Pre-orders now open for actor Itagaki Rikito’s first picture book, “My Color”! (Released November 2025) / Comments from the artist included
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 12, 2025 To Members of the Press Pre-orders are now open for actor Itagaki Rikito’s first picture book, “My Colors”! (Released November 2025) / Includes comments from the artist Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo / CEO: Nanjo Tatsuya) began accepting pre-orders on Friday, September 12, 2025 for actor Itagaki Rikito’s first picture book, “My Color” (scheduled for release on November 6, 2025).
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https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052062531/ ●Stardust official online store MAILIVIS: https://mailivis.jp/shop/g/gIGR251103SET/ *Special benefits available exclusively to fan club members. *Purchases are possible by linking to the fan club. In addition to his acting career, Itagaki Rikito is active in many fields, holding solo exhibitions as an artist, selling NFT art, and serving as the official creator of the picture book submission site “Yomikase Canvas.” Itagaki’s first picture book, “My Color,” written and illustrated by him, will be released on November 6, 2025.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8145/2535-8145-21f450875a783bdd1fe3a14deaaae2cd-1200×600.jpg Nuru is a mysterious creature with a pure white body. While living in a colorful world, he wonders, “Why am I the only one without color?” Through various encounters, Nuru begins to search for his own color. The vibrant colors and adorable illustrations of Nuru will warm your heart with every page. The text, written in simple, rhythmic language, is packed with the author Itagaki’s attention to detail. This is a book that should be read by people of all ages, from children to adults, and will inspire you to embrace your true self.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8145/2535-8145-6b8908b43130831856bbaa6e7ab5a0fb-1200×600.jpg Itagaki’s attention to detail is evident in the textures and colors. If you keep this picture book on hand, you can open it again and again whenever you feel like it, and enjoy new discoveries each time. Be sure to pick up “My Color” and enjoy its world. This book is a revised and newly illustrated version of a work that was digitally published on the picture book submission website “Yomikase Canvas” in April 2025. ▼Comment from Ri Mitsuto Itagaki▼ I’m pleased to announce that “My Color” will be released as a book. While it’s great to enjoy it digitally, I’m very pleased to be able to deliver it to you in print form. For this publication, we’ve made some revisions to the illustrations from the currently published version, updating the book to better capture the charm of a picture book that you can turn the pages of one by one. We hope both adults and children enjoy this book. [Author Profile]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8145/2535-8145-fc72d4fe717a4a02db86ed008cff63b6-1929×2700.jpg ■Ri Mitsuto Itagaki Born in 2002. He made his acting debut in 2012 and won the Newcomer Actor Award at the 48th Japan Academy Awards for his roles in the films “Hakkenden,” “Cells at Work,” and “Onmyoji 0.” This year, he has continued to appear in popular works, including his first lead role in the primetime drama series “Himitsu ~THE TOP SECRET~” on Kansai TV/Fuji TV, the film “Baban Baban Bang Vampire,” and the drama “Happy Marriage.” He has also been confirmed to appear in the NHK morning drama “Bakeke,” the film “Meets the World,” and the film “Peleliu: Guernica in Paradise.” Alongside his acting career, he is also active in many fields, including holding solo exhibitions in the art field. ◆Limited quantity! Receive a “reproduction autographed postcard” with your purchase from Rakuten Books Those who purchase “Boku no Iro” from Rakuten Books will receive a “reproduction autographed postcard by Itagaki Rikito” as a limited-time bonus.
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https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18361628/ ◆Limited quantities! A special edition exclusive to Rihito Itagaki’s official fan club is also on sale! There’s also a chance to win an autograph through a lottery! MAILIVIS, Stardust’s official online store, will also be selling a special edition exclusive to Rihito Itagaki’s official fan club members. The bonus includes one postcard. (This design is different from the Rakuten Books bonus.) You’ll also have a chance to win a handwritten autograph by Itagaki Rikito! (The autograph will be included in the picture book.)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8145/2535-8145-c5e0bcd4876943cf3cb0477b8f54cbaf-1200×809.jpg *The actual product will have a replica signature. ★Click here to purchase https://mailivis.jp/shop/g/gIGR251103SET/ ※You can purchase by linking to the fan club. ▼Join Rihito Itagaki’s official fan club here https://rihitoitagaki.jp/about/membership ◆What is “Yomikase Canvas”?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8145/2535-8145-ea8f6af3d81f06914fe77c7a8b730211-1200×1200.jpg ■ “My Color” Written and illustrated by Itagaki Rikoto Price: ¥1,650 (tax included) Release date: November 6, 2025 Format: 207 x 207 mm / 32 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-206253-7 Publisher: Gakken Inc. Gakken Publishing Website:https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020625300 [Click here for reservations and purchases]
・Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052062531/ ・Rakuten
Books:https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18361628/
■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: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classroom,” Publishing and content operations, such as educational materials, Preschool and school operations, such as textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support operations, such as nurseries and after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.