World's First!? Picture Book 'Kutsuku Pantsu' That Turns Into Beatboxing Just by Reading, to be Released on July 7!
Asahi Shimbun Publications will release 'Kutsuku Pantsu' on July 7, 2026, a new type of wordplay picture book created by play-song writer Tsubasa Suzuki and illustrated by comedian Negosix. It creates a beatboxing-like rhythm when read aloud, making it a promising tool for parent-child and childcare communication.
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“Kutsuku pantsu!” “Dakitsuku pantsu!” and “Pantsu pan!” — a mysterious rhythm of words that you want to repeat once you say it out loud. A new sensation wordplay picture book, 'Kutsuku Pantsu,' which creates a rhythm like voice percussion (beatboxing) just by reading it, has been born! It will be released by Asahi Shimbun Publications on July 7. The planning and text are by Tsubasa Suzuki, a play-song writer who has gained tremendous support from nursery teachers and kindergarten teachers. The illustrations are by Negosix, who is active as both a comedian and an illustrator. This is the first time Negosix has worked on picture book illustrations. The chemical reaction born from the tag team of Tsubasa Suzuki, who knows children's laughter inside out, and Negosix, a professional in laughter and illustration, has resulted in the strongest picture book that will make you laugh, saying, 'What is this!?' The supporter is Akira Kawashima of the comedy duo Kirin, who is raising two children. He has provided a recommendation comment: 'Just saying it out loud makes your mouth happy!'
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Where can I buy this book?
It will be available at bookstores nationwide and online retailers like Amazon.