■Bibliographic Information
Title: Papuwa-kun
Author: Ami Shibata
Release Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Size: A4 Modified
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
[Introduction]
8 million copies in series total!! The masterpiece returns!
In the 1990s, "Nangoku Shōnen Papuwa-kun" (Square Enix) captivated children throughout Japan.
That excitement has been reborn as a new book after all these years.
Ami Shibata, who is also expanding her range as a painter, has created a new depiction of the world of Papuwa-kun in the form of a picture book while keeping its creative worldview intact.
"From today, you're a friend too!"
Foes, allies, and mysterious creatures alike.
The world of Papuwa Island is where everyone laughs and connects beyond their differences.
The picture book "Papuwa-kun" portrays the straightforward joy of "becoming friends."
The lively world of Papuwa-kun, Chappy, and the quirky friends of Papuwa Island unfolds with colors and rhythms unique to a picture book.
It is a book for all generations to enjoy, whether you read Papuwa-kun in the past or are meeting him for the first time.
■National Tour Schedule & Autograph Session Information
The exhibition features free admission (no reservation required). Details regarding the autograph session participation method and capacity will be announced sequentially on the special website as they are determined.
[Tokyo] magmabooks 2F "magmaspace"
Period: July 9 (Thu) – August 9 (Sun), 2026
Autograph Session: July 18 (Sat)
[Osaka] MARUZEN & Junkudo Bookstore Umeda (1F Event Space A)
Period: August 1 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
Autograph Session: August 22 (Sat)
[Fukuoka] Maruzen Hakata (In-store POP UP Space)
Period: September 4 (Fri) – September 27 (Sun), 2026 *Ends at 4:00 PM on the final day
Autograph Session: September 12 (Sat)
[Sapporo] MARUZEN & Junkudo Bookstore Sapporo (B1F Event Space)
Period: October 2 (Fri) – October 30 (Fri), 2026
Autograph Session: October 10 (Sat)
[Nagoya] Maruzen Nagoya Main Store (5F In front of the elevator)
Period: November 6 (Fri) – November 27 (Fri), 2026
Autograph Session: November 14 (Sat)
[Sendai] Maruzen Sendai Aer (In-store Comic Section)
Period: December 2 (Wed) – December 27 (Sun), 2026
Autograph Session: December 5 (Sat)
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