Prep school Waseda Academy launches collaboration ads with 6 popular Kodansha manga series at Ikebukuro and Shinagawa stations under the theme "There is someone who teaches seriousness."

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  • Prep school Waseda Academy launches collaboration ads with 6 popular Kodansha manga series at Ikebukuro and Shinagawa stations under the theme "There is someone who teaches seriousness."
  • Waseda Academy has launched a collaboration with six popular Kodansha manga series for its summer course advertising, starting June 8, 2026, with out-of-home advertising at Ikebukuro and Shinagawa stations and an SNS campaign.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 8, 2026

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Waseda Academy has launched a collaboration with six popular Kodansha manga series for its summer course advertising, starting June 8, 2026, with out-of-home advertising at Ikebukuro and Shinagawa stations and an SNS campaign.

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Prep school Waseda Academy launches collaboration ads with 6 popular Kodansha manga series at Ikebukuro and Shinagawa stations under the theme "There is someone who teaches seriousness." (June 8, 2026), PR Times
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June 8, 2026
Waseda Academy has launched a collaboration with six popular Kodansha manga series for its summer course advertising, starting June 8, 2026, with out-of-home advertising at Ikebukuro and Shinagawa stations and an SNS campaign.
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Waseda Academy, an academic prep school for elementary, middle, and high school students, is conducting a collaboration with six popular Kodansha manga series (Blue Period, Blue Lock, Cells at Work!, Medalist, Attack on Titan, and Ace of Diamond) as the new visual for its summer course advertising.

In addition to the launch of transportation advertisements in Tokyo today, the school is also running an auto-reply campaign on X (formerly Twitter) that delivers famous quotes from the characters.

The core message is: "There is someone who teaches seriousness."

Waseda Academy is a prep school, but it does not just teach academics. It aims to foster curiosity, the courage to take the first step, and a proactive attitude. Beyond helping students improve grades and pass entrance exams, the school aims to instill a sense of "seriousness." This collaboration highlights the "teachers and mentors" depicted in these works to convey Waseda Academy's philosophy to students and parents.

[Overview of Transportation Advertising]
- Duration: June 8, 2026 (Mon) - June 14, 2026 (Sun)
- Locations: Ikebukuro Station (JR East/Seibu Railway), Shinagawa Station (JR East)

*For details on the clear file giveaway campaign, please visit the official website.

FAQ

What are the collaborative manga works for the Waseda Academy Summer Seminar?

The six works are 'Blue Period', 'Blue Lock', 'Cells at Work', 'Medalist', 'Attack on Titan', and 'Diamond no Ace'.

Where and when will the transit advertisements be displayed?

They will be displayed at Ikebukuro Station (JR East Japan, Seibu Railway) and Shinagawa Station (JR East Japan) from June 8 to June 14, 2026.

What are the conditions for the clear file campaign?

The campaign targets those who inquire about the summer seminar by August 25, 2026 (Tuesday).

What is the theme of the campaign?

The theme is 'There are people who teach you seriously.'

What is the purpose of the collaboration?

The purpose is to highlight the 'guiding figures' within the works and to communicate Waseda Academy's stance as the 'teaching side'.