Ameana’s latest work, “Strange Map,” is released today, Friday, October 31st! It comes with a “Strange 33cm Extra-Large Discussion Map” that shows “something strange” and hides the “mystery” of the story. Can you solve the mystery of the orange “Stra

Amaana’s latest work, “Strange Map,” is released today, Friday, October 31st! It comes with a “Strange 33cm Extra-Large Study Map” that shows “something strange” and hides the “mystery” of the story. Can you solve the mystery of the orange “Strange Extra-Large Map”? ​ Futabasha Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 31, 2025 Ameana’s latest work, “Strange Map,” is released today, Friday, October 31st! It comes with a “Strange 33cm Extra-Large Study Map” that reveals “something strange” and hides the story’s “mystery.” Can you solve the mystery of the orange “Strange Extra-Large Map”?
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On Friday, October 31, 2025, masked horror author Ameana’s latest work, “Strange Map,” finally hit the shelves. Not only did it have an unprecedented first printing of 200,000 copies, but it also achieved double No. 1 rankings on Amazon and Rakuten Books even before its release, creating a buzz. As the latest work from Ameana, a globally acclaimed million-selling author whose previous works, “Strange House” and “Strange Picture,” have sold over 7 million copies worldwide, bookstores and fans across the country are flooding the shelves with orders. As a result, a pre-release reprint of 50,000 copies was decided, resulting in an unprecedented start of 250,000 copies, making it an early bestseller. The book has already garnered attention around the world, with publishing offers coming from seven countries. On social media, comments such as “I can’t wait for it to be released!”, “My kids are looking forward to it!”, and “What do these monsters represent?” have been pouring in, and the book is already garnering attention as “the most talked-about work in the Weird Series.” ■33cm wide for a new reading experience – Includes an extra-large orange study map!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14531/856/14531-856-ae9f978bb20877482a58e8ea4fbb7a43-2501×1430.jpg This work includes a folded-out, extra-large “study map” measuring approximately 33 cm across, depicting the setting of the story. Echoing the “ancient map” on the cover, which depicts seven
mysterious, yokai-like creatures, the entire study map is unified in a bright orange color. In the center are the words “Haha-Nijo Mountain” and “Kasou-Ko Village Ruins,” which likely hold the key to the story. The shapes of the two mountains, the land stretching out into the sea, and the river flowing from the mountains—does this composition seem familiar? Surrounding the area are a string of strange station names, including “Makizuruumi Station,” “Kogakure Station,” and “Kakido Station,” and terrain resembling forests, towns, and fishing ports is scattered throughout. Among the signs, the most eye-catching are the words “Hosekisuitei.” What on earth is going to happen there? Furthermore, in the nearby forest, an inexplicable “structure” can be seen. What connection does this have to the story? The “Weird Extra-Large Map of Thought,” which measures a whopping 33cm when unfolded, can be opened and closed repeatedly as you read through the pages. You can unravel the story by tracing the paths the characters took and what they saw where. “Is there something strange about this road?” “Are the station names somehow related?” Such small
incongruities may gradually lead you closer to the “core of the story.” We hope you enjoy comparing it with the “old map” on the cover, which has “something strange” about it, and exploring your own theories. Can you solve the mystery hidden in this orange “Weird Extra-Large Research Map”? The main character is none other than Kurihara-san!! Following “Strange House” and “Strange Picture,” this is the culmination of Ameana’s “Weird” series! In 2015, university student Kurihara learns a surprising truth: his grandmother died under mysterious circumstances, clutching an unidentified old map. Seven monsters were depicted on the old map. What on earth were they? Why was his grandmother holding such a thing before she died? Kurihara sets out on a journey to uncover the mystery. What awaits him there is an abandoned seaside village, a mysterious accident, a dilapidated guesthouse, a fateful tunnel, and a tragic truth hidden in the old map. Why did my grandmother die? What is the true identity of the monster? Horror, mystery, suspense, adventure, youth, romance… The #1 best-selling book of 2024! A classic, bizarre novel from Amana. Can you solve the mystery of this “old map”?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14531/856/14531-856-8c8bf7c84395611ad474039a41e5ea16-1471×2067.jpg Rain hole Uketsu A web writer and masked author specializing in horror stories. He is also active as a YouTuber, with over 1.76 million subscribers and over 200 million views on YouTube. He is known for his white mask and black full-body tights. Following his debut work, the “Strange House” series (Asuka Shinsha), his “Strange Picture” (Futabasha) was adapted into a comic book, becoming a worldwide million-seller with a total of 2 million copies sold. His popularity has spread beyond the borders of the world, with translations and publications scheduled for 36 countries and regions across five continents, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, South Korea, China, Brazil, and Morocco.