Coffee Party Project 2026

  Japanese

What CoffeeParty is?

CoffeeParty is a Doujin Group by Nao Yazawa and releases "In Search of Lost Coffee" series every autumn, since 2012.

The latest one (vol.13)was released in May 2025.

In this year, vol.14 will be released on 23rd August (COMITIA) 

So - now, CP project 2026 has started. 

It's opened to everyone, anyone can join. 

How to join?

e-mail to yazawanet@yahoo.co.jp with a subject " Coffee Party 2025"

Tell me 

1) Your name and pen-name(if you have) 

2) FB/Instagram account (if you have, because  I use messenger group to share information with members) 

Member's name will be accounted on FB/Instagram/Twitter occasionally.

You can join from 1 page ~ no limit. But it takes cost 600 yen/page.  

If you draw 2 pages, it is 1200 yen. 

You need to have a credit card or PayPal account for the payment.

Deadline 

Manga/illustration 15th June(earlier is very welcome)

Comment & Cover illustration 15th July

※Meeting the deadline strictly. 

If someone can't make the deadline, the person's drawing will be passed to next issue automatically.

The book will be released at COMITIA157 (August) 

Adding that, I ask you comment and back-cover color image. (without cost)

The format in this year will be informed after the first deadline.

Comment page from vol.13👇

      

Format
Manga Studio or Clip Studio file. Please DL the template from Here,

Or scanned image of traditional drawings ( you have to inform to me in advanced) 

When the book is released...

You'll get 5-10 copies. 

Draw 1-5 pages :5 copies 

more than that, 10 copies.
 (Shipping cost is not included. It depends on the pages of the book, but would be about 700 -1500 yen) If you want more copies, you can tell me.

The subject

can be anything about Coffee Party characters. Croissant, Éclair, and others. 

You can add your original character if you like - he or she should be named by a sweet (and hairstyle), typical one in your country. But you must have Croissant or Éclair (or both) at least. (There had been some ppl missed this rule in past. Please keep it!)

4-koma, 8-koma,  illustration, manga, comic, everything is OK.

Who is Croissant and Éclair?

You can buy the back numbers by mail order.

You can read some back numbers from here. See how Croissant and Éclair are like.

Vol.1-1
Vol.1-2
Vol.2

Relay Manga
Since 2017, I've started relay manga again, with Mark Egan. You also can read it on Pixiv page. We got  a new member Faith in 2019, so Vol. 8 has 3 creators' "Lost in Coffee Space" story.  We are still looking for someone who can join us anytime. If you are interested in, send FB message or email to me! I'll share the schedule of the relay manga.

The project has already started, Mark Egan is the first runner and he has almost finished. 

You can read the first 2 episodes from here!

Relay manga  Vol.6

We look forward to having you join us!

In Search of Lost Coffee vol.12 and other volumes are now on sale.
Mail order page

Images from Vol.13

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In Search of Lost Coffee13

 In Search of Lost Coffee　13   (come out on 1st JUNE 2025)   

Japanese/English A5 size 68P 300JPY　　Mail order page

A glimpse inside 

Mail order page

Coffee Party Project 2025

 Japanese

What CoffeeParty is?

CoffeeParty is a Doujin Group by Nao Yazawa and releases "In Search of Lost Coffee" series every autumn, since 2012.

Because of Corvid pandemic , the schedule is bit delayed and the latest one (vol.12)was released in May 2024.

So - now, CP project 2025 has started. 

It's opened to everyone, anyone can join. 

How to join?

e-mail to yazawanet@yahoo.co.jp with a subject " Coffee Party 2025"

Tell me 

1) Your name and pen-name(if you have) 

2) FB/Instagram account (if you have, because  I use messenger group to share information with members) 

Member's name will be accounted on FB/Instagram/Twitter occasionally.

You can join from 1 page ~ no limit. But it takes cost 600 yen/page.  

