In March 2025 it was brought to our attention that I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14 contained printing errors that affected the first print run. Though Kodansha USA has already taken steps to rectify this issue with a subsequent printing we understand that there may still be affected customers.
If you have an affected copy, Kodansha USA wants to replace it with a corrected version free of charge.
How to know if your manga volume is affected:
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14(LINK):
First, look to see if your version of I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14 contains the “1st Printing” colophon page, as seen below. This colophon page will be the very last page of the book before the back cover:
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14, 1st printing colophon [IMAGE PLACE HOLDER]
In these editions the back half of the volume contains pages that are out of order making it so that the story pages feel out of sequence. See the pictures below:
[IMAGE PLACE HOLDER]
How to get a replacement volume:
Visit and complete the I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14 Replacement Request Form. This includes filling out all necessary information—including your email, name, address, and phone number. You will also need to take a photo of the colophon page for your affected book and submit it as part of this form.
Once submitted, a Kodansha customer service representative will reach out to you to confirm your submission, then a new corrected book will be shipped soon after.
Please wait 1-2 weeks for this updated version of I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14 to arrive.
If you have any additional questions about I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical, Volume 14, you can reach out to us through the Kodansha Support Center.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to fix this error and thank you for your continued support of Kodansha manga.
Gachiakuta and GHOST IN THE SHELL in Anime Expo 2025!
Kodansha is returning to Anime Expo this year! In 2025, our booth will spotlight two highly anticipated anime titles: Gachiakuta, which will begin airing soon, and GHOST IN THE SHELL, with a brand-new series launching in 2026.
At the Kodansha booth (SH-1225), you can catch exclusive special footage from both series, snap some photos with giant standees, and try your luck at our Gacha Gacha machine for original merchandise or take on the Giant Claw Machine,”Drop the Claw”! Be sure to stop by the Kodansha booth and discover the captivating worlds of our latest series!
Booth Activities
Photo Panels
Strike a pose with larger-than-life panels featuring a Trash beast and the main characters from Gachiakuta, as well as the iconic Motoko Kusanagi from GHOST IN THE SHELL.
A Gacha Gacha Machine
Follow our social media accounts (@gachiakuta_news on X, @theghostintheshellofficial on IG, @KODANSHA_EN on X or IG) related to these series for a chance to win popular character and logo badges! You’ll have to spin to see what you get!
The Giant Claw Machine “Drop the Claw”
Tag our social media accounts (@gachiakuta_news on X, @theghostintheshellofficial on IG, @KODANSHA_EN on X or IG) related to these series when you post your photos or videos for a chance to play “Drop the Claw”! Grab some awesome prizes you can only get at the event and show them off to everyone!
Booth Exhibits
Giant LED Monitor
Don’t miss the special collaboration video between Gachiakuta and GHOST IN THE SHELL, as well as exclusive footage from each series, only viewable at our booth!
Exhibits
Explore special video presentations, exhibition walls used to display reproductions of original artwork, and exclusive exhibits that will be unveiled on the day!
Panels, Anime Premieres & MORE!
Kodansha and its partners will be hosting multiple exciting panels featuring our currently trending titles. Please note that advance registration will be required for these panels, so be sure to check the Anime Expo social media and website for the latest information.
For full list of the AX25 Schedule, we’ll have an update next week on June 13th, 2025. See you soon!
Anime Trailers
Panels, Anime Pemieres & MORE!
Do you want to be in the know for what’s coming down the pipe for Kodansha USA Publishing in the upcoming seasons? Or be the first ones to witness your favorite manga coming to life as an anime? You can even learn how to break into the manga industry by checking out Kodansha’s uniquite programs at this year’s Anime Expo.
Keep your eyes open for #AX24_Kodansha announcements on kodansha.us and updates across our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok! (And yes, you can lurk around from the comfort of your home too!)
