Celebrating Six Years of Kotonohabunko: A Literary Fair Event

Kotonohabunko's 6th Anniversary Celebration

Kotonohabunko, a female-oriented literary label from Micro Magazine Co., Ltd., celebrates its sixth anniversary with a special fair starting from June 20, 2025. This event, titled 'Kotonohabunko 6th Anniversary Fair,' will be held in select bookstores across Japan.

Event Highlights

To commemorate this milestone, customers who purchase any eligible book will receive a special clear card, available in six different designs. This is a wonderful opportunity for enthusiasts of Kotonohabunko's diverse range of literature to collect these unique items.
Along with the giveaway, participating bookstores will display posters featuring a fun flowchart that suggests recommended Kotonohabunko titles based on the reader's mood. This engaging feature promises to enhance the shopping experience while guiding fans towards their next great read. Be sure to check out these posters for personalized book recommendations! Note that poster availability may vary by store.

Featured Books

The fair will highlight several noteworthy titles:
1. Blue Eyes and Exotic Lotus:
Written by Hironatsu Yuki, illustrated by Sakura Mochi. Set in the Edo period, this historical fantasy explores the lives of a unique pair of partners running a cursed antique shop in Osaka. Their journey delves into curses and the essence of souls as they solve various mysteries.
- ISBN: 9784867166819
- Price: 792 yen

2. Goodbye on the Other Side [Paperback Edition]:
By Haruki Shimizu, illustrated by Atsuki Ito. This heart-wrenching story, now available in paperback, follows five individuals who get a single day to return to meet their loved ones after death. It was adapted into a TV drama featuring Takaya Okawa and brings tears to the reader's eyes.
- ISBN: 9784867166611
- Price: 781 yen

3. Working Pompoko God: Side Dish Shop in the Flower Shopping District:
By Shima Mizushima, illustrated by Sora. This story centers on a woman striving to keep her grandmother's recipes alive in a struggling delicatessen. She discovers a fluffy creature claiming to be a god of this town, leading to an enchanting tale of partnership.
- ISBN: 9784867166437
- Price: 781 yen

4. Mystery Solving at the After-School Starry Café:
Written by Yuka Sebashi, illustrated by Nun Yuki. A high school student is drawn into a group of peers solving mysteries at a unique café that combines a planetarium with a coffee shop. Their adventures reveal not just puzzles, but deeper self-discoveries.
- ISBN: 9784867166284
- Price: 803 yen

5. Café of Cosmic Railway:
By Kairi Aozuki, illustrated by Ugonba. This imaginative tale features a train of troubled souls serving sparkling 'mineral sweets.' The story explores themes of life and resilience through its quirky characters and enchanting confections.
- ISBN: 9784867166178
- Price: 781 yen

6. The Substitute Sacrificial Bride:
By Neji Koike, illustrated by Fumi Takagami. A haunting tale based on a village legend involving twins destined for a lake deity. As fate takes a twist, the story unfolds rich themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny.
- ISBN: 9784867166987
- Price: 781 yen

Special Anniversary PV

To further celebrate this special occasion, a promotional video featuring popular voice actor Kengo Kawanishi has been released. This video showcases Kotonohabunko’s diverse genres, including romance, mystery, and culinary narratives, emerging since its establishment in 2019.
You can find two versions of the PV: one special limited version that features a unique reading of the company's name.

Stay connected with Kotonohabunko through their official website and social media channels to keep up with new releases and events:

Kotonohabunko continues to be a trailblazer in offering unique and engaging literary works aimed at adult women, marking a vibrant and promising six years in the publishing world.