Christopher Nolan's Latest Film 'Odyssey' Source Material Comic Adaptation! An "Introductory Edition" to Read Before the Movie's Release Featured in Two Consecutive Issues of 'Da Vinci' August 2026

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) will serialize a comic adaptation of the source material for the film 'Odyssey' in two consecutive issues of 'Da Vinci' magazine, starting with the August 2026 issue.

Director Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'Odyssey,' is set to be released in Japan on September 11, 2026. In anticipation of this, it has been decided that a comic adaptation of the heroic tale 'Odyssey,' which serves as the basis for the film, will be serialized in two consecutive issues of the magazine 'Da Vinci,' starting with the August 2026 issue on sale July 6, 2026 (Mon).

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'Odyssey' is a fantasy action film based on the heroic epic poem by the ancient Greek poet Homer. The film stars Matt Damon as the protagonist Odysseus, alongside a cast of international actors including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson.

The story is set after the end of the "Trojan War," known for the "Trojan Horse." Odysseus, the hero and king of "Ithaca," embarks on his journey home to his family after approximately 10 years of war. However, his journey home was far from peaceful.

Odysseus, having incurred the wrath of the gods, faces relentless trials, including raging seas, encounters with the one-eyed giant Cyclops, and the sorceress Circe. The journey took another 10 years to complete. Nolan dynamically depicts this grand voyage.

'Odyssey,' often hailed as the greatest masterpiece of ancient Greece, features gods who have been incorporated into various works of art, making them familiar to modern audiences. However, few people have actually experienced the myths themselves that form the roots of these stories.

Furthermore, Christopher Nolan's works are known for their complex and dense narrative structures, such as temporal reversals and multi-layered compositions. While they are captivating once understood, it is also true that some find his films "difficult to grasp."

Prepare with a manga to grasp the key points before the release!

This comic adaptation of the source material, introduced here, was created as an introductory guide to the film. The August 2026 issue of 'Da Vinci' depicts the end of the "Trojan War," the starting point of the story, and Odysseus's current predicament. It clearly explains the points one should understand before the film's release, addressing why he had to bear such hardships.

The comic adaptation is handled by manga artist Takahō Nakahara. Nakahara has serialized the authentic art romance 'Géricault' in 'Da Vinci' magazine, depicting the life of Théodore Géricault, a pioneer of modern art. This work was selected as a Jury Recommended Work in the Manga Division at the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival, among other achievements.

Nakahara's style, excelling in depicting history, art, and characters, is a good match for this project, making the comic adaptation a suitable guide for understanding the story of 'Odyssey.' We encourage you to check it out as preparation before watching the film.