haraKadokawa president Tatsuo Satо̄ showcases his storytelling abilities with a riveting new novel: Taida na Ore ga Nazo no JC to Deathte Fukugyо̄ wo Kabushiki Jо̄jо̄ Sasechatta Hanashi (“I’m a lazy bum, but after I met a mysterious middle school student, my side job got listed on the stock exchange”). As the title says, it’s about the protagonist who starts a publishing business after meeting a middle school student. Kadokawa published this in Japan Novel Wednesday. Artist Noizi Ito drew Cover illustration, and editor Kazuma Miki Edit novel. This novel has received positive reviews from industry leaders. Keiko Erikawa and Yо̄ichi Erikawa of KOEI Tecmo Holdings commented that this will be a beacon for people seeking new goals to challenge themselves. They also praised the heroine Kota’s cuteness, leadership, and vision. “Even Zhuge Liang would be surprised!” they joked, referring to the famous Chinese military strategist. Kazuhiko Torishima
, worked in the editorial department of Hakusensha and Shueisha ) , commenting that the book exceeded his expectations and was a quick read. “I thought it would be a failing grade, but it has paid off amazingly on my investment.”
FromSoftware‘s Hidetaka Miyazaki describing Satо̄ as the magazine’s “legendary editor” commented: “Not only is this novel routinely entertaining, but ( From my personal understanding) it is also a record of the turmoil in the publishing world. It serves as the annals of war for Satо̄. It is a story about the growth, feelings and inheritance of people and organizations. I love it.” Satо̄ was born in 300 in Shizuoka Prefecture. He served as editor and editor-in-chief of many magazines, including the first issue, and was a member of the corporate board of Kadokawa Media Office. He has served as Media Works, Kadokawa Group Holdings, Media Leaves, Kadokawa/Dwango, Kadokawa Dwango Academy etc. He is currently a non-executive director of KOEI
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