A collaboration book between actor Junki Totsuka, who is popular for his role as Taichi Todoroki in “Tiger ni Tsubasa”, and author Kudorein, “Less than characters” is now on sale!

KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. press release (2024.09.27) KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. A collaboration book between actor Junki Totsuka, who is popular for his role as Taichi Todoroki in “Tiger ni Tsubasa”, and author Kudorein, “Less than characters” is now on sale! The serialization project of the magazine “Da Vinci” has been made into a book. Publication scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025! KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Natsuno) will release “Less than characters” by actor Junki Totsuka and author Kudorein on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. It has been decided that it will be published. We are now accepting reservations from today, September 27, 2024 (Friday).

Newly taken photo of the book “Less than Characters” (Photo = Shun Omiyama) Junki Totsuka, an actor who immediately gained attention for his role as Taichi Todoroki in the TV drama series “Tiger ni Tsubasa”, continues to gain momentum. Kudorein is a noted author who has been active in a wide range of works including novels, essays, tanka, picture books, etc., and whose works have been reprinted, such as “People Boiling Peaches” and “Love Like Putting Milk in Coffee.” . It has been decided that the book “Less than
characters”, a project created by two up-and-coming artists, will be released on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This is Totsuka’s first book.
From the main story #13 “Waha” (Photo = Osamu Hoshikawa) This project was serialized in Da Vinci, an entertainment magazine for books and comics, for about a year starting in 2023. Kudo wrote short stories based on Totsuka’s photographs taken at various locations. The story of “people who might be somewhere in this city” created by the two is depicted. In addition to the 15 articles published in the magazine, there will also be a new photo of Totsuka taken in an artistic worldview by photographer Shun Omiyama, and a new essay by Kudo titled “Catching Totsuka-san” (tentative title). Recorded. The content approaches the “true Junki Totsuka” from various angles. In addition, exclusive to Amazon.co.jp, you will also receive a postcard with visuals and Kudorain messages taken by Junki Totsuka. Please take a look at this book where you can fully enjoy Totsuka’s multifaceted expressions and Kudo’s creative ability to weave stories. For future information, please check the official Instagram of “Less than characters”. Account ID:
@tojojinbutsu_miman https://www.instagram.com/tojojinbutsu_miman/ Comment from Junki Totsuka
I never dreamed that I would turn it into a book. This serial project was born out of the connection of being from the same hometown, and a small daily life was spun into a big life. Kudorein breathes life into a world that looks like a role but is not a role, that seems to exist but doesn’t exist. I want you to pick it up and look at it if you can, buy it if you want, and display it, and I want you to fall in love with me even more. kindly. Junki Totsuka (Junki Tozuka) actor. Born July 22, 1992 in Iwate Prefecture. He made his acting debut in the 2011 drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e~Ikemen☆Paradise 2011”. He became a hot topic for his role as Taichi Todoroki in the TV drama series “Tiger ni Tsubasa” (NHK). Recent appearances include the dramas “But I Have Passion”, “Aoshima-kun wa Ijiwaru”, and the movies “Akabane Kotsu no Bodyguard” and “Let’s Talk About Suomi.” Comment from Kudorein
I am very happy to be able to work with Junki Totsuka, who is from the same hometown. It was a luxurious time, with Totsuka-san’s different facial expressions and poses every month, and the excitement and smiles on his face. This time, I had fun writing it, trying to figure out what kind of characters I should use, and sometimes thinking about the “difficult questions” that Mr. Totsuka asked me. Kudorein writer. Born in 1994. His books include essay collections such as “You Shouldn’t Make Me Hungry,” “Singing Ghost,” “The One Who Boils Peaches,” and “Love Like Milk in Coffee.” Nominated for the 165th Akutagawa Prize for his first novella, The Voice of the Icicle. Currently, he has published many series including the essay “Nichi Nichi Koreme Bunryo” in Kodansha’s “Gunzo”. About the book “Less than characters” Main contents Junki Totsuka/New photo “Introduction” by Junki Totsuka 15 main stories column “Excessive characters” Newly written essay by Kudorein others
◆Bibliographic information Book title: Less than characters Model: Junki Totsuka Text: Kudorein Regular price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen tax) Format: 46 paperback, 160 pages in total ISBN: 978-4-04-115513-4 Release date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Publisher: KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. KADOKAWA official bibliographic details page
https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322407000669/ ◆Click here to make a reservation with special benefits! [Bonus included] Amazon.jp https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DHC3Q113 *Please note that sales will end once the planned quantity is reached.