KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno; hereinafter KADOKAWA) released 'New Translation: Titus Andronicus / Arden of Faversham' (Shakespeare, translated by Shoichiro Kawai, Kadokawa Bunko) on Monday, March 23, 2026. This book features two unique works: 'Titus Andronicus,' the original revenge tragedy that influenced Game of Thrones, and 'Arden of Faversham,' which was only recognized as a work by Shakespeare in 2016, is untranslated in any domestic complete works, and is now being released in paperback for the first time. To commemorate its release, a book gift campaign will be held on X (formerly Twitter) starting at noon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

About the X (formerly Twitter) Gift Campaign

・Campaign Name

'New Translation: Titus Andronicus / Arden of Faversham' Release Commemoration Campaign

・Prize

One copy of 'New Translation: Titus Andronicus / Arden of Faversham' will be given to 3 winners selected by lottery!

・How to Apply

(1) Follow KADOKAWA's official translated books account on X (formerly Twitter), "@kadokawahonyaku".

(2) Repost (RP) the designated campaign post.

(3) Entry complete!

*Please check the precautions in advance before applying.

・Application Deadline

Until 23:59 JST on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (based on RP time).

・Winner Announcement

Only winners will be notified via X chat (DM) from "@kadokawahonyaku" around Friday, April 10, 2026.

*To use chat, you need to set a 4-digit passcode yourself. Please set up your chat to receive messages in advance.

*If you win, you must register your prize shipping address using a dedicated form by 23:59 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Please be sure to check your chat by the deadline.

・Precautions

◎Application requires registration on X (formerly Twitter) (free).

◎Only one entry per person is allowed for winning.

◎Applications will not be accepted in the following cases:

・If the account is private.

・If the application is made from a sweepstakes account or bot.

・If the application post is deleted before the winner announcement.

・If the official account (@kadokawahonyaku) is unfollowed before the winner announcement.

・If the content infringes on third-party rights or violates public order and morals, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate by KADOKAWA Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Company").

◎Communication fees incurred during application will be borne by the applicant.

◎Prizes are scheduled to be shipped in late April 2026 (shipping is limited to within Japan).

◎It is a condition of application and winning that the prize is not transferred (including resale or auction listing). If a transfer is discovered, the win will be canceled, and the prize may be required to be returned.

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▼KADOKAWA's official translated books account on X (formerly Twitter) is here https://x.com/kadokawahonyaku

＜Inquiries＞

KADOKAWA Customer Support

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Bibliographic Information

'New Translation: Titus Andronicus / Arden of Faversham' (Kadokawa Bunko)

Author: William Shakespeare

Translator: Shoichiro Kawai

Release Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Price: 1,595 yen (1,450 yen + tax)

Format: Paperback (Bunko)

Pages: 352 pages

ISBN: 978-4-04-115366-6

Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation

KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >>

Extreme and dark. Devilishly entertaining. Recommended by Kotaro Yoshida! The original revenge tragedy 'Titus Andronicus,' which was the inspiration for Game of Thrones. And 'Arden of Faversham,' untranslated in any domestic complete works and now in paperback for the first time, a unique work that makes you exclaim, "This is Shakespeare!?" The valiant general Titus returns triumphantly to his homeland Rome, bringing with him the beautiful Gothic queen Tamora and her princes as captives. Ignoring the queen's pleas, he brutally murders her son. However, the new emperor marries the queen, and their positions are reversed. The queen's revenge begins. --'Titus Andronicus,' an extreme, dark, blood-for-blood revenge tragedy. In addition, the elusive 'Arden of Faversham,' which sparked debate as to whether "this is also Shakespeare?" and was untranslated in domestic complete works but was officially canonized in 2016, is also included for the first time.

Author Profile

Author: William Shakespeare

Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, central England, as the third child of a father who also served as mayor and a mother from an old family. In 1582, at the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, eight years his senior, and had one son and two daughters. He left his hometown and eventually made a fortunate start as a poet and playwright in London. In 1594, he joined the newly organized theater company "The Lord Chamberlain's Men" as a leading member, working as an actor and resident playwright. He dedicated himself to playwriting for over 20 years, establishing his name as a dramatist. He died in 1616.

Translator: Shoichiro Kawai

Born in 1960. Received his doctorate from the University of Tokyo and the University of Cambridge. Currently a professor at the University of Tokyo (retiring in March 2026). His books include 'Hamlet Was Fat!' (Hakusuisha), which won the 23rd Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities, 'Shakespeare: Master of the Theatre of Life' (Chuko Shinsho), and 'NHK "100-minute Masterpieces" Books: Shakespeare Hamlet' (NHK Publishing). He has also published new translations of Shakespeare, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' and the "New Translation: Doctor Dolittle" and "New Translation: The Chronicles of Narnia" series from Kadokawa Bunko.

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