Studying is so boring. But I have to study…… I don’t want to…… Never mind, I’ll just study!…… Just play for a little while longer. “Go study now!” “Ah! I was just about to!” Today, I overheard such a conversation in some corner again. Why is studying absolutely necessary? Are these pieces of knowledge really useful for the future?

Facing these questions that everyone has ever had, the mysterious alien provides a sharp answer! An extremely practical learning theory presented in comic form!! The first work in Takashi Saito’s “Growth Never Give Up” series. This series aims to help children develop the ability to think independently and tackle difficult problems, with the first theme focusing on “studying.”

The author is the educational scholar Takashi Saito, known for “Nihongo o Koe de Dasete Hoshii” (Kodansha), who proposes a unique educational philosophy. The book not only covers practical methods such as how to choose exercise books and classroom note-taking skills:

“Haven’t started studying yet? Praise yourself first!”

“Break out of the study room and study in the bathroom or shower too!”

“Study for 2 hours today? No, you’re only allowed to study for 5 minutes today!”

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It is filled with eye-opening and enlightening learning perspectives! The book particularly emphasizes that “language learning is the most important” – the ability to use language is not only related to language arts but also affects all thinking. The same goes for mathematics: understanding numerical symbols also requires the help of language. “Mathematical formulas are the minimalist expression of language!” Hmm, I see! So how should language be learned? Of course, the book will explain in detail.

“Studying is boring” “Studying is useless” – the book responds: “You may feel like you’re being forced to study now, but when you grow up, you’ll find there are so many things you want to learn!” That’s right, as long as you explore with curiosity, the world is full of fun! The book continues to convey this powerful belief. Maybe you will also think that “studying is interesting” – this is definitely a book that can make you believe it!

——Novelist Takuma Hori

★ By bestselling Japanese author and top education scholar Professor Saito Takashi of Meiji University, this is his first series of growth solution books specially created for children!
★ Rights sold: Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese! Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and other language rights are under active negotiations! This series has sold over 500,000 copies!
★ This series uses a light-hearted and humorous manga format to introduce how to help children face growth challenges and solve problems during their development, providing assistance and inspiration for their growth journey.
★ When you encounter difficulties, please embrace a “never give up!” determination, think independently, and solve problems. This series aims to help you grow into someone who can proactively solve problems.
★ Many of Saito Takashi's bestselling works have been successfully introduced to China multiple times and continue to be hot-sellers, widely loved by readers!
★ Recommended by novelist Horiuchi Takuma and strongly supported by many parents with children!

​This series includes 6 books:​​
"Is It Okay Not to Study?"
"What Does It Mean to Be Cool?"
"Are Friends Necessary?"
"Super Reading Techniques to Make You Smarter"
"No Excuses! Teachings to Temper the Mind"
"It's Not About Intelligence! Winning Exam Strategies"

The “Manga ‘Growth Never Give Up!’” series is designed to address the everyday worries and challenges children face, offering practical tips through engaging and relatable comic stories. This volume focuses on the theme of “learning”—a crucial aspect of every child’s life. Whether in the past or today, the principle that “learning is a way of life” remains as true as ever. Through its vivid storytelling, the book introduces essential thinking strategies specifically crafted to help young readers overcome common learning obstacles. Our hope is that children will not only come to appreciate the value and necessity of reading and studying but, more importantly, discover the joy of learning itself.

Saito Takashi

Born in 1960 in Shizuoka Prefecture, graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law, and completed the doctoral program at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Education. Currently a professor at Meiji University Faculty of Letters. A globally bestselling author with cumulative sales of over 10 million copies. Specializes in education, body theory, and communication theory.

In 2001, his book “Recovering the Feeling of the Body” won the 14th Shincho Gakugei Award. As an advocate of educational style theory, his representative work “Japanese You Want to Read Aloud” sold 2.6 million copies and won the 56th Mainichi Publishing Culture Award Special Prize. Since then, he has written many books ranging from professional education and Japanese language education to business and communication.

Author of “Teacher: The Body is Technology”, “Japanese You Want to Read Aloud” series, “High EQ Expression”, “How 'Capable People' Are Different”, “Questioning Power”, “Reading Power”, “Communication Power”, “Why People Must Learn”, “Leadership is the Power of Language”, etc. Also serves as comprehensive director for NHK TV program “Let's Play with Japanese Together” and commentator for TBS TV “Weekly Information News Anchor” and other programs.

Chapter 1: How Can You Become Motivated?
The keywords for motivation are “inspiration” and “proficiency”
The key to generating motivation lies in “breaking down” learning
Praise yourself and use self-affirmation?
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Chapter 2: What Are the Mental Preparations Needed for Learning?
Re-examine the learning environment!
Try changing where you study
What should you pay attention to before starting to study?
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Chapter 3: Finding the Tricks to Learning Methods!
How can you avoid feeling difficult?
Divide time to focus attention!
Use a notebook to clarify goals
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Chapter 4: Why Must We Learn?
Animals and insects are great...
What is our reason for learning?
Learning helps in any job!
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