Takeshobo Co., Ltd. Over 150,000 copies sold! “Zohito Meshi Monogatari 4.” (Author: Naoki Shigeno), a story depicting the lives of commoners during the Warring States period, is on sale today, October 29th (Wednesday)!

[Takeshobo Co., Ltd.] Over 150,000 copies sold! “Zohito Meshi Monogatari 4.” (Author: Naoki Shigeno), depicting the lives of commoners during the Warring States period, goes on sale today, October 29th (Wednesday)! ​ Image
URL: Takeshobo Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 29, 2025 Over 150,000 copies sold! “Zohito Meshi Monogatari 4.” (Author: Naoki Shigeno), depicting the lives of commoners during the Warring States period, goes on sale today, October 29th (Wednesday)! Celebrating the simultaneous release of three books by Naoki Shigeno! First-run limited edition includes a newly drawn collaboration manga card!! Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Sumitaka Miyata) is pleased to announce the release of the collaboration manga for Manga Life Original and Takecomi! ” will release the fourth volume of “Zohimeshi Monogatari” (author: Naoki Shigeno), currently serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine,” on Tuesday, October 29, 2025.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-7249d5d4dfb4c832ea2b59bb34017593-1000×1421.jpg

“Zohimeshi Monogatari” Volume 4 Book Cover Obi ・Synopsis Ninja Natsume joins the village, and Sakubei and his friends learn how to make ninja meals like hyōryōmaru (food rations) and sukatsumaru (water-loving rations). In addition, enjoy new Sengoku delicacies, such as red bean porridge, Egawa sake, and sweets like bean candy and potato syrup. As Sakubei gradually gains recognition as a responsible leader in the village, momentum for war with Takeda steadily builds. ・Highlights In Volume 4, Sakuhei’s surroundings are filled with a lot of activity, with Natsume, who has joined the village, demonstrating her secret secret cooking skills, the magistrate falling in love with Tsuru, and the village shelter being rebuilt after being struck by lightning. Meanwhile, Baba Nobuharu approaches Yamaya Masaharu, a military commander of the Ogasawara clan who rules Sakuhei’s village, to ask him to defect to the Takeda clan…?! The fourth volume of this hugely popular work, which comically depicts the realistic and harsh rural life of the Warring States period, is now available!
・First-Edition Bonus To commemorate the simultaneous release of Naoki Shigeno’s “Nobunaga’s Shinobi” Volume 23 (published by Hakusensha) and “Ishida Mitsunari’s Wife is Tough” Volume 2 (published by Futabasha), the print editions of each new volume will include a specially drawn collaboration manga card as a first-edition bonus! One side features a collaborative illustration common to all three works, while the other side features a collaborative manga with different content for each work! All of these are special manga cards drawn by Naoki Shigeno specifically for this occasion.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-268521e319f1d4410cbf3c0207fb3cc3-1409×2048.png Collaboration manga card table to commemorate the simultaneous release
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-bbd7a0c7b3cc144792b2514160965540-1409×2048.png Back of the collaboration card commemorating the simultaneous release ・Bookstore Bonus “Zohito Meshi Monogatari” Supporting Stores (Original Illustration Paper)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-020a7a564c6504e3975fd40f1655b0dc-1409×2048.png CIMIC ZIN (Original Illustration Card)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-70839eb7760974e5624d710c8aff1706-1409×2048.png Click here for a list of “Zohimeshi Monogatari” supporting stores that will be distributing original paper illustrations!
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/sp/fair/zouhyou_meshi4/ ・Author
information ▼Naoki Shigeno He primarily creates four-panel comics, and is known for his works that deal with history and everyday life. His representative works include “Nobunaga’s Shinobi” (Hakusensha, adapted into a TV anime in 2016). His comical style and detailed story development are his hallmarks. Author ■Serialized Magazine “Manga Life Original” A four-panel comic magazine for families brought to you by Takeshobo. Released on the 11th of every month! ◯Serialized Works 【Chii-chan’s Menu】 Masakazu Oi 【Mentsuyu Solo Meal】 Mizuki Setoguchi 【Sparrow’s Hotel】 Yuka Shandong [Recorder and Schoolbag] Azumaya Meme [Soldier’s Meal Story] Shigeno Naoki [The Meal Situation of a Stranger and Twins] Kosaka Toshifumi [The Lady of Nomijoshi] Carelessness [Why Momo-san] Munko [Middle-Aged Women’s Pictorial] Tsuge Fumiko [Cat Ghost] Pandania [Bonobo] Igarashi Mikio and others Editorial Official X: https://x.com/TakeShobo4koma ■About “TakeComi!” Updated daily! A web comic site operated by Takeshobo Co., Ltd.! Currently popular series include “Made in Abyss,” “It Seems Imaizumi’s House Has Become a Hangout Spot for Gals ~DEEP~,” “Longing for a Magical Girl,” and “Pop Team Epic.” Official website: https://takecomic.jp/ Editorial Department Official X Takekomi! [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_O Takekomi! Editorial Department [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen ・Preview reading
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-3fde84d5e661a8922b1aaaec2d595c7e-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-f86f4059ca15074ad05837be23324f02-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-862ea989e0ba9154e3a3aeab0d4c0e7f-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-e67b609847613775f5da5b0439e0d6ac-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-a74a8ccb988803063c851bd5a453584a-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-6447dbb75b98e382541a3b1336b22794-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-150a46948a76119297e07fb68481985a-1500×2133.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/109856/342/109856-342-f432df49db594a3b49f728fd0861dec1-1500×2133.jpg For more information about this release