Sekai Bunka Wonder Group Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the productization of acrylic stands for the highly popular picture book series "Nandeyanen," which has surpassed 170,000 cumulative copies sold. The acrylic stands will be available on a made-to-order basis.

This release features two designs: "Nandeyanen" and "Mou Een Wa." Whether displayed or carried around, they bring a daily dose of witty retorts to your life.

Order Period: July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Delivery Period: Late October to Early November 2026

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"Nandeyanen" Acrylic Stand

This acrylic stand features Tsubasa Asobi, the author (text) of the "Nandeyanen" series and a popular children's song writer. Hiroe Aoki, the author (illustrations) of the "Nandeyanen" series, created original artwork for this acrylic stand.

"Mou Een Wa" Acrylic Stand

The cat from the picture book, who says "Mou Een Wa" (That's enough!), is now an acrylic stand. This motif features an endearingly charming black cat that compels you to retort.

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"Nandeyanen" and "Mou Een Wa" Tsukkomi 2-Piece Set

Both "Nandeyanen" and "Mou Een Wa" tsukkomi are indispensable. While cute individually, they are even cuter when paired together!! This set expands the world of the "Nandeyanen" series.

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Bring Witty Retorts to Your Everyday Life

About the Picture Book Series "Nandeyanen"

This series is packed with nonsensical humor that makes you want to exclaim "Nandeyanen!" (What the heck?!) as you read. It's a humorous picture book series guaranteed to bring laughter. It's a fun communication picture book that livens up reading sessions.

The long-awaited 7th installment, "Densha de Nandeyanen," will be released on July 9 (Thu)!

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Author Profiles

Text by Tsubasa Suzuki

Born in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. After working at a nursery school and a child-rearing support center, he became a children's song writer. He holds workshops for childcare providers, writes for childcare magazines, and performs children's song live shows at concerts and at nursery schools, kindergartens, child centers, and child-rearing support centers. He appeared on NHK's "Minna DE Do-mo-kun." He is an adjunct professor at the Department of Childcare, Osaka University of Arts Junior College. His picture book works include the "Nandeyanen" series, the "Obake Mansion" series, "Dorokyoryu," and "Daijoubu? Zuko!" (Sekai Bunka Publishing), among many others.

Illustrations by Hiroe Aoki

Born in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. After working for the Osaka-based illustration group "K.K. Spoon," she debuted in 2004 with "Papa to Boku" (Ehonkan). Her major works include "Shiba Inu no Chai" (Illustrations by Yoshifumi Hasegawa/BL Shuppan), "Pon-chan no Pon Yasumi" (Kodansha), "Koko ni Iru" (Akatsuki Kyoiku Tosho), and "Kimimimi Thomas" (Original by Jakki Katsura/Akane Shobo). She loves Rakugo so much that she turned her home into a Yose (storytelling theater) called "Tsugihagi-so." She is a special appointed professor at the Department of Illustration, Faculty of Design, Kyoto Seika University, her alma mater.

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