Audible to Distribute "Henna Chizu," the Latest Work in Horror Author Uketsu's "Henna" Series with Over 8.5 Million Copies Sold, Narrated by Mitsuru Sato, Starting April 30th
Audible, the world's largest audiobook and audio content service, will begin distributing "Henna Chizu," the latest work in horror author Uketsu's popular "Henna" series, narrated by voice actor Mitsuru Sato, starting April 30th. This highly anticipated title follows the success of previous works in the series, which have collectively sold over 8.5 million copies.
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Amazon Audible (hereinafter, Audible), the world's largest audiobook and audio content production and distribution service, will begin distributing Uketsu's "Henna Chizu," narrated by voice actor Mitsuru Sato, starting Thursday, April 30th.
Uketsu, a web writer and masked author renowned for his horror style, has developed the "Henna" series, starting with "Henna Ie" (The Strange House). The series has garnered attention for its unique style, which spans horror, mystery, and suspense genres, unraveling the unsettling discrepancies and mysteries hidden within the narratives. The series has cumulatively sold over 8.5 million copies, and the fourth and latest installment, "Henna Chizu" (The Strange Map), has also generated significant buzz, surpassing 700,000 copies sold in a short period since its publication in October 2025.
This work is a story that delves into the truth of past hidden events, using an old map as a clue. Kurihara, a university student, learns about the material of an unknown map after his grandmother's death. His grandmother had died under suspicious circumstances, clutching an unidentified old map. Depicted on that map were seven yokai (supernatural beings). Why did his grandmother possess that map? What is the truth behind her death? What is the true identity of the yokai? Kurihara approaches the mystery, chasing after a series of inexplicable occurrences.
Mitsuru Sato, a voice actor who has appeared in a wide range of works, is in charge of the narration. He carefully expresses the unsettling atmosphere and deepening mystery of the story, imbuing his restrained narration with tension and ominousness. Listening in audio enhances the ambiance and nuances of each scene, increasing immersion in the story.
In addition to this work, Audible also distributes other titles in the "Henna" series. Take this opportunity to enjoy all works in the series as "listening to read" on Audible.
Audible "Henna" Series Page: https://www.audible.co.jp/series/B0CTL1D2TL
【Work Details】
Henna Chizu
Scheduled Release Date: April 30th
Author: Uketsu
Narrator: Mitsuru Sato
URL: https://www.audible.co.jp/pd/B0GR98VDZ8
The protagonist is none other than Kurihara! The culmination of Uketsu's "Henna" series, following "Henna Ie" and "Henna E"!
In 2015, university student Kurihara learns a surprising truth. His grandmother had died under suspicious circumstances, clutching an unidentified old map. Depicted on that old map were seven yokai. What on earth is this? Why did his grandmother have such a thing at the time of her death? To uncover the mystery, Kurihara embarks on a journey.
What awaited him were a deserted coastal village, inexplicable human accidents, a dilapidated inn, a tunnel filled with karma, and the sad truth hidden within the old map.
Why did his grandmother die?
What is the true identity of the yokai?
Horror, mystery, suspense, adventure, youth, romance...
Uketsu's unique yet classic novel, the #1 best-selling book of 2024!
Can you solve the mystery of this "old map"?
【Narrator Profile】
Mitsuru Sato
Born June 16, 1981, from Saitama Prefecture. In anime, he played the manager in "Wataru-kun no XX ga Houkai Sunzen" broadcast in 2025, and has voiced various unique characters such as Jona in "Grisaia Phantom Trigger." In dubbing, he played the protagonist Bob in "CHAINED," and has shown his presence in a wide range of works including Lelek in "Assassins' Code," Ren and Xiaolong in "The Boy and His Robot," Qiulan in "Tonight an Angel Descends," Raikkonen in "Unknown Soldier," and Kromer in "Nick/Revenge." He has also narrated Hideo Yokoyama's "D Prefectural Police Series" titles "Kage no Kisetsu" and "Doki" for Audible. With his rich expressiveness and vocal acting skills, he brings new charm to the world of listening to books.
【Author Profile】
Uketsu
A web writer and masked author specializing in horror. He is also active as a YouTuber, with over 1.89 million subscribers and a total of over 200 million video views on YouTube. He is characterized by his white mask and black full-body suit. Following his debut work "Henna Ie" series (Asukashinsha), "Henna E" (Futabasha) has also been adapted into a comic and has become a global million-seller with a cumulative total of 2.1 million copies. Its popularity has crossed oceans, with translation and publication decided in 39 countries and regions across five continents, including America, the UK, France, Korea, China, and Brazil.
