Two volumes of the book "Tatataka Takamaru-kun" by Hirosaki City's mascot character "Takamaru-kun" were released by Design Act (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) on April 12.

The same book that recorded 45 episodes of four-frame manga serialized every Wednesday in the local newspaper "Mutsu Shimpo". The original story "Kokoromo Neputa" is posted at the beginning of the book. According to the author, Mr. Shogo Nose, "Volume 1 was about the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park, but Volume 2 was about Hirosaki Neputa."

In addition to manga, all 58 pages include a game book titled "Takamaru-kun's big adventure" whose ending changes depending on the reader's choice, and a search for mistakes. ] And the original sticker of Takamaru-kun.

Mr. Seno said, “Takamaru-kun became 10 years old on November 27th this year, and I hope that more and more citizens of Hirosaki will love it. I want to tell you."

The price is 810 yen. In addition to bookstores in Aomori Prefecture, it will be sold at about 20 stores in the city, such as the Machinaka Information Center, souvenir stores, and general stores.