The First Storybook Featuring Beloved Ghost Characters Obakenu Has Arrived
A new collection titled "Dorodon ~ Obakenu Playable Story BOOK: A Collection of Small Happiness" (1,100 yen) has been released on August 28, 2025. This marks the first storybook dedicated to the popular ghost characters Obakenu, currently beloved by elementary school children.
The cute and small ghost characters Obakenu have captured hearts with their concept "Ghosts aren't scary" and "Everyone's friend." These characters transform the traditionally frightening image of ghosts into something adorable, making them popular with both children and adults.
★ Official Obakenu Website: https://crux.jp/obakenu/
This book features stories set in the Obakenu world, marking their first-ever narrative appearance. Readers can fully enjoy the unique personalities and hidden sides of these distinctively charming Obakenu characters. Each story begins with manga panels that help readers immerse themselves in the story world.
Three Original Stories Reveal New Sides of Obakenu Characters
Story 1: "First Great Adventure ☆"
Synopsis: A timid Obakenu finds a mysterious letter saying "Waiting... Help me." Who could be the sender of this letter?
The opening manga for Story 1 shows our protagonist Obakenu beginning their adventure.
Story 2: "Tears and Shooting Stars"
Synopsis: Today is the annual shooting star day, but suddenly it starts raining heavily! When they rush inside, a star-shaped Obakenu comes to visit!
The second story's opening manga depicts the encounter with the mysterious star-shaped Obakenu.
Story 3: "The Devil's Big Plan!?"
Synopsis: The mischief-loving Devil-nu plans 100 pranks on the kind-hearted Angel-nu! Everyone must work together to protect Angel-nu!
The third story's opening manga shows the battle between the mischievous Devil-nu and the gentle Angel-nu.
Full-Color Illustrations Throughout with Exclusive Artwork
Every spread features full-color illustrations, allowing readers to enjoy the cute expressions and gestures of the Obakenu characters while reading through the stories. The book also includes original artwork created exclusively for this publication.
Readers can enjoy brand-new illustrations available only in this book.
Interactive Elements: Fortune Telling and Psychology Tests
The book includes interactive elements like psychology tests that can be enjoyed while reading the stories, plus "Today's Obakenu Fortune Telling" where readers can discover their daily fortune.
Choose a character to discover your fortune for the day through this charming fortune-telling feature.
The book contains many other enjoyable elements including columns revealing Obakenu secrets, four-panel comics, and the "Obakenu Newspaper."
Discover the habits and secrets of where the Obakenu characters live through these special features.
The book includes bonus four-panel comics featuring epilogue stories and additional content.
Exclusive Limited Smartphone Wallpaper Available
Customers who purchase from Rakuten Books will receive an exclusive original smartphone wallpaper featuring artwork created specifically for this book - a special treat for Obakenu fans.
*Please check the Rakuten Books purchase page for details. E-book versions (Rakuten Kobo) are not eligible for this promotion.
Product Information
"Dorodon ~ Obakenu Playable Story BOOK: A Collection of Small Happiness"
Edited by: Dorodon Committee
Price: 1,100 yen (including tax)
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Format: B6 size / 128 pages / Full color
E-book Version: Available (simultaneous release)
ISBN: 978-4-05-206164-6
Publisher: Gakken
Gakken Publishing Website: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020616400
Where to Purchase
Print Version:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052061640/
- Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18261086/
- 7net: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail_isbn/978-4-05-206164-6
E-book Version:
