Shosen will publish Fifth 2: Misshitsu-ai, the newest work by mystery author Katsunori Asukabe, as a dōjin paperback under the “Hōrindō Shoten & 10 Books” banner. Preorders open on Sat, Oct 18, 2025 with the fastest pickup at Bungaku Flea Market Tokyo 41 on Sun, Nov 23. General store launch follows on Mon, Nov 24, and online orders ship from Tue, Nov 25. Links and edition guide below.
Fastest path: preorder now, pick up early at BunFes Tokyo 41
Preorders start Oct 18 (Sat) via Shosen Online and three stores (Hōrindō Takadanobaba, Shosen Grande, Shosen Book Tower). The earliest on-sale window is the event-only advance at Bungaku Flea Market Tokyo 41 on Nov 23 (Sun) at Tokyo Big Sight (booth name: “Hōrindō Shoten Takadanobaba”). The storefront release is Nov 24 (Mon), with online shipments beginning Nov 25 (Tue). Preorder cutoff: Nov 23 (Sun).
Edition guide and pricing at a glance
Choose between the standard A6 paperback and a bonus bundle featuring a B6 acrylic illustration plate by Yasushi Suzuki (cover/insert artist).
- Standard edition: ¥1,500 (tax in) — A6 bunkobon.
- Bonus set (with acrylic plate): ¥3,700 (tax in) — book + B6 acrylic plate illustrated by Yasushi Suzuki.
Direct preorder links (one-click)
• Info page (Shosen Online): Overview
• Standard edition: Preorder standard
• Bonus set (acrylic plate): Preorder bonus set
What the sequel delivers: locked-room intrigue meets doll-battle stakes
A continuation of Fifth, this dōjin edition compiles two previously published short stories plus a new middle-length piece and afterword—about 150 new manuscript pages—from author Katsunori Asukabe. Framed as “this is Fifth” by the author, the headline story weaves a locked-room murder into a straight-down-the-middle doll-battle narrative following high-schooler Ranrei and her slave Ikki Suzumori as they face the formidable No-Face.
Creator voices and a quick pedigree check
Illustrations and cover art are by Yasushi Suzuki, who also provides interior plates. Mystery author Rinya Hayasaka offers a recommendation: “I admire the women Asukabe-sensei writes. Perhaps Asukabe mysteries are stories that solve the mysteries of women.”
Publisher context and why it matters for collectors
The book is issued by Shosen as part of the ongoing “Shosen & 10 Books / Hōrindō Shoten & 10 Books” initiative—pairing authors, publishers, and bookstores to revive hard-to-find works at fair prices while also delivering new entries via dōjin publishing. With Asukabe’s 2025 comeback (MASSATSU GOTH GODS) and sustained demand for Fifth, this sequel is positioned as a must-grab first printing.
Key dates, stock cautions, and how to avoid missing out
• Oct 18 (Sat): preorders open. • Nov 23 (Sun): BunFes Tokyo 41 advance sale & preorder cutoff. • Nov 24 (Mon): stores on sale. • Nov 25 (Tue)+: online dispatch begins.
Quantities may be limited and specifications can change; place one confirmed order (especially for the bonus set) and keep your confirmation email.
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