Super-Frog Saves Tokyo
Super-Frog Saves Tokyo by Haruki Murakami is a lavishly illustrated edition published by Penguin Random House on October 2, 2025. This edition presents Murakami’s classic short story, where the protagonist, Katagiri, encounters a giant frog in his apartment. The frog, standing over six feet tall, invites Katagiri to join him in a quest to save Tokyo from an existential threat, blending elements of magical realism with everyday life.
Readers will find that this beautifully designed edition enhances the narrative, allowing them to explore themes of cultural heritage and the intersection of the mundane with the fantastical. The story invites reflection on the nature of reality and the significance of personal connections, as Katagiri navigates his humdrum existence alongside the imposing figure of Frog. With 96 pages of engaging content, this edition offers a unique experience for fans of literary fiction and world literature.
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‘What you see with your eyes is not necessarily real.’ A lavishly illustrated edition of Murakami’s classic short story.
Katagiri found a giant frog waiting for him in his apartment. It was powerfully built, standing over six feet tall on its hind legs. A skinny little man no more than five foot three, Katagiri was overwhelmed by the frog’s imposing bulk.
‘Call me “Frog,”‘ said the frog in a clear, strong voice.
Katagiri stood rooted in the doorway, unable to speak.
‘Don’t be afraid. I’m not here to hurt you. Just come and close the door. Please.’
Briefcase in his right hand, grocery bag with fresh vegetables and canned salmon cradled in his left arm, Katagiri didn’t dare move.
‘Please, Mr. Katagiri, hurry and close the door, and take off your shoes.’
Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this special edition of Murakami’s celebrated short story sees the bewildered Katagiri find meaning in his humdrum life through joining forces with Frog in an effort to save Tokyo from an existential threat.
‘No other author mixes domestic, fantastic and esoteric elements into such weirdly bewitching shades’ Financial Times
‘A master storyteller’ Sunday Times
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