Sekaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda City, Tokyo) will release the picture book 'Norinori! Omusubi-kun' (written by Shō Fukuda, illustrated by Yūya Kamezawa) on July 2 (Thu).

The popular play song "Norinori! Omusubi-kun" by Shō Fukuda and Tsubasa Suzuki, which has garnered over 500,000 video views, finally comes to life as a picture book!

Filled with catchy phrases like "Norinori♪ Furifuri♪" and "Okkakkakka~" that kids can't help but say out loud, the book features lively, characterful omusubi friends whose actions and personalities will have children dancing along in no time. A perfect read-aloud book for parents and children, and a hit at childcare centers.

As various rice balls—salmon, plum, and kelp—appear, what kind of omusubi does Omusubi-kun want to become? This book offers a fun, relatable way to start food education using a familiar everyday food.

♦ The hit play song "Norinori! Omusubi-kun" by Shō Fukuda and Tsubasa Suzuki becomes a picture book!

♦ Amid appearances by salmon, plum, kelp, and other rice balls, what kind of omusubi does Omusubi-kun want to become?

♦ Colorful, expressive characters that instantly get kids excited and grooving along!

♦ Author Profiles

● Shō Fukuda (Author): A children's song writer. After working at a Tokyo nursery school for eight years, he began his creative career in 2014. In 2018, he wrote and composed "Ohayō!" (Good Morning!), the monthly song for NHK's 'Okaa-san to Issho'. He has appeared on BS Nippon TV's 'Soreike! Anpanman Club'. In 2020, he made his picture book debut with 'Oide Oide' (published by Akachan to Mama-sha) and released his first original full album 'Tomodachi no Hana' (Columbia Music Entertainment). In 2024, he held his 10th-anniversary concert 'Colorful Rurururu♪'. In 2025, he will appear as a singing older brother in NHK's stage show '100-nen Dōmokun ga Iku!'.

● Yūya Kamezawa (Illustrator): An illustrator. Graduated from Saga Art Junior College and Osaka Institute of Comprehensive Design. Has won multiple awards in illustration contests such as The Choice. Currently active primarily in picture books and children's literature. Notable works include 'Oide Oide' (written by Shō Fukuda / Akachan to Mama-sha), Color Panel Theater 'Machi no Ofuroya-san' (written by Shō Fukuda / Ai Kikaku), 'Ano na, Kore wa Himitsu ya de!' (written by Shigenori Kusunoki / Gakken), and 'Hanakun-kun' (written by Shōichi Nejime / Fukuinkan Shoten). Has many other published works.

♦ Publication Details: 'Norinori! Omusubi-kun'

Release Date: July 2, 2026 (Thu)

Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)

Format: B5 oblong / 32 pages

Publisher: Sekaibunka Wonder Group Co., Ltd.

Publisher and Distributor: Sekaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd.

https://books.sekaibunka.com/book/b10169659.html

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/441826826X/sekaibunkacom-22

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