Naruse Is Going to Take Over the World

In Japan, this book became a real hit—over a million copies sold!

A touching and inspiring story about a girl who found her path.

Naruse Akari has always been different from everyone else. She excelled in school and sports, yet remained distant from classmates who thought she was unusual. Her fantasies and unusual actions often surprised others, but she paid no attention to their opinions.

Miyuki Shimazaki couldn’t have predicted how much her life would change with Naruse’s arrival. This summer spent with Naruse became special.

What began as a small story turned into a tale about a brave girl who ignores other people’s views. This literary success in Japan led to a sequel and a manga adaptation.

“Naruse” received the prestigious Honya Taisho Award 2024 and won three other literary contests: Shinchosha New Writers Award, Tsubota Joji Literary Award, and the 2024 Booksellers' Award.