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[Creators Must-See] Breaking the "Invisible Wall" for 20 Million Creators: An "Unprecedented Picture Book Award" That Accepts Entries via Video and Song Re-launches

The second "New Picture Book Award Chosen by Readers," organized by Ehon Navi and Kodansha, is re-la… · 2026-04-15

Gourmet Magazine 'Otona no Shumatsu' May 2026 Issue Released Today, Featuring Nihonbashi

The May 2026 issue of 'Otona no Shumatsu' was released on April 15, 2026, featuring a major guide to… · 2026-04-15

Sakurazaka46 x Weekly Shonen Magazine 4-Issue Special Project Starts April 15

Sakurazaka46 will take over Weekly Shonen Magazine for four consecutive issues, starting with the Ap… · 2026-04-14

Manga Adaptation of a Real-Life Near-Death Experience 'My Husband Almost Died, So I Went to the Afterlife to Bring Him Back' Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 14!

Kodansha launched a new manga series 'My Husband Almost Died, So I Went to the Afterlife to Bring Hi… · 2026-04-14

Kodansha Bunko Launches "STORY IN POCKET" Series with Works by Keigo Higashino, Jiro Akagawa, and More, Priced at 550 Yen

Kodansha Bunko is launching a new book series called "STORY IN POCKET" on April 15, 2026. The first … · 2026-04-14

Yuka Nakamae's New Essay Collection 'Drop Poroporo' to be Released on April 23

Essayist Yuka Nakamae's new collection, 'Drop Poroporo,' will be released by Kodansha on April 23, 2… · 2026-04-14

Kodansha to Release "Tokyo Disney Resort SHOP Guide" on April 16, Covering All 80 Shops

Kodansha Ltd. will release "Tokyo Disney Resort SHOP Guide" on April 16, 2026, priced at 2200 JPY (t… · 2026-04-14

Kodansha Bunko to Hold 55th Anniversary Fair Featuring 9 Celebrities' Book Selections, Starting Late April

Kodansha Bunko will launch its 55th Anniversary Fair around late April, showcasing 80 selected books… · 2026-04-14

Kodansha Bunko to Hold Spring 2026 Fair: Special "Yomook Sticker 3-piece Set" Available at Bookstores, Plus Luxury Prizes in Lottery

Kodansha Bunko will hold the "#Watashi no Kodansha Bunko" fair starting late April 2026 at participa… · 2026-04-14

Super Rare! A BOX Set Reproducing Kazuo Umezu's 'Nakayoshi' Appendix Manga That Terrified Girls in the 60s is Here! Released in Ultimate Specification, Reproducing Size, Dialogue, Advertisements, and Reader Pages as Much as Possible!!

To commemorate Kazuo Umezu's 90th birthday, a special BOX set featuring five selected 'Nakayoshi Boo… · 2026-04-14

Kazuo Umezu's 1960s 'Nakayoshi' Appendix Manga Reissued in a BOX Set for 90th Birthday Commemoration

To commemorate Kazuo Umezu's 90th birthday, a reissue BOX set titled 'Screaming Girls Edition' has b… · 2026-04-14

Kazuo Umezu's 1960s 'Nakayoshi' Appendix Manga Reissued in a BOX Set for 90th Birthday Commemoration

To commemorate Kazuo Umezu's 90th birthday, a reissue BOX set titled 'Screaming Girls Edition' has b… · 2026-04-14

Youth Full Swing Heroine! 'You Are Slugger' (Nametake/Mano Roka) Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13!

Kodansha Ltd. announced the serialization of a new manga series titled 'You Are Slugger,' created by… · 2026-04-13

Manga 'Satoko wa Jirai Janē kara' by Kana Fumiaki Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13

Kodansha's digital manga platform Comic DAYS launched a new manga series titled 'Satoko wa Jirai Jan… · 2026-04-13

Youth Full Swing Heroine! "You Are Slugger" (Nametake/Roka Mano) Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13!

The youth baseball manga "You Are Slugger" by Nametake and Roka Mano began serialization on Kodansha… · 2026-04-13

Youth Full Swing Heroine! 'You Are Slugger' (Nametake/Mano Roka) Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13!

Kodansha Ltd. announced the serialization of a new manga series titled 'You Are Slugger,' created by… · 2026-04-13

Manga 'Satoko wa Jirai Janē kara' by Kana Fumiaki Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13

Kodansha's digital manga platform Comic DAYS launched a new manga series titled 'Satoko wa Jirai Jan… · 2026-04-13

Kodansha to Release "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest Edition" on April 16 (Thursday)!

Kodansha will release the "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest… · 2026-04-13

Kodansha to Release "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest Edition" on April 16 (Thursday)!

Kodansha will release the "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest… · 2026-04-13

Kodansha to Release "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest Edition" on April 16 (Thursday)!

