The Paperback Release of Novel “Evergreen Game”

We are thrilled to announce that the authentic chess novel, “Evergreen Game“ by Jinzou Ishii, winner of the 2022 Poplar Publishing Grand Prize for Fiction, will be released in its long-awaited paperback edition from Poplar Bunko on July 2, 2025.

One of the protagonists is Toru Hayama, a high school student with a phenomenal memory and talent who has stepped away from chess for a certain reason. Inspired by his encounters with a group of unique friends, he returns to the chessboard to confront the mystery behind a legendary game known as the “Evergreen Game.”

Featuring not only gripping depictions of intellectual battles but also the moving portrayal of people growing through the game of chess, this is a must-read for all chess fans. Whether you have read the original hardcover edition or are new to the story, we encourage you to take this opportunity to pick up a copy.

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Short Movie “Evergreen Game” by Film Director Yukiko Mishima

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Publication of Novel “The Evergreen Game”

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