Manga fans, it’s time to get excited for a sale that doesn’t happen often and won’t last long – the Spotlight on CLAMP digital-manga sale! For one week only we’ll be discounting a number of classic & recent CLAMP series like Chobits, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, CLOVER, xxxHOLiC & more, up to 50% off! If you haven’t explored the worlds of CLAMP, the anime-inspiring, veteran powerhouse manga team, now’s the perfect time to digitally dive into these magical stories!
Sale Ends Monday, December 4th, 2023!
Whether you’re just discovering CLAMP or completing your digital collection of CLAMP series, you can take advantage of this limited-time 50% off discount at participating digital manga vendors like:
Curious to learn more about the discounted series part of the Spotlight on CLAMP digital-manga sale? Take a look below for details on five recommended series!
Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition By CLAMP
After moving from the countryside into the big city, poor college student Hideki Motosuwa finds himself down on his luck. All he wants is a good job, a girlfriend, and his very own “persocom” – the latest and greatest in humanoid computer technology. Hideki’s luck changes one night when he finds Chi – an adorable, but seemingly broken, persocom thrown out in a pile of trash. After taking her home, Hideki discovers that Chi is more responsibility than he expected – and that there’s much more to his cute new persocom than meets the eye.
Guided by the Key of Dreams, Sakura embarks on a new adventure! It is spring, with cherry trees in full blossom, and Sakura is just entering middle school. Her beloved Syaoran has returned from Hong Kong, and life couldn’t be better. But when she awakens from a strange dream to find her Sakura Cards powerless, how can she protect Tomoeda from disaster?! With over 15 million copies in print in Japan alone, plus translations in over a dozen languages, the original Cardcaptor Sakura is an international phenomenon you can’t miss! And now, the long-awaited new chapter begins!
Su was born into a bleak future, where the military keeps tight control over the few children born with magical abilities – known as “Clovers.” The Clovers are forcibly tattooed with a symbol that indicates their potential power, and Su is the only four-leaf Clover in the world. Kept locked away in isolation her whole life, Su longs to find happiness in the outside world. An agent named Kazuhiko appears to help grant Su’s wish, but he soon realizes that there is more to the mysterious girl than meets the eye…
While on a field trip to Tokyo Tower, three teenage girls cross a magical portal and are transported to another world called Cefiro. There they are summoned through the last remaining strength of the Princess Emeraude, who believes the trio will become the magic knights who will save her, as prophesied by legend.
Kimihiro Watanuki is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. He seeks help from a mysterious woman named Yuko, who claims she can help. However, Watanuki must work for Yuko in order to pay for her aid. Soon Watanuki finds himself employed in Yuko’s shop where he sees things and meets customers that are stranger than anything he could have ever imagined.
New English-First Manga Series The Spellbook Library Debuts Exclusively on kodansha.localhost/
Free serialization of the all-new Kodansha Reader Portal series begins now
The Spellbook Library will debut in print fall 2024
Kodansha announced today at Anime NYC 2023 the debut of a new english-first Kodansha Reader Portal series, The Spellbook Library, with its first episode available to read now exclusively on kodansha.localhost/. From Uta Isaki—the mangaka behind the poignant asexual coming-of-age drama, Is Love the Answer?—comes a visually stunning fantasy series steeped in magic, adventure, and friendship. The Spellbook Library will see new episodes debut digitally every other Wednesday on kodansha.localhost/—alternating releases with the action / horror Kodansha Reader Portal Series BLOOD BLADE by Oma Sei. Episodes of The Spellbook Library will be available free-to-read for all Kodansha Readers until the debut of the collected volume in print coming fall 2024. Print editions of The Spellbook Library will be distributed by Penguin Random House.
“I’ve never really left the area where I live, let alone been to the US. So, at first, I worried about whether I was capable of creating manga for American readers.” says Uta Isaki, The Spellbook Library series creator. “But then I remembered all the times in my life when I’ve drawn on my love of American music and movies in creating my own work. Now, I’m working hard to put all of that into manga form for you. Manga has a way of transcending differences in culture and ways of thinking. I’d be very happy if this manga touched your heart.”
“We are very excited to work with Uta Isaki to serialize their new manga, The Spellbook Library, as our latest Kodansha Reader Portal Series,” says Alvin Lu, Kodansha USA Publishing President & CEO. “Isaki-sensei is a tremendous talent, who has already proven their thoughtful storytelling abilities with Is Love the Answer?, will no doubt excite fans with their latest fantasy adventure available to read right now.”
