Be Charmed by the Adorable Chatter of These Cute Parakeets! Award-Winning Comic Essay from note × OZcomics '#ComicEssayAward' Now Published as a Book

The comic essay by PitchPotch (Pichipochi), which won a Special Award in the '#ComicEssayAward'—a joint submission contest hosted by note and OZcomics, the comic label of Start Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yukiharu Sekine)—has now been published as a book. Titled 'My Parakeets Are Chattering Again Today,' the book was released on June 29 (Mon) and includes not only the award-winning work but also newly written original content.

Purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4813796176

The book features two parakeets, Pitch and Pochi, who live with the author. It captures heartwarming everyday moments—sharing snacks, greeting the author with cheerful chirps upon their return, and preening each other ("kakikaki"). This delightful comic essay is filled with quiet, tender scenes that bring comfort and joy.

These irresistibly cute parakeets will surely make you smile with every page turn. Don't miss it!

Comment from the author, PitchPotch (Pichipochi):

"While I've always drawn about life with my parakeets on note, dreaming that one day it might become a book, winning the Special Award in the 'Comic Essay Award with OZcomics' became a turning point. I'm deeply moved that my work is now available as a published book.

This book contains many conversations between Pitch and Pochi, as well as everyday moments that made me laugh—drawn through my own eyes.

Despite their tiny bodies, my parakeets express rich emotions and vibrant personalities. I hope readers will feel their charm.

I'd be delighted if both those who live with parakeets and those unfamiliar with birds alike find joy in this book.

And I hope my experience—of continuing to draw what I love, eventually leading to a published book—can serve as a small encouragement to anyone else pursuing their creative path."

▼ Award-winning work: "Pipo at Year-End [My Parakeet Manga]"

https://note.com/chebmovsky/n/nfc5200fe4531

Comment from the OZcomics editorial team:

"PitchPotch's (Pichipochi) work has been beloved by readers since its debut for its delicate observations and warm humor in depicting everyday life with parakeets.

Wanting to share this charm with even more people, we proposed publishing it as a book.

One of the highlights of this book is the deep affection and discoveries embedded in every expression and gesture of Pitch and Pochi.

Through close collaboration on episode selection and structure, we've crafted a volume that truly conveys the world of the work.

Whether you live with parakeets or aren't particularly into birds, this is a book you'll fall in love with. We hope readers will be healed by the little parakeets' interactions and fully enjoy their adorable charm."

Author Profile:

PitchPotch (Pichipochi)

Began drawing comics to preserve as many moments as possible from daily life with two female parakeets—a cockatiel and a button parakeet. Loves observing animals. Won the Special Award in the 2025 'Comic Essay Award with OZcomics'.

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'My Parakeets Are Chattering Again Today'

Author: PitchPotch (Pichipochi) Publisher: Start Publishing (OZcomics) Price: 1,540 JPY (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-8137-9617-6 Release Date: June 29, 2026 Format: A5 Pages: 128

Purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4813796176

Comic Essay Award with OZcomics

A comic essay submission contest jointly hosted by note and Start Publishing's comic label 'OZcomics'.

The contest sought manga works that convey personal lifestyles through relationships, food, animals, and homes, aiming to inspire insight, empathy, healing, and encouragement in readers. During the approximately two-month submission period, 5,924 entries were received.

Details: https://note.com/info/n/nb905e838a56a

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