The New Human Revolution is a novelised history of the Soka Gakkai. The protagonist is Shin’ichi Yamamoto, third president of the Soka Gakkai (whose character represents SGI President Daisaku Ikeda)

…Soka University – a fortress for peace opens its doors! The great endeavour spanning the three generations of mentors and disciples have begun. Education is the wellspring for creating the future.

Chapters (Summary of Contents)

Revitalisation: Shin’ichi Yamamoto encourages members struggling with pollution-related issues such as Minamata disease. Culture festivals are held in various regions. He composes poetry, including “Song of Youth.”

Soka University: In the spring of 1971, the highest institution born from the dream of mentor and disciple is inaugurated. Shin’ichi prays for the students to become youthful founders. He participates in university and dormitory festivals, and other events with the students, determined to open the path of humanistic education, even at the cost of his own wellbeing.

Flowering: Dedicating himself to the creation of humanistic culture at the grassroots, Shin’ichi begins taking photos. Members expand friendship in Kamakura and Misaki. He supports relief efforts for the typhoon-affected World Boy Scout Jamboree.