Kodansha will release the "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest… · 2026-04-13

Gravure Mook "FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring" Featuring Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano Released by Kodansha

Kodansha released the gravure mook "FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring" on April 13, 2026 (Monday), priced at 1… · 2026-04-13

Gravure Mook "FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring" Featuring Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano Released by Kodansha

Kodansha released the gravure mook "FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring" on April 13, 2026 (Monday), priced at 1… · 2026-04-13

Gravure Mook "FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring" Featuring Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano Released by Kodansha

Kodansha released the gravure mook "FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring" on April 13, 2026 (Monday), priced at 1… · 2026-04-13

[mi-mollet STORE Pre-sale] The highly popular model that sold out for two consecutive years! LOEFF's Crescent Sleeve T-shirt is back again this year.

mi-mollet STORE is launching a pre-sale for the popular LOEFF Crescent Sleeve T-shirt, a best-seller… · 2026-04-07

20th Anniversary Year Begins! NHK 'Darwin's Amazing Animals' x Kodansha MOVE: The Ultimate Collaboration Encyclopedia is Born!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of NHK's popular nature program 'Darwin's Amazing Animals,' a spec… · 2026-04-06

Yu Nagira, Author of Two Honya Taisho Wins, Announces Highly Anticipated New Book: "Tarui Konintan" (Tales of Diverse Marriages)

Two and a half years after the publication of 'You, Like a Star' and its sequel 'Weaving Stars,' whi… · 2026-04-06

4/4 Anime Broadcast Starts! "Loveeeez" Super Luxurious Special Glitter Card Postcard Book Newly Released! Featuring New Character "Sumomo"

A new postcard book for the popular character series 'Loveeeez' has been released, featuring luxurio… · 2026-04-03

"Love-eez" Anime Airs from 4/4: Postcard Book with Super Luxurious Special Glitter Cards Released! New Character "Sumomo" Included!

Kodansha released the "Love-eez Sparkling! Postcard Book" on April 3rd, featuring popular characters… · 2026-04-03

Nakayosi May Issue: Love & Yell Special Supporting Your New Steps! 'Kitchen Princess' Returns in Two Parts! Featuring SP 'Legend Clear Message Cards' Appendix♪

Kodansha releases the May 2026 issue of 'Nakayosi' on April 3, celebrating its 70th anniversary. The… · 2026-04-03

Nakayosi May Issue: Love & Yell Special Supporting Your New Steps! 'Kitchen Princess' Returns in Two Parts! Featuring SP 'Legend Clear Message Cards' Appendix♪

Kodansha releases the May 2026 issue of 'Nakayosi' on April 3, celebrating its 70th anniversary. The… · 2026-04-03

Monster Museum: An Introduction to Western Painting with Illustrations and Manga

Kodansha released "Monster Museum: An Introduction to Western Painting with Illustrations and Manga"… · 2026-04-03

TV Anime "BECK" All Episodes Streaming Free on YouTube, Starts Today! [Commemorating Release of Author's Latest Work "THE BAND" Vol. 4!]

To celebrate the release of Harold Sakoshi's latest manga, "THE BAND" Vol. 4, all 26 episodes of the… · 2026-04-03

VR Animation 'If You See a Cat,' Nominated at Venice International Film Festival, to Be Globally Distributed on Steam and Meta Store from April 3rd!

The VR animation 'If You See a Cat,' produced by Kodansha and planned/produced by Kodansha VR Lab, w… · 2026-04-03

Highly Anticipated VR Animation 'IF YOU SEE A CAT,' Nominated at the Venice International Film Festival, Launches Globally on Steam and Meta Store from April 3!

Kodansha's VR animation 'IF YOU SEE A CAT,' which tackles the issues of psychiatric care in Japan, w… · 2026-04-03

Monster Museum: An Introduction to Western Painting with Illustrations and Manga

Kodansha released "Monster Museum: An Introduction to Western Painting with Illustrations and Manga"… · 2026-04-03

TV Anime "BECK" All Episodes Released for Free on YouTube, Streaming Starts Today! [Commemorating the Release of Author's Latest Work "THE BAND" Volume 4!]

To commemorate the release of Harold Sakuishi's latest work "THE BAND" Volume 4, Kodansha is offerin… · 2026-04-03

Yuu Nagira's Japan Booksellers' Award-winning novel to be performed as a stage reading with a star-studded cast! Stage Reading 'You, Like the Stars' confirmed for May 2026 at Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero!

Yuu Nagira's 2023 Japan Booksellers' Award-winning novel 'You, Like the Stars,' which has sold over … · 2026-04-02

Honya Taisho Award-Winning Work by Yu Nagira to be Performed as a Stage Reading with a Star-Studded Cast! Stage Reading "You Shine in the Night" Confirmed for May 2026 at Kokumin Kyosai Coop Hall / Space Zero!

