The Japanese edition of *The Sylvania Family Character Encyclopedia*, the official visual book from Epoch’s popular “Sylvania Family” series that was released in the UK in October 2026, will go on sale on December 22, 2026.
This character encyclopedia, packed with 40 years of Sylvania Family history—a series loved across generations and recently gaining renewed attention thanks to the adult “Syl-activities” and “Bunny-activities” trends—is set to go on sale!
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Reunions with familiar families and new encounters! Contents of the “Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia”
Sylvanian Families is a dollhouse series that depicts a gentle, loving world inhabited by animal characters in a lush, green forest.
The Japanese edition of the “Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia,” originally released in the UK in October 2026, is finally here!
More than 40 years have passed since its debut in 1985. Over 1,200 characters—from families throughout the series’ history to those exclusive to the UK edition—are all gathered here!
It’s packed with character profiles, family information, and fun trivia that fans won’t want to miss!
Whether you’re reminiscing about beloved characters or discovering international families for the first time, a new discovery awaits with every turn of the page.
Over 40 years of Sylvanian Families history, all in one book.
This is a must-have character encyclopedia for fans—one you’ll want to keep by your side and browse through forever!
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Celebrating 40 Years! When is the release date for the Japanese edition of the “Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia,” a must-have for fans?
The Japanese edition of the official guidebook, *Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia*, originally published in the UK in October 2026, goes on sale Tuesday, December 22, 2026!
Featuring over 1,200 characters—from nostalgic favorites to those exclusive to the UK edition—it’s a massive collection!
This book, which brings back memories with every turn of the page, is the perfect Christmas gift!
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シルバニアファン必見！！
＼『#シルバニアファミリー キャラクター百科』12月中旬発売予定📗
イギリスで発売された「Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia」の日本語版です！
懐かしいファミリーやイギリス版限定のファミリーまで、1200以上のキャラクターが大集合✨
ご予約受付中👇… pic.twitter.com/i1qltyBj53
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40 Years Since Its Debut in 1985: The Enduringly Beloved “World of Sylvanian Families”
In an era where so much slips away.
Thank you for being with us.
Thank you for connecting with us.
Thank you for making us part of your family.
Moving forward, we will continue to bring the thoughtful and beautiful residents of Sylvania Village
to everyone around the world as they navigate this new era.
Forever Your Family
Together forever, family forever.
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40th Anniversary! Japanese Edition of “The Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia” Goes on Sale Tuesday, December 22, 2026!
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| Retailer | [Amazon]Product Page |
|---|---|
| Release Date | December 22, 2026 |
| Author | Supervised by / Epoch Co., Ltd. Author / Ben Miller-Pool Translated by / Anna Kurokawa Translated by / Mayu Umeda Translated by: Yoshiko Kawabata In cooperation with: Liber Co., Ltd. |
| Price | 3,850 yen (tax included) |
| ISBN | 978-4-591-19132-3 |
| Related Links | Epoch Co., Ltd. “Sylvanian Families” Official Website |
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