Kingdom x (Kakeru) Saga Prefecture ~Do not let the fire of Saga die out.~ 'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Achieves Guinness World Records™ Title!
The 'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' (Kingdom Reading Breakwater), a collaborative project between Saga Prefecture and the manga 'Kingdom,' has been certified by Guinness World Records as the 'Longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages,' displaying 16,290 pages over a length of more than 300 meters. The certification ceremony was held on May 19th.
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Special Website URL: https://sagaprise.jp/kingdom
Project Movie URL: https://youtu.be/6MDDCraX018
As part of its information dissemination project 'Sagaprise!', Saga Prefecture has collaborated with 'Kingdom,' a manga by Saga-born artist Yasuhisa Hara, coinciding with the memorable 20th anniversary of its serialization. Since January 2026, the project 'Kingdom x (Kakeru) Saga Prefecture ~Do not let the fire of Saga die out.~' has been underway. As a highlight of this project, the 'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' (Kingdom Reading Breakwater) features 16,290 pages of 'Kingdom' displayed over a total length of more than 300 meters. On Tuesday, May 19th, following measurement by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator, it was successfully certified as a Guinness World Records™ title for the 'Longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages.'
On that day, the 'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Guinness World Records™ Certification Ceremony was held at the breakwater of Higashiyoka Park in Saga City, Saga Prefecture. Saga Prefecture Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi and 'Weekly Young Jump' Editor-in-Chief Yoshikazu Masuzawa, where 'Kingdom' is serialized, took the stage to celebrate this historic moment.
'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Guinness World Records™ Certification: Certificate Presentation and Voices of Joy
Prior to the certification, a final confirmation of the record measurement was conducted by the official Guinness World Records adjudicator. Subsequently, at the opening ceremony, the Guinness World Records™ certification was officially announced. Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture received the certificate on behalf of this collaborative project.
Upon receiving the certificate, Governor Yamaguchi expressed his joy, saying, 'From Saga to the world. I am deeply moved that this magnificent project, the "Kingdom Dokuha-tei," has been certified as a Guinness World Record. We were able to reach this moment thanks to the tremendous cooperation of Shueisha Inc. and, above all, Hara-sensei, who has continued to draw "Kingdom" for 20 years. I would like to once again express my gratitude to our local hero, Hara-sensei. We want to protect the world's number one title certified today, but I believe challengers from all over the world will emerge to break the record of "Kingdom Dokuha-tei". To protect this record, we hope Hara-sensei will continue to draw "Kingdom"! (Laughs) As this was also Saga Prefecture's first time challenging a Guinness World Record, under the slogan "From Saga to the world, from the world to Saga," we would like to continue creating a world-standard Saga.'
Following him, 'Weekly Young Jump' Editor-in-Chief Yoshikazu Masuzawa took the stage and praised the project's success, expressing gratitude to the fans: 'In this milestone year of the 20th anniversary of serialization, we are extremely pleased that a wonderful record of being the world's best has been born. I am grateful that the epic story of 16,290 pages across 78 volumes that Hara-sensei has drawn over 20 years has been turned into an initiative that attracts attention from all over the country through a new way of enjoying it, the "Kingdom Dokuha-tei." I would like to thank the more than 100,000 fans who actually rushed to the "Kingdom Dokuha-tei," as well as all Kingdom fans nationwide.'
Comment from 'Kingdom' Author Yasuhisa Hara
'First of all, I am very sorry that I cannot go to the venue over there. I am drawing manuscripts in Fukuoka. Congratulations on being certified for the Guinness World Record. And thank you. I went to the Dokuha-tei twice, and since I was there, I blended in with the spectators and drew my signature. There are three places in total. Of course, I waited for a time when there were few people and drew it quickly, but I was spotted by an older group who warned me, "Don't scribble!" Then I introduced myself and we had a fun little conversation. I hear that this Dokuha-tei has also become a place for conversation among Kingdom readers. I hope that many people will continue to visit. I would also like to find time to sneakily go and draw my signature again. Hara'
'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Guinness World Records™ Certification Details
[Official Certified Record]
■ Official Title
English: Longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages
Japanese: 屋外での最長の連続した漫画ページ展示
■ Record Holder
English: achieved by Saga Prefecture (Japan) in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the series KINGDOM
Japanese: 「佐賀県」と「連載20周年を迎えたキングダム」とのコラボレーションにて達成
■ Certified Figure
Keywords:
Project Movie URL: https://youtu.be/6MDDCraX018
As part of its information dissemination project 'Sagaprise!', Saga Prefecture has collaborated with 'Kingdom,' a manga by Saga-born artist Yasuhisa Hara, coinciding with the memorable 20th anniversary of its serialization. Since January 2026, the project 'Kingdom x (Kakeru) Saga Prefecture ~Do not let the fire of Saga die out.~' has been underway. As a highlight of this project, the 'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' (Kingdom Reading Breakwater) features 16,290 pages of 'Kingdom' displayed over a total length of more than 300 meters. On Tuesday, May 19th, following measurement by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator, it was successfully certified as a Guinness World Records™ title for the 'Longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages.'
