THE YELLOW MONKEY 10th Anniversary of Reunion, Photographer MITCH IKEDA's 50th Anniversary of Photography - A Photobook to be Released in 2026, Marking Their Third Collaboration

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno; hereinafter KADOKAWA) announced the release of the photobook "THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA" (4,500 yen + tax) on October 30, 2026 (Fri), and a deluxe, made-to-order edition "THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival [Special Edition] Photographs by MITCH IKEDA" (9,000 yen + tax), to be shipped from November 10, 2026 (Tue) onwards. Pre-orders for both books started today, July 7, 2026 (Tue), the anniversary of THE YELLOW MONKEY's reunion, on platforms such as Amazon, Rakuten Books, and KADOKAWA's official online store "Kadost."

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10th Anniversary of Reunion x 50th Anniversary of Photography - 2026 is a Fateful Anniversary Year

THE YELLOW MONKEY, a rock band celebrating their 35th anniversary and continuously breaking their own records. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of their legendary performance at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, where they achieved their reunion. Meanwhile, photographer MITCH IKEDA was the primary photographer for their historic tour "THE YELLOW MONKEY SUPER JAPAN TOUR 2016," which kicked off with that reunion live, and in 2017, he held the still-talked-about photo exhibition "mitch ikeda Photo Exhibition: rocks2 'Great Revival the yellow monkey'." For Mr. IKEDA, 2026 will be the milestone of his 50th anniversary as a photographer.

With these significant milestones coinciding in 2026, it is a fateful anniversary year, a miraculous encounter. To commemorate this occasion, a commemorative photobook will be published to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE YELLOW MONKEY's revival, featuring carefully selected photographs from the "Great Revival the yellow monkey" exhibition, which drew over 5,000 people and is still cherished by fans, as well as previously unreleased, treasured photos that Mr. IKEDA had been waiting for the right moment to share. This highly anticipated work by MITCH IKEDA and THE YELLOW MONKEY marks their third collaboration, following "SYN THE YELLOW MONKEY LENSMAN MITCH IKEDA" (2000) and "Looking at Each Other" (2018).

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Two Editions: "Regular Edition" with a Cloth Cover and a Made-to-Order "Special Edition" with Swiss Binding

"THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA" will be available in two editions: a regular edition and a special edition. The regular edition will be generally distributed through bookstores and online stores, while the special edition will be a made-to-order product sold exclusively on KADOKAWA's official e-commerce site "Kadost." Both editions will have the same number of pages (160P) and掲載 photographs, but will differ in binding, size, and cover design.

The regular edition will be A4変形 size (210mm x 280mm) with a cloth cover, while the special edition will be B4変形 size (257mm x 342mm) and feature a special Swiss binding. While the content is the same, the impression and appearance of the photographs will change with the two different sizes, and the special binding itself can be enjoyed. The cover designs will differ between the regular and special editions, but both will feature a silver foil-stamped title as an accent. The cover designs for each will be revealed at a later date.

Comment from MITCH IKEDA

"At the ongoing rocks photo exhibition, many THE YELLOW MONKEY fans have exclaimed with joy, 'I want to see the photos of THE YELLOW MONKEY taken by Mitch! They're my favorite!'

Thank you for waiting. I've also been waiting. I'm releasing them!"

MITCH IKEDA Profile

Photographer. Began taking photographs while attending Tokyo Polytechnic University, and expanded his activities overseas with his first trip to the UK in 1985. Since then, for over 45 years, he has photographed numerous artists at the forefront of the music scene in Japan and abroad. He excels at portraits and live photos that capture the essence of artists, born from long-term trust and close communication, and his shooting style is highly trusted by musicians both domestically and internationally.

In Japan, he has served as the official photographer for artists such as Kyosuke Himuro and THE YELLOW MONKEY, and ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION. Overseas, he has continuously photographed Oasis from their debut to the present. He is one of the few photographers who has been documenting the changing appearances of artists over many years, and he is also the photographer who has closely observed and documented the journey of THE YELLOW MONKEY.

Official Website: https://mitchikeda.com/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitch_ikeda/

Official X: https://x.com/mitch_ikeda

THE YELLOW MONKEY Profile

THE YELLOW MONKEY is a rock band formed in 1989 by Yoshiki Kazuya (Vo), Hideaki Kikuchi (Gt), Yoichi Hirose (Ba), and Eiji Kikuchi (Dr). They gained popularity with their unique sound that fused hard rock, glam rock, and kayokyoku, along with their overwhelming live performances, producing numerous hit songs such as "JAM," "Rakuen," and "LOVE LOVE SHOW." After their final concert "Mekara Uroko 8" at Tokyo Dome in January 2001, they went on hiatus and disbanded in July 2004. The members then pursued solo activities, but reunited in 2016. In 2019, they released their first original album in 19 years, "9999," and held a nationwide arena tour. In 2020, they successfully held a concert at Tokyo Dome, continuing their energetic activities even after their reunion.

