Episode 0 of 'Transition Zone Chronicles' Arrives! Discover the Origin of a 300,000-Subscriber YouTube Channel and the Beginning of a World

※Cover is for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual product.

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO: Takeshi Konno) will release 'Utsurimichi' on August 28, 2026.

First Reveal! The Exploration Log of the Day a Boy First Encounters a Transition Portal

'Transition Zone Chronicles' is a YouTube channel with approximately 300,000 viewers.

It captivates audiences by presenting the customs, cuisine, and ecosystems of another world in a realistic vlog format.

Previously published books include 'How to Navigate the Transition Zone' and 'The One Who Heard the Voice of God: The Hinogatachi Incident,' with total sales of 30,000 copies. 'Utsurimichi' is the latest release.

This work is Episode 0 of 'Transition Zone Chronicles.'

It chronicles the day a boy, lost on a path, first encounters a transition portal.

Told from the boy’s perspective in a picture-book format, it is a story of encounters with various beings.

The cover features shimmering holographic foil, and some pages use a double-gatefold design, enhancing immersion into the world beyond the portal.

※The text is still in production and may differ from the final version.

In January 2026, a VR experience project allowing fans to explore the world of 'Transition Zone Chronicles' was launched via crowdfunding. It reached its funding goal of 10 million JPY within 30 minutes and ultimately raised 65.84 million JPY (658% of the target), ranking among the top 10 projects on CAMPFIRE.

The scenery the boy first witnessed would later become the origin of 'Transition Zone Chronicles,' enchanting countless people. We invite you to look forward to 'Utsurimichi,' the latest work that depicts the beginning of this world.

Comment from Transition Zone Chronicles:

'A book that brings back forgotten scenery.

Perhaps you, too, once peered beyond a transition portal.'

Sticker Bonus at Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten Books

Original character stickers from 'Utsurimichi' will be included as a bonus with purchase.

Amazon.co.jp Exclusive Stickers

'Boy'

'Chidori Kobouzu'

'Man of the Sun'

One random sticker from the three will be included.

Bonus Edition

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Standard Edition

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/404330174X/

Rakuten Books Exclusive Stickers

'Suugo'

'Yodomi'

'Joker's Mask'

One random sticker from the three will be included.

Bonus Edition

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Standard Edition

https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18661111/

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Transition Zone Chronicles

A team that primarily uses YouTube to share videos about the 'Transition Zone'—a mysterious realm adjacent to our world. They document daily discoveries made while living in this fantastical zone and post them to social media platforms in 'your world.' Published works include 'How to Navigate the Transition Zone' and 'The One Who Heard the Voice of God: The Hinogatachi Incident.'

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Title: Utsurimichi

Author: Transition Zone Chronicles

Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 (e-book available the same day)

Price: 2,750 JPY (2,500 JPY + tax)

Pages: 36

Format: 210×210mm / Cover: Holographic foil / Interior: Partial double-gatefold

ISBN: 9784043301744

Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation

https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322604000179/