Shoku (stylized as ) is a boutique Japanese publisher known for their "Sensate Edition" releases. Unlike mass-market giants like Kadokawa or Shueisha, Shoku focuses on limited-run, premium physical media. They are famous for using proprietary paper stock, foil stamping, and, most notably, scent-infused covers. Yes, scent. Their tagline is "Literature you can feel."
This is the headline feature. Shoku infused the cover lamination with a custom fragrance blend called "Cendre de Guerre" (Ash of War). When you open the book, you are hit with a faint, melancholic mix of cold metal, wet gunpowder, and burnt oak. It is designed to mimic the smell of a battlefield after rain. This is not a gimmick; for fans, it immerses you directly into the atmosphere of Delias’s lowest moment. a record of delias war v13 shoku exclusive
The art in this volume is arguably the best in the series to date. The double-page spreads during the "Midnight Advance" are worth the purchase price alone, especially when viewed on the high-quality paper stock used for the Shoku print run. Shoku (stylized as ) is a boutique Japanese