Kadokawa Gempak Starz has announced that it has attained the rights to publish the light novel for Suzume in Malaysia.
The Malay version of the light novel titled ‘Suzume’ started publishing in Malaysia since 17th December for the price of RM20 (West Malaysia) and RM22 (East Malaysia). The Chinese version of the novel will be published in February 2023.
The light novel is available at online stores for Gempak Starz, Shopee, Lazada, Popular Bookstore, Kinokuniya, selected bookstores as well as 7-Eleven. Purchasing the light novel also comes with a freebie of a door hanger with the illustration from the film.
Do check out Gempak Starz official social media for more information and updates for the light novel.
Suzume is a Japanese animated fantasy adventure film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The film follows Suzume, a high school girl and a mysterious young man in their journey to prevent a series of disasters happening across Japan.
The film was released in Japan on November 11th, 2022 and as of December 19th, 2022, has grossed over JPY 9.34 billion (RM310.8 million) in Japan. Suzume also debuted at number one at the Japanese box office.
There has been no announcement for its release date in Malaysia but do stay tuned.