Here’s a full schedule of Kodansha-related events at AX24:
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Senpai is an Otokonoko Early Premiere When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST Where: JW Marriott, Panel Room: JW-Platinum What: Don’t miss an exclusive early premiere of the romantic comedy of the summer, Senpai is an Otokonoko! When Saki confesses to her crush, Makoto, he rejects her after revealing his secret to her. While unbothered by the secret, Saki perseveres and consults Makoto’s childhood friend Ryuji for advice, only for Ryuji to discover he might also have some feelings for his old friend…
Breaking into Manga Publishing When: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 409AB What: Passionate about manga? Does working in the manga industry sound like your dream-job? Marketing, publishing, design, translation, licensing – there are many ways to have a career in manga, and you don’t even have to be good at drawing for most of them! Hear from a panel of manga professionals about how they got into this industry, and how you can too!
Kodansha: New Licensing Announcements When: 3:45 PM – 04:45 PM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 404AB What: Kodansha—purveyors of some of the most exciting & heartfelt manga published today like, Blue Lock, Attack on Titan and A Sign of Affection—invites new and veteran manga fans to an exclusive first-look at the hot new print & digital manga license coming to your collection soon.
Studio Bones New Anime Project with Kodansha When: 3:15 PM – 4:05 PM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 408AB What: My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchemist producer Studio Bones presents their new project with Kodansha, publisher of Attack on Titan and other hits. Anime producers and the editor of the manga will reveal behind the scenes of the upcoming anime. We’ll also show the trailer and teaser visual. All attendees will receive an exclusive gift! This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. This room will NOT be cleared after this panel.
Witch Hat Atelier Panel featuring Manga Author Kamome Shirahama and Anime Staff When: 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM PST Where: JW Marriott, Panel Room: JW-Platinum What: Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of Witch Hat Atelier with manga author Kamome Shirahama and special guests from the anime production staff! They’ll be unveiling the latest information about the upcoming anime adaptation, as well as and behind-the-scenes creations.
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Official Panel When: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: Main Events What: The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse fans unite! Join manga creator, Nakaba Suzuki, and other guests from Japan for announcements, a special sneak peek, and a discussion about the anime’s up-coming second season!
BLUE LOCK panel – Meet the EGOISTS at AX! When: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: Petree Hall What: Join us and special guests Kazuki Ura (Voice of Isagi Yoichi), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Voice of Nagi Seishiro), Megumu Tsuchiya (BLUE LOCK Manga Editor), and Ryoya Arisawa (BLUE LOCK Anime producer) for the very first Los Angeles BLUE LOCK series panel! We’ll be talking about the BLUE LOCK Anime, Manga, their characters, and the latest film!
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Manga and Anime Clubs: Best Practices, Challenges, Successes! When: 1:45 PM – 2:35 PM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 511ABC What: This panel discussion will explore the value of manga and anime clubs, their format, their challenges and successes. This session is perfect for educators, library workers, retailers, as well as readers and fans who are looking to start an anime or manga club in their community.
BLUE LOCK panel – Direct Shot into AX! When: 01:00 PM – 01:50 PM PST Where: JW Marriott, Panel Room: JW-Platinum What: Join us in welcoming special guests Kazuki Ura (Voice of Isagi Yoichi), Megumu Tsuchiya (BLUE LOCK Manga Editor), and Ryoya Arisawa (BLUE LOCK Anime producer) to Los Angeles and learn more about their work on BLUE LOCK and the strikers in the making.
Nakaba Suzuki (The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Mangaka) GoH Live Art and Q&A When: 5:15 PM – 6:05 PM PST Where: JW Marriott, Panel Room: JW-Platinum What: Join Nakaba Suzuki, creator of The Seven Deadly Sins, for an exclusive manga panel and live art demo. Discover his creative process, inspirations, and journey in the manga industry. Whether a fan or aspiring artist, immerse yourself in the realm of manga creation alongside this esteemed Guest of Honor.
