Anti-Goodmorning [Japanese]

By Emi Yagi and 八木 詠美

The 175th (2026 first half) Akutagawa Prize nominated work. A novel exploring the experience of sudden insomnia in a modern society obsessed with well-being, curated lifestyles, and relentless productivity. As the protagonist searches for restful sleep amidst a suffocating corporate culture, she inadvertently enters a mysterious, fantastical world. A rebellious critique of positivity and social pressures, it shows a surreal journey through sleep and consciousness.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4309032753
• ISBN13: 9784309032757
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Kawade Shobo Shinsha