If you draw 2 pages, it is 1200 yen. 

You need to have a credit card or PayPal account for the payment.

Deadline 

Manga/illustration 15th April (earlier is very welcome)

Comment & Cover illustration 15th May

※Meeting the deadline strictly. 

If someone can't make the deadline, the person's drawing will be passed to next issue automatically.

The book will be released at COMITIA152 (June 1) 

Adding that, I ask you comment and back-cover color image. (without cost)

The format in this year will be informed after the first deadline.

Comment page from vol.12👇

Format
Manga Studio or Clip Studio file. Please DL the template from Here,

Or scanned image of traditional drawings

When the book is released...

You'll get 5-10 copies. 

Draw 1-5 pages :5 copies 

more than that, 10 copies.
 (Shipping cost is not included. It depends on the pages of the book, but would be about 700 -1500 yen) If you want more copies, you can tell me.

The subject

can be anything about Coffee Party characters. Croissant, Éclair, and others. It must have Croissant or Éclair at least. 

4-koma, 8-koma,  illustration, manga, comic, everything is OK.

Who is Croissant and Éclair?

You can add your original character if you like - he or she should be named by a sweet (hairstyle), typical one in your country (Something nice with coffee). 

You can buy the back numbers by mail order.

You can read some back numbers from here. See how Croissant and Éclair are like.

Vol.1-1
Vol.1-2
Vol.2

Relay Manga
Since 2017, I've started relay manga again, with Mark Egan. You also can read it on Pixiv page. We got  a new member Faith in 2019, so Vol. 8 has 3 creators' "Lost in Coffee Space" story.  We are still looking for someone who can join us anytime. If you are interested in, send FB message or email to me! I'll share the schedule of the relay manga.

The project has already started, Mark Egan is the first runner and he has almost finished. 

You can read the first 2 episodes from here!

Relay manga  Vol.6

We look forward to having you join us!

In Search of Lost Coffee vol.12 and other volumes are now on sale.
Mail order page

AT Winter Comike

In Search of Lost Coffee 12

 

IN SEARCH OF LOST COFFEE VOL.12   (come out on 26th May) 

108 paes, A5 size, 300 yen

Mail order page

This time, we have 11 members. 

Less than last time but one person takes 30 pages!!! 

So the book is 108 pages - thick thick one!!!

Nao Yazawa

Introduction of CP members 2024!

Lance

DOU

LATTE13

Soracchi

Charlotte

Mark Egan

Daenney

Joiski

Kiraksio

Grace Chien

Nao Yazawa

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CoffeeParty Project 2024

Japanese

What CoffeeParty is?
CoffeeParty is a Doujin Group by Nao Yazawa and releases "In Search of Lost Coffee" series every autumn, since 2012.

Because of Corvid pandemic , the schedule is bit delayed and the latest one (vol.11) was released in February 2023.

So - now, CP project 2024 has started. 

It's opened to everyone, anyone can join. 

How to join?

e-mail to yazawanet@yahoo.co.jp with a subject " Coffee Party 2024"

Tell me 

1) Your name and pen-name(if you have) 

2) FB/instagram account (if you have, I use messenger group to make shoutout to members) 

3) How many pages you will draw (you can decide/change it till the firs deadline. ) 

You can join from 1 page ~ no limit. I ask you 600 yen/page, via PayPal. 

If you draw 2 pages, it is 1200 yen. 

You need to have a credit card or PayPal account for payment.

Adding that, I ask you comment and back-cover color image. The format in this year will be informed later. 

Comment page from vol.11👇

When the book is released...

You'll get 5-10 copies. 

Draw 1-5 pages :5 copies 

more than that, 10 copies.
 (Shipping cost is not included. It depends on the pages of the book, but would be about 700 -1500 yen) If you want more copies, you can tell me.

Deadline

There is 2 deadlines, one for page plan (how many pages you'll draw) and one for  finished data(drawings). 

