KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Tsuyoshi Natsuno; hereinafter KADOKAWA) will release 'Dobe to Nora 4: Becoming Family with Dogs' (Author: Yoshimofurou) on Monday, March 30, 2026.

[Includes First-Edition Exclusive Stickers!] Includes cute bound-in stickers of Dobe, Nora, and their friends! This is a first-edition exclusive bonus, so don't miss out. (*Not included in the e-book version.)

The long-awaited 4th volume of the hit comic essay 'Dobe to Nora,' which depicts the bond between the author and their beloved dogs, is being published with over 40 pages of newly drawn content!

Even when opposed by a father who 'hates animals,' what was the reason the author, Mofurou, decided to get a dog...?

Becoming family with a dog—the story of the beginning, as decided by the author

Mofurou lives a shut-in lifestyle. While they had long wanted to own a dog, they had given up, discouraged by their father, who claimed to 'hate animals,' and believing that it would be impossible for someone like them who lived as a shut-in.

One day, after looking after a relative's dog, Shiro-jii, Mofurou gained a little confidence and a great deal of courage regarding dog ownership. With the desire to 'become family with a dog,' they gathered information, obtained qualifications, and confronted their father.

A truly special existence, someone you can walk with and return to the same place with

Mofurou struggles to persuade their father—who had kept animals as 'livestock' for a living—to love dogs as family, and to update his perspective. Dobe, who became family through this process, became a presence that changed the worlds of both Mofurou and their father.

Even after Dobe crossed the Rainbow Bridge and Mofurou became family with Nora, whom they met afterward, the gentle world Dobe taught them remains unchanged, and being with Nora allows them to feel Dobe close by. Both are irreplaceable, and the days spent with them are ordinary yet special times.

Becoming 'family' with an animal is by no means a given

By becoming family with dogs, Mofurou experiences new encounters. These involve various circumstances... This volume also includes 'The Story of the Golden Retriever That Bit Mofurou,' which garnered a huge response on social media.

Those who wanted to go before their dog, Those who didn't want to leave their dog behind, Those who made a decision so as not to leave their dog behind, And those who were left behind by their dog---

This latest volume is packed with episodes that will make you think about the bonds between humans and dogs, and the time of parting.

Table of Contents Prologue Chapter 1: A shut-in looks after a relative's dog Chapter 2: Becoming family with Dobe Chapter 3: Becoming family with Nora Chapter 4: The Golden Retriever Incident Epilogue

Author Profile Yoshimofurou Resides in Kyushu. Has loved drawing since childhood. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they began posting manga about memories with their beloved dogs, Dobe and Nora, on Instagram, which became a hot topic. Hobbies include gaming and reading. Favorite foods are natto and sweet potatoes (which dogs can also eat). 284,000 followers on Instagram, 139,000 followers on X (as of March 2026). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mofumofufufufufu/ X: https://x.com/yosimofurou

Bibliographic Information Title: Dobe to Nora 4: Becoming Family with Dogs Author: Yoshimofurou List Price: 1,485 yen (1,350 yen + tax) Release Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 (*E-book available on the same day) Format: A5 size Page Count: 144 pages ISBN: 978-4-04-685653-1 Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation KADOKAWA Official Product Detail Page >> https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322510000519/ List of previous 'Dobe to Nora' volumes >> https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/search/?kw=%E3%83%89%E3%81%B9%E3%81%A8%E3%83%8E%E3%83%A9&label=10040&releaseDate=1

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