Win Signed Books by Entomologist Munetoshi Maruyama! KADOKAWA Launches Campaign for the Release of 'Do Beetles Talk?'
To celebrate the release of 'Do Beetles Talk? Asking an Entomologist! Insect Secrets Even Adults Don't Know', KADOKAWA is hosting an X (Twitter) campaign. Three winners will receive a set of three insect books signed by Munetoshi Maruyama. Applications are open until May 11, 2026.
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KADOKAWA Corporation is pleased to announce a special campaign on X (formerly Twitter) to commemorate the release of the latest book, 'Do Beetles Talk? Asking an Entomologist! Insect Secrets Even Adults Don't Know' (Author: Munetoshi Maruyama / Illustrator: Jueki Taro / Production Cooperation: Takashi Komatsu), which will go on sale on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Three lucky winners will receive a set of three insect-related books personally signed by Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama.
### Win a Set of 3 Books Signed by Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama!
**How to Apply:**
1. Follow the 'ZUKAN GET!' X account (@ZUKAN_GET).
2. Review the precautions and repost the relevant campaign post.
[Apply on X]
**Prizes:**
A 3-book insect-related set (signed by Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama) for 3 winners.
- 'Do Beetles Talk? Asking an Entomologist! Insect Secrets Even Adults Don't Know'
- 'Kadokawa Zukan GET! Insects'
- 'Amazing Specimen Box: Insects'
**Application Deadline:**
Until 23:59 on Monday, May 11, 2026.
**Winner Announcement:**
Winners will be notified around Friday, May 22, 2026, via Direct Message (DM) from '@ZUKAN_GET' on X.
* If you cannot receive DMs, your right to win will be forfeited. Please ensure your settings allow messages.
* Winners must register their shipping information via a dedicated form by Friday, May 29, 2026.
**Precautions:**
- X registration is required.
- One entry per person.
- Private accounts or bot accounts are ineligible.
- Prizes are scheduled to be shipped in late June 2026, within Japan only.
- Resale or auction listing of prizes is strictly prohibited.
### Now on Sale! A Sneak Peek Inside 'Do Beetles Talk?'
"Why do ants form lines?" "Is a cicada's life really only 7 days?" Entomologist Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama provides full answers to insect-related questions sent in by children!
This book is packed with funny manga by Jueki Taro and stunning ecological photos by a stellar team including Takashi Komatsu. It's a book that makes you love insects more the more you read it.
**Point 1: Why 'Secrets Even Adults Don't Know' is in the Title**
Have you ever been asked a question by a child and couldn't answer? This book provides straightforward answers from an entomologist to those 'questions that trouble adults.' Parents and children can enjoy saying 'Aha!' together.
**Point 2: Manga x Photos x Explanation**
Laugh with Jueki Taro's funny manga, get drawn into all-color ecological photos, and deepen your understanding with Dr. Maruyama's explanations. The cycle of 'reading,' 'looking,' and 'laughing' keeps kids turning the pages.
**Point 3: Great for Summer Research Projects**
Provides plenty of inspiration for independent studies during the school break.
### Win a Set of 3 Books Signed by Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama!
**How to Apply:**
1. Follow the 'ZUKAN GET!' X account (@ZUKAN_GET).
2. Review the precautions and repost the relevant campaign post.
[Apply on X]
**Prizes:**
A 3-book insect-related set (signed by Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama) for 3 winners.
- 'Do Beetles Talk? Asking an Entomologist! Insect Secrets Even Adults Don't Know'
- 'Kadokawa Zukan GET! Insects'
- 'Amazing Specimen Box: Insects'
**Application Deadline:**
Until 23:59 on Monday, May 11, 2026.
**Winner Announcement:**
Winners will be notified around Friday, May 22, 2026, via Direct Message (DM) from '@ZUKAN_GET' on X.
* If you cannot receive DMs, your right to win will be forfeited. Please ensure your settings allow messages.
* Winners must register their shipping information via a dedicated form by Friday, May 29, 2026.
**Precautions:**
- X registration is required.
- One entry per person.
- Private accounts or bot accounts are ineligible.
- Prizes are scheduled to be shipped in late June 2026, within Japan only.
- Resale or auction listing of prizes is strictly prohibited.
### Now on Sale! A Sneak Peek Inside 'Do Beetles Talk?'
"Why do ants form lines?" "Is a cicada's life really only 7 days?" Entomologist Dr. Munetoshi Maruyama provides full answers to insect-related questions sent in by children!
This book is packed with funny manga by Jueki Taro and stunning ecological photos by a stellar team including Takashi Komatsu. It's a book that makes you love insects more the more you read it.
**Point 1: Why 'Secrets Even Adults Don't Know' is in the Title**
Have you ever been asked a question by a child and couldn't answer? This book provides straightforward answers from an entomologist to those 'questions that trouble adults.' Parents and children can enjoy saying 'Aha!' together.
**Point 2: Manga x Photos x Explanation**
Laugh with Jueki Taro's funny manga, get drawn into all-color ecological photos, and deepen your understanding with Dr. Maruyama's explanations. The cycle of 'reading,' 'looking,' and 'laughing' keeps kids turning the pages.
**Point 3: Great for Summer Research Projects**
Provides plenty of inspiration for independent studies during the school break.