First Dead line (page plan)　November 15 (how many pages you'll draw) 

Final Deadline (Finished data/drawings) January 15

Member's name will be accounted on FB/Instagram/Twitter occasionally.

It will be released at COMITIA147,  on 25 February. 

The subject

can be anything about Coffee Party characters. Croissant, Éclair, Dango, and others. 4-koma, 8-koma,  illustration, manga, comic, everything is OK.

Who is Croissant?

You should take Croissant or Eclair at least. You can add your original character if you like - he or she should be named by a sweet (hairstyle), typical one in your country (Something nice with coffee). 

You can buy the back numbers by mail order.

You can read some back numbers from here. See how Croissant and Éclair are like.

Vol.1-1
Vol.1-2
Vol.2

Format
Manga Studio or Clip Studio file, A4-600dpi. (for B5 book) (Template available)  Or scanned image of traditional drawings

Relay Manga
Since 2017, I've started relay manga again, with Mark Egan. You also can read it on Pixiv page. We got  a new member Faith in 2019, so Vol. 8 has 3 creators' "Lost in Coffee Space" story.  We are still looking for someone who can join us anytime. If you are interested in, send FB message or email to me!

You can read the first 2 episodes from here!

Relay manga  Vol.6

We look forward to having you join us!

In Search of Lost Coffee vol.11 and other volumes are now on sale.
Mail order page

AT Winter Comike

CoffeeParty project 2022

 Coffee Party season has come!   Japanese

What CoffeeParty is?
CoffeeParty is a Doujin Group by Nao Yazawa and releases "In Search of Lost Coffee" series every autumn, since 2012.
The member is recruited every year via internet, from whole world. Some members sell the book at conventions they attend. It's open for everyone. Vol.10 was released the end of 2021.

How to join?

e-mail to yazawanet@yahoo.co.jp with a subject " Coffee Party 2022

Tell me 

1) Your name and pen-name(if you have) 

2) FB account (if you have, I use messenger group to make shoutout to members) 

3) How many pages you will draw ( you can decide later) 

You can join from 1 page ~ no limit. I ask you 600 yen/page, via PayPal. 

You need to have a credit card or PayPal account.

Adding that, you required comment and back-cover color image. (like images below) 

The format in this year will be informed later.

Comment page from vol.10👇

You'll get 5-10 copies. Under 5 pages :5 copies more than that, 10 copies.
 (Shipping cost is not included. It depends on the pages of the book, but would be about 700 -1500 yen) If you want more copies, you can tell me.

Deadline

There is 2 deadlines, one for page plan (how many pages you'll draw) and one for  finished data(drawings). 

First Dead line (page plan) October 15

Final Deadline (Finished data-drawings) December 20

Member's name will be accounted on FB/Instagram/Twitter occasionally.

The subject
can be anything about Coffee Party characters. Croissant, Eclair, Dango, and others. 4-koma, 8-koma,  illustration, manga, comic, everything is OK.

Who is Croissant?

You should take Croissant or Eclair at least. You can add your original character if you like - he or she should be named by a sweet (hairstyle), typical one in your country (Something nice with coffee). 

On the first page, your name and title(if you have) are required. 

The language must be English, I'll add Japanese subtitle later. (You can do both, if you like) So you need to keep some space for subtitle in speech balloons). Of course you can add the Japanese subtitle by yourself.

You can read some back numbers from here. See how Croissant and Éclair are like.
Vol.1-1
Vol.1-2
Vol.2

Format
Manga Studio or Clip Studio file, A4-600dpi. (for B5 book) (Template available) 

Black and White (not grey scale) 

Analogue drawing: A4 manga drawing paper scanned image (600-400 dpi) Gray scale.

