Popular manga artist Battan’s first illustration collection and publication commemorative goods will be released on Friday, October 24th!!

Popular manga artist Battan’s first illustration collection and publication commemorative goods go on sale Friday, October 24th!! ​
Two Virgins Inc. Press Release: October 24, 2025 Popular manga artist Battan’s first illustration collection and publication commemorative goods go on sale Friday, October 24th!! An exhibition fair and autograph session will also be held at the Aoyama Book Center main branch. Two Virgins Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the book “Light a Fire in Your Heart!! Battan
Illustrations Comic Collection” (written by Battan) on Friday, October 24, 2025, and will also be selling original merchandise to commemorate the publication.
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Battan has established himself as a manga artist, publishing a number of popular comic works, including “Smokey Older Sister and Cunning Younger Sister” (Kodansha), which was adapted into a live-action drama, as well as “Blink” and “My Sister’s Friend” (both published by LEED Publishing). His work extends beyond comics, expanding into illustration, including book design and original art exhibitions. This book is the first collection of illustrations by the popular manga artist Battan. ■Content In addition to the original works that have been highly acclaimed in Battan’s previous solo exhibitions, this book also features a variety of illustrations, including cover art and color cover illustrations for popular comics, all in full color and in large B5 format. The book also includes a gorgeous 24-page original comic (color) and a special conversation with Battan’s close friend and writer, pha. Contents
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-5d6110615e0a8ab47415d78fc087b647-3900×2754.jpg • Newly drawn comic: “Kinbae” • Portfolio: Original works from solo exhibitions such as “Kinbae,” “Munich,” and “Set Your Heart on Fire” • Client Work: Cover illustrations and color cover illustrations for comics such as “Rainbow Complex,” “Runaway Girl,” “Smoky Older Sister and Cunning Younger Sister,” and “Fatal Game” (both published by Kodansha), “My Sister’s Friend” and “Mabataki” (both published by Leed Publishing), and “And Then the Heroine Disappeared” (Futabasha). • Special conversation: Battan x pha (writer)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-0fd181eb67e0f03d8614da6e9710dc86-3900×2754.jpg Newly drawn comics and original works: From the solo exhibition “Kinbae”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-98b9d06b1d85fb1e708fbe58c3991b38-3900×2754.jpg Original work: From the solo exhibition “Munich”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-3badad0b3a5c89649e837e0be748e751-3900×2754.jpg Original work: From the solo exhibition “Light a Fire in Your Heart”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-dc6a95ce3abd2e0a7e2d7c4d3760dcda-3900×2754.jpg Also includes many original works ■Book information
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-814e1bcd8c7bb8b88b3bf4f41679fa16-1912×2700.jpg “Light your heart on fire!! “Battan Illustrations Comic Collection” Author: Battan Price: ¥3,960 (¥3,600 tax) Specifications: B5 / Softcover / 160 pages / Full color ISBN: 978-4-86791-061-0 Release date: Friday, October 24, 2025 *Release dates may vary by region. : Two Virgins Co., Ltd. ■Publication commemorative goods will also be released at the same time! To commemorate the publication of this book, original publication commemorative goods will be on sale. From Friday, October 24, 2025, it will be available for purchase at the Two Virgins official online store “OTONARI” or at the bookstores listed below. Battan Special Shop ​ Two Virgins Official Online Store OTONARI Publication Commemorative Merchandise Sales Stores Sales will begin at the following stores on Friday, October 24, 2025. • Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store • Village Vanguard Shimokitazawa Store • Sanseido Bookstore Jimbocho Main Store (Temporary Store) • Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore • Aoyama Book Center Main Branch (Exhibition fair and autograph session scheduled for November) *Sales periods vary by store. *Kani Books (Koenji) will be selling the book in advance from October 17th. Merchandise will also be available for purchase at stores other than those listed above. For the latest information, please visit the Two Virgins Co., Ltd. website or official social media accounts. Merchandise Lineup 1. Original clear file (1 type)
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PP / Full color, double-sided This clear file features an original cover illustration from the anthology “Light a Fire in Your Heart!!” This gorgeous design features a full-color image that continues from front to back. The heart in the center of the back is a playful, see-through design. 2. Original clear sticker sheet (1 type)
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Transparent PET / Full color This set features original illustrations from the artist’s solo exhibition “Light a Fire in Your Heart,” which is also included in the collection. It contains 13 illustrations, both large and small, and the larger size is perfect for sticking on a cell phone. The clear type allows you to use the underlying surface in transparent areas. 3. Original Letter Card Set of 7
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-35f9fe98f9139187e45303ff961eac57-1599×1600.jpg 1,430 yen (1,300 (yen tax) A5 variant (140mm x 140mm) Paper: Full color on front, monochrome on back This set of seven large, square letter cards features illustrations from the artist’s solo exhibition “munich,” which is also included in the collection. The back side features a stamp area (illustration) and a message area (ruled). The card is made of smooth paper (MTA ) that makes the illustrations pop and is comfortable to write on. 4.Four types of original reproductions
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-e9dc92b14d79bc800393eb9ea2a8c260-3900×2772.jpg *Images are partial. From ¥20,000 (¥22,000 tax) 250×250mm (2 types) / A3 size (2 types) Giclee printing Made to order (shipping scheduled one month after the end of the exhibition) Four carefully selected original illustrations from the collection “Light Your Heart on Fire!!” have been reproduced. They are giclee printed on the highest quality paper using a high-resolution, wide-color gamut printer. *All images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may differ from actual product images. ■Author profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/54993/73/54993-73-aeec19a92c3c32384e770fbf54e3ab92-344×344.jpg Battan Manga artist. She made her debut in 2016 with “Nijiiro Complex” (Kodansha). Her works include “My Sister’s Friend” (Leed Publishing), “Runaway Girl” (Kodansha), “And Then the Heroine Disappeared” (Futabasha), and “Fatal Game” (Kodansha). She loves dogs. ■Company Information Two Virgins Co., Ltd.: https://www.twovirgins.jp/ Two Virgins Group: https://twovirgins-group.com/