Manabu Kaneko to Release His First Novel 'Maybe, my jam.'
Manabu Kaneko, former member of the comedy duo Ushiro City, will release his first original novel 'Maybe, my jam.' on June 19. It is the first installment of a new children's book series featuring short, 5-minute comedic stories.
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Manabu Kaneko, who belongs to our company, will be in charge of the first installment of Shufu to Seikatsu Sha's new children's book series [Books and Skits to Make You Laugh in 5 Minutes per Episode].
'Maybe, my jam.' (Releasing Friday, June 19)
A somewhat funny and endearing middle school life depicted with precise structure.
A card battle where test scores become 'combat power', an honor student aiming to be a delinquent in a short uniform that looks like a bib... It is a book packed with a worldview that only Manabu Kaneko can depict.
As the series title suggests, it is a collection of short stories where one episode can be read in 5 minutes, making it a perfect book for morning reading at school.
Currently, the first episode 'Club Activity Introduction' is available for free on note!
https://note.com/hontoconte/n/n281da7cbfb6f
[Pre-order sites]
Amazon https://amzn.asia/d/04Venf1H
Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18606483/?scid=we_x_item_share
Kinokuniya Bookstore https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/f/dsg-01-9784391168013
[Manabu Kaneko Profile]
Active as a comedian as part of the comedy duo 'Ushiro City', advancing to the finals of 'King of Conte' three times, and winning the Grand Prize at the NHK Newcomer Entertainment Awards. After the duo disbanded, he has expanded his activities beyond being a talent and comedian to include writing scripts for dramas and anime, structuring, and teaching at talent training schools.
In the popular short anime 'Aware! Meisaku-kun', which has become a hot topic with a new season starting in 2026, he plays the role of 'Musubi', one of the main characters.
[From the Editor]
The opening of a unique new children's book series, born to deliver genuine humor to children, is finally here.
The precise structure and essence of laughter scattered throughout by authors who have been active on the front lines of the comedy world are truly the work of artisans!
This book, where each episode concludes in 5 minutes, is one we can confidently recommend for morning reading.
Please experience the unknown chemical reaction of what happens when a 'book' and a 'comedy skit' combine.
'Maybe, my jam.' written by Manabu Kaneko
- 'Club Activity Introduction': The basketball club plays the violin, and the art club does brilliant lifting!? The drama club starts a real fight involving the teacher... With a series of unpredictable performances, the new students are super excited!?
- 'Card Battle': Test scores become card 'combat power'!? To build the strongest deck, boys who hate studying throw themselves into a frenzy of special training called 'studying'!
- 'Want to be a Delinquent': Honor student Takagi-kun aims to be a delinquent in a short uniform that looks like a 'bib'!? A funky resolution to make his shaved head shine with gel and play a beautiful melody at a piano recital!
- 'Momotaro': A play for the cultural festival. Momotaro, who was too nervous, ends up with the curtain falling without saying a single line... However, the audience is moved to tears by his extraordinary presence, leading to an unexpected standing ovation!?
...and more, containing a total of 19 stories!
'Maybe, my jam.' (Releasing Friday, June 19)
A somewhat funny and endearing middle school life depicted with precise structure.
A card battle where test scores become 'combat power', an honor student aiming to be a delinquent in a short uniform that looks like a bib... It is a book packed with a worldview that only Manabu Kaneko can depict.
As the series title suggests, it is a collection of short stories where one episode can be read in 5 minutes, making it a perfect book for morning reading at school.
Currently, the first episode 'Club Activity Introduction' is available for free on note!
https://note.com/hontoconte/n/n281da7cbfb6f
[Pre-order sites]
Amazon https://amzn.asia/d/04Venf1H
Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18606483/?scid=we_x_item_share
Kinokuniya Bookstore https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/f/dsg-01-9784391168013
[Manabu Kaneko Profile]
Active as a comedian as part of the comedy duo 'Ushiro City', advancing to the finals of 'King of Conte' three times, and winning the Grand Prize at the NHK Newcomer Entertainment Awards. After the duo disbanded, he has expanded his activities beyond being a talent and comedian to include writing scripts for dramas and anime, structuring, and teaching at talent training schools.
In the popular short anime 'Aware! Meisaku-kun', which has become a hot topic with a new season starting in 2026, he plays the role of 'Musubi', one of the main characters.
[From the Editor]
The opening of a unique new children's book series, born to deliver genuine humor to children, is finally here.
The precise structure and essence of laughter scattered throughout by authors who have been active on the front lines of the comedy world are truly the work of artisans!
This book, where each episode concludes in 5 minutes, is one we can confidently recommend for morning reading.
Please experience the unknown chemical reaction of what happens when a 'book' and a 'comedy skit' combine.
'Maybe, my jam.' written by Manabu Kaneko
- 'Club Activity Introduction': The basketball club plays the violin, and the art club does brilliant lifting!? The drama club starts a real fight involving the teacher... With a series of unpredictable performances, the new students are super excited!?
- 'Card Battle': Test scores become card 'combat power'!? To build the strongest deck, boys who hate studying throw themselves into a frenzy of special training called 'studying'!
- 'Want to be a Delinquent': Honor student Takagi-kun aims to be a delinquent in a short uniform that looks like a 'bib'!? A funky resolution to make his shaved head shine with gel and play a beautiful melody at a piano recital!
- 'Momotaro': A play for the cultural festival. Momotaro, who was too nervous, ends up with the curtain falling without saying a single line... However, the audience is moved to tears by his extraordinary presence, leading to an unexpected standing ovation!?
...and more, containing a total of 19 stories!