{"product_id":"hobonichi-original-book-cover-2026-junji-ito-tomie-knowing-smile-april-start-a6","title":"Hobonichi Original Book \u0026 Cover 2026 - Junji Ito: Tomie - Knowing Smile - April Start - A6","description":"\u003cp\u003eHobonichi Original Book \u0026amp; Cover 2026 - Junji Ito: Tomie - Knowing Smile - April Start - A6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowcasing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: A6\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIncludes: Cover \u0026amp; Book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions: L\u003cspan\u003e6.5\" x W9.6\" x H0.1\" *specifications may vary from cover to cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper type: Tomoe River S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart of week: Monday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYearly index: Feb 2026 - May 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly calendar: Feb 2026 - May 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily pages: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Junji Ito and Tomie\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJunji 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomie, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore Hobonichi:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/2026-hobonichi-april-start-a6-planners-covers\"\u003e2026 Hobonichi April Start A6 Planner \u0026amp; Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/2026-hobonichi-april-start-a5-planners-covers\"\u003e2026 Hobonichi April Start A5 Planner \u0026amp; Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/2026-hobonichi-april-start-weeks\"\u003e2026 Hobonichi April Start Weeks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/hobonichi-covers-only\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/2026-april-start-hobonichi-accessories\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2026 April Start \u003c\/span\u003eHobonichi Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/hobonichi-accessories\"\u003eAll Hobonichi Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/hobonichi\"\u003eAll Hobonichi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobonichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53014206742741,"sku":"X\/HBS\/010\/#5684","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/oc26_jito_01.jpg?v=1769185741","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/hobonichi-original-book-cover-2026-junji-ito-tomie-knowing-smile-april-start-a6","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}