NiziU's MAYA announces her picture book 'Masshiro na Choucho' releasing on December 24, 2025, alongside a nationwide tour.
October/4/2025 14:35
In November, it was announced that NiziU will release their 3rd album 'New Emotion' for the first time in 2 years and 4 months, and they are currently holding a nationwide hall tour with the most performances ever. It has been revealed that MAYA, a member of NiziU, will release her picture book 'Masshiro na Choucho' on December 24 (Wednesday). This year, as they celebrate their 5th anniversary, MAYA chose a picture book as a new form of expression. The rich expressiveness she has cultivated so far and her warm personality resonate throughout the pages, making it a book that touches the hearts of a wide range of generations, from children to adults. Her feelings are naturally layered, and her unique sensibility is packed into it, attracting attention not only from fans. Additionally, to commemorate the book's release, a panel exhibition will be held starting October 4, 2025, at Tsutaya bookstores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Karuizawa, showcasing illustrations drawn with care by MAYA and behind-the-scenes making videos. Furthermore, on January 11, 2026, a book signing event with MAYA will be held at HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA. Limited edition versions with pre-order bonuses will be available at designated online stores like Amazon and Rakuten Books. The book's main content, along with the new charm of artist MAYA, is something fans should definitely experience. ◆NiziU MAYA's Comment: I have loved drawing and reading stories since I was little, so I am truly filled with happiness to have this wonderful opportunity! I wanted this picture book to convey a story that allows one to affirm themselves, saying 'It's okay to be yourself.' There was a time when I was searching for an answer to an 'ideal' and lost sight of what I truly liked and what was important to me. During that time, many people, including my members, family, friends, and fans, taught me that 'the most important thing is to be yourself.' I would be happy if this picture book becomes a presence that teaches you about being yourself. I am still nervous about creating my first picture book, but I hope it becomes a work that reaches your hearts. ■ Book Information 'Masshiro na Choucho' Release Date: December 24, 2025 (Wednesday) Price: 1,980 yen (including 10% tax) Specifications: A4 size, 4C Published by: KADOKAWA For purchase and event details, visit here - Limited edition bonuses will be available at various online stores! Each sales channel will offer limited edition versions with pre-order bonuses. Once the limited editions are sold out, they will no longer be available. Amazon: Includes one original sticker exclusive to Amazon.co.jp. Rakuten Books: Includes one original sticker exclusive to Rakuten Books. Seven Net: Includes one sticker exclusive to Seven Net. Tower Records Online: Includes one postcard featuring the main character exclusive to Tower Records Online. HMV Online: Includes one postcard featuring the main character exclusive to HMV Online. Kadokawa: Special voice message. *Please note that it may take time for product pages to be displayed on each online shop. - Nationwide bookstore campaign KADOKAWA app users can download a smartphone wallpaper with a message/signature (copy). Receipt eligibility period: December 24, 2025 - January 31, 2026. You can submit the receipt from purchasing this book at a real bookstore within one week after purchase to the KADOKAWA app and use points to apply. *Purchases from online bookstores are not eligible. However, if you have a receipt with the required items specified by KADOKAWA for in-store payment, it will be eligible. *Only one point is eligible per person for products with the same ISBN/JAN code. - A commemorative signing event has been decided! To celebrate the release of this book, a signing event with NiziU's MAYA will be held on January 11 (Sunday) at HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA in Tokyo. For details on how to participate, please check below or the bookstore's website. 200 people will be invited from those who applied within the period through a lottery. Regardless of the lottery results, a special bookmark will be given. Event date and location: January 11, 2026 (Saturday) 19:00 - @ HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA. For details, click here. Reservation period: October 4, 2025 (Saturday) 11:00 - November 9, 2025 (Sunday) 23:59. *Please note that it may take time for the reservation page to be displayed. - A commemorative panel exhibition has also been decided! To celebrate the release of this book, a panel exhibition showcasing prints of illustrations drawn by NiziU's MAYA will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Karuizawa. Those who make a reservation at the panel exhibition venue will receive a handwritten-style message card (message/signature copy). For more details, check below or the bookstore's website. <Osaka> Event date and location: October 4 (Saturday) - October 19 (Sunday) @ Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore <Tokyo> Event date and location: November 4 (Tuesday) - November 17 (Monday) @ Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore <Karuizawa> Event date and location: November 21 (Friday) - December 22 (Monday) @ Karuizawa Bookstore. *Information about this book and events will be announced on KADOKAWA's SNS as needed. ■ Related Links NiziU Official Website.
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