With a total of over 1.5 million copies sold, the Heisei era’s biggest bestseller “Koibanana” is finally being published in paperback after 20 years!

With a total of over 1.5 million copies sold, the Heisei era’s biggest bestseller, “Koibanana,” is finally available in paperback after 20 years! ​
Zabun Press release: October 14, 2025 To Members of the Press With a cumulative total of over 1.5 million copies sold, the Heisei era’s biggest bestseller, “Koibanana,” is finally available in paperback after 20 years! Love back then was painful, awkward, and
straightforward… A story (message) dedicated to lovers The paperback version of “Koibanana,” a masterpiece by author Yoshi, known as the creator of cell phone novels, will be released by Futabasha on October 15, 2025.
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Futabasha Bunko “Love Talk Red” “Koiban” was published as a book in 2005. The work, which received overwhelming support, especially from young people at the time, debuted at number one on the literary sales rankings and has sold over 1.5 million copies in total. This work was written in response to the many love-advice emails Yoshi received, and it resonated strongly with people struggling with love and those confused about the beginning of romance. In addition, the theme song, “flower,” created in collaboration with Koda Kumi, also became a million-seller. It was embraced by many readers as a love bible. For this paperback edition, five stories from the ten stories previously included in the two volumes “Red” and “Blue” have been re-edited and included: “Reason,” “Smile,” “Confession,” “Scar,” and “Ex-Boyfriend.” The story depicts the characters’ suffering, tears, and positive attitudes toward life through their respective love lives. These stories are filled with real emotions, such as the words a grandmother says when one is hurt in love, love for a street musician who has lost his voice, and the anguish of a girl who tries to find a sense of reality in life by hurting herself. These stories are sure to resonate deeply with those who have been hurt or confused by love, even in the Reiwa era. In addition, at the end of the volume, there is a special collection of “love poems” that sympathize with the joys and sorrows of love, providing even more moving experiences for readers. This huge bestseller from the Heisei era has been reborn in the Reiwa era, delivering a new message to all those in love. 【Book Summary】 Book Title: “Love Talk Red” Author: Yoshi Release Date: October 15, 2025 Format: Paperback Price: ¥630 (excluding tax) Published and Sold by Futabasha Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154323/4/154323-4-0ed38842ce9df6d2c365448f8dd32e34-448×640.jpg Yoshi Profile In 2000, he launched the mobile site “Zabun” and published Japan’s first mobile novel, “Deep Love – Ayu’s Story.” The novel quickly gained attention, recording an unprecedented 3 million hits per month at the time and attracting over 1 million subscribers to its email newsletter. When “Ayu no Monogatari” was published in 2002, the four-book series has sold a total of over 3.5 million copies. His published books have sold a total of 10 million copies, and the comics he has produced have sold over 9 million copies.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154323/4/154323-4-6403c1e38a316c7e9c1afb96c27d557b-640×891.jpg The story of the yurt In 2004, “Deep Love: Ayu’s Story” was made into a movie and then a TV drama, and the DVD of the movie reached number one on the Oricon charts. In addition, “Dear Friends” marked Keiko Kitagawa’s first leading role in a film, attracting significant attention.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154323/4/154323-4-2513dbdfc177deb07734069df323c861-640×891.jpg I want to live more. Ranked #1 in overall book sales for the first half of 2005 Also, the “Broken Winged Angels” series (published by Futabasha) recorded double-digit viewership ratings despite airing late at night. It attracted attention for starring well-known actresses such as Aya Ueto, Satomi Ishihara, and Erika Toda in each episode. In 2024, she resumed her writing career and released her first self-help book, “Become the Person You Want to Be,” digitally. In response to fan requests, the release of the “Deep Love Final Chapter” and a new novel is expected. Contact for inquiries regarding this release Zabun Co., Ltd. Media Business Department Contact: Kotaro Sudo email: denpapa1969@gmail.com TEL: 090-1231-7535