Four tie-in books set for Tiger and Wings film announced
Kodansha and NHK Publishing will roll out a manga volume, a novel, a script collection and a perfect book ahead of the film's January 15, 2027 opening.
Four tie-in books for the film Tiger and Wings (the theatrical version of the NHK drama) will be released ahead of its January 15, 2027 opening, according to cinematoday.jp. The lineup runs from a manga volume in December 2026 to a perfect book in January 2027.
The manga edition goes on sale on December 11, 2026, published by Kodansha at 1,000 yen before tax. It is drawn by manga artist Rui Mochinaga under the supervision of screenwriter Erika Yoshida, and the manga version began serialisation in the September 2026 issue of the magazine Nakayoshi.
On December 15, 2026, two more titles arrive. Kodansha publishes the novelisation of the film, written by novelist Yoshikawa Toriko under Yoshida's supervision, while NHK Publishing releases a script collection for the film and the spin-off drama Yamada Todoroki Law Office, priced at 1,980 yen including tax.
The final title, a perfect book covering the television drama, the spin-off and the film, with cast and staff interviews, goes on sale on January 7, 2027.
Background
The original NHK serial drama, starring Sairi Ito as the heroine Toriko, aired in 2024, and the spin-off Yamada Todoroki Law Office first aired on March 20, 2026.
Quick answers
When does the Tiger and Wings film open in Japan?
The film opens on January 15, 2027.
When do the tie-in books go on sale?
The manga edition arrives on December 11, 2026; the novel and script collection on December 15, 2026; and the perfect book on January 7, 2027.
How much does the script collection cost?
The script collection from NHK Publishing is priced at 1,980 yen including tax.