Gentosha Publishing Co., Ltd. The overwhelmingly exciting Michio Shusuke Mabi Series – “The Eyes on the Back” Volumes 1 and 2, “The Claws of the Skeleton,” and “Flowers and Shooting Stars” – are now available in thrilling new editions!

[Gentosha Publishing Co., Ltd.] The overwhelmingly exciting Michio Hidesuke “Makibi Series” – Volumes 1 and 2 of “The Eyes on the Back,” “The Claws of the Skeleton,” and “Flowers and Shooting Stars” – arrive in thrilling new editions!! ​ Gentosha Co., Ltd. Press Release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Media Michio Hidesuke’s overwhelmingly exciting “Makibi Series” – Volumes 1 and 2 of “The Eyes on the Back,” “The Claws of the Skeleton,” and “Flowers and Shooting Stars” – are now available in thrilling new editions!!
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Illustration: kokuno Gentosha is pleased to announce the publication of four works from Michio Shusuke’s “Makibi Series” in new editions with newly designed covers. The first two books, “Sei no Me (Vol. 1) [New Edition]” and “Sei no Me (Vol. 2) [New Edition],” will be released on September 18, 2025. Mr. Michio’s debut work, which marks the beginning of his career, is packed with the unique charm of his work, and I hope to share this masterpiece with as many people as possible with a renewed sense of enthusiasm. We received a comment from Michio! While possessing overwhelming talent, having won the Naoki Prize and numerous other literary awards, Michio Hidesuke continues to take on new challenges, leading the world of mystery and expanding the possibilities of entertainment. She shared her thoughts on her debut work in a handwritten comment!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7254/1041/7254-1041-a5d3a0264d58554b63d4349d962390dc-2000×979.jpg Limited to the first printing of the new edition! Comes with a special bookmark Purchasers of the first printing will receive a special bookmark. The bookmark also includes a handwritten comment from Michio, separate from the one introduced above, so look forward to it…! About the Mabi Series This popular series, which began with the debut work “The Eyes on the Back,” continued with “The Claws of the Skeleton” and “Flowers and Shooting Stars,” has sold a total of 750,000 copies. In this series, Shosuke Mabi, a “spiritual phenomenon investigator,” and Shusuke Michio, a “horror writer,” tackle the cases. Mabi is a “man who wants to meet spirits,” while Michio is “a man who is at the mercy of spirits.” With such an odd couple working together, it’s no wonder they get into trouble! And now, Mabi’s assistant, Rin, joins them as they tackle numerous mysteries. *New editions of “Mukuro no Tsume” and “Hana to Nagareboshi” are scheduled for release in 2026. “The Eye on the Back (Part 1) [New Edition]”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7254/1041/7254-1041-62396a97b645d62ec2b0c456028f170e-309×456.png Illustration: kokuno Horror writer Michio hears a voice that can only come from a spirit in a village where children keep disappearing one after another. He flees and heads to the “Spiritual Phenomena Research Center.” After hearing his story, the director, Mabi Shosuke, hands over a file titled “Eyes on the Back.” Inside are four spirit photographs with human eyes in them, along with a letter from the sender. All of the photographs were taken near the village, and what’s more, all of the subjects had committed suicide after the photos were taken… What kind of village is this!? This is Michio Shusuke’s debut work. (Price: ¥720 tax) Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4344435095 “Eyes on the back (bottom) [New edition]”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7254/1041/7254-1041-9c5ba3651a271fd868568ed88bff56d2-302×455.png Illustration: kokuno Makibi, a “spiritual phenomenon investigator” who is skeptical of the existence of spirits, his beautiful assistant Rin, and Michio, an unsuccessful horror writer, head to a tragic village with a Tengu legend to investigate a spiritual phenomenon Michio experienced. Michio hears the mysterious voice again at the site where the boy’s body was found and at the boy’s grandfather’s house. A few days later, the grandfather is stabbed to death… Have the three opened a forbidden door? Countless mysteries lead to one truth. A stunning piece of entertainment! (Price: ¥810 tax) Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4344435109 Shusuke Michio (Michio Shusuke) Born in 1975. He made his debut in 2004 with “The Eyes on His Back,” winning the Special Prize at the Horror Suspense Awards. He won the Honkaku Mystery Award for “Shadow,” the Mystery Writers of Japan Award for “Crow’s Thumb,” the Oyabu Haruhiko Award for “Dragon God’s Rain,” the Yamamoto Shugoro Prize for “Light-Carrying Flowers,” and the Naoki Prize for “The Moon and the Crab.” His other works include
“Sunflower-less Summer,” “The One-Eyed Monkey,” “Noel,” “The Bail Cage,” “Invisible Chameleon,” “It’s Not Okay,” “N,” “I Can Hear,” and the full-scale crime investigation game “DETECTIVE X” series. A unique presence who allows us to enjoy the world of mystery from a free and open perspective. [Michio Shusuke Official X Account] @michioshusuke
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