Published on May 20, 2026, by Asuka Shuppan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hisahisa Doi), 'Melo and Tabi' by the wildly popular manga artist and blogger Mamekichi Mameko has achieved remarkable sales, surpassing 80,000 copies sold within just one month of release. The signing events held across eight locations nationwide concluded with great success.

[Product Description]

Monthly page views exceeding a staggering 70 million! From the beloved manga artist and blogger Mamekichi Mameko, a heartfelt story comic is finally here!

On Instagram, the 'Melo and Tapi' account has already captivated 570,000 followers♡ This precious book captures the utterly adorable daily lives of two sibling cats.

You'll chuckle, your heart will warm, and sometimes feel a poignant tug... Despite nearly no dialogue, this gentle and charming world melts your heart completely. And packed with plenty of exclusive, newly drawn illustrations available only in this book!

********************************** Message from Mamekichi Mameko ********************************** "For this work, I aimed to create a book you'd want to keep close as a physical object, pouring my heart into the overall design and production. I'd be delighted if readers could enjoy it in its printed form."

Responsible Tabi, and mischievous, food-loving Melo. Tenderly caring for Melo, though occasionally a little strict, the two go through their days together.

Going out on adventures, cooking delicious meals, and sometimes interacting with people... This book gently illustrates their irreplaceable everyday moments almost entirely through illustrations with minimal dialogue.

This substantial 160-page volume includes a treasure trove of beloved stories that received huge reactions on Instagram, such as "Frog Day," "Night Drive," "Camping," "New School Term," and "Days with the Fish."

Additionally, this book features special exclusive content, including follow-ups and behind-the-scenes stories of popular episodes, "Seasonal Outfits for Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter," "What's in Their Bags," and "The Two Cats' Room"— content you can only read here.

Every page, filled with delightful charm, invites you to open it again and again. Meticulously crafted in both content and design, this book feels like a precious keepsake you'll want to keep close at hand.

May the gentle world woven by these two reach and touch your heart as well.

[Author Profile]

Mamekichi Mameko Manga artist and blogger. Former NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Her unique blog 'Mamekichi Mameko: A NEET's Daily Life,' which humorously and loosely depicts everyday life—sometimes with a sharp edge—has drawn countless readers and achieved over 70 million monthly page views, growing into a massively popular blog. Her comic essay series 'Komachi and Tabi' has surpassed 200,000 copies in total sales. With over 2.1 million followers across Instagram, she enjoys immense popularity. This book marks the long-awaited illustrated comic featuring Melo and Tabi as protagonists. Her Instagram account 'Melo and Tabi' (560,000 followers) has been flooded with comments like "So cute!" and "Adorable!" since its launch, capturing many hearts. Her picture book series, including 'Melo and Tabi's Great Cookie Adventure' (KADOKAWA), have also received excellent acclaim. Today, 'Melo and Tabi' has become a beloved presence living in the hearts of many.

[Publication Information]

'Melo and Tabi'

By Mamekichi Mameko

Price: ¥1,500 (plus tax; retail price ¥1,650)

Released May 20, 2026

[Where to Purchase]

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4868011391

Rakuten Books

https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18593259/

[Publisher Information]

Asuka Shuppan Co., Ltd.

Address: 2F, Koubun Kosan Building, 2-4-3 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Asuka Shuppan Website

https://asukashinsha.co.jp

Asuka Shuppan Official X (Twitter)

https://twitter.com/ASUKA_SHINSHA

Asuka Shuppan Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/asukashinsha/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: 出版
  • Organizations: KADOKAWA / Amazon