You don't need export the file, both Clip Studio and Manga studio file are acceptable. But all the text layers should be rasterized. (I recommend to keep the text layers. You can put all text layers in one folder and copy it, then merge the folder. It's automatically rasterized. ) 

Color image is 400dpi, clip studio/Tif/Jpeg(100%)  CMYK

Relay Manga
Since 2017, I've started relay manga again, with Mark Egan. You also can read it on Pixiv page. We got  a new member Faith in 2019, so Vol. 8 has 3 creators' "Lost in Coffee Space" story.  We are still looking for someone who can join us anytime. If you are interested in, send FB message or email to me!

You can read the first 2 episodes from here!

Relay manga  Vol.6

We look forward to having you join us!

In Search of Lost Coffee vol.10 and other volumes are now on sale.
Mail order page

AT Winter Comike

Coffee Party 2021 Project

 CoffeeParty's new book, In Search of Lost Coffee 9 has been released on Nov. 2020, at Comitia. Thank you for your support!

Next one, this year 2021 edition is vol.10, 10th anniversary!!!

Although, I have no specific plan at the moment because the situation is quite unpredictable by Covid19. Still, 2021 project has started, as usual!

This year, I aim end of year Comic Market. If it was cancelled,  the nearest COMITIA is the event. (Jan or Feb 2022)

What CoffeeParty is?
CoffeeParty is a Doujin Group by Nao Yazawa and releases "In Search of Lost Coffee" series every autumn, since 2012.
The member is recruited every year via internet, from whole world. Some members sell the book at conventions they attend. It's open for everyone.

How to join?

e-mail to yazawanet@yahoo.co.jp with a subject " Coffee Party 2020"

Just raise your hand is fine, let me know your name/pen-name FB account (if you have) . You can decide how many pages you take later.

You can join from 1 page ~ no limit. I ask you 600 yen/page, via PayPal. 

You need to have a credit card or PayPal account.

Adding that, you required comment and backcover color image. 

You'll get 5-10 copies. Under 5 pages :5 copies more than that, 10 copies.
 (Shipping cost is not included. It depends on the pages of the book, but would be about 700 -1500 yen) If you want more copies, you can tell me.

There is 2 deadline, one for page plan (how many pages you'll draw) and one for  finished data(drawings). The deadlines, comment and backcover image size will be announced after all members are cleared. 

First Dead line (page plan) October 15

Final Deadline (Finished data-drawings) November 15

Comment and backcover deadline will be announced later.

Member's name will be accounted on FB page occasionally.

The subject
can be anything about Coffee Party characters. Croissant, Eclair, Dango, and others. 4-koma, 8-koma,  illustration, manga, comic, everything is OK.

You should take Croissant or Eclair at least. You can add your original character if you like - he or she should be named by a sweet (hairstyle), typical one in your country (Something nice with coffee). 

On the first page, your name and title(if you have) are required. (see below images)

The language must be English, I'll add Japanese subtitle later. So please keep some space for subtitle. Of course you can add the Japanese subtitle by yourself.

You can read some back numbers from here. See how Croissant and Éclair are like.
Vol.1-1
Vol.1-2
Vol.2

Format
Manga Studio or Clip Studio file, A4-600dpi. (for B5 book) (Template available) 

Black and White (not grey scale) 

You don't need export the file, both Clip Studio and Manga studio file are acceptable. But all the text layers should be rasterized. (I recommend to keep the text layers. You can put all text layers in one folder and copy it, then merge the folder. It's automatically rasterized. ) 

Color image is 400dpi, clip studio/Tif/Jpeg(100%)  CMYK

Relay Manga
Since 2017, I've started relay manga again, with Mark Egan. You also can read it on Pixiv page. We got  a new member Faith in 2019, so Vol. 8 has 3 creators' "Lost in Coffee Space" story.  We are still looking for someone who can join us anytime. If you are interested in, send FB message or email to me!

You can read the first 2 episodes from here!

Relay manga  Vol.6

We look forward to having you join us!

In Search of Lost Coffee vol.9 is now on sale.
Mail order page