Waseda Academy Summer Course & New Advertisement Collaborates with 6 Popular Kodansha Manga. "There are people who teach seriousness." New Visuals and Web Movie Released Today

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yutaka Yamamoto), which operates cram schools for elementary, junior high, and high school students, announced today the start of a collaboration with six popular Kodansha manga titles (Blue Period, Blue Lock, Cells at Work!, Medallist, Attack on Titan, Ace of Diamond) for its Summer Course new advertisement visuals. The new visuals will be released today on Waseda Academy's official website and social media, and will also be displayed on digital signage at stations in Tokyo starting Monday, May 11. Special Site: https://www.waseda-ac.co.jp/special/2026/ The message is: "There are people who teach seriousness." Waseda Academy is a cram school. However, it is not just a school that teaches "studying" to children. It aims to foster curiosity that makes them excited about difficult problems they haven't solved yet, the courage to take a step forward in the face of difficulties, and the attitude to continue moving forward on their own. While being a school that helps children improve their grades and pass their desired entrance exams, Waseda Academy wants to continue being a school that teaches and conveys "true effort" to children. Through this collaboration, we shed light on the "teachers and guides" depicted in each work, communicating Waseda Academy's stance as an "educator" to children preparing for exams and their parents. Summer vacation, where students manage their own time, can lead to significant differences depending on how it is spent. To make it a "summer where students can feel change and growth," Waseda Academy's Summer Course provides precise guidance to each individual based on an effective curriculum. The experience of working hard towards a goal will surely change students' futures. Waseda Academy fully supports students who take action this summer. ■ Summer Course Reception: From Friday, May 8 ■ Target: Elementary 1st grade to High School 3rd grade *For inquiries regarding the Summer Course, please contact your nearest school branch. School branch contact information: https://www.waseda-ac.co.jp/school/ Summer Course page: https://www.waseda-ac.co.jp/special/shortcourse_summer/ Based on the theme "There are people who teach seriousness.," traffic advertisements featuring characters from six popular manga titles with impressive taglines will be displayed for a limited time on specific metropolitan lines and within station premises. Please pay attention to the different encouraging messages for each work. ■ Display locations: Will be displayed within specific station premises in the Tokyo metropolitan area. *Information regarding advertisement display locations will be announced periodically on Waseda Academy's official X account (@WASEDA_ACADEMY). *Please refrain from making inquiries to stations and station staff. ■ Visuals List: Blue Period: Masako Saeki Masako Saeki is the art teacher and art club advisor at the high school attended by the protagonist, Yatora Yaguchi. She always has a smile on her face and a gentle demeanor, but she offers sharp advice to club members backed by experience and knowledge. She is an instructor who brings out the individuality and potential of each student. Blue Lock: Jinpachi Ego Jinpachi Ego is the sharp-tongued coach who holds full authority over the "Blue Lock" project. To create the world's best striker, he imposed special training on 300 high school students, forcing them to fight for survival. His harsh and provocative remarks often irritate those around him. However, his coaching skills are genuine, and he is adept at identifying players' characteristics and strengths. Cells at Work!: White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) In a story that anthropomorphizes approximately 37 trillion cells and depicts their roles such as oxygen transport and sterilization, the White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) is a calm and passionate frontline warrior who eliminates bacteria invading the body with a survival knife. Collaborating with comrades, it eliminates intruders and plays a central role in immunity, protecting the body from danger. Medallist: Tsukasa Akeuraji Tsukasa Akeuraji is the assistant coach for Lux Higashiyama FSC. He has the skill to compete in the All-Japan Championships in ice dance. Having started skating in junior high school, he empathizes with the situation and passion of the protagonist, Inori Sakashita, who aims for the world in figure skating, and dedicates his full efforts to coaching her. Attack on Titan: Levi Levi is the squad leader of the Survey Corps, to which protagonist Eren belongs. He is described as fastidious, neurotic, and rough, but is known as the "strongest soldier of humanity" and leads the soldiers as their squad leader. Due to his strength, he has experienced more farewells with comrades than anyone else. Behind his tough exterior, he harbors a side that cares deeply for his comrades. Ace of Diamond: Tesshin Kataoka Tesshin Kataoka is the coach of Seido High School's baseball team, to which protagonist Eijun Sawamura belongs. He emphasizes mental strength and effort.