Earthlings: A Novel Apr 2026

Natsuki finds solace in her plush hedgehog, Piyyut , and her cousin, Yuu , who also believes he is an extraterrestrial. They make a pact to "survive, whatever it takes," but are eventually separated after a family scandal.

The trio eventually reunites at Natsuki's grandparents' mountain home. There, their attempt to fully reject "Earthling" logic and embrace their alien identities spirals into a gruesome climax involving isolation, murder, and cannibalism. Core Themes & Motifs Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Earthlings: A Novel Earthlings: A Novel

The story follows , who, as a neglected and abused child in Chiba, believes she is a "magician" from the planet Popinpobopia. Natsuki finds solace in her plush hedgehog, Piyyut

As an adult, Natsuki views society as a mechanical "Baby Factory" where humans are mere tools used for work and reproduction. To escape this pressure, she enters an asexual marriage of convenience with Tomoya , another social outcast. There, their attempt to fully reject "Earthling" logic