Starts Publishing Releases 4 New Titles in 'Noichigo Junior Bunko' Series Including 'Todofuken Danshi! Vol. 5'
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. launched four new children's books on May 20, 2026, featuring popular series and emotional fiction by acclaimed authors.
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Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshiharu Sekine), the operator of novel submission sites 'Noichigo,' 'Berry's Cafe,' and 'Novema!', began selling four new titles from the 'Noichigo Junior Bunko' series at bookstores nationwide on Wednesday, May 20.
New Titles Information:
1. 'Todofuken Danshi! Vol. 5: Idol Debut and the Kyushu Group Support Plan!?'
Written by Miyuki Asaba, illustrated by Hinako Inoue and Kei Kawaguchi. Price: 820 yen + tax.
Plot: The Kyushu boys and Tokyo-kun make their stage debut! The seven Kyushu boys are reportedly running an idol agency. However, imposters resembling the boys from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka appear to disrupt their activities, sparking a stage battle.
2. 'Hunter Girls!'
Written by Sakuya Iwanaga, illustrated by Ao. Price: 790 yen + tax.
Plot: Shinju Tonozaki is suddenly scouted to become a treasure hunter. Alongside a super-strong girl and a cool sniper, she embarks on dangerous missions in high-rise towers and underground ruins to save the world.
3. 'Searching for the You of That Summer'
Written by Natsue Shiomi, illustrated by Kaori Minato. Price: 790 yen + tax.
Plot: Hiyori meets a mysterious girl named Kimi-chan in the mountains. She later discovers that Kimi-chan lived 80 years ago during the war. An emotional story of a miraculous encounter across time.
4. 'Scary Classical Literature in 5 Minutes'
Written by Yohira Nozuki, illustrated by Homame Hata. Price: 810 yen + tax.
Plot: Classical literature taught in middle school becomes terrifying when reimagined as modern-day stories. Includes 10 short stories based on 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter,' 'The Tale of Genji,' etc.
Contact: Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. PR Representative Shirato. TEL: 03-6202-0311.
New Titles Information:
1. 'Todofuken Danshi! Vol. 5: Idol Debut and the Kyushu Group Support Plan!?'
Written by Miyuki Asaba, illustrated by Hinako Inoue and Kei Kawaguchi. Price: 820 yen + tax.
Plot: The Kyushu boys and Tokyo-kun make their stage debut! The seven Kyushu boys are reportedly running an idol agency. However, imposters resembling the boys from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka appear to disrupt their activities, sparking a stage battle.
2. 'Hunter Girls!'
Written by Sakuya Iwanaga, illustrated by Ao. Price: 790 yen + tax.
Plot: Shinju Tonozaki is suddenly scouted to become a treasure hunter. Alongside a super-strong girl and a cool sniper, she embarks on dangerous missions in high-rise towers and underground ruins to save the world.
3. 'Searching for the You of That Summer'
Written by Natsue Shiomi, illustrated by Kaori Minato. Price: 790 yen + tax.
Plot: Hiyori meets a mysterious girl named Kimi-chan in the mountains. She later discovers that Kimi-chan lived 80 years ago during the war. An emotional story of a miraculous encounter across time.
4. 'Scary Classical Literature in 5 Minutes'
Written by Yohira Nozuki, illustrated by Homame Hata. Price: 810 yen + tax.
Plot: Classical literature taught in middle school becomes terrifying when reimagined as modern-day stories. Includes 10 short stories based on 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter,' 'The Tale of Genji,' etc.
Contact: Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. PR Representative Shirato. TEL: 03-6202-0311.
FAQ
How many new titles were released in the 'No Ichigo Junior Bunko' series by Start Publishing on May 20?
4 titles.
What is the title of the latest volume (Volume 5) in the 'Prefectural Boys!' series?
Prefectural Boys! ⑤ Idol Debut for the Kyushu Box Push Plan!?
What is the plot of the latest work 'Looking for You That Summer' by Natsue Shiozawa?
It is a touching story where a girl who is not attending school meets a girl living during wartime, transcending time.
What works are included in 'Scary Classical Literature in 5 Minutes'?
It is a collection of short stories including 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter', 'The Tale of Genji', 'The Tale of the Heike', 'Hyakunin Isshu', and more, totaling 10 works.
Where can I check for new releases in the 'No Ichigo Junior Bunko' series?
You can check on the official information site (https://www.no-ichigo.jp/junior/schedule).