A sense of social phenomenon even before its release! Mikito Chinen's 'Egosa Genkin' wins 1st place weekly on Dokusho Meter & terrifying PV released. The 'Genkin' series surpasses 250,000 copies! A new genre: 'Smartphone type horror novel'!

Futabasha Publishers Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) announces the latest topics regarding Mikito Chinen's newest work, "Egosa Genkin" (No Egosearching allowed), which will be released on May 20, 2026.

This work is the latest in the "Genkin" (Strictly Prohibited) series, which has surpassed 250,000 copies in total. Despite being pre-release, it has secured the #1 spot in the weekly rankings on "Dokusho Meter." As anticipation builds, the first promotional video (PV), which holds the key to the story, was released today.

① Secured #1 on Dokusho Meter's "Books I Want to Read Ranking"! On Japan's largest book review site, "Dokusho Meter," this work, "Egosa Genkin," has garnered overwhelming attention even before its release, shining at the number one spot in the ranking. Category Won: Books I Want to Read Ranking, Paperback Category, Weekly #1 Aggregation Period: April 11 to April 17, 2026

② 1st PV Released! The terror of the "Eye Collector" begins to move A PV condensing the worldview of the story has been released. "Who is the Eye Collector?" "Where did the victims' eyeballs disappear to?" Along with production that fuels viewer anxiety, you can quickly experience the eerie gimmicks of this work.

Latest Release "Egosa Genkin": Next, your "eyes" will be targeted. The third installment in the series, this work is themed around "egosurfing," an act that symbolizes the modern desire for approval.

[Synopsis] A series of bizarre serial murders occurring in Tokyo. The commonality among all the victims was that their "eyeballs" had been gouged out without a trace. Haruka Miyama, a university student whose father was murdered, contacts a certain private detective to uncover the identity of the killer—commonly known as the "Eye Collector." Why does the killer steal "eyes"? And why shouldn't you "egosearch" until you finish reading this book? The final line—when you learn the truth, you will be terrified to use your smartphone.

Over 250,000 copies in the series! 3 reasons why the "Genkin" series is supported Overwhelming Immersion A special smartphone-sized format. Text is placed on the left page and a smartphone screen on the right, progressing the story in real-time. "Experiential" Horror A sensation where the reader themselves becomes a witness to the incident, or even a party involved, rather than just reading. Read in 30 minutes (Pursuit of "Taipa" / Time Performance) Gimmicks condensed within 152 pages. A horror mystery that boasts optimal satisfaction for busy modern people.

Product Overview Title: Egosa Genkin (No Egosearching allowed) Author: Mikito Chinen Format: 165mm x 85mm (Special smartphone size format) Release Date: May 20, 2026 Price: 770 yen (tax included)

Author Profile Mikito Chinen Born in 1978 in Okinawa Prefecture. Graduated from Jikei University School of Medicine. Debuted in 2011 with "Raison d'être." Nominated for the Japan Booksellers' Award 5 times with works like "Ward of the Mask," "Mugen no i," and "Murder in the Glass Tower." A storyteller who always leads the cutting edge of the era, from authentic mysteries to horror.