In the world of The Spellbook Library, Spellbook librarians protect townsfolk from dangerous spellbeasts, sealing them in spellbooks that hold more than just magic. When he was a child, troublemaker Yan was attacked by a ferocious spellbeast—until he was rescued by a group of Spellbook librarians. Inspired by the librarians’ heroic efforts, Yan vows to turn over a new leaf and become a Spellbook librarian to repay their kindness. On the day of his employment exam, he meets Tohru, a mysterious young boy who has his own reasons for wanting to work at the library. Together, Yan and Tohru set off and join the ranks of the Spellbook Library, and begin the long journey to learn just what it takes to become a Spellbook Librarian!
The Spellbook Library is the latest all-original Kodansha Reader Portal Series to debut and serialize exclusively on kodansha.localhost/. BLOOD BLADE by Oma Sei, announced at Comic-Con International, began serialization in September 2023 and will see a print edition of volume 1 in winter 2024.
The new Kodansha Reader Portal allows new and existing manga fans to read exclusive Kodansha Reader Portal series, buy digital manga with greater ease, sample extended previews of hundreds of Kodansha series, take advantage of exclusive discounts, and much more. To experience the full benefits of becoming a Kodansha Reader, visit kodansha.localhost/ and sign up for a free account today.
Kodansha Reveals New Print & Digital Manga Licenses at Anime NYC
Kodansha announced today at Anime NYC nearly a dozen new print & digital manga licenses, with one new series available to read the same day as announced, and more to come this December and fall 2024.
New Kodansha Portal Series Debuts: Revealed at the top of Kodansha’s industry panel was the magical new Kodansha Reader Portal series The Spellbook Library by Uta Isaki—the mangaka behind the asexual coming-of-age one-shot, Is Love the Answer?. The first episode of this series is available now and free-to-read for Kodansha Readers, with new episodes arriving biweekly exclusively on kodansha.localhost/.
Coming to Print Fall 2024: Kodansha then gave us a glimpse into 2024 by showcasing their wide-ranging roster of upcoming debuts including Versus, the the epic action fantasy series by the One Punch Man creator ONE; Pupposites Attract, the adorable canine centric rom-com by Hono Natsuna; Snow & Ink, the dramatic road-trip saga about healing from your past; Home Office Romance, the pandemic-era at-home love story from the Kintetsu Yamada, the creator of Sweat and Soap; and much more!
Debuting Digitally in December: December also sees the English-language premiere of Uta Isaki’s Japanese debut series, the fantastical manga about searching for a place of peace after a time of war, Sayabito: Swords of Destiny, as well as the spicy work-place romance, Don’t Tempt Me, VP!.
The announced print titles will be available fall 2024 at physical and online book vendors like Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Amazon, and more. While December’s digital manga series debuts will be available upon release across all our participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, MyAnimeList, Mangamo and more! Fans can also purchase and read all our digital manga on the new kodansha.localhost/.
Take a look below at the full roster of debuts coming soon in print and digital from Kodansha.
Versus Story by ONE; Manga by Kyoutarou Azuma; Organized by bose
Centuries ago, humanity’s natural enemy,“Demons,” invaded the world and oppressed humankind. The Great Demon Lord and 47 subordinates known as Demon Lords have since dominated the world, while the human race lives on in fear. In desperation, a last-ditch effort for humanity’s very survival is placed in the hands of 47 people gathered from across the world. These heroes will oppose the demon army and win back humanity’s freedom…or die trying!
Rated: 16+
Pupposites Attract By Hono Natsuna
Chiharu Kagura is content spending her days with her sweetie of a Rottweiler that probably weighs about as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka Tsujii can’t get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian that barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, could it be the start of an unlikely friendship—or maybe something more?
Rated: 16+
The Boy I Loved Became the Jaded Emperor By Ii Oshikawa; Created by Bekio; Character Designs by Mitsuya Fuji
After witnessing the death of the woman who saved him as a child, Prince Alexei vows revenge and turns bitter and jaded, eventually taking the throne and becoming Emperor. Little does he know, the woman who saved him was reborn as the daughter of a duke, a taciturn young lady with a secret. When fate throws them together, will they recognize each other, or will their jaded pasts keep them apart?
Rated: 13+
Snow & Ink By Miyuki Unohana
Accused of slaughtering an entire village, a sardonic criminal resigned to his lot in life is mysteriously bought by the daughter of a wealthy family. She too has been shunned by the world, and saw in him a suitable companion for her journey to the barren north. While they both carry a certain darkness in their hearts, that may be what allows them to find solace in each other…
Rated: 16+
Home Office Romance By Kintetsu Yamada
A one-shot (home) office romance rom-com from the creator of Sweat and Soap!
