Welcome to the Launch of ONIGIRI-MAN!

Today feels special.

With the release of ONIGIRI-MAN!, Page & Pause Studios takes a playful leap into a world where imagination, culture, and humor collide in the most delicious way possible.

This story began as a simple idea what if a rice ball could be a superhero? — but it grew into something much bigger: a celebration of Japanese culture, visual storytelling, and the pure joy of making kids laugh out loud.

ONIGIRI-MAN is more than just a funny character. He represents what Page & Pause Studios stands for: creativity without limits, cross-cultural storytelling, and books that feel vibrant, cinematic, and alive on the page. From bustling Osaka streets to comic-style action moments, every spread was crafted with intention, heart, and a sense of playful wonder.

But perhaps the most exciting part of this launch isn’t just the book itself it’s what it represents for Page & Pause Studios. This is the beginning of a growing universe of characters, stories, and ideas designed to spark curiosity, laughter, and connection across cultures and generations.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, young reader, or fellow creator, I hope ONIGIRI-MAN makes you smile, inspires your imagination, and reminds you that even the smallest ideas like a humble onigiri can become something truly heroic.

Welcome to the adventure.
Welcome to Page & Pause Studios.
And welcome to ONIGIRI-MAN!