Bungeishunju Ltd. The series has sold a total of 3 million copies! The long-awaited paperback edition of Hideaki Okuda’s latest work in the Irabu series, “Commentator,” is on sale today. Will Irabu answer your “problems”? A reader participation cam

[Bungeishunju Ltd.] The series has sold a total of 3 million copies! The long-awaited paperback edition of Hideo Okuda’s latest work in the Irabu series, “Commentator,” goes on sale today. Will Irabu answer your questions? A reader participation campaign is also underway! ​
Bungei Shunju Co., Ltd. Press release: September 3, 2025 To Members of the Press The long-awaited paperback edition of Hideaki Okuda’s latest work in the Irabu series, “Commentator,” has sold a total of 3 million copies! The latest in the series, “Commentator,” is now on sale. Will Irabu answer your concerns? We’re also running a reader participation campaign! “Leave Japan’s worries to Irabu!” Campaign ends 9/10 (Wed) 23:59 Bungeishunju Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Shigeyuki Iikubo) will release the paperback version of Hideaki Okuda’s “Commentator” today, Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Image
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Book cover of the paperback edition of Hideaki Okuda’s “Commentator” ◆ The latest work in the Irabu Series, the first in 17 years, is finally available in paperback! In the “Irabu Series,” troubled psychiatrist Ichiro Irabu leads troubled people to solutions using extraordinary methods. The second volume, “Trapeze,” won the 131st Naoki Prize. The series has been adapted into a variety of media, including film, drama, anime, and stage plays, and has now sold over 3 million copies. In this film, “Commentator,” Irabu is visited by members of society who are at their breaking point, including a television station staff member struggling with low viewership ratings and a diligent office worker who hyperventilates because he is unable to manage his anger. His free-spirited remarks will shock and laughter the troubled people of the Reiwa era!? ◆ Also featuring a double cover by illustrator Shimada Takahiro In addition, the previously published books in the series, “In the Pool,” “Trapeze,” and “Mayoral Election,” are available in bookstores nationwide with double covers by illustrator Shimada Takahiro.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/43732/755/43732-755-83ed75063953e229d957cf798071905b-1866×770.png Remove the double cover to reveal the regular Irabu Series cover! ◆ We’re looking for your worries! “Leave your Japanese worries to Irabu!” Campaign In addition, to commemorate the release of
“Commentator” in paperback, we’re running a special reader
participation project. “My work isn’t going well,” “My relationships are stressful,” “It’s so hot I don’t want to do anything,” etc. We’re looking for your “worries” right now.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/43732/755/43732-755-4b8b980d6d4fa9fcc4ecde257dc44568-3900×2600.jpg Dr. Irabu becomes a mascot character?! Also, keep an eye out for Irabu and Mayumi’s lines in the story! Dr. Irabu will answer the most relevant questions from the submitted concerns. Plus, 30 lucky winners will receive a special “Dr. Irabu” sticker by illustrator Takahiro Shimada! The selected questions and Irabu’s answers will be published online at a later date. Apply here. Application deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:59 PM ◆ Bibliographic information Book title: “Commentator” Author: Hideaki Okuda Release Date: September 3, 2025 (Bunshun Bunko) Number of Pages: 288 Format: Paperback Price: 737 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-16-792408-9
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