About Audible
Audible is the world's largest audio entertainment service, allowing users to easily enjoy content in audio anytime, anywhere. It offers a rich selection of audiobooks narrated by professional narrators, actors, and voice actors, as well as new audio content.
Uketsu, a web writer and masked author renowned for his horror style, has developed the "Henna" series, starting with "Henna Ie" (The Strange House). The series has garnered attention for its unique style, which spans horror, mystery, and suspense genres, unraveling the unsettling discrepancies and mysteries hidden within the narratives. The series has cumulatively sold over 8.5 million copies, and the fourth and latest installment, "Henna Chizu" (The Strange Map), has also generated significant buzz, surpassing 700,000 copies sold in a short period since its publication in October 2025.
This work is a story that delves into the truth of past hidden events, using an old map as a clue. Kurihara, a university student, learns about the material of an unknown map after his grandmother's death. His grandmother had died under suspicious circumstances, clutching an unidentified old map. Depicted on that map were seven yokai (supernatural beings). Why did his grandmother possess that map? What is the truth behind her death? What is the true identity of the yokai? Kurihara approaches the mystery, chasing after a series of inexplicable occurrences.
Mitsuru Sato, a voice actor who has appeared in a wide range of works, is in charge of the narration. He carefully expresses the unsettling atmosphere and deepening mystery of the story, imbuing his restrained narration with tension and ominousness. Listening in audio enhances the ambiance and nuances of each scene, increasing immersion in the story.
In addition to this work, Audible also distributes other titles in the "Henna" series. Take this opportunity to enjoy all works in the series as "listening to read" on Audible.
Audible "Henna" Series Page: https://www.audible.co.jp/series/B0CTL1D2TL
【Work Details】
Henna Chizu
Scheduled Release Date: April 30th
Author: Uketsu
Narrator: Mitsuru Sato
URL: https://www.audible.co.jp/pd/B0GR98VDZ8
The protagonist is none other than Kurihara! The culmination of Uketsu's "Henna" series, following "Henna Ie" and "Henna E"!
In 2015, university student Kurihara learns a surprising truth. His grandmother had died under suspicious circumstances, clutching an unidentified old map. Depicted on that old map were seven yokai. What on earth is this? Why did his grandmother have such a thing at the time of her death? To uncover the mystery, Kurihara embarks on a journey.
What awaited him were a deserted coastal village, inexplicable human accidents, a dilapidated inn, a tunnel filled with karma, and the sad truth hidden within the old map.
Why did his grandmother die?
What is the true identity of the yokai?
Horror, mystery, suspense, adventure, youth, romance...
Uketsu's unique yet classic novel, the #1 best-selling book of 2024!
Can you solve the mystery of this "old map"?
【Narrator Profile】
Mitsuru Sato
Born June 16, 1981, from Saitama Prefecture. In anime, he played the manager in "Wataru-kun no XX ga Houkai Sunzen" broadcast in 2025, and has voiced various unique characters such as Jona in "Grisaia Phantom Trigger." In dubbing, he played the protagonist Bob in "CHAINED," and has shown his presence in a wide range of works including Lelek in "Assassins' Code," Ren and Xiaolong in "The Boy and His Robot," Qiulan in "Tonight an Angel Descends," Raikkonen in "Unknown Soldier," and Kromer in "Nick/Revenge." He has also narrated Hideo Yokoyama's "D Prefectural Police Series" titles "Kage no Kisetsu" and "Doki" for Audible. With his rich expressiveness and vocal acting skills, he brings new charm to the world of listening to books.
【Author Profile】
Uketsu
A web writer and masked author specializing in horror. He is also active as a YouTuber, with over 1.89 million subscribers and a total of over 200 million video views on YouTube. He is characterized by his white mask and black full-body suit. Following his debut work "Henna Ie" series (Asukashinsha), "Henna E" (Futabasha) has also been adapted into a comic and has become a global million-seller with a cumulative total of 2.1 million copies. Its popularity has crossed oceans, with translation and publication decided in 39 countries and regions across five continents, including America, the UK, France, Korea, China, and Brazil.
About Audible
Audible is the world's largest audio entertainment service, allowing users to easily enjoy content in audio anytime, anywhere. It offers a rich selection of audiobooks narrated by professional narrators, actors, and voice actors, as well as new audio content.