Embrace the Lovable Everyday: utaco's Self-Care Comic Essay "Kyou mo Gojiai wo Hitosaji." to be Released June 12, 2026!

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) will publish utaco's first book, "Kyou mo Gojiai wo Hitosaji.," on Friday, June 12, 2026.

This work is a comic essay by utaco, who has over 100,000 followers on Instagram, depicting small moments of "self-care" found in daily life with gentle illustrations. It includes many warm episodes that will help ease the burden for people who tend to overwork or feel a little mentally tired.

It's Okay Not to Be Perfect: My "Imperfect" Daily Life and Precious Self-Care Time

From mornings where you sleep in and casually sprinkle sugar on toast, to the sinful pleasure of slurping down salty tomato ramen and a highball past 11 PM, to the excitement of planting the root of a green onion bought at the supermarket on your balcony and thinking, "All-you-can-eat!" – this book, "Kyou mo Gojiai wo Hitosaji.," portrays a daily life that is far from perfect, yet incredibly precious and "imperfect."

In our busy modern society, we often tend to put ourselves last. This book, packed with utaco's small tricks and "self-indulgences" discovered in her daily life, will gently soothe your heart and make you feel like you can take things a bit easier tomorrow.

Highlights of This Book

A Luxurious Collection of "Self-Care Episodes" Through the Seasons

Condensing utaco's realistic daily life and self-care moments, which change with the seasons, into one volume. You can feel as if you are traveling through the seasons just by reading it.

Packed with "Easy Recipes" and Columns You'll Want to Try

Explaining utaco's simple and delicious "easy recipes" with cute illustrations, such as "Spice Cake" made with grated carrots, and "Spice Curry" made with canned mackerel and tomatoes. It's also perfect for inspiration for small daily enjoyments.

Hints for Making Everyday Life Special, Such as "Neighborhood Public Baths" and "Solo Trips"

Includes down-to-earth ideas for managing your own mood, like spontaneously going to a "neighborhood public bath" late at night to relax in the sauna and cold bath, or traveling to Arima Onsen to enjoy local beer.

Bonus Information

Amazon Exclusive: 3 Types of Smartphone Wallpaper Data Distribution

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*This promotion is applicable to customers who confirm their order on Amazon.co.jp by 23:59 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
*The download bonus "3 Types of Smartphone Wallpaper Data Distribution" can be downloaded from the URL provided in a separate email sent upon product shipment.
*The download deadline is 23:59 on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.

Rakuten Books Exclusive Digital Bonus: 2-Page Original Manga Data Distribution

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*Bonuses will be distributed to customers who purchase by 11:59 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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*Bonuses are available while supplies last.

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Author Profile

utaco

Writer and illustrator born in 1999.

I draw "self-care essays" for living life in my own way and feeling good.

This is my first book. I'm a little nervous.

Instagram: @utaco_gram

X: @utaco_gram

Bibliographic Information

Title: Kyou mo Gojiai wo Hitosaji.

Author: utaco

Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + tax)

Format: A5

Pages: 144 pages

ISBN: 978-4-04-330082-2

Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation

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