[Refreshing and delightful!] The humorous neo-period drama “Kotoba Samurai” is now on sale! Image
URL: Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 5, 2025 To Members of the Press [Refreshing and refreshing!] The humorous neo-period drama “Kotoba Samurai” is now on sale! Easy to read with full-page color illustrations and a story full of laughs! A fun read perfect for reading alone. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo / CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo) released “Kotoba Samurai” on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. ■The lord and the panda will punish evil!? A fun read featuring a laid-back, bamboo-haired lord, his companions Sukepan and Kakupan, and the somewhat lovable villain Karakuri…humorous and affable characters set in “Oedo City,” not Edo! The story unfolds with full-color illustrations, and reading it feels like reading a picture book with panels, making it perfect for preschoolers and early elementary school children who are just starting to read on their own. This story, written by Miyuki Asaba, author of numerous books including a popular children’s series, centers around words and also touches on the fascinating aspects of the Japanese language.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8104/2535-8104-17fe012558e95a8e1aa3bd2ff8be5b51-1023×726.jpg ▲The generous lord and his twin brothers, Kakupan and Sukepan, who are good friends despite their different personalities. ■Story It’s been 15 years since Genlock. The bamboo-haired lord and his twin panda companions, Kakupan and Sukepan, travel all over Japan. The group enjoys their trip, eating local delicacies and staying at lovely inns. However, wherever they go, they get caught up in “language trouble” caused by some strange monsters. What will they do!? Lord, Kakupan, and Sukepan!! This thrilling neo-period drama is set in the future, in Oedo City, on Route Tokai 53. Look forward to the appearance of the incredibly cool “Kotoba Samurai” when he shows up to save the day!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8104/2535-8104-41e8e53a2b25b63c080f623f66fd1cd8-1023×726.jpg ▲The lord and his entourage are traveling along Route Tokai 53.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8104/2535-8104-01a9a24fdab6b96ea9c92ff9518a9dc2-1023×726.jpg ▲ Something a little strange seems to be happening at the seemingly peaceful Hinodehama Station…
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8104/2535-8104-d64b33d18ec437472d11a74da450e96f-1023×726.jpg ▲The lord is actually a master swordsman! Cut through monster attacks with a single slash of the “Spatula”!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8104/2535-8104-f2ca63adb05d7d9459a80f6388a174fb-1023×726.jpg ▲Who awaits the group in the next town, Suzume Village…could it be a thief!? ■Author Profile Asaba Miyuki Currently active, primarily writing children’s books. Her major works include “Imichen!” and “Wish Upon a Star!” (both published by Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko), children’s book series such as “Rekishi Ghostbusters” (Poplar Kimi Novel), and “Prefectural Boys!” (Noichigo Junior Bunko), as well as general books such as “Nursing Care Hanako-san” (Gakken). She is passionate about stories about monsters and ghosts. ▶Official website:
https://note.com/asabamiyuki/ [Product Overview]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8104/2535-8104-8141e1cbd8c15a49bc50da2867b53fc1-822×1127.jpg “Kotoba Samurai” Author: Asaba Miyuki Illustrations: Mizutani Megumi Price: ¥1,430 (tax included) Release date: August 13, 2025 Format: A5 / 96 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-206202-5 Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd. Gakken Publishing Website:https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020620200 [Click here to purchase] ・Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052062027/ ・Rakuten Books:https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18261134/
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■Gakken Inc. https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・Representative Director and President: Nanjo Tatsuya ・Date of establishment: January 13, 2009 (trade name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: 50 million yen ・Location: 141-8416 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ・Business Description: Publishing and content business, global business, medical and nursing publishing content business, business for kindergartens and schools, classroom-related business, e-commerce and online business, and advertising business ■GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD. https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Miyahara Hiroaki ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 141-8510 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classrooms,” Publishing and content operations, such as educational materials, Preschool and school operations, such as textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support operations, such as nurseries and after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.