KADOKAWA Corporation Celebrating the 5th anniversary of her debut, Ano will release her own original “Ano-style philosophy book” “Philosophy is unnecessary” on Christmas Eve! Special talk events and book fairs in Tokyo and Osaka have also been anno

[KADOKAWA Corporation] Celebrating her fifth anniversary since debut, Ano will release her own original “Ano-style philosophical book,” “Philosophy: No Philosophy Needed,” on Christmas Eve! Special talk events and book fairs in Tokyo and Osaka have also been announced. ​
KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. Press release: September 3, 2025 To Members of the Press To celebrate the fifth anniversary of her debut, Ano will be releasing her own original “Ano-style philosophical book,”
“Philosophy: No Philosophy Needed,” on Christmas Eve! A special talk event and a book signing event in Tokyo and Osaka have also been scheduled. KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO) On Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, artist Ano will release “Ano’s Style Philosophical Book” “Philosophy Isn’t Necessary Philosophy” (2,420 yen/10% tax included). Pre-orders began today, Wednesday, September 3rd, at bookstores and online.
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※Image visual: PHOTO ITTETSU MATSUOKA Ano, a musician, TV personality, and actor, is always at the forefront of entertainment. This book transcends conventional boundaries and is a one-of-a-kind “Ano-style philosophical work” woven with free and original expression. Now that she’s reached the fifth anniversary of her debut, this book reflects Ano’s “present,” where she confronts her past and the path she’s walked so far, while also expressing her determination to make further strides. The words encapsulate Ano’s philosophy, including phrases like “Everyone is different, and everyone is struggling.” The photos on the inside pages were taken by photographer Ittetsu Matsuoka, who has worked with Ano for many years. The book contains beautiful, yet fleeting, gem-like shots that capture Ano’s natural, unpretentious self, a unique quality of their relationship. In addition, a publication commemorative talk event will be held at a location in Tokyo on the release date, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Furthermore, a book signing event will also be held in Tokyo and Osaka in January 2026! In addition, as a limited-edition bonus for purchases on Amazon and Rakuten Books, a special Polaroid-style card (1 piece) will be included, making this an item that allows you to fully experience the charm of Ano beyond the main story. ■Contents of this book ・What I know even though I know nothing ・Everyone is different, and everyone is suffering ・The loneliness that pierces me is like an abyss ・Eating only on revenge Others ■That comment (excerpt from “We Don’t Need Philosophy, Philosophy Is”) You don’t have to live your life by following this. It’s not a reference book or textbook for life. I don’t want to write about “affirming someone” or “changing someone’s life.” It might seem insignificant to others, but I want to write to say, “That’s not insignificant.” I want to write to say that obvious things are not obvious.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17600/7006-17600-8bbf4e5addef5fa2d8e5747a8ab7a91d-3900×2925.jpg ■Author Profile Ano: Affiliated with TOY’S FACTORY. Singer, actress, and model. Nicknamed “Ano-chan,” she enjoys national popularity, especially among young women. She began her solo music career under the name “ano” in September 2020. She made her major debut with TOY’S FACTORY in April 2022. In October of the same year, her song “Chu, Diversity,” the ending theme for the TV anime “Chainsaw Man,” became a huge hit. In September 2025, she will hold her first concert at the Nippon Budokan. ▶︎X：https://x.com/aNo2mass ▶︎Instagram:
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▶︎YouTube：https://youtube.com/@anoofficialchannel ■Bibliographic Data Title: Philosophy That Doesn’t Need Philosophy Price: 2,420 yen (including 10% tax) Release Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Specifications: A5 size / 1C 4C Published and Sold by: KADOKAWA Corporation Photo: Ittetsu Matsuoka ■Purchase from Amazon or Rakuten Books to receive a limited-edition, special Polaroid-style card! As a pre-order bonus on Amazon and Rakuten Books, a limited edition will be sold in limited quantities, featuring one special Polaroid-style card featuring behind-the-scenes shots from the book. Sales of the limited edition will end once stock runs out. Purchase the limited edition with bonuses here Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FNRFF2QJ Rakuten Books:
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18359905/ *The design of the bonus will vary by store. ■A talk event and book signing event to commemorate the publication have been announced! To commemorate the release of this book, a talk event featuring the author himself will be held in Tokyo on the release date, December 24th (Wednesday), and a book signing event will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in January. A special guest will be appearing at the talk event (to be announced at a later date). For more information, including how to participate, please see below or visit the bookstore’s website. Talk Event Details: To celebrate the release of “Philosophy: The Philosophy of No Need for Philosophy,” we’ve decided to hold a premium talk event exclusively for winners! 100 people who apply during the period will be selected by lottery to be invited. Even if you don’t win the lottery, everyone who purchases the book can watch it online. Date/location: Scheduled to start at 18:00 on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 @somewhere in Tokyo URL: https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/250828121/ Event Details: To celebrate the release of “The Philosophy of No Philosophy,” we’ll be holding a special event where winners can receive a signed copy of the book! 300 winners will be randomly selected from those who apply during the event period. Regardless of whether they win or lose, they will receive a random postcard (3 of each design). Event
date/location: January 17, 2026 (Sat) 13:00 ~ @ Somewhere in Tokyo URL: https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/250828122/ Event
date/location: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – @ Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore URL: https://store.tsite.jp/umeda/event/shop/49382-1304200823.html