Shinchosha Co., Ltd. Readers and booksellers are shocked! The first and second volumes of Keiichiro Ryu’s masterpiece “Abandoned Child: Tadateru Matsudaira” will be released by Shincho Bunko on September 30th.

[Shinchosha Co., Ltd.] Readers and booksellers are shocked! The first and second volumes of Keiichiro Ryu’s masterpiece “Abandoned Child: Tadateru Matsudaira” will be released by Shincho Bunko on September 30th. ​
Shinchosha Co., Ltd. Press release: September 30, 2024 Readers and booksellers are shocked! The first and second volumes of Keiichiro Ryu’s masterpiece “Abandoned Child: Tadateru Matsudaira” will be released by Shincho Bunko on September 30th. The author, who made his debut at the age of 60, unfolds a world that no one else can imitate. Almost 40 years ago. Ryu Keiichiro appeared like a comet in the world of historical novels and shook the reading world. His debut work “Yoshiwara Gomenjo” suddenly became a candidate for the Naoki Prize, and since then he has continued to release works that astound readers and booksellers alike, leaving an overwhelming presence. It is no exaggeration to say that he is a legendary giant in the world of historical fiction. The super-entertainment value is so powerful that it would be no surprise to receive the “Bookstore Award” today. The first, middle and second volumes of “Abandoned Child, Matsudaira Tadateru”, which will make you addicted to reading with its wild and bold story, will be released from Shincho Bunko on September 30th.
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A person on the road who lives freely without being bound by the social order. Tadateru Matsudaira was born as a descendant of Tokugawa Ieyasu, but even though he was the sixth child of Ieyasu Tokugawa, he was feared by Ieyasu for his tremendous energy and strange appearance, and was abandoned. With no place to return to, Tadateru chooses to confront the second Shogun Hidetada, who is planning a plot, and Yagyu, who is relentlessly aiming for his life. How did Tadateru decide to live even though his life was threatened, he was subjected to unreasonable treatment, and he was inherently lonely? A body trained like a martial artist, a fighting sense that can block Yagyu’s deadly sword, and a heart that hates unnecessary slaughter. It wasn’t just his strength that supported him in the fierce battle. An innate cheerfulness, a kindness that senses people’s sadness, and a determination to protect the weak and those they love. And because he is strong, he is so big that even his enemies fall in love with him. Tadateru hid the loneliness of his origins in his heart, did not mourn, wished to live freely, and valued faith above all else. However, the era was a turbulent time of betrayal and falsehood. After losing the one he loves, he is transformed. He has an intellectual and cool demeanor, understands Latin and Christianity with ease, is knowledgeable about Western medicine, and becomes a forgiving friend of even his enemy Hideyori. He will become such a spacious person. However, the fall of Osaka Castle is just around the corner. There was no way Tadateru, who had Tokugawa blood, could save Hideyori from Osaka Castle. However, Tadateru ran with all his might toward Osaka Castle. Amidst the roar of gunfire, he returns to his friend Hideyori with the memories of his childhood in mind. Ieyasu tries to destroy Hideyori, Yodo-kun tries to protect himself, and Hidetada is timid. There are countless things that stand in the way of these two. But when souls that go beyond friend and foe meet, a drama is born in Osaka Castle that you can’t read without crying. This is a masterpiece that passionately and intensely depicts Tadateru, who was never tainted even in a world of war. ■Book introduction [Volume 1] “The color is just black, the eyes are slit in reverse, and there are fish scales on the arms…” Matsudaira Tadateru was born as the sixth child of Tokugawa Ieyasu to a mother who was a descendant of a wealthy family. Ieyasu fears his strange shape and tremendous energy and abandons him. Tadateru, who has no place to return to, confronts Hidetada, who is planning a plot, and Yagyu, who is relentlessly aiming for his life, but… In order to protect the weak and the ones she loves, “Kikko-sama” runs through the turbulent world, both false and true! ■Book data Abandoned child, Tadateru Matsudaira Part 1 [Author name] Keiichiro Ryu [Release date] September 30th
[Bookbinding] Bunko [List price] 781 yen (tax included)
[ISBN]978-4-10-117420-4
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/1660/47877-1660-87cb17ab636bae94efd8b7ea0ba2db56-1044×1486.jpg [Middle volume] After a life-or-death struggle and tragedy, Tadateru became a young warrior, and he had an intelligent, bright and cool aura, and had no difficulty understanding Latin and Christianity. Furthermore, at the clinic in Asakusa, he dedicates himself to his medical work and wins the trust of people who transcend race and social status. Meanwhile, with the wealth of gold and silver mines as a backdrop, Nagayasu Okubo began to harbor extraordinary ambitions. Tadateru tries to stick to his beliefs in a disturbing world full of schemes, but the fateful day is drawing closer every moment… ■Book data Abandoned child, Tadateru Matsudaira Naka [Author name] Keiichiro Ryu [Release date] September 30th [Bookbinding] Bunko [List price] 825 yen (tax included) [ISBN]978-4-10-117421-1
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/1660/47877-1660-68992ce3cf8702edbdb6c991c814a2aa-1044×1486.jpg [Volume 2] As the sound of gunfire echoes and the fall of Osaka Castle approaches, Tadateru rushes to Hideyori with memories of his childhood in his heart. “If you don’t keep your promises to your friends, there’s no value in living! I want to feel refreshed no matter what. > Ieyasu giving up on Hideyori, Yodo-kun running for self-preservation, and Hidetada being palliative. There are countless things that stand in the way of the two, but their souls, which transcend enemy and ally, are now connected. A masterpiece that passionately and intensely depicts Tadateru, who was never tarnished even in a world of war. ■Book data Abandoned Child, Tadateru Matsudaira Part 2 [Author name] Keiichiro Ryu [Release date] September 30th [Bookbinding] Bunko [List price] 880 yen (tax included) [ISBN]978-4-10-117422-8
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/1660/47877-1660-58538203691fc893bd91dfcaaf1f9d5f-523×800.jpg (C) Shinchosha Photography Department Keiichiro Ryu (1923-1989) Born in Tokyo. Graduated from the Department of French Literature, Faculty of Letters, University of Tokyo. While attending school, studied under Takashi Tatsuno and Hideo Kobayashi. After working as an editor, he worked as a French teacher at a university. After resigning from his position as an assistant professor at Chuo University, he worked as a screenwriter under his real name, Kazuro Ikeda. Won the Scenario Writers Association Award for the script for the movie “Nian-chan.” Debuted as a writer in 1984 with “Yoshiwara Gomenjo”. In 1989, he won the Shibata Renzaburo Award for “Ichimuan Furyuuki.” Although he marked an era in the world of historical novels, he passed away suddenly after only 5 years of writing.