Cats provide the common thread for a new anthology spanning fiction, poetry, manga and other forms. Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish Neko, whose title means “cats,” on October 22, 2026, as the first volume in a new anthology series.
The book brings together newly written contributions from 20 creators. One contributor, game commentator hacchi, makes a fiction debut with a short contribution, according to the publisher. The hardback is priced at ¥2,310.
The series comes from the editorial team behind spin, a magazine that ended publication in June 2026. Its attention to the physical book continues here: the first volume uses grey cover paper with black and silver printing.
Two further volumes, themed around curry and voices, are planned for November 25 and December 17. The publisher also offers a three-book purchase campaign for a bookmark set; applications and purchase proof are required, so buying the first volume alone does not qualify.
猫をテーマに20人が書き下ろすアンソロジー、10月22日発売
河出書房新社は「真夜中のほん」第一弾『ねこ』を10月22日に刊行予定。20人の新作を収め、定価2310円です。ゲーム実況者hacchiも初小説で参加。続く『カレー』は11月25日、『声』は12月17日に予定されています。