Event Report: Release Commemoration of Manamo Miyata's First Essay Collection 'Nainara Kakeba Iijanaika!'
The release event for Manamo Miyata's first essay collection, 'Nainara Kakeba Iijanaika!', published by Daiwa Shobo on May 20, 2026, was held at Book 1st Shinjuku on May 24. Addressing her initial anxieties, Miyata shared the personal themes of the book, which has resonated deeply with a wide audience.
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From the release event of 'Nainara Kakeba Iijanaika!' by Manamo Miyata
The release event for 'Nainara Kakeba Iijanaika!', published by Daiwa Shobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsu Daiwa) on May 20, 2026, took place at Book 1st Shinjuku on May 24, 2026.
Manamo Miyata appeared at the press conference preceding the event. While she has received acclaim for various works such as 'Kirakirashi' (Shinchosha), 'Haru, Deai' (Kodansha), 'Ayafuyade, Futashikana' (Gentosha), 'Watashino Otome' (Tanka Kenkyusha), and 'Oishii wa Yasashii' (PHP Institute), this is her first attempt at an essay collection. She admitted to feeling anxious during the writing process, wondering "who would read this?," but pressed on with the encouragement of her editor.
The book is structured around themes including her inner thoughts, observations of the outside world, life at home, and experiences outside the house. It captures Miyata's thoughts through specific experiences such as memories of breakups, feelings toward her family, deep affection for paperback books, the joys of 'otaku' life, and marriage.
"I believe people of my generation, those deep into fandom activities, and those who struggle with complexity will be able to empathize," she said, conveying her passion for the work.
Approximately 200 people participated in the book-signing event following the press conference. After interacting with her readers, Miyata remarked, "There were so many customers who were looking forward to this essay collection, and I'm really glad I wrote it!"
Author Profile
Manamo Miyata
Born on April 28, 1998, in Tokyo. Graduated from Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters. Made her fiction debut in February 2023 with 'Kirakirashi' (Shinchosha), a collection of five stories centered on the Manyoshu. In 2024, she published 'Haru, Deai' (Kodansha), a story depicting the youth of high school students tackling the Tanka Koshien. Other works include 'Ayafuyade, Futashikana' (Gentosha), the photo-tanka collection 'Watashino Otome' (Tanka Kenkyusha), and 'Oishii wa Yasashii' (PHP Institute). She is active across genres as a writer and talent, covering novels, essays, and tanka.
The release event for 'Nainara Kakeba Iijanaika!', published by Daiwa Shobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsu Daiwa) on May 20, 2026, took place at Book 1st Shinjuku on May 24, 2026.
Manamo Miyata appeared at the press conference preceding the event. While she has received acclaim for various works such as 'Kirakirashi' (Shinchosha), 'Haru, Deai' (Kodansha), 'Ayafuyade, Futashikana' (Gentosha), 'Watashino Otome' (Tanka Kenkyusha), and 'Oishii wa Yasashii' (PHP Institute), this is her first attempt at an essay collection. She admitted to feeling anxious during the writing process, wondering "who would read this?," but pressed on with the encouragement of her editor.
The book is structured around themes including her inner thoughts, observations of the outside world, life at home, and experiences outside the house. It captures Miyata's thoughts through specific experiences such as memories of breakups, feelings toward her family, deep affection for paperback books, the joys of 'otaku' life, and marriage.
"I believe people of my generation, those deep into fandom activities, and those who struggle with complexity will be able to empathize," she said, conveying her passion for the work.
Approximately 200 people participated in the book-signing event following the press conference. After interacting with her readers, Miyata remarked, "There were so many customers who were looking forward to this essay collection, and I'm really glad I wrote it!"
Author Profile
Manamo Miyata
Born on April 28, 1998, in Tokyo. Graduated from Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters. Made her fiction debut in February 2023 with 'Kirakirashi' (Shinchosha), a collection of five stories centered on the Manyoshu. In 2024, she published 'Haru, Deai' (Kodansha), a story depicting the youth of high school students tackling the Tanka Koshien. Other works include 'Ayafuyade, Futashikana' (Gentosha), the photo-tanka collection 'Watashino Otome' (Tanka Kenkyusha), and 'Oishii wa Yasashii' (PHP Institute). She is active across genres as a writer and talent, covering novels, essays, and tanka.
FAQ
宮田愛萌の初エッセイのタイトルは何ですか？
タイトルは『ないなら書けばいいじゃない！』です。
このエッセイの発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月20日に株式会社大和書房から発売されました。
発売記念イベントはどこで開催されましたか？
2026年5月24日にブックファースト新宿店で開催されました。
書籍の価格はいくらですか？
定価は1,760円（税込）です。
宮田愛萌の作家としてのデビュー作は何ですか？
2023年2月刊行の小説集『きらきらし』（新潮社）が小説デビュー作です。