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Hobonichi Original Book & Cover 2026 - Junji Ito: Tomie - Knowing Smile - April Start - A6

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Hobonichi Original Book & Cover 2026 - Junji Ito: Tomie - Knowing Smile - April Start - A6

Showcasing striking artwork from Junji Ito’s iconic debut series Tomie, this Original-size techo cover blends beauty and unease in a design that captures nearly 40 years of his distinctive horror world. Crafted from luxurious iridescent faux leather, the surface shimmers with shifting rainbow tones and a two-tone gradient that transitions from deep pink to mint green, featuring Tomie’s cold, condescending smile and captivating yet eerie presence. Illustrations from the “Adopted Daughter” chapter subtly change color with the light, while the back highlights her flowing black hair, signature mole, and a printed “TOMIE” signature alongside an English quote about her irresistible charm. Inside, the black interior conceals unsettling hidden artwork that contrasts sharply with her outward beauty, creating a striking collector’s piece that balances elegance with a chilling atmosphere.

This Original cover will comfortably fit A6 notebooks with a spine of 0.5 inches (1.27cm) or smaller. Though it has the capacity to fit spines larger than 0.5in, the cover might have a tighter fit. 

Please note: A6 and A5 covers in the 2026 April Start lineup are sold exclusively as sets with matching planner books and are offered only in the Japanese edition.

  • Size: A6
  • Language: Japanese
  • Includes: Cover & Book 
  • Dimensions: L6.5" x W9.6" x H0.1" *specifications may vary from cover to cover
  • Paper type: Tomoe River S
  • Start of week: Monday
  • Yearly index: Feb 2026 - May 2027
  • Monthly calendar: Feb 2026 - May 2027
  • Daily pages: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

 

About Junji Ito and Tomie
Junji Ito was born in Gifu Prefecture in July 1963. In 1986, he won an Honorable Mention for his submission Tomie in the first Umezu Award, published in Monthly Halloween (Asahi Sonorama). This horror series became his debut work and remains his most famous.

Tomie, the main character, is a beautiful young woman with long black hair and a beauty mark under her left eye. She is arrogant and malevolent, proclaiming herself to be the most beautiful person in the world. Like a siren, Tomie uses her charm to lure men in and ruin their lives. Eventually, her lovestruck victims descend into madness and resort to murder—but Tomie always regenerates, returning to life to repeat the cycle.


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