The mini-Kodansha House experience makes it’s way to the Javits Center and Anime NYC at booth #1819!

Kodansha’s summer of events continues as we make our next stop Anime NYC (August 20-23, 2026 at the Javits Convention Center) where we’ll be transporting our Kodansha House-inspired booth exhibit to New York and bringing with it exclusive merch, special artwork on display and more!

Now’s your chance to step into the world of Kodansha House in New York City by visiting our mini-experience at Anime NYC booth #1819. There you’ll find featured artwork from this year’s previous Kodansha House events, along exclusive merch only available at Kodansha House, select fan-favorite and anime-inspiring Kodansha manga available to purchase through a partnership with Kinokuniya, and even unique display for the Anime NYC’s Guest of Honor, Akiko Higashimura (Author of Princess Jellyfish, Tokyo Tarareba Girls, Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns and more). Who knows you may even catch Akiko Higashimura, herself visiting the Kodansha booth while you are there!

Official Anime NYC Guest Akiko Higashimura

Akiko Higashimura (ACCO Sensei) is a legendary manga artist, known for her best-seller works such as Princess Jellyfish (nominated for the Manga Taisho in 2010 and winning Kodansha Manga Award in 2010), Tokyo Tarareba Girls (nominated for the Manga Taisho in 2016 and 2017 and winning the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material), and Kakukaku Shikajika (winning the Manga Taisho and receiving the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2015). Presently she is writing “Gintaro-san, Much Obliged” and “Maru Sankaku Shikaku”, whilst directing her original story for streaming TV, “The Vacation Principle”.

ACCO Sensei will be Anime NYC’s Guest of Honor at this year’s American Manga Awards, and is participating in panels and signings during Anime NYC. Visit Anime NYC’s website for details.

Check out our slate of programming:

Mark your calendars and schedules to catch us at one of many great panels happening at Anime NYC where we’ll unveil more upcoming print licenses, and participate in informative sessions full of recommendations, and thoughtful personal experience loving and working within the manga industry: 

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Friday, August 21, 2026

Do You Have This Manga? An Anime Tie-In Library Book Buzz
When: 12:30 – 1:15 PM ET
Where: Room 1A21
What: Staying on top of the anime news and trends can be tough, especially for busy libraries! Manga publishers are here to help with a primer on what are the hot titles with new and upcoming anime adaptations, recommendations for tweens, teens and everything in between, and resources for how your library can stay ahead of the curve!
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More Than a Phase: Transformative Queer Manga & Anime for Teens
When: 3:15 – 4:00 PM ET
Where: Room 1A21
What: Navigating adolescence while discovering your queer identity brings a unique set of hurdles. Join Geeks OUT and our guests, Daniel Duenas, Morgan Perry, TJ Ferentini, and Whitney Leopard, as we share LGBTQ+ manga and anime recommendations that prove surviving the tough times is just the beginning of the journey. Whether you are a queer teen looking for stories that hold up a mirror to your own experiences, an educator looking to expand their library, or a family member wanting to show care and support, all are welcome!
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A Day in the Life of a Manga Editor
When: 4:15 – 5:00 PM ET
Where: Room 1A21
What: From licensing procurement to pagination to the final product approvals, working as a manga editor can be a fulfilling and creative career for those who want to turn their passion into a profession. Join editors from all your favorite publishers as they discuss how their past professional lives, how they broke into the industry, and what a day in the life of a manga editor entails!
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Spotlight: Mangaka Akiko Higashimura
When: 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET
Where: Room 1A06-08
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New & Upcoming Kodansha Manga Revealed
When: 6:15 – 7:15 PM
Where: Room 1A23-24
What: Kodansha—purveyors of some of the most exciting manga published today like, Gachiakuta, Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier—invites manga and anime fans to a sneak peek of upcoming Kodansha print manga releases making their way to a bookshelf near you! Join the manga experts from Kodansha for an exciting look at new and upcoming releases, participate in our Q&A, and walk away with a few surprises.
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Keep your eyes open for Anime NYC announcements here at kodansha.us and updates across our social media channels on X, Instagram, Facebook , Bluesky!