Kodansha House : Immersive Pop-up in NYC in October 2024

Updated 9/20/24 : Latest update below.

 

KODANSHA TO HOST FIRST EVER IMMERSIVE POP-UP IN NYC IN OCTOBER 2024

NEW YORK, NY – September 3, 2024 – This October, Kodansha, Japan’s largest publisher and the creative force behind iconic stories like Akira, Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, and Blue Lock, invites fans to experience Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets. Opening October 4th in SoHo, NYC, this fully immersive pop-up will be located at 45 Grand Street, open from Wednesdays to Sundays, 12pm-9pm, running through the month of October.

Kodansha House is not just an event—it’s a vibrant meeting place where the world of manga comes alive. Fans will be greeted by a giant manga shelf entryway—a portal into a gallery, cafe, lounge, and robust manga library. Kodansha House offers a dynamic space for fans to connect, create, and celebrate the stories they love. From interactive exhibits and workshops to date nights and movie screenings, this pop-up is the perfect spot for manga enthusiasts, both new and seasoned, to meet, mingle, and dive deeper into the magic of manga.

The month-long programming includes a diverse lineup of activities such as the Toast of Tardiness Challenge, live discussions, trivia night, movie screenings featuring fan-favorites like Akira, Blue Lock, Ghost in the Shell, and Blame!,  as well as a fun-filled speed friending event for fans to find their perfect manga-loving match. Four major manga creators will make rare U.S. appearances with Q&A sessions and signings: Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil), Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Blue Period), Makoto Yukimura (Vinland Saga), and Kamome Shirahama (Witch Hat Atelier).

Featured Activations:

• Akira Slide Photobooth: Slide into pop culture history with the Akira bike meme come to life! Fans can suit up in Kaneda’s iconic jacket and goggles, hop onto a stationary Akira bike, and pose against a projected anime background. Capture the moment in a four-shot sequence that’s sure to be a hit on social media.
  
  
• Titan’s Fury – Attack on Titan Photobooth: Experience the awe of stepping into a real-life model of the Attack on Titan walled village. This massive, scaled model lets fans become Titans, acting out scenes as they reach over walls and grab tiny figures made of candy or chocolate. The fun, goofy moment is captured on video, turning fans into the stars of their very own Attack on Titan adventure.

For more information, visit /manga-meets. Sign up for exclusive updates, like House sneak peaks, and find out about RSVP-only events at Kodansha House.

INQUIRIES

• General : [email protected]
• Press : [email protected]

 

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About Kodansha

Kodansha is Japan’s largest publisher and the source of some of the world’s most recognizable manga properties, including Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira and Naoko Takeuchi’s Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, along with a robust catalog of novels, cookbooks, craft guides, historical and cultural literature, and more. Today, thanks to recent fan-favorite and critically acclaimed hits like Attack on Titan, Battle Angel Alita, and Witch Hat Atelier, Kodansha, through its U.S. publishing arm Kodansha USA Publishing, is also one of the best-selling manga publishers in the United States. Kodansha USA Publishing’s print books are distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services, and their digital books are available across a wide range of online stores

 

Inspire Impossible Stories
At the core of Kodansha’s purpose is the phrase omoshirokute tame ni naru–the balance of interesting (omoshiroi) and beneficial (tame ni naru) storytelling. Kodansha strives to lead by example, providing the spark of innovation and creativity that inspires creators, audiences and one another. Stories have the power to reveal new realities. Kodansha takes on the challenge to imagine beyond today and create never-before-told stories – tales that seem impossible until they’re shared. Storytellers at heart, Kodansha will always be in the business of engaging readers and viewers through new, compelling narratives.
For more information visit kodansha.com and kodansha.us.

For more information visit kodansha.com and kodansha.us.

MORE Exciting Updates from Kodansha House!

General Entry
Kodansha House is free and open to the public with plenty to see and do. Come join us all month in October for an unforgettable experience!

Whether you're a fan of our author events, manga-inspired movie nights, fans-focused meet-ups, or just love manga, there’s something for everyone at Kodansha House!

Check out what’s happening below!

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🎥 More Seats Available!

Great news! Due to popular demand, we are opening up more seats for some of our most anticipated non-author-related events, including our Manga Movie Nights, Trivia Night, Manga Book Club, and more.
 
RSVPs are now open—don’t miss the chance to secure your seat!

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📖 Exciting Q&A Session Updates!

We’re thrilled to announce our incredible Q&A hosts for upcoming author events:

• Joining Shuzo Oshimi onstage will be Eisner-winning artist-writer Becky Cloonan (Somna)!
• Hosted by NYPL librarian Joe Pascullo, join us for engaging evenings with Tsubasa Yamaguchi, Makoto Yukimura, and Kamome Shirahama.

🚨Author events are by invitation only. The lottery has ended, and all selected participants have been notified.🚨

⚠️ Recording

• Photography, video, and audio recording during the Q&A and signings are strictly prohibited for Tsubasa Yamaguchi and Kamome Shirahama.
• Recordings are allowed for Shuzo Oshimi and Makoto Yukimura.

✍️ Signing Pieces
You will receive a souvenir to be signed at the event. You may also bring one additional item to be signed, but it must be a book published by Kodansha!

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 📍 Location:

All events are in-person at:
45 Grand Street, Manhattan, New York City
Please ensure you can physically attend on the day of the event.

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