[Pre-order sale] Book "Kaoru Ohno Badfish"

¥3,850 tax included ※ Scheduled to be shipped on November 21, 2025

In Shonan, which can be said to be the center of coastal culture in Japan, Kaoru Ohno, who ran as a surfer from the '70s to the '90s to the next generation, suddenly put the curtain of his life in Shonan, which can be said to be the center of coastal culture in Japan. The funeral was held on the beach in Shichirigahama, attended by more than 800 friends and acquaintances wearing Aloha shirts and T-shirts. The scattering ceremony held at the end of the funeral is still a legend among surfers. In the non-fiction work "Summer Days", which depicts Kaoru Ohno's life, it cannot be said that he has left a track record that is easy to understand as a professional surfer or as a creator, as it can be compared to the "slightly missing full moon". So, what attracted many people to him? It is nothing but because he resonated with and admired the "style" as a surfer, in other words, the way of life that Kaoru Ohno derived from surfing. Looking back to modern times, surfing has become an Olympic sport and is attracting attention as a sport. On the other hand, how about surfing as a lifestyle? Is there a surfer who lives a life that everyone yearns for? This book begins with the story of Izumi Shirase, who spent a long time in California with Kaoru Ohno, and is a tribute work drawn by the artist, an interview with Kaor Children, and Pineapple Betty's catalog. , composed of episodes, etc. Using a lot of unpublished photos of his ally Taisuke Yokoyama, "What is Kaoru Ohno?" We will unravel and connect it to the next generation. I see my dreams in the tube." While lying, I hope that I will be numb, longing, and driven by Kaoru Ohno, who ran ahead of the times. The thoughts contained in the title "Badfish" are literally translated as "bad fish". However, "badfish" in this book is a word that symbolizes a fish that swims against the flow - that is, a human being who lives according to his own beliefs without being bound by common sense or norms. In the eyes of society, it may sometimes be seen as "trousy" and "different". However, it is certain that the sense of discomfort and isolation were the driving force behind the existing values. The naming is made with respect for Kaoru Ohno, who did not cater to the times while including rebellion and freedom, loneliness and beauty, and went her own way.

[Profile] Kaoru Ohno (December 19, 1951 - August 30, 1999) Professional surfer, editor, artist, columnist, shop owner. While being active as a professional since the early days of surfing, he opened the legendary surf shop "Pineapple Betty's" in Mejiro, Tokyo, and Kugenuma, Shonan. A person who quickly incorporated the culture of the West Coast of the United States, mainly California, and laid the foundation for Japanese surfing culture.

[CONTENTS]

・Life is a bitch and you die But I like bitch and bitch loves me (Text: Izumi Shirase DFFL)

・Photo session

・84 Love Letter

・Tribute art

・LATE SUMMER (Writter: Akihiro Furuya)

・Mad Dogs, Romantics, and PeaceMan (Text: Taisuke Yokoyama)

・Harper to the angel of the dream pillow (text: Keiko Yamamori)

[Specification] Version type: B6 deformation size

Number of pages: 132 pages in total

Release date: November 21, 2025

Price: 3,500 yen (excluding tax)

Publisher: Side Six

※The color of the photo is a swatch and may differ from the actual product.