Over 46 Million Copies in Cumulative Print Run! A Lavish Art Book Thoroughly Dissecting the Appeal of the Blockbuster Yakuza Manga 'Shizukanaru Don'!!

Genkosha Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release a deluxe illustration collection titled 'Shizukanaru Don ARTWORKS' on June 29, 2026 (Mon), an essential volume for all fans of 'Shizukanaru Don'.

'Shizukanaru Don ARTWORKS' to be released on June 29, 2026

A lavish art book packed with cover art and previously unreleased illustrations from the astonishing mega-hit series 'Shizukanaru Don', including abundant commentary from creator Tatsuo Nitta!

Cumulative print run of physical editions surpasses 46 million copies (as of 2023)! Serialized across the Showa and Heisei eras in Weekly Manga Sunday (Shogakukan Nihonsha), 'Shizukanaru Don' has thrilled readers across Japan with laughter and emotion. Now, the legendary 108-volume Mansan Comics series (Shogakukan Nihonsha) returns in an unprecedented era with an unparalleled art book. This 240-page, full-color volume brings together the author's favorite iconic scenes and previously unreleased illustrations, presented as a magnificent collector's edition.

'Shizukanaru Don' is a unique yakuza entertainment series that blends comedy, romance, and action. It debuted in the November 15, 1988 (Showa 63) issue of Weekly Manga Sunday (Shogakukan Nihonsha) and delighted readers for 25 consecutive years until 2013 (Heisei 25). Today, a new series titled 'Shizukanaru Don—Mou Hitotsu no Saishuushou—' ('Another Final Chapter') is being co-published in the same magazine and Grand Jump (Shueisha). In 2025 (Reiwa 7), Tatsuo Nitta will mark the 50th anniversary since his professional debut with 'Oni no Daidokoro' ('The Kitchen Demon'). This art book, published by Genkosha, is a special project commemorating his remarkable artistic career.

'I want to keep drawing wildly imaginative manga, even in an age that values realism!' declares Tatsuo Nitta with unwavering creative passion. This book compiles original artwork from all 108 volumes of the 'Shizukanaru Don' Mansan Comics series (Shogakukan Nihonsha), enriched with extensive commentary by Nitta himself, offering deep insight into the essence of emotionally compelling storytelling. It also explains the historical, military, and geopolitical knowledge intricately woven into the narrative, revealing the creative techniques of a master storyteller.

What makes 'Shizukanaru Don' so captivating are its numerous distinctive characters. This book thoroughly dissects the appeal of protagonist Shizuka Kondo and his lover Akemi Akiyama, as well as iconic figures from the Shinsei Group and Kishu Clan—including successive clan leaders, senior women (ane-san), Ryuuji Naruto, Ryuko Kunimitsu, and Shinyahara Shihachi.

Packed with special features, this innovative visual guide includes a 'Mangaka Special Roundtable' featuring Satomi Sasao (author of 'Bara wa Shuraba de Umare Ru—70-nen-dai Shoujo Manga Assistant Funtouki'), Kifuyu Mita (author of 'Dragon Zakura'), and Kazumi Yamashita (author of 'Tensai Yanase Kyoushu no Seikatsu'), making it an indispensable companion to 'Shizukanaru Don'.

[Book Structure]

Packed with 'Shizukanaru Don Trivia'—Tatsuo Nitta reflects on his own work!

Special inclusion: Satomi Sasao's comic essay 'Jitsuroku!! Otto, Tatsuo Nitta' ('True Story!! My Husband, Tatsuo Nitta').

Large-format, full-color printing faithfully reproduces the texture and brushwork of original artwork.

Numerous illustrations previously unpublished in tankōbon volumes, first released after magazine serialization.

