Popular Comedians from King of Conte Finals Wrote '5-Minute Laugh-Out-Loud Books' for Children! '5-Minute Laugh-Out-Loud Books and Skits' Series to Transform School Morning Reading Time from Silence to Laughter, Releasing June 19, 2026.
Shufu-to-Seikatsusha Co., Ltd. is launching a new series, '5-Minute Laugh-Out-Loud Books and Skits,' designed for elementary and junior high school students, written by comedians who have advanced to the King of Conte finals. The first three titles will be simultaneously released on June 19, 2026, aiming to make reading enjoyable even for children who struggle with it, through short, humorous stories.
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Shufu-to-Seikatsusha Co., Ltd. is launching the '5-Minute Laugh-Out-Loud Books and Skits' series, perfect for elementary and junior high school students' 'morning reading' time! On Friday, June 19, 2026, the first three titles, 'Probably My Jam.', 'Book of Four-Character Spells,' and 'Bullet Raging Tale,' will be simultaneously released.
All authors are highly acclaimed comedians known as 'conte craftsmen,' who have all reached the finals of 'King of Conte.' Each story can be read quickly in 5 minutes and is guaranteed to make you laugh. This is the birth of a new entertainment novel that everyone can enjoy, from children who are moving away from reading to adults who simply love comedy.
[1] Even children who are not good at reading might enjoy this series...!!
One of the measures that has contributed to the improvement and maintenance of book reading rates and volume is 'morning reading' (asadora), which takes place for 10-15 minutes once a day in schools.
According to a survey by the Morning Reading Promotion Council, the national average implementation rate of 'morning reading' is 82% in elementary schools and 81% in junior high schools (as of May 2025). This shows that 'morning reading' is still conducted in a considerable number of elementary and junior high schools.
However, it might be a subtle question whether 'morning reading' is creating strong reading habits for all children. There are still many children who are not good at reading.
While there may be various reasons, one reason could be the lack of 'books that children who are not good at reading can easily and enjoyably read.' What so-called respectable adults consider 'good books' might be 'books with high reading hurdles' for them.
■ Three Features — 'Not difficult!', 'Short (each story finished in 5 minutes)!', 'Has a punchline and is funny!'
That's where the '5-Minute Laugh-Out-Loud Books and Skits' series comes in!
As books that can be used during 'morning reading' time, which is widely adopted in schools, we have thoroughly focused on making them 'not difficult! short (each story finished in 5 minutes)! and funny with a punchline!'
The humor is at a level that even adult comedy fans can fully enjoy.
'Conte to be read in text' that today's children can casually enjoy, much like watching short videos.
This series is a 'collection of short stories with self-contained episodes' recommended even for children who are not good at reading.
Comedians who have been active on the front lines of conte, such as King of Conte, deliver unexpected developments and chuckle-inducing punchlines, as if the stage conte was directly translated into a novel.
■ Please try reading it first! — The first chapter of each work is now freely available on the official note!
Prior to the series launch, we have opened an official note.
The first chapter of each of the three works is currently fully published as a trial reading article. Please experience the 'conte in text' presented by the comedians as soon as possible.
▶ Official note: https://note.com/hontoconte
[2] The first three titles of the series will be released simultaneously on June 19, 2026!
▼ An intellectual duo presents fun-to-learn four-character idioms
[Author: City Hotel 3rd Room] Affiliated with Titan. An comedy duo consisting of Ryota, who handles material creation and graduated from Yokohama National University, and Oshida, who is currently an active Japanese language instructor at a junior high school entrance exam cram school. They made their first appearance in the 'King of Conte 2024' finals, drawing attention with their unique settings and elaborate conversational skits.
● Title: 'Book of Four-Character Spells'
● Author: City Hotel 3rd Room
● Release Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
*Simultaneously released with 3 titles
● Price: 1,320 yen (1,200 yen + tax)
● Format/Pages: B6 size / 168 pages
● Publisher: Shufu-to-Seikatsusha Co., Ltd.
● Content Description:
Currently, the highly anticipated talented conte performers 'City Hotel 3rd Room' have written a story that will plunge everyday life into a whirlwind of laughter! 'The Book of Four-Character Spells' found in the library was a magical book that made any four-character idiom chanted come true — suddenly a bookshelf collapses, 'kiki-ippatsu' (narrow escape), and the principal 'shinshutsu-kibotsu' (appearing and disappearing unpredictably) teleports?! School life and after-school activities turn chaotic due to the spells of four-character idioms! This collection of 'laughing' short stories helps build vocabulary while having fun. With over 70 four-character idioms appearing, it also improves Japanese language skills!
▼ An exquisite blend of youth and absurdity
[Author: Manabu Kaneko] As part of the comedy duo 'Ushiro City,' he reached the 'King of Conte' finals three times and won the Grand Prize at the NHK Newcomers' Comedy Award, being active as a conte performer. Currently, in addition to his talent and comedy activities, he has expanded his scope to writing scripts for dramas and anime, structuring events, and teaching at talent training schools.