Nokoru is finally afforded the chance to telework at home due to the pandemic lockdown. Rediscovering old passions and new hobbies, Nokoru is allured by his next-door neighbor, Natsu.
From the creator of Sweat and Soap, this standalone volume showcases two adults building a relationship when most human-to-human interaction was halted, even if it feels like a tall tale to find romance at home.
Rated: 16+
Kusunoki’s Flunking Her High School Glow-Up By Mitsuki Mii
Keisuke Shizuki and Shizuka Kusunoki are taking high school by storm with their good looks, but they share a dark secret: they were both total outcasts in middle school! While Shizuki has succeeded in making himself over inside and out, clearing the slate of his past life, Kusunoki is still struggling to develop social skills to match her new appearance. She’s eager for Shizuki’s help, if only he could get over his phobia of pretty girls…
Rated: 13+
Spoil Me Plzzz, Hinamori-san! By tsuke
Ichigo Hinamori has always looked up to her senpai Yaya Suou for her poise, impeccable grades, and kind heart. But that all changes the day Ichigo stumbles upon Yaya wailing like a little kid in the nurse’s office. It turns out everyone’s favorite honor student is desperate to get off her pedestal and be spoiled rotten instead—and now she’s hoping Ichigo will be the one to indulge her!
Rated: 13+
Sheltering Eaves By Rie Aruga
At the age of ten, Yoru was sent to live in a children’s home due to abuse from her mother. Tenjaku, a boy who is the same age, takes Yoru under his wing. Now in their second year of high school, Yoru and Tenjaku only have a year left before they must leave the children’s home.
From the creator of Perfect World, this story follows a pure romance that has blossomed in an unfair and cruel world as it explores Japanese society’s treatment of those who are most innocent.
Rated: 16+
Your Lie in April Omnibus By Naoshi Arakawa
Naoshi Arakawa’s beloved romantic drama about relearning to fall in love with music—and life—returns in this brand new omnibus edition!
Kōsei Arima was a piano prodigy until his cruel taskmaster of a mother died suddenly, changing his life forever. Driven by his pain to abandon piano, Kosei now lives in a monotonous, colorless world. Having resigned himself to a bland life, he is surprised when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a violinist with an unorthodox style. Can Kaori teach Kosei not just how to play, but how to start living again?
Constructed solely for war, sayabito are fearsome human weapons who are tightly bonded to those who wield them. In the wake of a great war, fiery and impatient Rivia and her willowy, cautious partner Kuifa roam the land in search of sayabito who lost their wielders in the conflict, in order to register and protect these vulnerable sayabito before they wither away or are exploited. Though Rivia and Kuifa frequently exasperate each other with their clashing approaches, they share one common goal: to carve out a life in the peacetime for which they, and others like them, were never meant.
27-year old Maki Enomoto is done with relationships. One year ago, her terrible boyfriend made her the joint guarantor on a loan before promptly ghosting her with a mountain of debt. Now she just wants to be left alone to her quiet otaku life, working her office job to make her ex’s monthly repayments, and devoting what scant little is left to her hobbies. Namely, her virtual boyfriend Allen-kun, who is hot, kind, and dependable in a way that real-life men aren’t—least of all the hotshot young VP that keeps getting on her case about deadlines and deliverables. But when said VP shows up with a rather interesting proposal, Maki must decide if she’s ready to roll the dice one last time…
Tales of found family like To Your Eternity, The Dawn of the Witch, Air Gear & more up to 50% off
As the days are getting shorter and nights are getting colder who doesn’t want to feel the warm embrace and comfort of the loved ones we call our “found family”? That’s why Kodansha is holding our Finding Family digital manga sale—with discounts on series featuring comrades and confidants who make homes in our hearts.
Right now, take up to 50% off select volumes from series that celebrate finding family however & whenever they arrive into our lives like:
To Your Eternity – the eons spanning fantasy adventure about a cosmic being learning what it means to be alive
EDENS ZERO – Hiro Mashima’s sci-fi epic about intergalactic warriors
Princess Jellyfish – an apartment full of geeky women with special interests is upturned when a fashionable beauty falls into their laps
Great discounts on a number of found family-focused manga series can be redeemed on kodansha.localhost/ for Kodansha Readers. OR you can also find these series on sale at participating digital manga vendors like:
Curious to learn more about the discounted series part of the Finding Family digital manga sale? Take a look below for details on four recommended series!
I Guess I Became the Mother of the Great Demon King’s 10 Children in Another World By Ema Toyama
Akari was a typical game-loving 16-year-old girl who lived with her mother, until a fateful accident left her orphaned. A year later, she makes a fateful wish on a game disc to be a great mother for a family of her own-only to be swept through a portal into another world! She finds she’s been summoned as the “priestess from another world”…whose role is to become mother to the children of the demon king himself?!
