Regain the Power to Think in a World Where AI Provides All the Answers: 'Antnest no Hitsuji' Released by Bunken Shuppan!
Bunken Shuppan, a children's book brand of Shinko Keirin-sha, has released the SF novel 'Antnest no Hitsuji' by Narumi Morikawa nationwide today. Set in a dystopian society managed by AI, the story explores the importance of 'the power to think for oneself.' It is aimed at upper elementary students and above, priced at 1,760 yen.
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Shinko Keirin-sha (Headquarters: Osaka; Representative Director: Satoshi Sato) has released the children's book 'Antnest no Hitsuji' (Bunken Step Novel series) under its 'Bunken Shuppan' brand, available in bookstores nationwide starting today.
## Synopsis
Nozomi lives in Antnest, an underground city on a devastated Earth. Unable to use the natural 'biovision,' Nozomi spends lonely days finding joy in reading books at the library on the surface. Her life changes dramatically after meeting Yusei.
## From the Editor
This is an SF work set in an underground city on a devastated Earth. With the theme of 'regaining the power to think,' the work depicts the fear of losing the 'power to think for oneself' behind the convenience of modern life. Humanity has all its needs—food, clothing, and shelter—managed and protected by AI, spending their days playing games without the need to work. Is a peaceful world without conflict or dispute truly happy...?
Nozomi and her friends, who keep choosing their own path while struggling in a dystopia, give us the courage to 'decide for ourselves.'
## Authors
Narumi Morikawa (Author)
Winner of the 18th Ogawa Mimei Literature Prize Excellence Award. Winner of the 43rd Japan Children's Literature Association Award for 'Maresuke no Niji' (Komine Shoten). Other works include 'Kawaraban-ya no Musume,' 'Hana no Machi Opera' (Kumon Publishing), the 'Asagi o Yobu Koe' series (Kaiseisha), 'Tetsuhou no Naru Hama' (Shogakukan), 'Tatoe Reset saretemo,' and 'Fura Fura Days' (Bunken Shuppan). Member of the Kisetsufu group.
Chihiro Nakamura (Illustrator)
Lives in Tokyo. Illustrator and photographer. Primarily responsible for book cover art, illustrations, CD jackets, and various advertisements.
## Product Information
- Title: 'Antnest no Hitsuji'
- Series: Bunken Step Novel
- Target Audience: Upper elementary students and above
- Format: Shiroku-ban (46 size)
- Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)
- ISBN: 978-4-580-82741-7
- Official Website: https://www.shinko-keirin.co.jp/bunken/
## Synopsis
Nozomi lives in Antnest, an underground city on a devastated Earth. Unable to use the natural 'biovision,' Nozomi spends lonely days finding joy in reading books at the library on the surface. Her life changes dramatically after meeting Yusei.
## From the Editor
This is an SF work set in an underground city on a devastated Earth. With the theme of 'regaining the power to think,' the work depicts the fear of losing the 'power to think for oneself' behind the convenience of modern life. Humanity has all its needs—food, clothing, and shelter—managed and protected by AI, spending their days playing games without the need to work. Is a peaceful world without conflict or dispute truly happy...?
Nozomi and her friends, who keep choosing their own path while struggling in a dystopia, give us the courage to 'decide for ourselves.'
## Authors
Narumi Morikawa (Author)
Winner of the 18th Ogawa Mimei Literature Prize Excellence Award. Winner of the 43rd Japan Children's Literature Association Award for 'Maresuke no Niji' (Komine Shoten). Other works include 'Kawaraban-ya no Musume,' 'Hana no Machi Opera' (Kumon Publishing), the 'Asagi o Yobu Koe' series (Kaiseisha), 'Tetsuhou no Naru Hama' (Shogakukan), 'Tatoe Reset saretemo,' and 'Fura Fura Days' (Bunken Shuppan). Member of the Kisetsufu group.
Chihiro Nakamura (Illustrator)
Lives in Tokyo. Illustrator and photographer. Primarily responsible for book cover art, illustrations, CD jackets, and various advertisements.
## Product Information
- Title: 'Antnest no Hitsuji'
- Series: Bunken Step Novel
- Target Audience: Upper elementary students and above
- Format: Shiroku-ban (46 size)
- Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)
- ISBN: 978-4-580-82741-7
- Official Website: https://www.shinko-keirin.co.jp/bunken/
FAQ
『アントネストの羊』はどのような作品ですか？
荒廃した地球の地下都市アントネストを舞台にしたSF作品です。「考える力を取り戻す」をテーマに、AIに管理された平和な世界における「自分で決める」ことの重要性を描いています。
『アントネストの羊』の対象年齢は？
小学校高学年以上を対象とした文研ステップノベルシリーズの一冊です。
著者は誰ですか？
第18回小川未明文学賞優秀賞を受賞した森川成美氏です。
価格とISBNコードを教えてください。
本体価格は1760円（本体1600円+税10%）で、ISBNコードは978-4-580-82741-7です。
出版社はどこですか？
株式会社新興出版社啓林館が展開する児童書ブランド「文研出版」から発売されています。