[Over 11 million copies sold worldwide! ] The latest edition of the popular children’s book series “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo”, which will be made into a live-action movie in December, will be released on September 28th!
*Kaiseisha*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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[Over 11 million copies sold worldwide! ] The latest edition of the popular children’s book series “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo”, which will be made into a live-action movie in December, will be released on September 28th!
*The second installment of the new series “Lucky Street” with new characters added! *
“Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo Lucky Street 2” (written by Reiko Hiroshima/illustrated by jyajya)
* Kaiseisha Co., Ltd. (Publisher, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yuji Imamura) is a “mysterious candy store” with over 11 million copies sold worldwide.
The latest volume of the “Zentendo” series (written by Reiko Hiroshima/illustrated by jyajya), “Mysterious Dagashi Shop Zentendo Lucky Street 2” will be published on September 28th. *
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With the long-awaited live-action movie adaptation scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024, the latest work in the series, which is gaining more and more attention, is the second installment of the new series “Kichijo Dori” that started in April 2024!
A bookstore has opened that will greatly change the fate of the mysterious candy shop “Zeni Tendo” run by the owner Beniko and only available to lucky customers!
A new development begins. *
Book details * What is “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo”? *
The “Mysterious Dagashi Shop Zentendo” series (written by Reiko Hiroshima, illustrated by Jyajya) has sold a total of 4.6 million copies in Japan and 11 million copies worldwide.*
, and will be made into an anime film in 2020, NHK
It has been made into a TV anime on E-TV (currently being broadcast), and in 2022, the first volume was ranked first in the ranking of “3rd Elementary School Students Choose! ‘Children’s Book’ General Election”. This is a very popular children’s book. Currently, up to 25 volumes of the series (including extra editions) are being published. “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo” 1st work
Volume 1 was first published in May 2013. After the 1st season (volumes 1-11) and the 2nd season (volumes 12-20), the latest book “Mysterious Dagashiya” will be released in April 2024.
A new chapter with new characters has started from “Zentendo Kikyo Dori 1”.
* -Synopsis-*
Zenitendo is a mysterious candy store that only lucky people can find. The shop’s proprietress, Beniko, recommends sweets that are perfect for each person’s concerns. But if you eat or use it incorrectly… It’s up to the person whether they bring happiness or misfortune! “Mysterious candy store Zenitendo” official website
A bookstore opens that will greatly change the fate of “Zentendo”! Who is the shop owner you are interested in…?
In the latest edition, the second installment of the new chapter “Kichiku Dori”, “Zenpuku Shoten” has opened on “Kichiku Dori” near Zentendo. The owner, Futatsugashira Zenji, dressed in a hakama, is, as his name suggests, a man of goodwill. We work hard to sell “good books” and hope for the happiness of our customers. This work depicts the strange relationship between the two shops, such as when a customer who bought candy from Zentendo visits Zenpuku Shoten. Cover picture. The Zenpuku Shoten building is in the back left. For example, the main character, Reina, who wants to make friends, uses “Friend Blend” at Zenitendo.
However, he was struck by Zenpuku Shoten’s Zenji’s words, “Friend Blend has side effects” and “It’s better to have just one best friend who won’t betray you than many friends.” *
You will receive a “Best Friend Exchange Diary”*. When Reina writes something in her diary, she receives a reply from the diary that she hasn’t given to anyone, and she makes a close friend in her diary.
One day, Zenji sold the * “Lovely Reptile Illustrated Book” * We learn that a customer who was in trouble was guided by Beniko and was saved by Zentendo’s cheap sweets. Zenji is exhausted and says, “I caused trouble for the customers.” Kaichi, the older twin brother with different personalities, sees this and reveals his hostility towards Zenitendo.
So, what will happen to the relationship between Zenpuku Shoten and Zentendo? ?
-table of contents-
·prologue
・Greetings case
・Best friend exchange diary
・Lovely Reptile Picture Book
・Moderate donuts
・Two men
・Ochanoko Chai Chai
・Photography guidebook
・Curse shop
・Epilogue
First time limited benefit! With die-cut bookmark
bookmark image
Image of a bookmark inserted into a book
To commemorate the release of the new book, “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo” A die-cut bookmark will be included as a first-time limited bonus for “Kichikyo Dori 2”. When inserted into a book, the character’s face pops out of the book. Please take this opportunity to purchase it. *Author introduction*
Written by: Reiko Hiroshima
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Won the 4th Junior Adventure Novel Award for “Water Monster Forest” (Iwasaki Shoten) and the 34th Utsunomiya Children’s Award for “Cage of the Fox Spirit.” His works include “The Sender’s Daughter”, “Ochoko Majo Sensei” (KADOKAWA), “Story Masters” series (Kodansha), “Magical Stone House Full of Secrets” (PHP Institute) series, and “Judenya” series ( Seizansha), the “Oni Play” series (Komine Shoten), and the “Youkai Child Care” series (Tokyo Sogensha).
Illustration: jyajya
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture. A company focused on mobile business, involved in app production, content production, and site management. Became independent as a freelance designer in 2011. Currently, he is expanding his field of activity through illustration production and other activities. Her picture book works include “Two Wonderful Gifts,” written by Reiko Hiroshima (Kyoiku Gageki).
http://www.juno.dti.ne.jp/~jyajya
*Book details*
“Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo Kikkyōdori 2”
Written by: Reiko Hiroshima/Illustrated by: jyajya
List price: 990 yen (tax included)
Format: 19cm x 13cm (soft cover)
Target: From middle grade of elementary school
Number of pages: 170 pages
ISBN code: 978-4-03-635880-9
Release date: September 28, 2024
◎Kaiseisha HP bibliographic information:
https://www.kaiseisha.co.jp/books/9784036358809
Released on Friday, December 13th! Movie “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo” information
(C)2024 Movie “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo” Production Committee Cast: Yuki Amami
Kazuya Ohashi Rikka Ihara
Koji Hirasawa, Himena Ire, Noa Hakusan, Tentaka Banke, Yukino Imahama Mirai Yamamoto, Keisuke Watanabe, Rii Tanaka, Jiro (Sissonne) Mone Kamishiraishi
Original work: Written by Reiko Hiroshima, illustrated by Jyajya, “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo” series (published by Kaiseisha) Director: Hideo Nakata
Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida Music: Masaru Yokoyama
Theme song: Wednesday Campanella “Wish is Gyo-san” (Atlantic Japan / Warner Music Japan)
Official website: http://zenitendo-movie.jp