Rilakkuma Kondo Aki’s ‘Kobuta no Buubu’ in Japan Jan 8 January 8, 2027

Micromagazine will release Kondo Aki’s new picture book, Kobuta no Buubu, in Japan on January 8, 2027. The A5-format board book is priced at ¥1,430, including tax, and marks the character designer and picture-book author’s first board-book title.

The book follows Buubu, a cheerful little pig whose expressions change as the day unfolds. It is designed as a gentle read-aloud story for children and adults, with everyday moments of laughter, anger, running and surprise at its center.

Bookstore staff who would like to preview the proof sheets before publication can contact the Kodomono Hon editorial team through its official social media accounts. The planned release price is ¥1,430, with a base price of ¥1,300 before tax.

About Kobuta no Buubu

Kobuta no Buubu comes from Kondo Aki, known for developing the original characters for Mikan Boy and Rilakkuma, as well as creating picture-book series including Yume Ginko and Ofuton-san. In this new work, Buubu’s lively face and relaxed daily routine give the story a warm, reassuring tone suited to shared reading.

Kobuta no Bu-Bu

Bu-Bu is cheerful, bouncing through laughs, frowns, and surprises. Everyday feels like treasure.

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Highlights

• Kobuta no Buubu is Kondo Aki’s first board book.
• The book features Buubu, a pig character with constantly changing expressions.
• The A5-format board book costs ¥1,430 (tax included), with a base price of ¥1,300.
• The planned release date is January 8, 2027.
• Bookstore staff can request an advance proof reading through the official Kodomono Hon social media accounts.

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