Daiso's Popular TCG 'Chūshinki' Makes Its Debut as a Comic! 'Chūshinki Official Comic' Released June 18 (Thu)

Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Satoshi Matsui) has released the 'Chūshinki Official Comic' on Thursday, June 18.

'Chūshinki Official Comic'

The first official comic based on the rapidly growing TCG 'Chūshinki'! Includes an exclusive original card usable in the game!

'Chūshinki' is Daiso's first original trading card game themed around insects.

By playing the game, users can learn about the ecology of various insects while deepening connections with family and friends.

Since its launch in November 2022, its easy-to-understand rules have captivated fans of all ages, making it a highly popular product.

The webcomic 'Mushi Comi,' which adapts the world of 'Chūshinki' into manga, is currently serialized, and its first compiled volume is now finally released!

This introductory comic explains everything from gameplay to the game's universe in a single volume.

● Book Content

'Chūshinki'—a set of 'Three Sacred Treasures' that grants the ability to freely control insects worldwide.

Only those who possess them can become the true 'Master of Insects.'

In the insect-battling competition 'Mushijin'gi,' where players use Chūshinki cards to command insects, the goal is to claim one of the Three Sacred Treasures, the 'Mirror of Sweet Silence,' and the title of 'Wise Master of Insects'!

The protagonist is Kagari Natsune, a Mushijin'gi player known as 'Azure Flame Kagari.'

Standing before her is her rival, Renji Haimatsu, known as 'Crimson Ogami.'

Kotarou Kuzuka, the creator of the Chūshinki cards and current holder of the 'Mirror of Sweet Silence,' who holds the title of 'Wise Master of Insects.'

Who will claim the throne of the true Master of Insects? The intense battle of insect mastery begins now!

From Daiso! The webcomic 'Mushi Comi,' currently serialized online, debuts in print.

Includes bonus manga from the first-anniversary official event.

Comes with an exclusive promotional card available nowhere else!

Even those unfamiliar with 'Chūshinki' can enjoy this comic, which fully explains card usage and the game's world.

About the Creators

● [Original Story & Art] Hayashi Yasushi — Manga story writer and illustrator. Creator and supervisor of the TCG 'Senkai Sen'gi,' and also handles card illustrations for 'Chūshinki' and other projects.

● [Manga] Kito Komasaki — Manga artist. Born in 2000 in Iwate Prefecture. Won an honorable mention in the Children's Category of the 95th Shogakukan New Manga Artist Award for 'Banchō System!' Serialized works such as 'Shinigami Rokudo,' 'Evil Spirit Slayer Gorotsuki,' and 'Jail Guard Madara' in 'Kokoro Colossal Comics' (Shogakukan).

● [Cover Character Illustration] JAIBON — Freelance illustrator. Creates unique artworks across various genres, themed around DARK, ROCK, POP, and CUTE.

● Book Information

'Chūshinki Official Comic'

Authors: Hayashi Yasushi, Kito Komasaki Price: ¥1,100 (including 10% tax) Format: B6 size, paperback, 200 pages Release Date: June 18, 2026

ISBN: 978-4-7968-7472-4 Publisher: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Product URL: https://books.shopro.co.jp/?contents=9784796874724