Yu Nagira's Honya Taisho award-winning novel "You Shine in the Night" will be adapted into a stage r… · 2026-04-02

Anna Murashige to Release Her Last Photobook "Anna" on May 29th! Event to Be Held in Tokyo on May 30th! "Come See Me Everyone ♡"

Talent Anna Murashige announces the release of her final photobook, "Anna," on May 29, 2026. The boo… · 2026-04-02

Anna Murashige's Final Photobook 'Anna' to be Released, Handover Event in Tokyo on May 30th! 'Everyone, come see me ♡'

Popular talent Anna Murashige is set to release her final photobook, 'Anna,' on May 29, 2026. Shot i… · 2026-04-02

Kyoto University and Kodansha Blue Backs Collaborate! Announcing the Launch of the 'Kyodai × Blue Backs' Series and a Commemorative Event

Kyoto University and Kodansha Blue Backs have partnered to launch the 'Kyodai × Blue Backs' book ser… · 2026-04-01

Kyoto University and Kodansha Blue Backs Collaborate! Announcing the Launch of the 'Kyodai × Blue Backs' Series and a Commemorative Event

Kyoto University and Kodansha Blue Backs have partnered to launch the 'Kyodai × Blue Backs' book ser… · 2026-04-01

"Looking forward to Kokoro Kato's future activities!" Kokoro Kato's first interview since restarting, featured in FRIDAY, is causing a huge buzz! Official comments and 2 unreleased photos released!

Kokoro Kato's first interview since restarting her career, published in FRIDAY, has generated signif… · 2026-03-31

Introduction of 'Blue Tickets' for Bicycles! A Picture Book to Learn Traffic Signs with Judy and Nick from Disney's 'Zootopia' is Now Available!

Achieved a triple crown on Amazon rankings before release! A picture book introducing 78 traffic sig… · 2026-03-31

"Blue Ticket" for Bicycles Introduced! A Picture Book to Learn Road Signs with Judy, Nick, and Friends from Disney's Zootopia is Released!

Kodansha has released a new picture book featuring Zootopia characters to teach children road signs,… · 2026-03-31

Special 10th Anniversary Issue! The Bible for Elementary School Girls, "Ane Hime vol. 20," is Released with Two Gorgeous Appendices: "Opanchu Usagi Fluffy Hair Turban" & Limited Edition "Sun-tanned Kitty Seal"

"Ane Hime vol. 20," the 10th-anniversary issue, is now on sale! It comes with gorgeous appendices. · 2026-03-30

Picture book 'Gunma-chan and the Mysterious Tunnel,' featuring over 10 mazes based on Gunma Prefecture's famous products, to be released on Friday, March 27th!

Kodansha will release the second 'Gunma-chan' picture book on March 27th, featuring mazes of Gunma P… · 2026-03-29

Instant Reprint! The Culmination of 'Crazy Journey' Coverage! Maruyama Gonzalez's 'Narco Trafico'

Kodansha has released journalist Maruyama Gonzalez's new book 'Narco Trafico', which went into repri… · 2026-03-29

First-ever 'Detective Precure!' Fan Book Released! Comes with Limited Exclusive 'Precure Makoto Jewel – Cure Answer Blueberry Tart Ver.' Appendix

Kodansha releases the first fan book for 'Detective Precure!', complete with a limited exclusive app… · 2026-03-29

Manga characters from 12 Kodansha series including 'Attack on Titan' and 'Blue Lock' introduce Japanese manners to international visitors

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of its 'MANGA MANNERS' campaign across the Tokyo Metro and Tob… · 2026-03-29

'Sato Subaru's BRZ' and 'Fujiwara Takumi's AE86' Side by Side in a 'Soul Inheritance' Display! '#InitialDNeverEnds' Event Held at Shibuya Stream to Celebrate Release of Subaru and Suisei Vol. 2

Kodansha is holding an event in Shibuya to celebrate the release of Volume 2 of the manga Subaru and… · 2026-03-29

'Sato Subaru's BRZ' and 'Fujiwara Takumi's Hachi-Roku' Side by Side — 'Soul Inheritance' Display! '#InitialDNeverEnds' Event Held in Front of Shibuya Stream to Celebrate Volume 2 of 'Subaru and Comet'

Kodansha is holding an event in Shibuya to celebrate the release of Volume 2 of the manga 'Subaru an… · 2026-03-29

Kodansha Manga Characters from 12 Works, Including "Attack on Titan" and "Blue Lock," Introduce Japanese Manners to Visitors to Japan

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of "MANGA MANNERS" advertisements in the Tokyo metropolitan ar… · 2026-03-29

"Inheritance of Soul" Exhibition Featuring Subaru Sato's BRZ and Takumi Fujiwara's Hachiroku! "Initial D Never Ends" Event for "Subaru and Comet" Volume 2 Release to be Held in Front of Shibuya Stream!