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Kodansha Presents Kamome Shirahama panel When: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 511ABC What: Kodansha is proud to present a special panel with Kamome Shirahama, the incredibly talented manga creator behind the all-ages epic fantasy series Witch Hat Atelier. Join us for what promises to be an enchanting experience featuring a live drawing, a Q&A session, and a showcase of the inspiration behind the upcoming Witch Hat Atelier animated series. Please note that photography and video recording during the panel are strictly prohibited. Seats will also be limited, so be sure to show up early for this must-see creator spotlight event!
Human Algorithm: Manga Recommendations from Manga Fans When: 12:15 PM – 01:05 PM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 409AB What: Looking for a new manga to get hooked on? In this session, our team of manga aficionados will be your own personal algorithm, taking cues from manga (or anime, or any media, really…) you’ve previously enjoyed, and giving personalized suggestions for new or under-the-radar manga series to check out!
How Is Manga Made? A Background Session for Educators and Librarians When: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room: 402AB What: Why are the series so long? What’s with the eyes and the hair? A panel of industry pros will enrich your understanding of manga, discussing the history of the medium, similarities between manga and other comics traditions, and how the material conditions and production practices shape these stories.
Stay tuned to this blog with even more updates from Kodansha during Anime Expo 2024
For a limited time, get 50% off digital volumes of series like Girlfriend Girlfriend, Anyway I’m Falling in Love with You, The Quintessential Quintuplet& more!
Whether you’re into sweet crushes, messy love triangles, or full-blown romantic chaos, there’s a love story (and multiple romantic interests) waiting to sweep you off your feet. Now’s your chance to get overwhelmed in the best way posssible during our Love Overload digital manga sale!
For a limited time, get 50% off page-turning series that also turn up the romantic heat like:
Girlfriend, Girlfriend: a frantic, fast-paced rom-com that cranks the love triangle formula up to eleven. With laugh-out-loud moments, unexpected sweetness, and nonstop romantic chaos
The Quintessential Quintuplets: a heartfelt and high-energy romantic comedy that blends classic harem tropes with real emotional depth.
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches: a genre-blending school rom-com with a supernatural twist. Equal parts mystery, body-swapping chaos, and heartfelt character drama
Curious to learn more about what’s on sale during the Love Overload digital manga sale? Take a look below for details on five recommended series!
Girlfriend, Girlfriend By Hiroyuki
Naoya just got a girlfriend, the gorgeous Saki-chan, and though their intensities often pit them against each other like ice and fire, they’re totally, uncontrollably in love with each other. He vows never to cheat…when out of the blue he receives another confession! Nagisa’s cute, sweet, and she’s made him lunch to boot! He knows he can’t cheat, but he can’t let a cutie like this get away…so he does the logical(?) thing: Asks Saki for permission to date them both! The confidence! The arrogance! The very gall! No matter the outcome, Naoya’s future will be lively!
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. By Haruka Mitsui
It’s 2020, and Mizuha’s seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her dad forgot, the senpai she likes isn’t interested, and her social calendar is getting cleared out by a mysterious virus. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing…!
Wife: Ichiko Aihara. Husband: Otoya Aihara. Married for seven years, they get along well, but sexless and without children, they agree to see other people. Otoya has an affair with Mitsuki, and Ichiko is aware of it. Looking at Otoya in a state of bliss with Mitsuki, Ichiko begins to change, too… Peko Watanabe tells a story of lies and truth—whether or not you ever want to get married, the real life of this thirty-something couple might give you some second thoughts about that institution we call marriage!
Five girls who want to do anything but study, and their tutor: a high school boy who’s got book smarts and not much else. Futaro Uesugi took the tutoring gig because he was desperate for cash, but when his students—the five beautiful daughters of a wealthy businessman—find five times the excuses to slack off, what can he do?! At this rate, the sisters won’t graduate, so if he wants to get paid, Futaro must think of a plan to suit each of them… Which feels hopeless when five out of five of them think he’s a loser!