With a Dog and a Cat, Every Day is Fun By Hidekichi Matsumoto
With both a cat and a dog, there’s double the antics, double the fun (and double the kibble!) but while Inu and Neko coexist peacefully, they have their own distinct personalities, which play out in unexpected, charming ways during these short-form stories.
Whether you’re a dog-person or a cat-person, there’s plenty to love about these homegrown sketches of daily life shared with four-legged friends!
Peach Boy Riverside By Johanne and Coolkyousinnjya
Saltherine Aldarake, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world—a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside as they please, and humans live behind high, strong walls. But when a chance meeting with traveler Mikoto gives hope to her dream, he shatters it soon after, as he reveals himself to be none other than Momotaro, ruthless demon-slayer. Though horrified by the gore Momotaro leaves behind, Saltherine is convinced more than ever that she needs to learn about the world beyond her walls, and journeys out…following the steps of the mysterious, charismatic, terrifying boy she met that day…
The smash-hit anthropomorphic cell fantasy’s latest spinoff features a fearsome Killer T Cell as its protagonist! Killer T Cells are the assassins who destroy virus-infected cells and other foreign contaminants to keep things peaceful inside the body. The Squad Leader of the Killer T Cells is feared by all… but he wants to change his public persona! He wants friends! But he can’t just say so! Solo karaoke, hot pot parties, and smartphones… Cells using modern gadgets in their daily lives unexpectedly result in one hilarious situation after another!
Catch Kodansha at Anime NYC for Reveals, Recommendations & Giveaways
It’s time once again for the fan-favorite New York City anime & manga event Anime NYC – happening November 17-19, 2023 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. And with this tremendous pop-culture event comes several chances to catch Kodansha at the show! Get a glimpse of future Kodansha debuts, customized recommendations from our manga experts, and even a few giveaways, all across our activities at Anime NYC!
And be sure to also check our partners Crunchyroll & Bandai Namco who will be celebrating Blue Lock in a big way with two panels no anime or manga fan will want to miss!
See below for all the places you can find Kodansha and our partners at Anime NYC 2023!
Friday, November 17, 2023:
8 MANGA YOU SHOULD ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION When: 11:15 am -12:15 pm ET Where: New York Public Library – 18 W 53rd St What: Editors and representatives from manga publishers, including Yen Press, Dark Horse, Kodansha, and more, do their best to showcase one title they love that needs to be known, read, and cherished. To find out how to RSVP, head to http://www.animenyc.com/nypl Details: Anime NYC Website Note: *PROS ONLY!* (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL When: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET Where: Crunchyroll Stage – River Pavilion What: Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source! Hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu. Please note: All programming times are approximate, and details are subject to change. Access to the Crunchyroll Stage is limited on a first come, first serve basis. The Crunchyroll Stage does not clear between panels, and entry to the stage may temporarily pause due to high demand. Details: Anime NYC Website
BLUE LOCK PANEL: DIRECT SHOT INTO ANIME NYC! When: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET Where: Panel Room 1 – Room 1E09-11 What: Calling all diamonds in the rough! Come join us in welcoming Kazuki Ura’s (voice of Yoichi Isagi) first time in the city of NYC as well as Ryoya Arisawa (Producer of BLUE LOCK) and get to know more about them, the BLUE LOCK series, and the egoists! Details: Anime NYC Website
Saturday, November 18, 2023:
KODANSHA’S NEW AND UPCOMING MANGA REVEALED When: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm ET Where: Panel Room 2 – Room 1E13-12 What: Kodansha – purveyor of some of the most exciting manga published today like, Blue Lock, Attack on Titan, Shangri-La Frontier,& more – invites all manga & anime fans to a special panel presentation that will reveal new & upcoming manga debuts sure to excite fans of every genre! Join manga experts Ivan Salazar (Kodansha USA), Tomo Tran (Kodansha USA), TJ Ferentini (Penguin Random House) for a wide ranging chat filled with first-looks of new licenses, personalized recommendations & even some giveaways. It’s a panel no manga fan can miss! Details: Anime NYC Website
Sunday, November 19, 2023:
BLUE LOCK PANEL: LOCK OFF! AT ANIME NYC! When: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET Where: Panel Room 2 – Room 1E13-12 What: Calling all diamonds in the rough! Come join us in welcoming Kazuki Ura’s (voice of Yoichi Isagi) first time in the city of NYC as well as Ryoya Arisawa (Producer of BLUE LOCK) and get to know more about them, the BLUE LOCK series, and the egoists! Details: Anime NYC Website
