KADOKAWA's Entertainment Web Magazine 'Mequri Mequru' Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Reader Participation Projects, New Serializations, and Book Publication Plans

【1st Anniversary Project 1】Your survey responses become an article! Win prizes! Launching the 'Everyone's "Oshi" Activity Grand Survey'

To celebrate its 1st anniversary, 'Mequri Mequru' is launching a reader-participation survey and article project titled 'Everyone's "Oshi" Activity Grand Survey'! We will conduct an awareness survey targeting users passionate about entertainment subcultures such as novels, anime, manga, and music, and publish the results as a feature article. Notable figures such as Mikoto Minami from Spira Spica and ROLAND will also participate by sharing their own survey responses. Participants who submit their answers will be entered into a lottery for exclusive prizes—don’t miss out!

Survey Period August 3, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 – August 31, 2026 (Mon) 23:59

Application Website Will be published on the Mequri Mequru website on August 3, 2026 (Mon) at 12:00

Article Publication Date Around 12:00 on October 1, 2026 (Thu)

Prizes

1st Anniversary 'Reading Life & Oshi Support Set' (50 winners selected by lottery among survey participants)

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・Honno Gakku: 1 unit

・Original Book Cover: 1 unit

・Special Bookmark: 1 unit

・Book Card NEXT: 5,000 yen worth

※ For details, please refer to the campaign page

※ Some prize designs are still in preparation

Honno Gakku ● A decorative frame for book covers, designed by packaging professionals to highlight your favorite book covers

Original Book Cover ● Canvas material book cover featuring the Mequri Mequru logo

Special Bookmark ● A reading tracker bookmark that hides surrounding lines, allowing you to focus only on the line you're reading

Book Card NEXT ● Limited-edition Book Card with Mequri Mequru 1st anniversary design (5,000 yen value)

【1st Anniversary Project 2】Special Story Serialization: 'Cinderella Girls'

A short-term serialized special story titled 'Ikebukuro Aoba and Usachan Robo Dream of a Toy Box (ToyBox)' from 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls' is launching! To commemorate the 'Pop'n ToyBox!!' event held from August 13 (Thu) to August 16 (Sun), 2026, this original prequel story will be delivered in a newly written scenario.

Short-Term Serialized Special Story

'Ikebukuro Aoba and Usachan Robo Dream of a Toy Box (ToyBox)'

Article Update Period July 15, 2026 (Wed) – August 13, 2026 (Thu)

【1st Anniversary Project 3】Renewal of Director Akiyuki Shinbo's Column

The popular short interview series 'Let’s Talk with Director Shinbo,' by acclaimed anime director Akiyuki Shinbo (known for 'Monogatari Series' and 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'), is being renewed this summer! The new series is titled 'Director Shinbo’s Retro Manga Archives,' which will archive and introduce Showa-era retro manga recommended by Director Shinbo—works that are worth reading even in the Reiwa era. From timeless classics to obscure gems, the series will convey their charm alongside nostalgic memories of that era.

New Series

'Director Shinbo’s Retro Manga Archives' (formerly 'Let’s Talk with Director Shinbo')

Renewal Launch Date July 25, 2026 (Sat)

【1st Anniversary Project 4】Comedian Yasuko Launches New Essay Series

Yasuko, a popular comedian with deep knowledge of novels—including isekai fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and sci-fi—will begin a new essay series where she freely discusses a different theme each time. From recently read books and memorable works to daily reflections, past memories, interpersonal relationships, and her approach to work, she will share insights from her unique perspective.

New Series

'Yasuko’s Everyday Essays' (tentative title)

Series Launch Date Late August 2026 (tentative)

【1st Anniversary Project 5】Seiki Douji’s 'Goyururi Eshimeshi' to Be Published as a Book in Winter 2027

The illustrated essay series 'Goyururi Eshimeshi' by illustrator Seiki Douji, known for her work on 'Full Metal Panic!,' which features easy and time-saving recipes, will be published as a book around winter 2027! The series is currently serialized on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month on 'Mequri Mequru.' As a commemoration of the book release, a special spin-off project introducing 'Sengokuba Meals' from various creators will also launch.

Series

'Goyururi Eshimeshi'

Mequri Mequru

Website: https://mequrimequru.jp

▼ Operating Company KADOKAWA Corporation

▼ Contact KADOKAWA Customer Support https://kdq.jp/kdbook ※ Please clearly state the campaign name or book title in your inquiry. ※ Support is limited to Japan.