Kodansha Is Where Manga Meets | Manga | Manga Books | Graphic Novels (2024)

For over a century, Kodansha has been the ultimate destination for manga lovers. Where stories, characters, and fans all converge and connect. Bridging different cultures, connecting communities, and fostering boundless creativity to inspire impossible stories together. Kodansha has been, and always will be, where manga meets.

Manga

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Akira
Attack on Titan

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition

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Vinland Saga

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Witch Hat Atelier

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Blue Lock

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Initial D

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Kaden Meet Kaden and his speed-lined car inspired by (what else?) Initial D. Watch Video
Nesshell Meet Nesshell as she accounts for her year-round, 24/7 obsession with manga and (in particular) Blue Lock. Watch Video
Pari and Mike Meet Pari and Mike as they check out the shelves of their favorite shop, Manga Hole. Watch Video
Jamie Meet Jamie and hear the saga (as in Vinland Saga) of his lifelong journey through manga. Watch Video
Joe Meet Joe the librarian and get to know his “little extreme” daily manga reading routine. What could be better? Watch Video
Gabriela Meet Gabriela as she rings up sales at the local comics shop and discusses her inspired journey through manga. Watch Video
Lauren Meet Lauren, a.k.a. The “Manga Mom”, and her dark sense of humor, especially if you’re “not really into the cutesy stuff”. Watch Video
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Thanks for the Memories

Thanks for the Memories

Thanks for the Memories

Thanks for the Memories

Thanks for the Memories

Join us in New York City for a month of interactive exhibits, artist appearances, movie nights, exclusive swag, and more.

Manga Minute

A quick recap and highlights from last week at Kodansha House. A new update every Tuesday.

Current Week

Manga Minute: Tuesday, October 22

Follow Kiara through the third weekly recap as we enter the final week of Kodansha House!

Second Week

Manga Minute: Tuesday, October 15

Join Kiara for the second weekly recap at the Kodansha House with more fun to come!

First Week

Manga Minute: Tuesday, October 8

Recap the first week at Kodansha House with Kiara and get a look ahead!

Manga Library

Impossible Stories Wall

Akira Slide

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Arcade

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Grace St Cafe

Titan’s Fury

Meet the Manga Artists

Please join us. Standby seats may be available or watch live on-screen in the cafe

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Friday, October 4

Shuzo Oshimi

Q&A: 7 P.M.
Signing: 8 P.M.

Join us for an exciting evening conversation with Shuzo Oshimi, creator of critically-revered horror manga Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Blood on the Tracks! Joining Oshimi onstage will be acclaimed Eisner-winning artist-writer Becky Cloonan (Somna). Followed by signing.

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 19.

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Saturday, October 5

Shuzo Oshimi

Signing: 2 P.M.

Meet Shuzo Oshimi, creator of critically-revered horror manga Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Blood on the Tracks at this exclusive Kodansha House signing event!

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 19.

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Friday, October 11

Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Q&A: 7 P.M.
Signing: 8 P.M.

Join us for an exciting evening conversation with Tsubasa Yamaguchi, creator of the hit manga about the travails of young artists, Blue Period! Featuring a special guest, to be announced! Signing to follow.

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 19.

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Sunday, October 13

Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Signing: 2 P.M.

Meet Tsubasa Yamaguchi, creator of the hit artschool manga Blue Period at this exclusive Kodansha House signing event!

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 19.

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Friday, October 18

Makoto Yukimura

Q&A: 7 P.M.
Signing: 8 P.M.

Join us for an exciting evening conversation with Makoto Yukimura, creator of the epic Viking manga hit Vinland Saga! Featuring a special guest, to be announced! Signing to follow.

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 20.

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Saturday, October 19

Makoto Yukimura

Signing: 2 P.M.

Meet Makoto Yukimura, creator of the epic Viking manga hit Vinland Saga at this exclusive Kodansha House signing event!

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 20.

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Sunday, October 20

Kamome Shirahama

Q&A: 5 P.M.
Signing: 6 P.M.

Join us for an exciting afternoon conversation with Kamome Shirahama, creator of the smash-hit supernatural manga Witch Hat Atelier! Featuring a special guest, to be announced! Signing to follow.

Closed on September 18 at 2pm Eastern. Winners notified September 20.

Don't Miss Out...
Tons of Free Giveaways at Every Event!

Calendar of Events

  • Kinokuniya Pop-Up Retail

    October 4-26, Every Fri-Sun 1 P.M.-8 P.M.

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    Our partners from Kinokuniya will set up shop in Kodansha House with manga volumes and exclusive Kodansha House goods for sale!

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    Saturday, October 5, 6:30 P.M.

    Manga Movie Night: Akira

    Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Akira! Join us in our mezanine screening room for this exclusive viewing of the iconic anime motion picture based on Katsuhiro Otomo's epic manga. Come with your friends and get ready to explode into Neo-Tokyo!

  • "Toast of Tardiness" Challenge

    Sunday, October 6, 3 P.M.

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    A manga-themed scavenger hunt from Midtown Manhattan to Kodansha House!

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    Wednesday, October 9, 7 P.M.

    Manga Book Club

    Join us for a fun and interactive event where we discuss all things manga. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or just getting started, this club is the place to discover something new to read and connect with fellow fans.

  • Manga Movie Night: Blame!

    Thursday, October 10, 6:30 P.M.

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    Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Blame! Join us in our mezannine screening room for this exclusive viewing of the Netflix anime motion picture based on Tsutomu Nihei's visionary science-fiction manga. Come with your friends and immerse yourselves in the world of Blame!

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    Saturday, October 12, 6:30 P.M.

    Manga Movie Night: Blue Lock: Episode Nagi

    Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Blue Lock: Episode Nagi! Join us in our mezannine screening room for this exclusive viewing of this past summer's biggest anime movie blockbuster, based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomurmanga's smash-hit soccer manga. Come with your friends and get ready for some intensity!

  • Trivia Night

    Sunday, October 13, 7 P.M.

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    Join us for a fun-filled evening of true manga knowledge and exclusive prizes! Gather your friends and form a team or come solo and make new friends!

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    Wednesday, October 16, 7 P.M.

    Manga Book Club

    Join us for a fun and interactive event where we discuss all things manga. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or just getting started, this club is the place to discover something new to read and connect with fellow fans.

  • Manga Movie Night: Ghost In The Shell

    Thursday, October 17, 6:30 P.M.

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    Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Ghost in the Shell! Join us in our mezannine screening room for this exclusive viewing of the iconic anime motion picture based on Masamune Shirow's classic science-fiction manga. Come with your friends and get ready to relive the cyberpunk future!

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    Saturday, October 19, 7 P.M.

    Speed Friending

    Ready to meet someone in person? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with a new manga friend!

  • Manga Book Club

    Wednesday, October 23, 7 P.M.

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    Join us for a fun and interactive event where we discuss all things manga. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or just getting started, this club is the place to discover something new to read and connect with fellow fans.

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    Saturday, October 26, 1 P.M.

    Manga Marketplace

    Bring the coolest items from your collection (that you can bear to part with) and see what you can trade for it with fellow enthusiasts in this open manga marketplace! No RSVP required to attend.

House Location
& Hours

Entry and all events are FREE.

Location

45 Grand Street, New York New York

Hours of Operation

October 4 - 6 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 9 - 13 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 16 - 20 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 23 - 26 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

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