- Release Date: November 1, 2025

Where to Purchase

- Amazon.co.jp: Link
- Art House (Horie, Osaka): Link
- Ogaki Bookstore (Select stores): Link
- Mitsukoshi Bookstore Nagoya Main Store: Link
- Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store: Link

Availability may vary by store location.

About the Author

Nakamura Yusuke is a renowned illustrator born in 1978 in Hyogo Prefecture. He graduated from the Department of Design at Osaka University of Arts. His portfolio includes CD covers for ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION and Masashi Sada, book covers for works such as Night is Short, Walk On Girl and Mystery Dinner After. His designs have appeared on music textbooks, Asada Candy products, and even Lotte's Choco Pie. Collaborations with the apparel brand Graniph and diverse projects showcase his versatile talent.

Notable exhibitions across Japan have received acclaim, and his art books, Blue and NOW, have each sold over 130,000 copies. Further works include illustration textbooks and a comprehensive CD jacket collection.