Introduction by Tatsuo Nitta

PART.I Iconic Scenes Playback

PART.II Quiet Portraits

PART.III The Distant Tale of the Don (1988–1999)

PART.IV The Distant Tale of the Don (2000–2013)

PART.V 'Shizukanaru Don' and His Companions

[Special Feature] 'Shizukanaru Don' Guide

1. Shizuka Kondo and the Shinsei Group

2. The Women Who Love the Don

3. The Archrival Kishu Clan's Lineage

4. Assassins and Overseas Mafias

5. The Cheerful Pretty Corporation Staff

6. Shinsei Group's Popular Stars!

7. The Glamorous Lingerie Industry

8. Ryuma and His Companions

9. Story Links to the Bakumatsu Period

10. The People Who Rule the World

11. The Sicilian Mafia

[Mangaka Special Roundtable]

Discussing 'Shizukanaru Don' at the Former Ozaki Theodora Mansion!! Featuring Satomi Sasao, Kifuyu Mita, and Kazumi Yamashita

[Contributions & Interviews]

The Luck of Encountering the Epic 'Shizukanaru Don' Saga! by Yasuharu Ueda

Comic Essay: 'Jitsuroku!! Otto, Tatsuo Nitta' by Satomi Sasao

A Message from Tatsuo Nitta: Special Interview

Guide to the Former Ozaki Theodora Mansion

Tatsuo Nitta's Challenge: Another Final Chapter!

[About the Author]

Tatsuo Nitta

Born October 25, 1953, in Osaka Prefecture.

In 1970, while still in high school, he won the Weekly Shonen Sunday New Manga Artist Award for 'Mother and Child Poem'.

Graduated from Nara College of Art, then worked as an art teacher at a junior high school in Osaka.

In 1975, he won the Weekly Shonen Magazine New Manga Artist Award with 'Oni no Daidokoro' ('The Kitchen Demon'), marking his professional debut.

Moved to Tokyo and achieved hits with works such as 'Kaijin Akkāman', 'Big Magnum Kuroi-sensei', and 'Kochira Bonjin-gumi'.

'Shizukanaru Don' was a hugely popular series serialized in Weekly Manga Sunday (Shogakukan Nihonsha) from 1988 to 2013, spanning 25 years.

With 108 tankōbon volumes, it achieved major success in media adaptations, including television dramas and live-action films.

In 2013, he received the 42nd Japan Cartoonists Association Award Grand Prize for this work.

Since 2023, he has been serializing the sequel 'Shizukanaru Don—Mou Hitotsu no Saishuushou—' in Grand Jump (Shueisha).

[Related Event Info 1]

From July 11 (Sat) to July 29 (Wed), the 'Shizukanaru Don Tatsuo Nitta First Original Art Exhibition' will be held at the Former Ozaki Theodora Mansion in Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. During the exhibition, a signing event with the author will be held for those who purchase this art book at the venue.

(For details, please visit the official website of the Former Ozaki Theodora Mansion)

Venue: 2nd Floor Gallery, Former Ozaki Theodora Mansion

2-30-16 Gotokuji 2-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0021

Period: Scheduled from July 11 (Sat) to July 29 (Wed), 2026

Former Ozaki Theodora Mansion Website: https://ozakitheodora.com/

Signing Event Schedule:

1 July 11 (Sat) 11:00–12:30

2 July 15 (Wed) 13:00–14:30

3 July 18 (Sat) 13:00–14:30

[Related Event Info 2]

Bookstore Seijun Grande and its online shop in Jimbocho, Tokyo, are currently hosting a commemorative fair for the release of 'Shizukanaru Don ARTWORKS' until July 31 (Fri). The art book will be available for special advance sale. Customers who purchase the book during the advance sale will receive, while supplies last, a 'Seijun Grande Limited Edition Special Illustration Card by Tatsuo Nitta' (one design only).

(For details, please visit the bookstore's official website)

Venue: 3rd Floor Special Corner, Seijun Grande

1-3-2 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051

Period: Now through July 31 (Fri), 2026

Seijun Website: https://www.shosen.co.jp/

Seijun Online Shop: https://shosen.tokyo/

Seijun Rakuten Market Store: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/shosen/

Inquiries: Seijun Grande (Jimbocho) TEL 03-3295-0011

[Book Overview]

Title: Shizukanaru Don ARTWORKS

Release Date: Nationwide release on June 29, 2026

Format: A4 variant, 240 pages, with obi band

Price: 4,500 JPY (excluding tax)

ISBN: 978-4768331712

Amazon Sales Page: https://amzn.to/3SKsh1w

Publisher: Genkosha Co., Ltd.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Genkosha Co., Ltd.

Address: 4-1-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8716

Founded: 1931

Business: Publishing

URL: https://www.genkosha.co.jp/