【A New Series from the Editors of "Spin/spin"】Cross-Genre Original Anthology Series "Books for Midnight" Launches with Three Titles in Autumn 2026!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / President: Yusuru Onodera) will launch a new cross-genre original anthology series titled "Books for Midnight" beginning October 2026. The first release will consist of three volumes centered on the themes "cat," "curry," and "voice."

"Books for Midnight"—One Book, Diverse Genres to Enjoy

While editing "spin/spin," which began in September 2022 as a limited 16-issue series, the editorial team was reminded anew of the richness and possibilities of literary expression across genres. Inspired by a desire to share this boundless appeal with readers, the "spin/spin" editorial team is launching the cross-genre original anthology series "Books for Midnight."

Each volume of the "Books for Midnight" series will feature contributions from around 20 writers. For a single theme, each book will include a wide range of works across genres such as fiction, poetry, tanka, haiku, senryu, diary entries, essays, and illustrations.

Book design will be handled by Sasaki Akira, designer of "spin/spin."

Interior illustrations will be provided by Shiohara Izumi, who has supported "spin/spin" for four years.

Cover artwork will be specially commissioned from various illustrators and painters according to each theme. Please look forward to these exclusive creations.

As with "spin/spin," the materials used for this series are developed in collaboration with TAKAO Co., Ltd., a specialist paper trading company. We aim to deliver not only compelling content but also the tactile joy of holding a physical book.

With the hope that these books become like bookmarks ("spin") slipped into the fleeting moments of daily life at night, please look forward to the autumn of 2026.

First Release Lineup: Three Titles from "Books for Midnight"

Books for Midnight "Cat" (Scheduled for publication October 2026)

〈Contributors〉 Ai Mizuki / Ikeda Sumiko / Ishii Shinji / Inukai Torihiko / Fugasako Oki / Kei Okamoto / Maho Okamoto / Katsuta Ayumu / Akako Kawazaki / Yumeha Kawanobu / Shina Kureta / Ayuka Sato / Nika Sugimori / Rarafune Tonda / hacchi / Mariko Hattori / Yukomi Fumizuki / Shika Koda / Rika Yamamoto / Hajime Yumisima

〈Bibliographic Information〉 Format: Irregular 46-ban / Hardcover, square spine / 128 pages (estimated) Price: 2,200 JPY (2,000 JPY before tax)

ISBN: 978-4-309-61921-7 Bibliographic URL: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309619217/

Books for Midnight "Curry" (Scheduled for publication November 2026)

〈Contributors〉 Aoyama Michiko / Azabu Keibajō / Itayama Akiko / Umikaze Meron / Ogawa Kaori / Ogusu Moriyu / Ogi Seiora / Ozusu Yoruno / Saito Soma / Suzuha Haruka / Tawara Manami / Terasawa Daisuke / Dōba Shun'ichi / Nama Yuba Shihō / Machiya Ryōhei / Monsūn / Yamazaki Shūhei / Yoshida Hayato / Wago Ryoichi / Watanabe Yusuma

〈Bibliographic Information〉 Format: Irregular 46-ban / Hardcover, square spine / 128 pages (estimated) Price: 2,200 JPY (2,000 JPY before tax)

ISBN: 978-4-309-61922-4 Bibliographic URL: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309619224/

Books for Midnight "Voice" (Scheduled for publication December 2026)

〈Contributors〉 Asai Music / Iho Michi / Omori Shizuka / Omori Mika / Okano Daisi / Ohara Ban / Endō Riku / Kaneko Reisuke / Kōjika Jeneri / Saikata Tai / Misaki Mizuki / Kodama Tomoya / Torigasan no Mabuta / Nishimura Kirin / Fujisawa Shū / Funada Aiko / Honomura Hiroshi / Minagawa Hiroko / Miyazaki Tomoyuki

〈Bibliographic Information〉 Format: Irregular 46-ban / Hardcover, square spine / 128 pages (estimated) Price: 2,200 JPY (2,000 JPY before tax)

ISBN: 978-4-309-61923-1 Bibliographic URL: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309619231/

Purchase All Three First-Release Titles and Receive a Special Bookmark Set!

Customers who purchase all three first-release titles of the "Books for Midnight" series will receive a special commemorative bookmark set: "Kami no Shiori (Paper Bookmark Set of 3)," created to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Kawade Shobo Shinsha.

This set includes three bookmarks featuring a tanka poem by Tawara Manami, a tanka by Honomura Hiroshi, and the 140th-anniversary slogan. The paper used is "Pachika," a unique fine paper that becomes translucent when heat-embossed. When layered over colored paper, the translucent areas softly reveal the color beneath. The soft, slightly textured surface and snow-white brightness reawaken the pleasure of touching paper. (Size: each 40mm × 105mm)

Application details will be announced at a later date on the Kawade Shobo Shinsha website and official social media accounts.