In today’s Japan,“rental” services can deliver an afternoon with a “friend,” a “parent,” even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to “rent” an emotional connection, and his new “girlfriend,” who’s trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya’s are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too… It’s sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!
Get volumes 1s of almost every Ema Toyama Kodansha series starting at $0.99
Discover the enchanting worlds of romance and adventure from beloved manga creator Ema Toyama during the Creator Spotlight: Ema Toyama Digital Sale. From recent favorites like the isekai fantasy adventure I Guess I Became the Mother of the Great Demon King’s 10 Children in Another World Grill Our Love; to more modern classics like the art-focused rom-com, Manga Dogs; now’s your chance to dive into her unforgettable stories and characters at a great price!
Get volumes 1s of select series now $0.99 and additional volumes up to 50% off off her most well-known series like:
Manga Dogs; a fast, funny, and absurd romp that blends slice-of-life school antics with over-the-top manga humor.
Curious to learn more about the series on sale during the Creator Spotlight: Ema Toyama digital manga sale? Take a look below for details on five recommended series!
Aoba-kun’s Confessions By Ema Toyama
Mayo is a high school loner who has issues with communication. She starts a peculiar job at a “Listening House,” where she silently listens to people’s problems. But her first client is Aoba-kun, the star of the basketball team who is seemingly perfect! Could Aoba-kun and his complicated situation be too much for Mayo to handle?! So begins the secret relationship between the girl who lacks communication skills and the guy who seems to have it all. Enjoy the first volume of this heart-warming love story.
Kanna Tezuka is a serious 15 year old manga artist, already being published as a pro. So when she finds out her high school is starting a manga drawing course, even she gets excited. But it’s a fiasco! The teacher is useless, and the only other students three prettyboy artist wannabes quickly adopt Kanna as their (unwilling) sensei. But they all have ridiculous delusions about being an artist, and if Kanna can’t bring them back down to Earth, she’ll never get any work done! A sharpwitted satire of the manga world from the creator of I Am Here! and Missions of Love!
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?!
You see, there are kamisama, a deity, in her hair. A Shinto ritual called kamigamigaeshi allows kamisama to rest in a girl’s hair to heal themselves… One day, Mashiro, who has been confined in a small room, meets Hinokagu, a kamisama who had been sealed inside her hair… ?! Super Kamigami Fantasy!!
Cell phone novelist Yukina Himuro has decided that, in order to satisfy her fans’ demand for love stories, she must experience romance firsthand. But with her icy reputation, how can she find someone willing to play the part of boyfriend? By blackmailing the most popular boy in school, of course!
Tune in each day for a new Twilight Out of Focus wallpaper reveal!
To celebrate the upcoming debut of the Twilight Out of Focus Box Set (available June 17, 2025) Kodansha is offering fans an amazing way to have all the fan-favorite guys of Twilight out Focus on your phone or computer!
Visit this page each day as we tease and reveal a new digital wallpaper, featuring beautiful art especially created for the Twilight Out of Focus Box Set by series author Jyanome.
And now, a special note from the series author:
Hello, everyone! Jyanome here. Thank you so much for all your support—it always brightens my day!
I’ve got big news to share: Kodansha USA Publishing (KUP) is about to publish a special Twilight Out of Focus box set!! 🥳
I drew an exclusive illustration for the occasion, and KUP has done an amazing job incorporating it into the design of the bonus booklet included in the box set. The box set itself is a great collector’s item and puts together the first four volumes in one easy-to-read mini library, so I hope you’ll pick one up!
KUP is also doing a special digital wallpaper giveaway to celebrate pre-orders going live! (Yay!) They’ve turned my illustration into super cute wallpapers, each featuring a different couple from the series, so you can switch between them on your phones, tablets, and computers, to match your mood. I know I plan to change mine up every day! 🥰
Have fun, and see you again soon in the manga pages!
