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The killifish world is hot right now! Medaka Friend," an information magazine for beginners and professionals alike, is now on sale!

株式会社ブティック社

Boutique Co., Ltd. of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, has released "Medaka Friend," a magazine dedicated to the "killifish" loved throughout Japan, for sale at bookstores nationwide and on the Internet on Monday, December 23, 2024.


『メダカFriend』表紙

Cover of "Medaka Friend


URL for details: https://www.boutique-sha.co.jp/36170/

Amazon : https://amzn.asia/d/bJ244jq

Rakuten Books : https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18074688/



◆Why is "Medaka" so popular now?

Medaka is a small fish that represents Japan and has long been enjoyed in garden ponds and pots.

Especially since the medaka boom in 2022, it has become popular among aquarium novices as an "easy-to-keep and easy-to-raise" fish.


本誌の中ページ「メダカ品種図鑑」

Medaka varieties illustrated in the inside pages of this magazine


Their appeal lies not only in their hardiness and ease of breeding, but also in the variety of appearance and behavior they display in their small bodies, fitting for modern people who seek comfort.


This book is packed with solutions to questions that beginners to breeding tend to have, introductions to beautiful breeds for intermediate and advanced breeders, the latest trends among breeders, and information on events.


本誌の中ページ「静楽庵」

Inside page of this magazine "Seirakuan

本誌の中ページ「今、注目のブリーダー」

Inside page of this magazine "Breeders of the moment" (Japanese only)


Main contents of this book

Medaka varieties illustrated book.

Even beginners will be at ease. The book explains the charms of standard and popular killifish breeds, which you should know.


The 10 best-selling killifish breeds on the "Charm" website!

A hint on how to find your next killifish by keeping up with the latest popularity trends!


The Future of Medaka Gachibattle

The producer of "Medaka Gachibattle" talks about the ever-evolving world of killifish and its future prospects.


A must-see for beginners! Start keeping killifish today!

A detailed explanation of the basics, from how to choose an aquarium to daily care.


Tradition and Change at Seirakuan

The story of "Seirakuan," which continues to take on new challenges while preserving its traditions.


A Collection of Featured Breeders' Works

A collection of 50 of the latest and representative works of the breeders! Here is the beauty of medaka you have never seen before.


本誌の中ページ「今、注目のブリーダー」

The inside pages of this magazine, "The Breeders of the Moment".

本誌の中ページ「今日から始めるメダカ飼育」

Inside page of the magazine "Starting Medaka Breeding Today


This is a book that brings the charm of killifish to everyone who loves them, from beginners to intermediate and advanced killifish breeders.



◆Product Outline

Product name: "Medaka Friend

Release Date : December 23, 2024 (Monday)

Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

Dimensions: A4 size (297mm x 210mm)

Information page : https://www.boutique-sha.co.jp/36170/

Official online store: https://boutique-sha.shop/?pid=183993630

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