Naoki Matayoshi and Misaki Tanaka's First Collaboration! A Book Themed on Broken Hearts Using Karuta, Stories, and Mini-Manga to be Released!
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- 📰 Published: May 13, 2026 at 23:00
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Gakken Inc. has revealed the cover and author comments for 'Shitsuren Karuta' (Broken Heart Karuta), a new book co-authored by comedian and Akutagawa Prize-winning writer Naoki Matayoshi and popular illustrator Misaki Tanaka. Scheduled for release on June 4, 2026, the book features 50 karuta cards with words and illustrations about heartbreak, short stories by Matayoshi, and a collaborative mini-manga. A drama adaptation starring Minami Umezawa and others is also currently airing on MBS and TBS.