—Jyanome
Twilight Out of Focus Digital Wallpapers for Download:
Hisashi x Mao Mobile Wallpaper Download: 1080×1920 | 1440×3120
Jin x Giichi Mobile Wallpaper Download: 1080×1920 | 1440×3120
Rei x Shion Mobile Wallpaper Download: 1080×1920 | 1440×3120
Twilight Out of Focus Box Set Desktop Wallpaper Download: 1024×768 | 1280×1024 | 1920×1080 | 2560×1600
Special Jyanome Art Process Video:
[VIDEO CAPTION: Be sure to check out Jyanome-sensei lovingly render the cast of Twilight Out of Focus in the special illustration created or the Twilight Out of Focus Box Set]
Learn More About the Box Set:
Twilight Out of Focus Box Set By Jyanome
Debut Date: June 17, 2025
This collector’s box set contains volumes 1-4 of the Twilight Out of Focus series and includes a special booklet with U.S.-edition-exclusive art, a never-before translated short story, and all-new full-color illustrations!
Second-years Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo make three promises: 1) That Mao will never tell anyone that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend, 2) That Hisashi will never think of Mao “in that way,” and 3) That they’ll always knock before entering, in case someone is having some “private time.” The two’s ground rules should ensure a peaceful life together in their dorm, but life is never as simple as it should be, and some things are not so easily promised…
Catch up with In the Clear Moonlit Dusk with volume 1 now $0.99!
A romance between two princes! If you’ve been looking for a stylish romance with stunning art between one prince who’s talk of all the girls, and another who’s been given the lable as prince for how she makes her classmates feel, then it’s time to start (or catch-up) with the yearning yearning, unexpected love story of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori. For a limited time, start this slow burn saga with volume 1 for just $0.99 and save 50% off every volume after that!
Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” for as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who really seemed to see her for herself. To her surprise, she’s not sure how to handle this new relationship, especially when her newfound friend is a prince himself (and a guy prince, at that). The story of the two high school princes starts here!
Take advantage of this lovely discount by purchasing on kodansha.localhost/ or by visiting any of our participating digital manga vendors:
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 7 Swept up by the throes of summer vacation, Ohji finally finds the courage to tell Yoi how he feels. Yoi’s affection for Kohaku remains firm in spite of this, but just as things seem to heat up between the young couple, an ill-timed miscommunication has them reeling. As they stumble through many firsts in their romance, can they overcome this latest obstacle…?
Fan-Favorite Kodansha Light Novels Arrive on Barnes and Noble NOOK
Now 60 light novels from series like BAKEMONOGATARI, Am I Actually the Strongest?, My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 and more are now available to purchase and read digitally via NOOK
Kodansha announced that Barnes and Noble NOOK is the latest place where fans can enjoy the light novels that inspired manga and anime series like BAKEMONOGATARI, Am I Actually the Strongest?, My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1, and more! A total of 60 light novels are now available to purchase and read digitally via Barnes and Noble starting today.
A combination of prose and beautifully rendered illustrations, light novels serve as easy reads and another way to dive deeper into the lore for series that manga and anime fans already know and love. See where series like Saving 80, 000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement, As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World first started, and get a richer understanding of these amazing stories as written by the original authors.
Fans interested in more ways to read Kodansha’s digital light novels can also find these stories available on BookWalker, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Kobo. Physical editions of these light novels are also available through participating retailers.
See below for the full list of digital light novel series now available via Barnes and Noble NOOK:
Tune in each day for a new Twilight Out of Focus wallpaper reveal!
To celebrate the upcoming debut of the Twilight Out of Focus Box Set (available June 17, 2025) Kodansha is offering fans an amazing way to have all the fan-favorite guys of Twilight out Focus on your phone or computer!
Visit this page each day as we tease and reveal a new digital wallpaper, featuring beautiful art especially created for the Twilight Out of Focus Box Set by series author Jyanome.
