Popular Illustrator Ugorou's Picture Book Debut Work "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!" to Be Released on May 15 (Fri)
Kenele Books, the publishing label of art merchandise manufacturer Kenelephant Co., Ltd., will release "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!", the debut picture book by popular illustrator Ugorou, on May 15, 2026. Prior to this, an exhibition featuring early sales and original artwork will be held at VINYL in Gransta Tokyo, JR Tokyo Station, from April 29 to May 13.
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KENELE BOOKS, the publishing label operated by Kenelephant Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenzo Ishiyama), an art merchandise manufacturer, will release "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!", the debut picture book by illustrator Ugorou, on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Prior to its release, the "VINYL GALLERY vol.124 Ugorou Solo Exhibition 'Find the Lost Shakemitsu!'" will be held at "VINYL", operated within Gransta Tokyo, inside JR Tokyo Station ticket gates, from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
This work is a "search-and-find picture book" where "Shakemitsu," a bear who has forgotten his cooking ingredients, travels through various worlds to find them. From lush green forests and caves overflowing with mushrooms to even outer space—it is a book filled with the joy of finding Shakemitsu in a colorful and unique world.
The illustrations were created by Ugorou, an illustrator who is drawing attention for their unique sense of color and richly individual character expressions.
With intricate detail and playful compositions, the work is designed to be an immersive "search-and-find picture book" where new discoveries are made with every turn of the page.
Furthermore, the solo exhibition held to commemorate the publication will feature advance sales of the picture book, poster displays of scenes used in the main story, and precious original artworks.
In addition, original merchandise will be sold at the exhibition. A wide range of items that allow visitors to deeply enjoy the world of the picture book will be available.
Details on new merchandise will be announced sequentially on the official VINYL Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/vinylgallery_tokyo/).
Additionally, original merchandise will be available for purchase at the official online store "KENELE STORE" (https://kenelestore.jp/) from Friday, May 15, 2026.
◇ About "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!"
Can you find Shakemitsu?
Oh no! Oh no! Shakemitsu is gone!
Shakemitsu, a bear who forgot his cooking ingredients, set off to find them!
Find Shakemitsu, who has wandered into various worlds—through lush green forests, caves full of mushrooms, underground where magma wells up, and even outer space!
A "search-and-find picture book" with intricate touches, drawn by the popular illustrator Ugorou, known for their unique characters and distinctive sense of color, is now available!
Title: きえたしゃけみつをさがせ！ (Kietashakemitsu o Sagase!)
Author: Ugorou
Format: A4 size / Hardcover / Color / 32 pages
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-910315-66-9
Publisher: Kenele Books
Distributor: Kraken Lab
▼Picture Book "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!" (Kenele Books) Introduction Page: https://kenelestore.jp/products/kb0049a
*Signed copies with special benefits are limited in quantity and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note this in advance.
◇ Author: Ugorou
Illustrator. Born in Oita Prefecture, currently residing in Osaka Prefecture. Generates images based on landscapes encountered during walks and objects found at antique markets, creating works across drawing, animation, and three-dimensional art. Provides illustrations for CD jackets, music videos, books, and advertisements, and also exhibits and sells works and merchandise at exhibitions and events. Recently supervised capsule toys "Pajama Animals" and "Npokoo Petit Mascot Plushies".
◇ Author's Comment
I have been familiar with search-and-find picture books since I was a child. The simple rule of searching allows for freedom in where to look! My eyes were naturally drawn to events outside the story and interesting places. I loved that feeling. In this work, while embracing that fun, I have tried to create variations in presentation for each scene, such as compositions with depth and changing camera angles. I hope you enjoy your own adventure while following Shakemitsu!
◇ Contact Information regarding this book
Kenelephant Co., Ltd. Kenele Books: info.books@kenelephant.co.jp
[Kenele Books]
A publishing label that intentionally develops unconventional book projects from various angles, going against the grain.
・HP: https://books.kenelephant.co.jp/
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinylgallery_tokyo/
Prior to its release, the "VINYL GALLERY vol.124 Ugorou Solo Exhibition 'Find the Lost Shakemitsu!'" will be held at "VINYL", operated within Gransta Tokyo, inside JR Tokyo Station ticket gates, from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
This work is a "search-and-find picture book" where "Shakemitsu," a bear who has forgotten his cooking ingredients, travels through various worlds to find them. From lush green forests and caves overflowing with mushrooms to even outer space—it is a book filled with the joy of finding Shakemitsu in a colorful and unique world.
The illustrations were created by Ugorou, an illustrator who is drawing attention for their unique sense of color and richly individual character expressions.
With intricate detail and playful compositions, the work is designed to be an immersive "search-and-find picture book" where new discoveries are made with every turn of the page.
Furthermore, the solo exhibition held to commemorate the publication will feature advance sales of the picture book, poster displays of scenes used in the main story, and precious original artworks.
In addition, original merchandise will be sold at the exhibition. A wide range of items that allow visitors to deeply enjoy the world of the picture book will be available.
Details on new merchandise will be announced sequentially on the official VINYL Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/vinylgallery_tokyo/).
Additionally, original merchandise will be available for purchase at the official online store "KENELE STORE" (https://kenelestore.jp/) from Friday, May 15, 2026.
◇ About "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!"
Can you find Shakemitsu?
Oh no! Oh no! Shakemitsu is gone!
Shakemitsu, a bear who forgot his cooking ingredients, set off to find them!
Find Shakemitsu, who has wandered into various worlds—through lush green forests, caves full of mushrooms, underground where magma wells up, and even outer space!
A "search-and-find picture book" with intricate touches, drawn by the popular illustrator Ugorou, known for their unique characters and distinctive sense of color, is now available!
Title: きえたしゃけみつをさがせ！ (Kietashakemitsu o Sagase!)
Author: Ugorou
Format: A4 size / Hardcover / Color / 32 pages
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-910315-66-9
Publisher: Kenele Books
Distributor: Kraken Lab
▼Picture Book "Find the Lost Shakemitsu!" (Kenele Books) Introduction Page: https://kenelestore.jp/products/kb0049a
*Signed copies with special benefits are limited in quantity and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note this in advance.
◇ Author: Ugorou
Illustrator. Born in Oita Prefecture, currently residing in Osaka Prefecture. Generates images based on landscapes encountered during walks and objects found at antique markets, creating works across drawing, animation, and three-dimensional art. Provides illustrations for CD jackets, music videos, books, and advertisements, and also exhibits and sells works and merchandise at exhibitions and events. Recently supervised capsule toys "Pajama Animals" and "Npokoo Petit Mascot Plushies".
◇ Author's Comment
I have been familiar with search-and-find picture books since I was a child. The simple rule of searching allows for freedom in where to look! My eyes were naturally drawn to events outside the story and interesting places. I loved that feeling. In this work, while embracing that fun, I have tried to create variations in presentation for each scene, such as compositions with depth and changing camera angles. I hope you enjoy your own adventure while following Shakemitsu!
◇ Contact Information regarding this book
Kenelephant Co., Ltd. Kenele Books: info.books@kenelephant.co.jp
[Kenele Books]
A publishing label that intentionally develops unconventional book projects from various angles, going against the grain.
・HP: https://books.kenelephant.co.jp/
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinylgallery_tokyo/