Latest work by Megumi Mizusawa of 'Hime-chan's Ribbon'! A long-awaited comic adaptation of a school story about twin sisters, packed with friendship, first love, and youth

Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President: Tatsuya Nanjo), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President: Hiroaki Miyahara), released the latest comic 'Sakuranbo Diary Vol. 1' by Megumi Mizusawa on March 25, 2026, under the Nora Comics label.

'What should I wear to school?' 'I had a fight with my friend...' 'Could this be... love?' -- A story has arrived that depicts the life-sized worries and radiance of elementary school girls spending this sensitive period, with a gentle and warm perspective. This work is the latest release by Megumi Mizusawa, the author of 'Hime-chan's Ribbon' (published by Shueisha), which caused a social phenomenon in the 1990s. Through the daily lives of twin sisters, it is a book where children and adults alike can share that 'heart-fluttering' feeling.

■ A heart-pounding and sparkling school life woven by twin sisters with opposite personalities
The main characters of this work are twin sisters Saku, the bright and energetic older sister, and Sara, the slightly shy and calm younger sister. Although their personalities are opposite, they are very close friends and always enjoy wearing matching 'twin outfits.' School life, seasonal events, friendships, and fleeting romance. With Mizusawa's unique soft art style, the manga carefully depicts those 'first-time' emotions everyone experiences.

■ Not just for 'reading'! Includes 'Sakuranbo MEMO' that makes every day fun
One of the great appeals of this work is the fun page 'Sakuranbo MEMO' featured at the end of each episode. It is packed with 'hints to enjoy every day' that you can try immediately from the day you read it, such as eraser cover decorating, seasonal fashion coordination tips, easy sweets recipes, and fortune-telling. It stimulates readers' curiosity to 'want to know!' and 'want to try!'

■ Megumi Mizusawa's 'Gentle World', loved across generations
The author, Megumi Mizusawa, is a leading manga artist in the shojo manga world who has sent out numerous hit works such as 'Hime-chan's Ribbon' and 'Toe Shoes' since her debut in 1979. Even in this work, her 'gentle style' is alive and well. Not only is it perfect as the first manga a child reads, but it also delivers a somewhat nostalgic and heart-squeezing aftertaste to the adult generation who grew up reading shojo manga in the past.

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