The first storybook of the popular character “Obakenu” is now available! Includes fun elements such as psychological tests, fortune telling, and manga.

The first storybook of the popular character “Obakeinu” is now on sale! Also includes fun elements like psychological tests,
fortune-telling, and manga. ​ Image
URL: Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 1, 2025 To Members of the Press The first storybook of the hugely popular character “Obakeinu” is now on sale! Also includes fun elements like
psychological tests, fortune-telling, and manga. Includes three original stories set in the world of Obakenu, revealing unknown sides and personalities of the characters. There are plenty of fun elements, including psychological tests, fortune-telling, manga, newspapers, and columns revealing the secrets of Obake-nu. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo) released “Dorodoron Obakeine Playable Story Book: A Collection of Little Happiness” on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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Currently super popular among elementary school students! The first storybook featuring the cute and tiny ghost characters “Obakeinu” has been released. This book is packed with fun elements, including three original stories that reveal hidden sides to the characters, psychological tests, fortune-telling, four-panel comics, and columns that reveal the secrets of the Obakeinu and friends. What is Obakeinu? This character is hugely popular with children and adults alike. It’s a cute representation of a scary ghost, based on the concepts of “ghosts aren’t scary” and “everyone’s friend.” ★Obakenu Official Website: https://crux.jp/obakenu/ ◆Contains three completely original stories that can only be read in this book This book is the first to reveal the story set in the world of Obakeinu. Enjoy the unique personalities and unknown sides of the Obakeinu. The beginning of the story is a manga, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of the story. ★Episode 1 “My First Great Adventure☆” 【Synopsis】 A very scared Obakenu finds a mysterious letter. It says, “I’m waiting. Help me.”…!? Who could have sent this letter?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-0ea68e555daecf68ecc2310947961a45-2016×1481.jpg ▲Episode 1 opening manga ★Episode 2 “The Meaning of Tears and the Shooting Star” [Synopsis] Today is the once-a-year Shooting Star Day. And yet, heavy rain has suddenly started falling! When he hurried into the house, a star-shaped ghost appeared!?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-1d9c8cf26542d963e1cdd1bdb8aa114b-2016×1483.jpg ▲Episode 2 opening manga ★Episode 3 “The Devil’s Big Plan!?” [Synopsis] The mischievous Akumanu is plotting 100 pranks on the kind-hearted Tenshinu! Let’s all work together to protect Tenshinu!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-e99eccf60a8413c630225bf1db734d8c-2020×1486.jpg ▲Episode 3 opening manga ◆Enjoy the various expressions of the Obake-nu characters with full-color illustrations Every spread contains a color illustration, so you can enjoy the cute expressions and gestures of the Obake-nu characters as you read on. This book also includes original illustrations that can only be seen here. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-9157b3ea482c5a8a6e800fa4887f38ea-2026×1497.jpg ▲Enjoy various scenes with illustrations
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-6e9076ef6d58166a61c08f55eac84c9e-2016×1481.jpg ▲Includes original illustrations that can only be seen in this book! ◆Play with psychological tests and fortune-telling It also includes elements that allow you to play over and over again, such as a psychological test that you can play while reading the story, and “Today’s Ghost Fortune Telling,” which tells your fortune for the day.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-194b78f2a4eb23c5d325a2c5800b2ffb-2016×1481.jpg ▲Play psychological tests that match the story scenes.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-caf011cb1534629f2273fbfa8b565d4e-1006×1486.jpg ▲Choose a character to see your fortune for the day! ◆Plenty of other fun elements! It also includes many other fun elements, such as columns revealing the secrets of the Obake-nu, four-panel comics, and the “Obake-nu Newspaper.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-458fa85aa3f3b0e4af85dcdee9e6f188-1009×1483.jpg ▲The habits of the Ghosts and the secrets of the homes they live in are revealed!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-c6b94426d6f5b3e6df4583d62cf5a039-2016×1481.jpg ▲Includes a bonus four-panel comic that lets you enjoy the story’s sequel. ◆Purchase from Rakuten and receive a limited edition smartphone wallpaper! Purchase from Rakuten and receive a limited edition original smartphone wallpaper featuring an illustration drawn specifically for this book! This is an irresistible bonus for Obakeinu fans. *For details, please see the Rakuten Books purchase page below. E-books (Rakuten Kobo) are not eligible.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8089/2535-8089-3c45e400a6942f267def2e084bafb417-816×1200.jpg “Doro Doro~n Obakeine” A playful story book filled with little happinesses. 』 Edited by: Doro Doro-n Committee Price: ¥1,100 (tax included) Release date: August 28, 2025 Format: 46-size / 128 pages / Full color Digital version: Available (simultaneous distribution) ISBN: 978-4-05-206164-6 Publisher: Gakken Inc. Gakken Publishing Website:https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020616400 [Click here to purchase this book] ・Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052061640/ ・Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18261086/ ・Seven Net
https://7net.omni7.jp/detail_isbn/978-4-05-206164-6 ・Kindle
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FNM3N2NW/ ・Rakuten Kobo
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rk/4af05346b13b37dab3ee65829c2fd49f/ ■Gakken Inc. https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Nanjo Tatsuya ・Date of incorporation: January 13, 2009 (company name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: 50 million yen ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business activities: Publishing and content, global business, medical and nursing publishing content, kindergarten and school business,
classroom-related business, e-commerce and online business, and advertising business. ■GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed on the Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education Sector: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classroom,” Publishing and content business, including educational materials, Preschool and school operations, including textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare Sector: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support services, including nurseries and
after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.