Hobonichi Techo’s that will go on sale from October
Sales for the Hobonichi Techo 2021 have started in September, but there also are various techos and related items that start sales on Thursday, October 1st, from 11 AM Japan time. Because there were so many items to cover, we lined them all up on this page. Which one strikes your fancy?
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We’ve created techo’s out of four classic mangas that have been read and loved for generations and will make you excited for the year ahead. Take a look at items that have already begun sales, such as the popular Hobonichi Pencil Board, too.
The national icon Doraemon is now featured on the Hobonichi Techo. The A6 Original cover is reminiscent of the first volume of the Tentomushi Comics series. True to its name "Cover Maker," there are two design inserts that are based on volumes 9 and 18 of the comic series that sit inside the Cover on Cover, allowing you to change up your cover's look. The Weeks book gave the frontispiece from the manga book a shiny effect with a process called inline foil printing. The detailed screentone pattern has a blue metallic shine. Why not spend your year ahead alongside your dependable robot-cat Doraemon?
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The national icon Doraemon is now featured on the Hobonichi Techo. The A6 Original cover is reminiscent of the first volume of the Tentomushi Comics series. True to its name "Cover Maker," there are two design inserts that are based on volumes 9 and 18 of the comic series that sit inside the Cover on Cover, allowing you to change up your cover's look. The Weeks book gave the frontispiece from the manga book a shiny effect with a process called inline foil printing. The detailed screentone pattern has a blue metallic shine. Why not spend your year ahead alongside your dependable robot-cat Doraemon?
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©Fujiko-Pro
Chibi Maruko-chan, a third grader loved by many in Japan for over 30 years, has turned into a Hobonichi Techo. The A6 Original cover depicts the delicate illustration with the weaves of a necktie material that has a slight sheen. The Weeks book prints an illustration by Momoko Sakura of Maruko taking a walk under the vast blue sky with a leaf umbrella in hand. We've created a techo that will match the belongings of an adult nicely too.
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Chibi Maruko-chan, a third grader loved by many in Japan for over 30 years, has turned into a Hobonichi Techo. The A6 Original cover depicts the delicate illustration with the weaves of a necktie material that has a slight sheen. The Weeks book prints an illustration by Momoko Sakura of Maruko taking a walk under the vast blue sky with a leaf umbrella in hand. We've created a techo that will match the belongings of an adult nicely too.
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©S.P
This Hobonichi Techo features one of Osamu Tezuka's representative works, Astro Boy. The A6 Original cover prints Astro Boy's blueprint in turquoise on an off-white, enamel fabric. The Weeks book shows Astro Boy just as he takes off in a vibrant red. Both express Astro's charm, how cool and stylish the original pictures are, and his power well. We also created an Astro Boy Everlasting "Paper" Bag and laptop case. Spend a bright year with Astro by your side.
©Tezuka Productions
This Hobonichi Techo features one of Osamu Tezuka's representative works, Astro Boy. The A6 Original cover prints Astro Boy's blueprint in turquoise on an off-white, enamel fabric. The Weeks book shows Astro Boy just as he takes off in a vibrant red. Both express Astro's charm, how cool and stylish the original pictures are, and his power well. We also created an Astro Boy Everlasting "Paper" Bag and laptop case. Spend a bright year with Astro by your side.
©Tezuka Productions
©Tezuka Productions
When you think of a characteristic of Ranma 1/2, one that immediately comes to mind will probably be the fact that the characters transform when they're splashed with water. We created two techos that convey the concept of transformation well. The red plaid patterned A6 Original cover shows various characters on the front side, and their transformed selves on the back (for characters that don't transform, they have a different illustration).The Weeks book uses lenticular printing so that when you move it side to side, Ranma switches back and forth between a girl and a boy. Carry the charms of Ranma 1/2 in techo-form.
©Rumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan
When you think of a characteristic of Ranma 1/2, one that immediately comes to mind will probably be the fact that the characters transform when they're splashed with water. We created two techos that convey the concept of transformation well. The red plaid patterned A6 Original cover shows various characters on the front side, and their transformed selves on the back (for characters that don't transform, they have a different illustration).The Weeks book uses lenticular printing so that when you move it side to side, Ranma switches back and forth between a girl and a boy. Carry the charms of Ranma 1/2 in techo-form.
©Rumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan
©Rumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan
There are other items like this.
That’s not all for the Hobonichi Techos that start sales in October. There’s a mintdesigns cover you can carry like a fashion item, a Zippers type cover you can use like a pouch, and more. We hope you find your favorite!
Zig-Zag uses a fabric that is representative of mintdesigns' challenging approach. Irregular zig-zag patterns are printed in white in the A6 Original and in a vibrant pink in the A5 Cousin cover. The unique texture in which smoothness and texture coexist is made from a cotton canvas fabric that is PVC coated, and is then embossed to add texture.
Zig-Zag uses a fabric that is representative of mintdesigns' challenging approach. Irregular zig-zag patterns are printed in white in the A6 Original and in a vibrant pink in the A5 Cousin cover. The unique texture in which smoothness and texture coexist is made from a cotton canvas fabric that is PVC coated, and is then embossed to add texture.
These Zippers covers use a wool blend fabric by renowned British fabric brand Abraham Moon & Sons. The front has a woven label to show that the fabric used is by Moon. The features are kept simple and will not come with built-in bookmarks.
These Zippers covers use a wool blend fabric by renowned British fabric brand Abraham Moon & Sons. The front has a woven label to show that the fabric used is by Moon. The features are kept simple and will not come with built-in bookmarks.
A chic and calming base is accented by bright neon lines, Neon tartan is a tartan Zippers cover where a traditional feel and fresh feel coexist. We also prepared a Kinchaku bag with a wide, round base that has plenty of storage.
A chic and calming base is accented by bright neon lines, Neon tartan is a tartan Zippers cover where a traditional feel and fresh feel coexist. We also prepared a Kinchaku bag with a wide, round base that has plenty of storage.
Sales for Loft exclusive OSAMU GOODS® Hobonichi Techo starts in October!
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Starting Thursday, October 1, Loft exclusive OSAMU GOODS® Hobonichi Techos will go on sale. There will be one A6 Original cover and 2 Weeks book that feature pop and cute illustrations by Osamu Harada. There also are Cover on Covers and Clear Covers that will turn your plain covers into a techo that has an OSAMU GOODS® look. We hope you check them out in your nearby Loft store.
*Also available for sale at the Loft online store.
＞See details here
*Also available for sale at the Loft online store.
＞See details here
From Thursday, October 7, sales for Makoto Wada’s illustration collection Singing Book Covers - Complete Version will start.
Makoto Wada's techos from the Hobonichi Techo 2021 are a hit, and his illustration collection Singing Book Covers - Complete Version will start sales from Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
This book is a collection of all the covers Wada illustrated for literary magazine Shukan Bunshun for over 40 years. Singing Book Covers was originally published in 2008, and this is its complete version with the addition of cover illustrations that were drawn after the publication of the previous book (October 2, 2008 magazine issue - July 20, 2017 issue). The first half of the book features 600 of Wada's original artwork of the covers that he selected and categorized, alongside commentaries written by himself. The latter half has a catalogue of all his covers lined up chronologically. This A4-sized book with 288 pages will allow you to immerse yourself in the world of Wada's illustrations.
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This book is a collection of all the covers Wada illustrated for literary magazine Shukan Bunshun for over 40 years. Singing Book Covers was originally published in 2008, and this is its complete version with the addition of cover illustrations that were drawn after the publication of the previous book (October 2, 2008 magazine issue - July 20, 2017 issue). The first half of the book features 600 of Wada's original artwork of the covers that he selected and categorized, alongside commentaries written by himself. The latter half has a catalogue of all his covers lined up chronologically. This A4-sized book with 288 pages will allow you to immerse yourself in the world of Wada's illustrations.
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