Long-awaited publication The Japanese translation of Star Wars: The High Republic has finally entered Phase 2! Pre-orders are now open for “False Path,” in which ideologies surrounding the Force collide!

[Long-awaited publication] The Japanese translation of Star Wars: The High Republic has finally entered Phase 2! Pre-orders are now open for “False Path,” in which ideologies surrounding the Force collide! ​
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: October 2, 2025 To Members of the Press [Long-awaited publication] The Japanese translation of Star Wars: The High Republic has finally entered Phase 2! Pre-orders are now open for “Deception,” in which ideologies surrounding the Force collide! The encounter between a young Padawan and a girl from a mysterious cult will have a major impact on the fate of the galaxy! Co., Ltd. Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo; hereinafter referred to as Gakken), a group company of Gakken Holdings (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), has begun accepting pre-orders for volumes 1 and 2 of Star Wars: The High Republic: Falsehoods (scheduled for release on December 4, 2025) from Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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(C)&TM 2025 LUCASFILM Ltd. ▲Original cover, exclusive to Japan, illustrated by popular artist 5Heals Star Wars: The High Republic is a series set approximately 200 years before the Skywalker Saga—the “Age of Light,” when the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order were at their height. Developed primarily through novels and comics, the epic galaxy-spanning tale unfolds through unknown threats and the exploits of new Jedi. In Japan, the Phase 1 trilogy of young adult works, “Into the Dark,” “Out of the Shadows,” and “Midnight Horizon,” has already been published by Gakken. These vividly depicted stories of growth, adventure, and friendship centered around the young Jedi Reese Silas, have captivated many readers. And now, a new chapter begins. Phase 2 is set approximately 150 years before Phase 1. The story depicts a time when much of the galaxy was still unexplored, and the very foundations of the Republic and the Jedi were put to the test. The first of these young adult works, “The High Republic: False Paths” (volumes 1 and 2), will finally be translated and published on December 4, 2025. This work explores the meaning of faith and the Force through the story of a young Padawan, a girl who lives by her conviction, and the mysterious cult known as the Path of the Open Hand that surrounds them. Of particular note in this work is the young girl, Marda Ro. She shares the same last name as Marcion Ro, leader of the Nihil, a marauding group that terrorized the galaxy in Phase 1. What is her relationship to him? This mysterious connection is sure to pique new interest among readers of Phase 1, further heightening anticipation for the entire story. Introducing a new generation of characters and intertwining themes of friendship, trust, doubt, and betrayal, The High Republic: Falsehood is an exciting read, perfect for those who have read Phase 1 as well as those experiencing The High Republic for the first time. Filled with deeper drama and suspense than ever before, this story will transport you to the “light and shadow” of the galaxy. [Product Overview]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8228/2535-8228-8c1bbf8030995dc6b4d611e7c637188c-1200×873.jpg ■Star Wars: The High Republic: Falsehoods, Part 1 ■ “Star Wars: The High Republic: Falsehoods, Part 2” Authors: Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland Translator: Hiroka Inamura Price: ¥1,650 each (tax included) Scheduled release date: December 4, 2025 Format: 46-size (softcover) – Volume 1: 216 pages / Volume 2: 208 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-206223-0 (Volume 1) / 978-4-05-206224-7 (Volume 2) Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd. Gakken Publishing Website: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020622300 (volume 1) https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020622400 (Volume 2) 【Pre-order or purchase this book here】 Amazon: (Volume
1)https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/405206223X (Volume
2)https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052062248 Rakuten Books: (Volume 1)https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18400646/ (Volume
2)https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18400645/ [Related Articles] ◎Good news for Japanese Star Wars fans! Gakken’s “The High Republic” and YA novel “Into the Dark” will finally be released on February 24th! ◎Excellent psychological depiction! The second installment of the Star Wars novel series “The High Republic,” “Out of the Shadows,” is finally available, and is a must-read for teenagers! ◎Pre-orders are now open for the highly anticipated third volume of the Star Wars novel “The High Republic” series, “Midnight Horizon,” volumes 1 and 2! The young Jedi’s battle continues…for light and life! ■Gakken Inc. https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Nanjo Tatsuya ・Date of incorporation: January 13, 2009 (company name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: 50 million yen ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business activities: Publishing and content, global business, medical and nursing publishing content, kindergarten and school business,
classroom-related business, e-commerce and online business, and advertising business. ■GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed on the Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education Sector: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classroom,” Publishing and content business, including educational materials, Preschool and school operations, including textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare Sector: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support services, including nurseries and
after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.