And now, a special note from the series author:
Hello, everyone! Jyanome here. Thank you so much for all your support—it always brightens my day!
I’ve got big news to share: Kodansha USA Publishing (KUP) is about to publish a special Twilight Out of Focus box set!! 🥳
I drew an exclusive illustration for the occasion, and KUP has done an amazing job incorporating it into the design of the bonus booklet included in the box set. The box set itself is a great collector’s item and puts together the first four volumes in one easy-to-read mini library, so I hope you’ll pick one up!
KUP is also doing a special digital wallpaper giveaway to celebrate pre-orders going live! (Yay!) They’ve turned my illustration into super cute wallpapers, each featuring a different couple from the series, so you can switch between them on your phones, tablets, and computers, to match your mood. I know I plan to change mine up every day! 🥰
Have fun, and see you again soon in the manga pages!
—Jyanome
Twilight Out of Focus Digital Wallpapers for Download:
Mystery Mobile Wallpaper To be revealed 5/16/25 Download: 1080×1920 | 1440×3120
Learn More About the Box Set:
Twilight Out of Focus Box Set By Jyanome
Debut Date: June 17, 2025
This collector’s box set contains volumes 1-4 of the Twilight Out of Focus series and includes a special booklet with U.S.-edition-exclusive art, a never-before translated short story, and all-new full-color illustrations!
Second-years Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo make three promises: 1) That Mao will never tell anyone that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend, 2) That Hisashi will never think of Mao “in that way,” and 3) That they’ll always knock before entering, in case someone is having some “private time.” The two’s ground rules should ensure a peaceful life together in their dorm, but life is never as simple as it should be, and some things are not so easily promised…
Catch up with In the Clear Moonlit Dusk with volume 1 now $.99 through the Newest Volume 7!
If you love your love stories with heart, elegance, and a hint of mystery—this is your moment in the moonlight to step into a world of quiet yearning, unexpected connection, and swoon-worthy romance with In the Clear Moonlit Dusk. For a limited time, get Volume 1 for just $0.99 and save 50% off additional volumes.
Already caught up with, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk? Then read the newest volume available now!
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 7 By Mika Yamamori
Swept up by the throes of summer vacation, Ohji finally finds the courage to tell Yoi how he feels. Yoi’s affection for Kohaku remains firm in spite of this, but just as things seem to heat up between the young couple, an ill-timed miscommunication has them reeling. As they stumble through many firsts in their romance, can they overcome this latest obstacle…?
Are you ready to save on 15 of the hottest manga series of the 90’s/2000’s?
Get volume 1s on series like like BECK, RAVE MASTER, Battle Angel Alita & more starting at $0.99!
Flash back to the ‘90s and 2000s with Kodansha’s NOW That’s What I Call Manga!digital sale. For a limited time, relive the iconic moments and series that defined a generation with volumes 1s of select series priced at only $0.99, with additional volumes up to 50% off. Check out chart-toppers like:
BECK, the high-octane, coming-of-age indie rock saga that inspired an iconic anime and soundtrack!
Mushishi, the beautifully haunting series that drifts between folklore and philosophy.
BLAME!, The cyberpunk cult classic with pure atmospheric storytelling—part sci-fi horror, part existential odyssey, and 100% metal.
School Rumble the off-the-wall high school life rom-com full of crushes, misunderstandings, and over-the-top antics.
Sale Ends Monday, May 6th, 2025!
Take advantage of these amazing discounts by purchasing on kodansha.localhost/ or by visiting any of our participating digital manga vendors:
Call now—operators are standing by! (JK) Want to learn more about the series featured in the Now That’s What I Call Manga!digital manga sale? Take a look below for details on five recommended series!
