On June 3, the 4th issue of Shogakukan's literary magazine "GOAT," titled "GOAT Summer 2026," goes on sale. Having achieved a cumulative print run exceeding 570,000 copies, the series has become an unprecedented hit. To mark this release, acrylic stands featuring Goat-kun — the paper-loving goat mascot character who has graced covers and more since the very first issue — became available from June 1 at Shogakukan's general mail-order site "LIFETUNES MALL."
The four acrylic stand designs are based on the cover illustrations of each "GOAT" issue, themed around "Love," "Evil," "Beauty," and "Food," reproducing Goat-kun's diverse range of expressions.
Additionally, as a limited early-sale exclusive, a specially drawn "Goat-kun soaking in a hot spring" version is also available at the "GOAT" × "Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Spring Spa LaQua" collaboration venue, which opened June 1.
Shogakukan's general mail-order site "LIFETUNES MALL": https://lifetunes-mall.jp
GOAT Summer 2026 — Initial Print Run of 150,000 Copies! Special Feature: "Food"
"GOAT Summer 2026" features a special theme of "Food," and is packed with the editorial team's top picks — a truly satisfying read from any page. For more details, visit the official "GOAT" website.
"GOAT" Official Website: https://dps.shogakukan.co.jp/goat
The "Mogumogo Bunko Fair — GOAT × Shogakukan Bunko —" Also Starts Around the Same Time, Featuring Newly Drawn Goat-kun Dual Covers at Bookstores Nationwide!
Hideo Aiba, Furueru Ushi (The Shivering Cow)
Hika Harada, Koufuku no Recipe
Sonoko Machida, Sora-gohan
Mako Yuzuki, Sono Te wo Nigiritai (I Want to Hold Your Hand)
More details: https://dps.shogakukan.co.jp/mogumogufair
Book Information
Initial Print Run: 150,000 Copies!
"GOAT Summer 2026"
Price: ¥510 (tax included)
Release Date: June 3, 2026
Format: A5
Pages: 490
ISBN: 978-4-09-802121-5
Publisher: Shogakukan
Nourish your heart with fiction.
"GOAT" Official Website: https://dps.shogakukan.co.jp/goat
"GOAT" Official X Account: @goat_shogakukan
Shogakukan Bunko
Furueru Ushi (The Shivering Cow)
Author: Hideo Aiba
Price: ¥946 (tax included)
Release Date: May 8, 2013
Format: Bunko
Pages: 448
ISBN: 978-4-09-408821-2
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09408821
Shogakukan Bunko
Koufuku no Recipe
Author: Hika Harada
Price: ¥792 (tax included)
Release Date: February 7, 2023
Format: Bunko
Pages: 336
ISBN: 978-4-09-407224-2
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09407224
Shogakukan Bunko
Sora-gohan
Author: Sonoko Machida
Price: ¥946 (tax included)
Release Date: March 6, 2025
Format: Bunko
Pages: 464
ISBN: 978-4-09-407443-7
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09407443
Shogakukan Bunko
Sono Te wo Nigiritai (I Want to Hold Your Hand)
Author: Mako Yuzuki
Price: ¥770 (tax included)
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Format: Bunko
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-4-09-406399-8
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09406399
More Popular GOAT Back Catalog Titles!
"GOAT Autumn 2024"
Price: ¥510 (tax included)
Release Date: November 27, 2024
Format: A5
Pages: 526
ISBN: 978-4-09-802106-2
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09802106
"GOAT Summer 2025"
Price: ¥510 (tax included)
Release Date: June 4, 2025
Format: A5
Pages: 520
ISBN: 978-4-09-802109-3
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09802109
"GOAT Winter 2026"
Price: ¥510 (tax included)
Release Date: December 3, 2025
Format: A5
Pages: 488
ISBN: 978-4-09-802118-5
Publisher: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09802118
"GOAT meets 01"
Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
Release Date: July 24, 2025
Format: B5
Pages: 306
ISBN: 978-4-09-802110-9
Publisher: Shogakukan