Title: 'Probably My Jam.'
● Author: Manabu Kaneko
● Release Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
*Simultaneously released with 3 titles
● Price: 1,320 yen (1,200 yen + tax)
● Format/Pages: B6 size / 176 pages
● Publisher: Shufu-to-Seikatsusha Co., Ltd.
● Content Description:
Rare comedy
All authors are highly acclaimed comedians known as 'conte craftsmen,' who have all reached the finals of 'King of Conte.' Each story can be read quickly in 5 minutes and is guaranteed to make you laugh. This is the birth of a new entertainment novel that everyone can enjoy, from children who are moving away from reading to adults who simply love comedy.
[1] Even children who are not good at reading might enjoy this series...!!
One of the measures that has contributed to the improvement and maintenance of book reading rates and volume is 'morning reading' (asadora), which takes place for 10-15 minutes once a day in schools.
According to a survey by the Morning Reading Promotion Council, the national average implementation rate of 'morning reading' is 82% in elementary schools and 81% in junior high schools (as of May 2025). This shows that 'morning reading' is still conducted in a considerable number of elementary and junior high schools.
However, it might be a subtle question whether 'morning reading' is creating strong reading habits for all children. There are still many children who are not good at reading.
While there may be various reasons, one reason could be the lack of 'books that children who are not good at reading can easily and enjoyably read.' What so-called respectable adults consider 'good books' might be 'books with high reading hurdles' for them.
■ Three Features — 'Not difficult!', 'Short (each story finished in 5 minutes)!', 'Has a punchline and is funny!'
That's where the '5-Minute Laugh-Out-Loud Books and Skits' series comes in!
As books that can be used during 'morning reading' time, which is widely adopted in schools, we have thoroughly focused on making them 'not difficult! short (each story finished in 5 minutes)! and funny with a punchline!'
The humor is at a level that even adult comedy fans can fully enjoy.
'Conte to be read in text' that today's children can casually enjoy, much like watching short videos.
This series is a 'collection of short stories with self-contained episodes' recommended even for children who are not good at reading.
Comedians who have been active on the front lines of conte, such as King of Conte, deliver unexpected developments and chuckle-inducing punchlines, as if the stage conte was directly translated into a novel.
■ Please try reading it first! — The first chapter of each work is now freely available on the official note!
Prior to the series launch, we have opened an official note.
The first chapter of each of the three works is currently fully published as a trial reading article. Please experience the 'conte in text' presented by the comedians as soon as possible.
▶ Official note: https://note.com/hontoconte
[2] The first three titles of the series will be released simultaneously on June 19, 2026!
▼ An intellectual duo presents fun-to-learn four-character idioms
[Author: City Hotel 3rd Room] Affiliated with Titan. An comedy duo consisting of Ryota, who handles material creation and graduated from Yokohama National University, and Oshida, who is currently an active Japanese language instructor at a junior high school entrance exam cram school. They made their first appearance in the 'King of Conte 2024' finals, drawing attention with their unique settings and elaborate conversational skits.
● Title: 'Book of Four-Character Spells'
● Author: City Hotel 3rd Room
● Release Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
*Simultaneously released with 3 titles
● Price: 1,320 yen (1,200 yen + tax)
● Format/Pages: B6 size / 168 pages
● Publisher: Shufu-to-Seikatsusha Co., Ltd.
● Content Description:
Currently, the highly anticipated talented conte performers 'City Hotel 3rd Room' have written a story that will plunge everyday life into a whirlwind of laughter! 'The Book of Four-Character Spells' found in the library was a magical book that made any four-character idiom chanted come true — suddenly a bookshelf collapses, 'kiki-ippatsu' (narrow escape), and the principal 'shinshutsu-kibotsu' (appearing and disappearing unpredictably) teleports?! School life and after-school activities turn chaotic due to the spells of four-character idioms! This collection of 'laughing' short stories helps build vocabulary while having fun. With over 70 four-character idioms appearing, it also improves Japanese language skills!
▼ An exquisite blend of youth and absurdity
[Author: Manabu Kaneko] As part of the comedy duo 'Ushiro City,' he reached the 'King of Conte' finals three times and won the Grand Prize at the NHK Newcomers' Comedy Award, being active as a conte performer. Currently, in addition to his talent and comedy activities, he has expanded his scope to writing scripts for dramas and anime, structuring events, and teaching at talent training schools.
Title: 'Probably My Jam.'
● Author: Manabu Kaneko
● Release Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
*Simultaneously released with 3 titles
● Price: 1,320 yen (1,200 yen + tax)
● Format/Pages: B6 size / 176 pages
● Publisher: Shufu-to-Seikatsusha Co., Ltd.
● Content Description:
Rare comedy