[New Release Info] What Exactly Are Demigods? Slapstick Gods Entertainment! New Series "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?" (Written by Katsuo Sasaki / Illustrated by Idonaka) Now Available!
Iwasaki Shoten announces a new children's book series, "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?", a fresh take on Japanese deities. This slapstick entertainment features demi-gods in training and elementary school students, offering a fun way to engage with Japanese culture.
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New Series Starts! A New Kind of Slapstick Gods Entertainment!
This is Tenku Shrine—where countless gods are enshrined.
These gods are busy granting many wishes every day.
Taking over for these “main gods,” the “demi-gods” in training appear before children in need to help them fulfill their wishes…
But their eager efforts often go awry, leading to nothing but trouble?!!
A slapstick gods entertainment woven by unique demi-gods and elementary school students from Tenku Town!
Prologue Table of Contents
Main Text Gods Column
★ Recommended Points
- A fusion of Japanese culture like "gods" and "shrines" with an entertainment genre that children can enjoy reading.
- Popular Japanese-style themed reading material.
- Each story is about 30 pages, making it easy to read and ideal for morning reading or spare moments.
- The explanatory column includes information about the gods and the shrines where they are enshrined, allowing readers to enjoy learning about history and culture.
★ Gods introduced in this volume
- Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto – A demi-god skilled in dance.
- Ōkuninushi-no-Mikoto – A kind and popular demi-god.
- Yatagarasu – A crow demi-god leading to victory.
- Dōsojin – Two demi-gods protecting the town.
★ Bibliographic Information
Series Title: Demigod in Training! Tenku Shrine's Book of Gods
Book Title: Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?
Author: Katsuo Sasaki
Illustrator: Idonaka
Publisher: Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.
List Price: 1,300 yen (1,430 yen with tax)
Format: Six-panel
Pages: 144 pages
ISBN 978-4-265-81174-8
Iwasaki Shoten Product Page: https://www.iwasakishoten.co.jp/book/b10164898.html
Product Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RKV9zp2eZrI
● Volume 2 of the series (Demigod in Training! Tenku Shrine's Book of Gods ②) is scheduled for publication in October 2026!
● Author Profiles
Author: Katsuo Sasaki
Born in Tokyo. Debuted in 2016 with "Motsuyaki Wars ~Tachibanaya's Counterattack~" (5th Poplar Zukkoke Literary Newcomer Award). Other works include "Empty Store (with Ghost) Available" (Gentosha Bunko), "Two Meanings Stories" series (Shinsei Publishing), "The Narcissistic Detective" (Shizansha), and anthologies "At the End, You'll Say 'No Way!'" series (PHP Institute), "Mystery Homeroom" series (Shinsei Publishing), among others.
Illustrator: Idonaka
Manga artist and illustrator. Loves adventurous boys and girls and the non-human creatures by their side. Major works include "If You Can't Stand Being Alone" (PIE International).
Website: https://idonaka.tumblr.com
* The release date may vary by store depending on product arrival status.
Sales Locations: Nationwide bookstores, online bookstores, etc.
This is Tenku Shrine—where countless gods are enshrined.
These gods are busy granting many wishes every day.
Taking over for these “main gods,” the “demi-gods” in training appear before children in need to help them fulfill their wishes…
But their eager efforts often go awry, leading to nothing but trouble?!!
A slapstick gods entertainment woven by unique demi-gods and elementary school students from Tenku Town!
Prologue Table of Contents
Main Text Gods Column
★ Recommended Points
- A fusion of Japanese culture like "gods" and "shrines" with an entertainment genre that children can enjoy reading.
- Popular Japanese-style themed reading material.
- Each story is about 30 pages, making it easy to read and ideal for morning reading or spare moments.
- The explanatory column includes information about the gods and the shrines where they are enshrined, allowing readers to enjoy learning about history and culture.
★ Gods introduced in this volume
- Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto – A demi-god skilled in dance.
- Ōkuninushi-no-Mikoto – A kind and popular demi-god.
- Yatagarasu – A crow demi-god leading to victory.
- Dōsojin – Two demi-gods protecting the town.
★ Bibliographic Information
Series Title: Demigod in Training! Tenku Shrine's Book of Gods
Book Title: Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?
Author: Katsuo Sasaki
Illustrator: Idonaka
Publisher: Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.
List Price: 1,300 yen (1,430 yen with tax)
Format: Six-panel
Pages: 144 pages
ISBN 978-4-265-81174-8
Iwasaki Shoten Product Page: https://www.iwasakishoten.co.jp/book/b10164898.html
Product Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RKV9zp2eZrI
● Volume 2 of the series (Demigod in Training! Tenku Shrine's Book of Gods ②) is scheduled for publication in October 2026!
● Author Profiles
Author: Katsuo Sasaki
Born in Tokyo. Debuted in 2016 with "Motsuyaki Wars ~Tachibanaya's Counterattack~" (5th Poplar Zukkoke Literary Newcomer Award). Other works include "Empty Store (with Ghost) Available" (Gentosha Bunko), "Two Meanings Stories" series (Shinsei Publishing), "The Narcissistic Detective" (Shizansha), and anthologies "At the End, You'll Say 'No Way!'" series (PHP Institute), "Mystery Homeroom" series (Shinsei Publishing), among others.
Illustrator: Idonaka
Manga artist and illustrator. Loves adventurous boys and girls and the non-human creatures by their side. Major works include "If You Can't Stand Being Alone" (PIE International).
Website: https://idonaka.tumblr.com
* The release date may vary by store depending on product arrival status.
Sales Locations: Nationwide bookstores, online bookstores, etc.