Westland Iguchi's First Solo Book Now Available as an Audiobook with 'Author Narration'
Otobank Inc. has released the audiobook version of Hiroyuki Iguchi's (of the comedy duo Westland) first book, 'Akuguchi o Waruku Iuna!', featuring narration by the author himself on the audiobook.jp platform starting April 28, 2026.
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Otobank Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuya Kubota), a developer and distributor of audiobook production and delivery services, has released the first solo book by Hiroyuki Iguchi of the comedy duo Westland, titled 'Akuguchi o Waruku Iuna!' (published by Gakken), as an audiobook with narration by the author himself. It will be available on 'audiobook.jp' starting Tuesday, April 28, 2026. This marks the first time this work has been adapted into an audiobook.
### Special Inclusion: Narration by Westland's Hiroyuki Iguchi Himself!
The audiobook version of 'Akuguchi o Waruku Iuna!' launched on April 28 on 'audiobook.jp'. The 'Preface' is included as special content narrated by Hiroyuki Iguchi himself. His unique complaints and storytelling style, which cannot be fully captured in print, can be enjoyed more vividly through audio.
### Special Interview Video Released to Commemorate the Launch
To celebrate the audiobook release, a special interview titled 'Fukudoku Onsei - Westland Iguchi in April 2026' has been released in video podcast format. It includes his thoughts on the work and his recent activities, capturing the voice of the current Hiroyuki Iguchi to be enjoyed alongside the book.
### Comment from Hiroyuki Iguchi (Westland)
'I thought to myself that I should talk a lot, because if you keep talking, it eventually becomes a book. It feels like a compilation of everything I've said so far. Since there's a lot of old stuff, some things might feel different now, but I hope people enjoy those aspects too.'
### Work Introduction
'Akuguchi o Waruku Iuna!'
- Author: Hiroyuki Iguchi (Westland)
- Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd.
- Release Date: April 28, 2026
- Individual Purchase Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Delivery Format: Available for individual purchase or via the audiobook.jp unlimited listening plan for 1,330 yen (tax included) per month.
- Introduction: The first solo book by Hiroyuki Iguchi, the joke-writer for the M-1 Grand Prix 2022 champions 'Westland'. It humorously describes his observations and oddities in daily life, serving not only as a source of laughter but also as a catalyst for seeing the world from a different perspective and making mundane life more interesting.
### Audio Content featuring Hiroyuki Iguchi on audiobook.jp
- 'Westland no Buchi-raji!' starring Westland
- 'Otoste' starring Masaru Ikeda, Lucifer Yoshioka, and Hiroyuki Iguchi
### What is an Audiobook?
An audiobook is a 'book you listen to,' narrated by voice actors or narrators. They allow for 'reading while doing,' such as during running, commuting, or doing housework. With the spread of smartphones and wireless earphones, the user base has surged, and audiobooks are now becoming the third major book format after paper and e-books.
### About audiobook.jp
Operated by Otobank Inc., it is one of Japan's largest audiobook delivery services. Originally launched as 'FeBe' in 2007 and rebranded in March 2018, it surpassed 3 million members in February 2024.
### Special Inclusion: Narration by Westland's Hiroyuki Iguchi Himself!
The audiobook version of 'Akuguchi o Waruku Iuna!' launched on April 28 on 'audiobook.jp'. The 'Preface' is included as special content narrated by Hiroyuki Iguchi himself. His unique complaints and storytelling style, which cannot be fully captured in print, can be enjoyed more vividly through audio.
### Special Interview Video Released to Commemorate the Launch
To celebrate the audiobook release, a special interview titled 'Fukudoku Onsei - Westland Iguchi in April 2026' has been released in video podcast format. It includes his thoughts on the work and his recent activities, capturing the voice of the current Hiroyuki Iguchi to be enjoyed alongside the book.
### Comment from Hiroyuki Iguchi (Westland)
'I thought to myself that I should talk a lot, because if you keep talking, it eventually becomes a book. It feels like a compilation of everything I've said so far. Since there's a lot of old stuff, some things might feel different now, but I hope people enjoy those aspects too.'
### Work Introduction
'Akuguchi o Waruku Iuna!'
- Author: Hiroyuki Iguchi (Westland)
- Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd.
- Release Date: April 28, 2026
- Individual Purchase Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Delivery Format: Available for individual purchase or via the audiobook.jp unlimited listening plan for 1,330 yen (tax included) per month.
- Introduction: The first solo book by Hiroyuki Iguchi, the joke-writer for the M-1 Grand Prix 2022 champions 'Westland'. It humorously describes his observations and oddities in daily life, serving not only as a source of laughter but also as a catalyst for seeing the world from a different perspective and making mundane life more interesting.
### Audio Content featuring Hiroyuki Iguchi on audiobook.jp
- 'Westland no Buchi-raji!' starring Westland
- 'Otoste' starring Masaru Ikeda, Lucifer Yoshioka, and Hiroyuki Iguchi
### What is an Audiobook?
An audiobook is a 'book you listen to,' narrated by voice actors or narrators. They allow for 'reading while doing,' such as during running, commuting, or doing housework. With the spread of smartphones and wireless earphones, the user base has surged, and audiobooks are now becoming the third major book format after paper and e-books.
### About audiobook.jp
Operated by Otobank Inc., it is one of Japan's largest audiobook delivery services. Originally launched as 'FeBe' in 2007 and rebranded in March 2018, it surpassed 3 million members in February 2024.