Toriko Tales
Toriko vs The Crowned Paw
by Michael Zummo
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Pub Date Dec 30 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Scratching all the wrong posts
Catgal and technical genius, Toriko Purg had a simple plan for her twenty-fifth birthday: cake, a round of Super Carnage Royale, and a low-key test of her latest power armor. Instead, she accidentally gives rise to a sentient AI—illegal and degrading fast.
Forced to destroy what should've been her greatest achievement, Toriko returns to her homeworld of Tericn to face the consequences. The Elders are not a-mewsed.
Her punishment quickly unravels into something far more dangerous. Beneath Tericn's polished surface lies a tangled mess of secrets, shadowy tech, and long-buried corruption—ensnaring even her own friends and family. As Toriko claws at the truth, her efforts draw dangerous attention.
Now her name is on the chopping block. With her sister at her side, a snarky AI in her ear, and a whole world flesh and code turned against her, will her 9 lives be enough to expose it all and survive this?
A Note From the Publisher
At the core are characters who feel real: people caught between who they were and who they're becoming, all while navigating prejudice, mental health, and systems that don't always have their best interests at heart. Whether they're facing down interstellar threats or their own inner battles, their journeys are about courage, connection, and choosing who you want to be.
If you're into bold, emotional adventures with heart, high stakes, and questions that reflect our world, step into Toriko Tales. As I like to say: Without further ado, allow me to take you on a journey.
Advance Praise
"Vivid and fast-paced writing. Action scenes feel like cinematic explosions … lightning fast, detailed, and packed with personality."
Literary Titan 5 stars + Golden Book Award
“There's a deep vein of emotional weight running through it. Toriko's birthday isnt just a backdrop, it's a moment of reflection. Her creations are powerful but unpredictable, and she has to face the consequences when things go sideways. That mix of chaos and conscience hit me harder than I expected, especially in the later chapters. ”
Literary Titan 5 stars + Golden Book Award
“Cyberpunk intrigue meets space-opera stakes—Toriko's journey is emotional, explosive, and unforgettable.”
Readers' Favorite – 5 star award
Marketing Plan
Toriko Tales: Toriko vs. the Crowned Paw is a YA/NA sci-fi adventure launching on Amazon as the primary sales channel, with Kindle Unlimited enrollment to drive page reads and binge behavior. The marketing strategy uses Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok-style creatives to reach readers who love sci-fi, anime aesthetics, found-family stories, and strong female leads—then funnels them to Amazon and the Toriko microsite, where a free first chapter + visual bonus pack is offered in exchange for email sign-ups.
The campaign centers on three rotating hook pillars tested across ads and content:
• Toriko’s unjust imprisonment and social exile
• The secret tech-driven world she uncovers
• The fierce sisterhood and emotional stakes behind her rebellion
These hooks are deployed across cover-forward ads, quote tiles, and short-form video to capture both binge readers and visual-first fandoms (cosplay, gamer girls, anime fans, webcomic readers).
Readers’ Favorite and Literary Titan reviews are integrated into Amazon Editorial Reviews, A+ Content, ad creatives, and NetGalley materials to build credibility and conversion confidence.
Marketing is phased:
• Pre-launch establishes cover, taglines, reviews, and A+ Content
• Launch scales paid traffic, Goodreads giveaways, and early reviews
• Post-launch optimizes targeting, grows the Toriko fan list, and builds momentum for future volumes
A detailed 90-day rollout appears below.
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Positioning & Audience
Core hook
A genius mistake. A rigged justice system. A tech-driven empire that wants her erased.
Primary audience
YA (13–18) and NA (18–30) readers who love:
• Sci-fi rebellion stories
• Anime-coded aesthetics
• Found family & sisterhood
• Tech-driven worlds
• Visual fandom culture
Secondary audience
Cosplayers, webcomic readers, gamer girls, BookTok sci-fi readers, and readers of emotionally grounded cyberpunk.
