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

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

"What should I wear to school?" "I had a fight with my friend..." "Could this be love?"—a story has arrived that depicts the true-to-life worries and brilliance of elementary school girls in their formative years, told from a gentle and warm perspective. This work is the latest release from Megumi Mizusawa, the author of 'Hime-chan's Ribbon' (published by Shueisha), which became a social phenomenon in the 1990s. Through the daily lives of twin sisters, this book allows readers from children to adults to share in the feeling of 'excitement.'

A heart-pounding and sparkling school life woven by twin sisters with opposite personalities The protagonists of this story are twin sisters: the bright and energetic older sister, Saku, and the slightly shy and calm younger sister, Sara. Although their personalities are polar opposites, they are best friends who always enjoy wearing matching 'twin outfits.' From school life and seasonal events to friendship and budding romantic feelings, the story carefully depicts the 'first' emotions that everyone experiences, rendered in the soft art style unique to Mizusawa-sensei.

Not just for reading! Includes 'Sakuranbo MEMO' to make every day fun One of the major charms of this work is the fun page included at the end of each episode, titled 'Sakuranbo MEMO.' It is packed with 'tips to enjoy every day' that you can try immediately, such as decorating eraser covers, seasonal fashion coordination techniques, easy dessert recipes, and fortune-telling. It stimulates the readers' curiosity to 'know more' and 'try it out.'

The 'gentle world' of Megumi Mizusawa, loved across generations Since her debut in 1979, author Megumi Mizusawa has been a leading manga artist in the shojo manga world, having produced numerous hits such as 'Hime-chan's Ribbon' and 'Toe Shoes.' Her 'gentle style' remains vibrant in this work as well. It is not only perfect as a first manga for children, but also offers a nostalgic and heart-tugging reading experience for the adult generation who grew up reading shojo manga.

[Product Overview] ■ 'Sakuranbo Diary Vol. 1' Author: Megumi Mizusawa Release Date: March 25, 2026 List Price: 880 yen (tax included) Format: B6 size, 152 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-607148-1 Publisher: Gakken Inc. Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1960714800

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