[Bungeishunju Ltd.] A unique work manga featuring a female social insurance labor consultant is reprinted immediately after release! Exploring the appeal of the popular “Hinako, the Young Social Insurance Labor Consultant” Image
URL: Bungei Shunju Co., Ltd. Press release: September 11, 2025 To Members of the Press This unique manga about the work of a female labor and social insurance consultant has been reprinted immediately after its release! Exploring the appeal of the popular “Hinako, the Young Labor and Social Security Attorney” A new comic adaptation of the popular “labor mystery” Bungeishunju Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Iikubo Shigeyuki) published “Hiyokko Social Insurance Labor Consultant Hinako 1” (original story by Mizuo Taikai, manga by Kono Bessochi) on August 18th, and is currently attracting a lot of attention. The book has received positive feedback from bookstores across the country, with comments such as, “The protagonist wants to side with the workers, but ends up on the company’s side. It’s frustrating, but that’s what makes it interesting,” and “It also portrays the difficulties of working and the troublesome aspects of human relationships, and is very educational.” A reprint was decided upon shortly after its release!
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(Bungeishunju) Book Cover This work tells the story of Hinako, a novice social insurance labor consultant who has switched jobs from a temporary position, as she takes on cases surrounding familiar labor issues such as “unfair dismissal,” “unpaid wages,” and “harassment.” While depicting the reality of the work of a social insurance and labor consultant, a specialist in social insurance and labor management, the story is notable for its inclusion of elements of mystery.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/43732/767/43732-767-2324b76c08a01df2299e0303b072f5a2-965×605.jpg “Hinako, the Young Social Insurance and Labor Attorney” From “The Tale of Genji: Volume 1” (Bungeishunju) Up-and-coming manga artist Kono Bessochi has adapted Mizuo Taikai’s popular labor mystery into a new and exciting comic. This unique work manga is packed with common labor-related issues, clearly illustrating the ins and outs of various systems that all working people face, including the much-talked-about “annual income barrier,” as well as unemployment benefits, childcare leave, and year-end tax adjustments.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/43732/767/43732-767-7c6ac93abe0b8afc47db41979f06cfb7-892×559.jpg From “Hinako, the Young Labor and Social Security Attorney 1” With its realism, expertise, and mystery elements that keep readers engaged, “Hinako, the Young Labor and Social Security Attorney” offers educational content for those unfamiliar with the work of a labor and social security attorney, and resonates deeply with those already working as such.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/43732/767/43732-767-adce1bf2b0baf433229c3ea0f473ed08-756×376.jpg From “Hinako, the Young Labor and Social Security Attorney 1” (Bungeishunju) This work is gaining popularity as it depicts the true essence of work, gives readers hope, and is easy to understand and enjoyable. Please keep an eye out. ◆ Comment from the original author, Mizuno Hiromi (Mizuki Hiromi) The book version of “Hinako, the Young Labor and Social Security Attorney” was released in 2017. I wrote the first short story a long time ago, but I wonder if our working environment has changed at all since then? Laws have also been changing, albeit slowly. I’ve updated the comic version accordingly. I hope that the world will continue to be a place where it’s easy for all kinds of people to work. ◆ Comment from manga artist Kouno Bessouchi (Kono Bessouchi) (Kono Bessouchi) I hope I can help convey the appeal of Mizuo Taikai’s novels. Thank you. ◆ Thank you for the reprint! Follow and repost X for a signed copy To commemorate the immediate reprint, we will be giving away a copy of “Hiyokko Social Insurance Labor Consultant Hinako 1” signed by both the original author, Mizuo Taikai, and the manga artist, Kono Bessochi, to five lucky winners. [How to Apply] Follow the Bungeishunju Comics Editorial Department’s X account (@bunshun_comics) and repost the signed book campaign post. [Application deadline] September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) 23:59
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/43732/767/43732-767-806d9303f2e3ba23ee98a2ecd4507f5b-3299×1857.jpg ◆ Bibliographic Information Title: “Hinako, the Young Labor and Social Security Attorney 1” Author: Original work, Suisei Taikai/Manga, Kono Besshochi Size: B6 size, standard cover packaging Regular price: 847 yen (tax included) Release date: August 18, 2025 ISBN:
978-4-16-090210-7 Bibliography URL:
https://books.bunshun.jp/ud/book/num/9784160902107 Bunshun Online Series: https://bunshun.jp/category/hinako