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"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" Wins the Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award in the 59th Book Production and Binding Competition

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Published Jul 1, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 1, 2026 10:40 AM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" Wins the Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award in the 59th Book Production and Binding Competition — Image: PR TIMES

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"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon," released by Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. on December 22, 2025, has received the "Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award in the Practical Books, Paperbacks, New Books, Comics, and Other Categories" at the 59th Book Production and Binding Competition.

"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" are miniature books from the super bestseller children's book series "Kaiketsu Zorori," which has sold over 35 million copies cumulatively. The lineup includes volumes 1 through 10 of the series.

Despite their small size, they are fully readable and come with a cover and obi, offering an authentic specification. They are a meticulous, complete reproduction of the original books, scaled down.

They were first released in convenience stores in December 2025 and surpassed 40,000 copies sold in approximately four months.

Sales began in bookstores in July 2026, and planning for a second series of "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" is currently underway.

Book Production and Binding Competition Award Information

Award Name: Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award, Practical Books, Paperbacks, New Books, Comics, and Other Categories

Book Title: Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon

Book Designer: Shinji Saito

Printing Company: TOPPAN CHORE CO., LTD.

Binding Company: TOPPAN CHORE CO., LTD.

The award-winning works will be exhibited from September 24 to October 23, 2026, at the Club Library on the 3rd floor of the Publishing Club Building and the Museum of Printing in Kanda Jinbocho, Tokyo.

After being submitted to the "World's Most Beautiful Books Competition" held in Leipzig, Germany, in February 2027, they are scheduled to be exhibited at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2027.

About the Book Production and Binding Competition

The Book Production and Binding Competition is the only award in the publishing industry that comprehensively evaluates the achievements of people involved in book production and binding (publishing, printing, binding, design). It is organized by the Japan Book Publishers Association and the Japan Federation of Printing Industries.

https://www.jbpa.or.jp/zohon/zohon-index.html

About "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon"

These are miniature books that fit in the palm of your hand, featuring volumes 1 through 10 of the super bestseller children's book series "Kaiketsu Zorori," which has sold over 35 million copies cumulatively. They first went on sale in convenience stores on December 22, 2025, and surpassed 40,000 copies sold in approximately four months.

Lineup

- Volume 1: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Dragon Taiji" (November 1987)

- Volume 2: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Kyofu no Yakata" (May 1988)

- Volume 3: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mahotsukai no Deshi" (November 1988)

- Volume 4: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Dai Kaizoku" (May 1989)

- Volume 5: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Yureisen" (October 1989)

- Volume 6: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Chocolate-jo" (February 1990)

- Volume 7: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Dai Kyoryu" (August 1990)

- Volume 8: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Kyofu no Yuuenchi" (January 1991)

- Volume 9: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mama Da~isuki" (August 1991)

- Volume 10: "Kaiketsu Zorori no Dai Kaiju" (January 1992)

- Secret Volume

Gift Campaign

Those who find the illustration "Kin no Haru Yutaka" by the author of "Kaiketsu Zorori," Yutaka Hara, immediately after opening the package box will receive an original miniature bookshelf that can only be obtained here!

Gift Contents

- Kaiketsu Zorori Miniature Bookshelf

How to Apply: https://www.poplar.co.jp/pr/zororinomamebon/

Application Start Date: December 22, 2025 –

About the Kaiketsu Zorori Series

Since its publication in 1987, this popular reading series for children has been adapted into a TV anime and theatrical film. It tells the story of grand adventures by the fox Zorori and the twin wild boars, Ishishi and Nosishi.

Zorori, who always fails in his wicked schemes and pranks, is a hero to children because he never gives up, no matter what happens, and always remains positive.

[Official X] https://x.com/zororizz

[Official HP] https://www.poplar.co.jp/zorori/ [Anime Official HP] http://www.zorori.jp/

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A display features the "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" (miniature books) alongside a larger volume of the same series. The miniature books are arranged in a dollhouse-like shelf, with small character figures at the top.

The "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" are displayed with a larger book and character figures. Visible text includes "かいけつゾロリのドラゴンたいじ".

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