In 2024, they celebrated their 35th anniversary and held a solo concert at Tokyo Dome in April. In May, they released their 10th original album "Sparkle X," which reached number 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking. They completed a nationwide tour "THE YELLOW MONKEY TOUR 2024/25 ~Sparkle no Wakusei X~" in support of the album, with a total of 39 performances including additional shows. In 2025, they will release their 26th single "CAT CITY," and in 2026, they will release the live video product of the tour, "THE YELLOW MONKEY TOUR 2024/25 Sparkle no Wakusei X -Complete Box-." More than 30 years since their debut, they continue to lead the Japanese rock scene with their expressive power and overwhelming presence as a live band.

Official Website: https://theyellowmonkey.jp/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyellowmonkey.jp/

Official X: https://x.com/TYMSproject

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Early Bird Bonus for Regular Edition: Premium Special Postcard (3 types, store-specific)

Customers who pre-order "THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA" on Amazon, Rakuten Books, or KADOKAWA's official e-commerce site "Kadost" will receive one special premium postcard (not for sale), selected from valuable cuts by MITCH IKEDA.

*The design will differ for Amazon, Rakuten Books, and Kadost.

*The number of bonus items is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

*The designs of the postcards will be revealed later on MITCH IKEDA's official SNS and other platforms.

<Pre-order/Purchase Links for "THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA" with Special Postcard>

●Amazon Pre-order/Purchase here

【Amazon.co.jp Limited】THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA (Bonus: 1 Postcard)

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H6PCC9LV

JAN: 4534993327234

●Rakuten Books Pre-order/Purchase here

【Rakuten Books Limited Bonus】THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA (Postcard)

https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18698161/

●KADOKAWA Official Online Shop "Kadost" Pre-order/Purchase here

【Kadost Limited】THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA (Bonus: Kadost Limited Postcard)

https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/g/g322605001479/

*Please note that these are purchase links for the regular edition.

<Special Postcard Specifications>

Size: 100mm x 148mm (scheduled)

Color: Front 4C / Back 1C

All purchasers of the Made-to-Order Special Edition will receive "Special Flake Stickers"

Customers who pre-order "THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival [Special Edition] Photographs by MITCH IKEDA" (Kadost exclusive) will receive "Special Flake Stickers," selected from valuable cuts by MITCH IKEDA, as a gift for all purchasers. These flake stickers, featuring assorted cuts from the photobook in various sizes, are both cool and incredibly cute. Amidst the recent sticker boom, they are fun to collect and trade!

*Includes 10 designs x 3 sizes each, totaling 30 stickers (scheduled).

*The designs of the flake stickers will be revealed later on MITCH IKEDA's official SNS and other platforms.

<What are Flake Stickers?>

*Flake stickers are individual stickers cut out according to their illustrations and shapes, printed on a single sheet with multiple designs. They are widely used for decorating diaries, wrapping gifts, and collaging message cards.

●[Special Edition] KADOKAWA Official Online Shop "Kadost" Pre-order/Purchase here

THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival [Special Edition] Photographs by MITCH IKEDA

https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/g/g322605001481/

*Please note that these are purchase links for the special edition.

<Special LP Introduction>

For pre-order/purchase links with bonuses for the regular and special editions, and the purchase link for the special edition, please refer to the special LP at the following URL:

https://lit.link/mitchikeda_tym_photobook

Photobook Specifications

<Regular Edition>

[Title] THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival Photographs by MITCH IKEDA

[Price] 4,950 yen (4,500 yen + tax)

[Release Date] October 30, 2026 (Fri)

[Format] A4変形 (210mm x 280mm)

[Binding] Softcover, cloth cover

[Pages] 4C/160P

[Recommended Hashtag] #偉大なる復活

<Special Edition> *Made-to-order

[Title] THE YELLOW MONKEY Great Revival [Special Edition] Photographs by MITCH IKEDA

[Price] 9,900 yen (9,000 yen + tax)

[Order Period] July 7, 2026 (Tue) 0:00 - August 13, 2026 (Thu) 23:59

[Release Date] Shipping sequentially from November 10, 2026 (Tue) onwards

[Format] B4変形 (257mm x 342mm)

[Binding] Hardcover, Swiss binding

[Pages] 4C/160P

[Recommended Hashtag] #偉大なる復活特装版

*This is a made-to-order product that can only be purchased by those who pre-order within the order period.

*Please note that there are currently no plans for a reprint, so be sure to place your order.

*Shipping is scheduled to begin sequentially from November 10, 2026 (Tue). Please understand that delivery may be delayed from the stated date depending on your region and the number of orders.

Company Overview

Name: KADOKAWA Corporation

Location: 2-13-3 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Director, President and CEO Takeshi Natsuno

Business Activities: As a comprehensive entertainment company, KADOKAWA engages in a wide range of businesses including publishing, video, games, web services, education, MD, and inbound tourism. Through digital transformation initiatives, including Activity Based Working (ABW), the company practices a "Global Media Mix" strategy centered on the stable creation and global expansion of IP (Intellectual Property).

Capital: 40.6 billion yen

Establishment Date: October 1, 2014

Official Website: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/