"Studying feels boring... but I have to do it... ugh!" Sound familiar? Why must we learn? Will this knowledge even matter?
This series tackles every kid’s doubts head-on—with alien mentors dropping truth bombs! Volume 1 combines manga fun with real study hacks from Dr. Saito, Japan’s #1 education guru (Voice the Japanese Languageauthor).
​​Practical strategies include:​​
・"Praise yourself beforestarting homework!"
・"Study anywhere—even bathroom power sessions!"
・"Math formulas? Just compressed language!"
Most importantly, it reframes learning: "You might feel forced now, but someday you’llwant to learn!"A game-changer for reluctant learners.
--Novelist Horii Takuma

★ ​​Japan's superstar educator Dr. Saito Takashi​​ (Meiji University professor × NHK education director) debuts his first life-skills series for kids!
★ ​​Learn through laughter!​​ This manga-style series helps children tackle growth challenges—from school struggles to friendship puzzles—with humor and actionable advice.
★ ​​"Never give up!" philosophy​​ teaches kids to solve problems independently, transforming obstacles into stepping stones.
★ ​​Proven success in China!​​ Licensed editions are bestsellers, loved by millions of young readers.
★ ​​Acclaimed by parents and authors alike​​—novelist Horii Takuma praises it as "the book that makes kids believe learning can be fun!"

The Series (3 Volumes)​​
​​"Do I Have to Study?"​​
​​"What Does 'Cool' Really Mean?"​​
​​"Do I Need Friends?"​

Inspired by Fukuzawa Yukichi’s wisdom and Nankichi Niimi’s stories, this manga series ignites curiosity. Essential for parents and kids battling homework battles!

Saito Takashi​​
Born 1960 (Shizuoka). University of Tokyo Law graduate, Ph.D. in Education. Professor at Meiji University.
・​​10+ million books sold globally​​
・Awards: Shincho Arts Prize (2001), Mainichi Publishing Culture Award
・Bestsellers: Voice the Japanese Language(2.6M copies), High EQ Communication, The Power of Asking
・TV: NHK’s Let’s Play with Japanese!host, TBS commentator

​Chapter 1: Igniting Motivation​​
・Fuel drive with "awe" and "mastery"
・Chunk big tasks into mini-goals
・Self-praise power-ups

​​Chapter 2: Study Zone Revolution​​
・Redesign your learning space
・Location-hopping focus tricks
・Pre-study mindset rituals

​​Chapter 3: Learning Hacks​​
・Turn weaknesses into strengths
・Laser-focus time blocking
・Goal-tracking journals

​​Chapter 4: Why Knowledge Matters​​
・Animals vs. humans: Freedom vs. power
・Real-world superpowers from learning
・Skills for anyfuture career
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