〈Live, live, and keep living――〉Kanzaki Iori’s greatest hit, a masterpiece of Vocaloid culture, finally receives a long-awaited novel adaptation. "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru" to be released on June 24!
Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish the novel adaptation of Kanzaki Iori's representative song, "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru," on June 24, 2026. This story explores themes of life and death, based on the author's own harrowing personal experiences. A promotional video has been released, and an exclusive bonus track is included for purchasers.
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will publish the latest novel by Kanzaki Iori, "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru," on June 24, 2026. Kanzaki Iori continues to expand his presence as both an artist and an author.
"Inochi ni Kirawareteiru" is Kanzaki Iori's biggest hit, covered by numerous artists both domestically and internationally, with total YouTube views exceeding hundreds of millions. This story, which explores the "rejection from the world" that led to the creation of this masterpiece of Vocaloid culture, is finally being released as a novel, drawn from the author's own harrowing experiences.
To commemorate the publication of "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru," which holds a special place in Kanzaki Iori's heart, a special promotional video has been created featuring a newly recorded version of the song. Furthermore, purchasers of the book will receive an exclusive bonus track, "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru (Ballad ver. by Kanzaki Iori)," which will not be released or distributed elsewhere.
A special promotional video is available starting today, alongside the launch of the book's official website.
■ About the Story
On his 14th birthday in 2011, his world changed forever. Yet, his daily life remained unchanged. High-pressure entrance exams, intense bullying, emerging sexuality, and a crumbling family dynamic. Faced with a shrinking future, he makes a decision. This story faces head-on the unanswered questions of life, asking what it truly means to live, based on real experiences.
This novel is based on the song first released on video platforms on August 6, 2017. It depicts real-life struggles, including the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, truancy, bullying, and complex family dynamics.
■ Excerpt Featured in "Spin" No. 15
Ahead of the June release, the opening of the novel was featured in "Spin" No. 15 (published March 26, 2026), generating a strong response on social media.
■ Author Profile: Kanzaki Iori
VOCALOID producer, musician, and novelist. Active since 2015. His books have surpassed 480,000 copies in cumulative circulation.
"Inochi ni Kirawareteiru" is Kanzaki Iori's biggest hit, covered by numerous artists both domestically and internationally, with total YouTube views exceeding hundreds of millions. This story, which explores the "rejection from the world" that led to the creation of this masterpiece of Vocaloid culture, is finally being released as a novel, drawn from the author's own harrowing experiences.
To commemorate the publication of "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru," which holds a special place in Kanzaki Iori's heart, a special promotional video has been created featuring a newly recorded version of the song. Furthermore, purchasers of the book will receive an exclusive bonus track, "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru (Ballad ver. by Kanzaki Iori)," which will not be released or distributed elsewhere.
A special promotional video is available starting today, alongside the launch of the book's official website.
■ About the Story
On his 14th birthday in 2011, his world changed forever. Yet, his daily life remained unchanged. High-pressure entrance exams, intense bullying, emerging sexuality, and a crumbling family dynamic. Faced with a shrinking future, he makes a decision. This story faces head-on the unanswered questions of life, asking what it truly means to live, based on real experiences.
This novel is based on the song first released on video platforms on August 6, 2017. It depicts real-life struggles, including the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, truancy, bullying, and complex family dynamics.
■ Excerpt Featured in "Spin" No. 15
Ahead of the June release, the opening of the novel was featured in "Spin" No. 15 (published March 26, 2026), generating a strong response on social media.
■ Author Profile: Kanzaki Iori
VOCALOID producer, musician, and novelist. Active since 2015. His books have surpassed 480,000 copies in cumulative circulation.
FAQ
小説『命に嫌われている。』の発売日はいつですか？
2026年6月24日に発売されます。
著者カンザキイオリ氏の代表作には何がありますか？
「命に嫌われている。」のほか、「あの夏が飽和する。」「親愛なるあなたへ」「自由に捕らわれる。」などがあります。
本書の購入特典は何ですか？
楽曲「『命に嫌われている。』カンザキイオリ歌唱バラードver.」が入手できます。リリースや配信予定がない限定バージョンです。
小説『命に嫌われている。』はどのような物語ですか？
カンザキイオリ自身の凄惨な体験（東日本大震災の被災、いじめ、家庭環境など）に基づき、生と死の意味を問う物語です。
これまでのカンザキイオリ氏の小説の累計発行部数は？
既刊を含めて累計48万部を突破しています。