[New Release] A Hit Title with Over 100% Goal Achievement! The Long-Awaited 3rd Volume of "Commu-So" to be Released on Friday, March 27

Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. (President: Hideyuki Komiya; Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) will release the physical 3rd volume of the comic currently serialized on the 'Animage Plus' website, "Since I'm Socially Anxious, I Chose to be a Solo Healer... and Now I Keep Getting Invited to Parties" (Abbreviation: 'Commu-So'), in bookstores nationwide on Friday, March 27, 2026. This work is a buzzed-about title that achieved a physical comic release following high acclaim for its digital version. The project has gathered significant attention due to its highly enthusiastic fan base, exceeding a 100% goal achievement rate in a crowdfunding campaign held from September to October 2025, and hosting the author's first talk show in December. The latest 3rd volume enters the series' first large-scale 'Guild War' arc. Amidst a fierce battle where enemies and allies are intermingled, a shocking suspicion arises that there is a 'traitor' among the allies. Can the protagonist, Shuo, and their party protect the city of the 'Ryuuko-kai' guild? A passionate drama unfolds concerning the growth as a solo healer and trust among companions. Set in a VRMMO, this is a paradoxical fantasy about a healer who, due to extreme social anxiety, wishes to 'avoid interacting with anyone,' but is constantly invited to parties because of their kindness and ability. It is a one-of-a-kind comic that calls for empathy from modern readers, featuring original characters 'Shuo Ayasumi' and 'Ririse Ayasumi' (*1) from AHS Co., Ltd. as the main characters. *1: 'Shuo Ayasumi' and their older sister 'Ririse Ayasumi' are original characters from AHS Co., Ltd., designed by illustrator Shiro Mikan. Shuo Ayasumi is voiced by voice actress Kaia Sakurai, and Ririse Ayasumi is voiced by voice actress Kana Motomiya. They first appeared in the 'Pita-Goe' series of voice material collections in September 2021 and are popular characters in PC software, also released as 'VOICEPEAK' and 'Synthesizer V 2 AI'. "Since I'm Socially Anxious, I Chose to be a Solo Healer... and Now I Keep Getting Invited to Parties" Vol. 3 - Abbreviation: 'Commu-So' - Author: Yukina Okamoto - Release Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 - List Price: 869 yen (tax included) - ISBN Code: 978-4-19-770206-0 - Publisher: Tokuma Shoten - Copyright: ©Yukina Okamoto/Tokuma Shoten ©AHS [Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/419770206X Contact for press regarding this matter [Tokuma Shoten PR Office] C-Publishing Service Co., Ltd., Public Relations Department pr@c-pub.co.jp (Please replace ★ with @ when sending)