30th Anniversary of Passing, 50th Anniversary of 'Hamidashikko'. 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition)' to be published in June!
Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition)' on June 26, 2026, featuring the works of late manga artist Jun Mihara. A limited 'Jun Mihara Special Box' including a rare manuscript will be released simultaneously. Original artwork exhibitions are also planned in Tokyo.
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) will release a book focusing on the career of manga artist Jun Mihara, titled 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition) - Thoughts Overflow, the Story Continues -' (Retail price: 1,980 JPY, including tax) on June 26, 2026.
This edition expands on the 2015 publication 'Bungei Bessatsu: Jun Mihara' by 48 pages. Additionally, a limited 'Jun Mihara Special Box' (Retail price: 3,850 JPY, including tax), which includes the book and a 64-page 'Lost Original Manuscript' in a specially designed box, will be released on the same day.
● Contents of the Expansion
- Lost Original Manuscript: The beginning portion, written just before the birth of the 'Hamidashikko' series, is published for the first time.
- Distinguished Contributors: New contributions by Akiko Monden, Keiko Nishi, and Nami Saso.
- 48-page Expansion: Additional major color illustrations and a new discussion panel marking the 30th anniversary of her passing.
● 'Jun Mihara Special Box' Contents
- Specially designed box
- 'Lost Original Manuscript' (64 pages total)
- 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition)' (208 pages total)
Original artwork exhibitions are also scheduled to be held at two locations in Tokyo.
This edition expands on the 2015 publication 'Bungei Bessatsu: Jun Mihara' by 48 pages. Additionally, a limited 'Jun Mihara Special Box' (Retail price: 3,850 JPY, including tax), which includes the book and a 64-page 'Lost Original Manuscript' in a specially designed box, will be released on the same day.
● Contents of the Expansion
- Lost Original Manuscript: The beginning portion, written just before the birth of the 'Hamidashikko' series, is published for the first time.
- Distinguished Contributors: New contributions by Akiko Monden, Keiko Nishi, and Nami Saso.
- 48-page Expansion: Additional major color illustrations and a new discussion panel marking the 30th anniversary of her passing.
● 'Jun Mihara Special Box' Contents
- Specially designed box
- 'Lost Original Manuscript' (64 pages total)
- 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition)' (208 pages total)
Original artwork exhibitions are also scheduled to be held at two locations in Tokyo.
FAQ
Where can I reserve Jun Mihara's books?
Reservations are available through the official Kawade Shobo Shinsha website or at bookstores nationwide.
When is the special box set released?
It will be released on June 26, 2026. As it is a limited edition, it is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who is Jun Mihara?
She was a shojo manga artist who gained a cult following in the 1970s with 'Hamidashikko'. She explored philosophical themes through endearing characters and passed away in 1995 at the age of 42.