The Japanese publisher KADOKAWA announced the June 26 that a portion of the income generated by the sale of the volume 13 from the manga ZatsuTabi -That's Journey-of Kenta Ishizakawill be destined for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund. The devastating magnitude 7.6 earthquake that hit the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture, occurred on January 1, 2024. Currently, recovery efforts in the area are still underway.
A gesture born from travel and empathy
The most recent volume of the manga, released in Japan on June 27includes a story set precisely in the Noto region. At the suggestion of the author himself, Kenta Ishizakaboth Kadokawa and the editorial team of Dengeki Maoh They decided to donate part of the proceeds from the new volume to relief efforts in the affected region.
Words from the Dengeki Maoh editorial team
“In ZatsuTabiwe represent the feelings and landscapes that we obtain from personally visiting each place. This work would not exist without the warmth and hospitality of the people who live in those regions. The Noto area was an unexpected visit, but despite the difficult circumstances, Ishizaka-sensei was received with great kindness. We sincerely hope that this small gesture serves to support the inhabitants and contribute to recovery,” they expressed.
Message from the author, Kenta Ishizaka
“During my trip to Ishikawa Prefecture in December 2024I heard in an izakaya real conversations from local residents: 'We are going to demolish our house' or 'I hope I can rest next year.' I felt helpless, as if I couldn't do anything truly useful.”
“It was thanks to the local people that I was able to enjoy their gastronomy, their sake and their onsen. We discussed with the editorial team how to give something back for that experience, and we decided to make this donation. I hope it can help, even a little. I will definitely return to Noto to continue enjoying its warmth and sharing moments with its people.”
A manga that also has anime
the manga ZatsuTabi -That's Journey- is published from March 2019 in Dengeki Maoh magazine. The anime adaptation aired between April and June 2025, with 12 episodes transmitted by Crunchyroll in multiple regions, including Europe and Latin America.
The story follows chikaan aspiring mangaka who, after suffering several editorial rejections, leaves her desk and embarks on an improvised trip guided by surveys on social networks. At each stop, he faces unpredictable situations, meets unique people, and finds inspiration for his life and art.
