The Energon Pub

Ono-san was part of the franchise toy design team since the Diaclone era through G1, Car Robots/RID, Masterpiece, Transformers 2007, ROTB and more! A true legend in Transformers design and development.

The book (256 pages) is already up for pre-order via Amazon Japan for 2970 Yen/$18.60 and planned for release on November 30th this year. Read on the brief official description (automated translation):

A legend of transforming and combining toys recounts his life story and development secrets.

This is the first book by Kojin Ono, the legendary developer behind the Transformers series and numerous other robot toys, detailing his life.

More than 40 years after its inception, the Transformers series continues to be loved by fans worldwide.

This must-read for all toy fans allows you to rediscover its history and appeal through the recollections of Ono, who was deeply involved in its development.

Furthermore, Ono, born in 1959, belongs to the first generation of otaku, the driving force behind Japan’s world-renowned otaku culture.
His memories from his boyhood and youth are a valuable record in the history of otaku culture.