Comparable vibe
The Matrix meets Ghost in the Shell — with the fierce feline sisterhood and emotional weight of Arcane.
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Required Assets (Build Once, Reuse Everywhere)
Cover Set
• eBook
• Paperback
• 3D mockups (flat, phone, tablet)
Taglines (test 2–3)
• One mistake made her a criminal. Another, a victim. The last will make her a hero.
• Tech-infused rebellion, sisterhood, and secrets willing to [DELETE] anyone to stay buried.
• They erased her name. She’ll erase their system.
Product Descriptions
• 150–200 character short hook
• 300–400 word Amazon long description (formatted for scannability)
A+ Content Modules
• “Meet Toriko” character spotlight
• “The World Behind the Paw” tech-world module
• Review tile module (Readers’ Favorite + Literary Titan)
Lead Magnet
• Free Chapter 1 PDF/EPUB
• Visual bonus pack (Toriko character art, emblem wallpaper)
Social Cuts
• 6–8 square ads
• 3–5 reels/shorts (10–20s)
Review Assets
• 1–2 pull-quotes from each outlet
• Rating badges
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Amazon Setup (Week −2 to Launch)
KDP Select
Enroll for first 90 days to drive Kindle Unlimited page reads (Toriko is binge-friendly).
Categories & Keywords
Examples:
• YA Sci-Fi Adventure
• Cyberpunk YA
• Strong Female Protagonist
Keywords: “sci-fi rebellion,” “cat girl sci-fi,” “tech dystopia,” “anime sci-fi book”
Product Page
• Add quotes in Editorial Reviews
• Use A+ Content (world + praise modules)
• Price: $4.99 eBook; $14.99–$16.99 paperback; $29.99 hardcover
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Reviews & Social Proof
ARC plan
30–50 readers via:
• NetGalley
• newsletter
• BookTok / Bookstagram groups
Readers’ Favorite / Literary Titan
Use in:
• Amazon Editorial Reviews
• A+ Content
• Ads
• Website hero section
Goodreads
• Add book
• Link editions
• Run Giveaway during launch
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Facebook / Instagram / Visual Ads
Funnel
Cold Prospecting
Target:
• Sci-fi
• anime
• cosplay
• cyberpunk
• Kindle Unlimited
• webcomics
Creative:
• Video: Toriko → prison → neon tech city → rebellion
• Static: Cover + ★★★★★ quote
• Carousel: Toriko | The System | The Sisterhood
Objective: Traffic → Amazon or Toriko microsite
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Warm Retargeting
Audiences:
• Site visitors
• Video viewers
• IG/TikTok engagers
Creative:
• Review quote tiles
• Page-turn animations
• Character art
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Hot Retargeting
Audiences:
• Email subscribers
• Prior clickers
Creative:
• “Now on KU”
• Countdown
• Limited-time price promos
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Timeline Highlights
Pre-Launch
• Amazon page finalized
• A+ Content live
• Review quotes secured
• Ads loaded
Launch Week
• Ads scaled
• Goodreads giveaway
• Street team reviews
• KU promotion
Weeks 2–12
• Optimize ads
• Add new review quotes
• Rotate character art
• Grow Toriko email list
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Website Funnel
Single Toriko page:
• Cover
• Hook
• Review badges
• “Read on Kindle / KU”
• Free Chapter + Art Pack email opt-in
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KPIs
Amazon:
• Sales
• KU page reads
• Rank
Ads:
• CTR > 0.7%
• CPC under $1.25
• Email opt-in 5–8%
Reviews:
• 15–30 by Day 30
• 50+ by Day 90
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How Reviews Are Used
Readers’ Favorite & Literary Titan appear:
• On Amazon Editorial Reviews
• In A+ Content
• In retargeting ads
• On Toriko’s landing page
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Boosters
• NetGalley
• BookTok micro-creators
• Cosplay & gamer-girl outreach
• Visual asset packs for influencers
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780998328621 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |