Publisher/シンコー・ミュージック

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"Namena yo: Matakichi's Katobi Album," photographed by Japanese photographer Toshi Wakita and produced by Satoru Tsuda, is a photobook featuring Matakichi, the central character of "Nameneko," a cat character that caused a huge boom throughout Japan in the early 1980s, along with other kittens such as Mikeko. The contrast between the cats, dressed in costumes mimicking the delinquent culture of the time, such as school uniforms and special attack uniforms, and the provocative slogan "Namena yo" (Don't mess with me), made it popular and led to the creation of numerous goods such as driver's license-style cards, posters, and stationery. In this book, not only the costumes but also the props and backgrounds are meticulously crafted, creating a unique world that caricatures the youth culture and trends of around 1981 through the eyes of cats. This is the original edition published in 1981 by Shinko Music Publishing (now Shinko Music Entertainment), a book that condenses the enthusiasm and parody spirit of the era that would later influence character culture. In 2016, it was reprinted as part of the Rittosha Bunko series, attracting renewed attention across generations.