On that day, the 'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Guinness World Records™ Certification Ceremony was held at the breakwater of Higashiyoka Park in Saga City, Saga Prefecture. Saga Prefecture Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi and 'Weekly Young Jump' Editor-in-Chief Yoshikazu Masuzawa, where 'Kingdom' is serialized, took the stage to celebrate this historic moment.
'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Guinness World Records™ Certification: Certificate Presentation and Voices of Joy
Prior to the certification, a final confirmation of the record measurement was conducted by the official Guinness World Records adjudicator. Subsequently, at the opening ceremony, the Guinness World Records™ certification was officially announced. Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture received the certificate on behalf of this collaborative project.
Upon receiving the certificate, Governor Yamaguchi expressed his joy, saying, 'From Saga to the world. I am deeply moved that this magnificent project, the "Kingdom Dokuha-tei," has been certified as a Guinness World Record. We were able to reach this moment thanks to the tremendous cooperation of Shueisha Inc. and, above all, Hara-sensei, who has continued to draw "Kingdom" for 20 years. I would like to once again express my gratitude to our local hero, Hara-sensei. We want to protect the world's number one title certified today, but I believe challengers from all over the world will emerge to break the record of "Kingdom Dokuha-tei". To protect this record, we hope Hara-sensei will continue to draw "Kingdom"! (Laughs) As this was also Saga Prefecture's first time challenging a Guinness World Record, under the slogan "From Saga to the world, from the world to Saga," we would like to continue creating a world-standard Saga.'
Following him, 'Weekly Young Jump' Editor-in-Chief Yoshikazu Masuzawa took the stage and praised the project's success, expressing gratitude to the fans: 'In this milestone year of the 20th anniversary of serialization, we are extremely pleased that a wonderful record of being the world's best has been born. I am grateful that the epic story of 16,290 pages across 78 volumes that Hara-sensei has drawn over 20 years has been turned into an initiative that attracts attention from all over the country through a new way of enjoying it, the "Kingdom Dokuha-tei." I would like to thank the more than 100,000 fans who actually rushed to the "Kingdom Dokuha-tei," as well as all Kingdom fans nationwide.'
Comment from 'Kingdom' Author Yasuhisa Hara
'First of all, I am very sorry that I cannot go to the venue over there. I am drawing manuscripts in Fukuoka. Congratulations on being certified for the Guinness World Record. And thank you. I went to the Dokuha-tei twice, and since I was there, I blended in with the spectators and drew my signature. There are three places in total. Of course, I waited for a time when there were few people and drew it quickly, but I was spotted by an older group who warned me, "Don't scribble!" Then I introduced myself and we had a fun little conversation. I hear that this Dokuha-tei has also become a place for conversation among Kingdom readers. I hope that many people will continue to visit. I would also like to find time to sneakily go and draw my signature again. Hara'
'Kingdom Dokuha-tei' Guinness World Records™ Certification Details
[Official Certified Record]
■ Official Title
English: Longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages
Japanese: 屋外での最長の連続した漫画ページ展示
■ Record Holder
English: achieved by Saga Prefecture (Japan) in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the series KINGDOM
Japanese: 「佐賀県」と「連載20周年を迎えたキングダム」とのコラボレーションにて達成
■ Certified Figure
Keywords:
FAQ
Where is the Kingdom Dokuha-tei located?
It is located at the breakwater of Higashiyoka Park in Saga City, Saga Prefecture.
What Guinness World Record did it break?
It was certified as the 'Longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages' by displaying 16,290 pages over a 300-meter stretch.
Did the author visit the exhibition?
Yes, author Yasuhisa Hara visited secretly and left his signature in three different spots along the breakwater.