Kodansha is holding an event in Shibuya to commemorate the release of Volume 2 of the manga "Subaru … · 2026-03-29

Kodansha Manga Characters from 12 Works, Including "Attack on Titan" and "Blue Lock," Introduce Japanese Manners to Visitors to Japan

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of "MANGA MANNERS" advertisements, using popular manga charact… · 2026-03-29

Kodansha Manga Characters from 12 Works, Including "Attack on Titan" and "Blue Lock," Will Introduce Japanese Manners to Visitors to Japan

Kodansha is launching the 4th installment of its "MANGA MANNERS" advertising campaign in the Tokyo m… · 2026-03-29

"Inheritance of Soul" Exhibition Featuring Subaru Sato's BRZ and Takumi Fujiwara's Hachiroku! "Initial D Never Ends" Event for "Subaru and Comet" Volume 2 Release Held in Front of Shibuya Stream!

Kodansha is holding an event in Shibuya to commemorate the release of Volume 2 of the manga "Subaru … · 2026-03-29

Kodansha Manga Characters from 12 Works, Including "Attack on Titan" and "Blue Lock," Introduce Japanese Manners to Visitors to Japan

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of its "MANGA MANNERS" campaign in the Tokyo metropolitan area… · 2026-03-29

"Inheritance of Souls" Exhibition Featuring Subaru Sato's BRZ and Takumi Fujiwara's Hachiroku! 『Subaru and Comet』Volume 2 Release Event "#InitialDNeverEnds" to be Held in Front of Shibuya Stream!

Kodansha is holding an event in Shibuya to commemorate the release of Volume 2 of the manga 『Subaru … · 2026-03-29

Tokyo Disneyland's 'Minnie's Style Studio' Becomes a Picture Book! A Volume Featuring All-New Photos by Official Tokyo Disney Resort Photographers!

Kodansha is releasing a photo-based picture book of 'Minnie's Style Studio,' featuring photography b… · 2026-03-29

Characters from 12 Kodansha manga series, including 'Attack on Titan' and 'Blue Lock,' to introduce Japanese etiquette to visitors

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of its 'MANGA MANNERS' advertising campaign in the Tokyo metro… · 2026-03-29

Characters from 12 Kodansha manga series, including 'Attack on Titan' and 'Blue Lock,' to introduce Japanese etiquette to visitors

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of its 'MANGA MANNERS' advertising campaign in the Tokyo metro… · 2026-03-29

"Subaru Sato's BRZ" and "Takumi Fujiwara's Hachi-Roku" side-by-side: A "Legacy of the Soul" exhibition! "#InitialDNeverEnds" event to be held at Shibuya Stream to celebrate the release of Volume 2 of "Subaru and Comet"!

Kodansha is hosting an event in Shibuya featuring the cars of the new and old protagonists to commem… · 2026-03-29

Kodansha manga characters from 12 series, including 'Attack on Titan' and 'Blue Lock,' to introduce Japanese etiquette to visitors

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of its 'MANGA MANNERS' advertising campaign in the Tokyo metro… · 2026-03-29

"Subaru Sato's BRZ" and "Takumi Fujiwara's Hachi-Roku" side-by-side: A "Succession of Souls" exhibition! The "#InitialDNeverEnds" event for the release of "Subaru and Comet" Volume 2 will be held in front of Shibuya Stream!

Kodansha is hosting an event in Shibuya featuring the cars of the new and old protagonists to commem… · 2026-03-29

[Includes 6 Unpublished Photos] Popular Idol Horse Sodashi Becomes a Mother! Photobook Featuring "Sodashi and Her Foal" to be Released March 27th! Photo Exhibition Also Held at Tower Records Shibuya!

A photobook of idol horse Sodashi and her foal will be released on March 27th, with a photo exhibiti… · 2026-03-28

[With 6 Unreleased Cuts] Popular Idol Horse Sodashi Becomes a Mother! A Photo Book Closely Documenting "Sodashi and Her Foal" to Be Released on March 27! Photo Exhibition Also Held at Tower Records Shibuya Store!

A photo book featuring idol horse Sodashi and her foal will be released on March 27, with a photo ex… · 2026-03-28

Kenjiro Tsuda PHOTOBOOK since 1995 Now on Sale! Deluxe Edition Limited Cover & Set Contents Revealed for March 28 Release

Kenjiro Tsuda's photobook Deluxe Edition will be released on March 28, revealing its limited cover a… · 2026-03-28

Kenjiro Tsuda PHOTOBOOK since 1995 Now on Sale! Deluxe Edition Limited Cover & Set Contents Revealed for March 28 Release

Kenjiro Tsuda's photobook Deluxe Edition will be released on March 28, with its limited cover and sp… · 2026-03-28