BECK By Harold Sakuishi
Fourteen-year-old Yukio Tanaka is one heck of a boring guy. He has no hobbies, weak taste in music, and only a small vestige of a personality. His shy and somewhat neurotic personality makes him his own worst enemy. Little does he know that his life will be forever changed when he meets rocker Ryusuke Minami, an unpredictable sixteen-year-old with a cool dog named Beck. Ryusuke has just returned to Japan from America, and when he inspires Yukio to get into music, the two begin a journey through the world of rock ’n’ roll dreams! Lace up your Docs and head to the mosh pit-Harold Sakuishi’s manga series that spawned the hit anime is back!
Kitchen Princess By Natsumi Ando and Miyuki Kobayashi
Najika is a great cook who likes to make meals for the people she loves. But something is missing from her life. When she was a child, she met a boy who touched her heart—and now she’s determined to find him. The only clue Najika has is a silver spoon that leads her to the prestigious Seika Academy, but attending Seika will be a challenge. Every kid at the school has a special talent, and the girls in Najika’s class think she doesn’t deserve to be there. But Sora and Daichi, two popular brothers who barely speak to each other, recognize Najika’s cooking talent for what it is—magical. Is either boy Najika’s mysterious prince?
Ikki Minami is a junior high school student with a dream—to become the best Air Trek rider in town. It won’t be easy, as he faces a lot of competition from boys and girls alike. What is Air Trek? Just the latest craze that involves taking a two-wheel inline skate and adding a motor, suspension, and a shock absorber to enable the wearer to execute the wildest, wackiest, most aggressive moves you can imagine. Ikki has a lot to learn as he fights his way to the top in this wild, sexy manga from the creator of Tenjho Tenge!
Sometimes, Haru feels like he doesn’t have a purpose. Sometimes, he feels like he’ll never leave the island he lives on, the island of Garage. But, when fate comes a knockin’, he answers the cry. There’s this evil called Dark Bring, it’s wielded by Demon Card. They’re using this power to take over the world. Only one thing can stop it – the four missing rave stones. And now, Haru will find them wherever they lie. He doesn’t ever want to feel that he’s let his people down. He’ll journey all around the world, all the way to Hip Hop Town. Yeah! The all-powerful Dark Stone – a magical stone and ruler of the dark side – awakens after a 50-year respite. When it falls into the hands of the evil Demon Card, the world is in terrible danger. A sacred sword called Rave and its master Shiba are the only defense against the Dark Stone & No. 30196; evil powers. Yet, Shiba loses control over Rave after he is mortally attacked by a Demon Card assassin. With the dark side looming, a boy called Haru may be the world’s single hope of revitalizing Rave and escaping the clutches of evil.
She… is a second-year high school student with a single all-consuming question: Will the boy she likes ever really notice her? He… is the school’s most notorious juvenile delinquent, and he’s suddenly come to a shocking realization: He’s got a huge crush, and now he must tell her how he feels. Life-changing obsessions, colossal foul-ups, grand schemes, deep-seated anxieties, and raging hormones- School Rumble portrays high school as it really is: over-the-top comedy!
Kodansha Announces Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Edition Arriving Fall 2025
Hot on the heels a new Gundam anime premiere, Kodansha announced today they will be publishing their best-selling Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN series—the stunning manga by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, adapting the 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam anime story by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate—in a new, intricately designed, premium hardcover Deluxe edition arriving Fall 2025.
Highlighting the artistry of the Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN manga, the Deluxe edition will feature a faux leather debossed cover with larger 7.5”x10” trim size, and quality printing of the interior color and black and white pages that fans have come to know and love from Kodansha’s Deluxe editions. The Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe volume 1 will be available later this year, will be distributed by Penguin Random House, and available where print manga is sold.
In the world of Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN: It is the year Universal Century 0079, in a space colony the Earth Federation is storing and testing a new piloted robot for use in the battle against the Principality of Zeon. The experimental RX-78 Gundam mobile suit is scheduled to be transported to Federation command in Jaburo, deep within the Brazilian jungles. Unfortunately, before the transporter would arrive, the Federation would come under attack from Zeon. With few resources available against the Zeon’s most mobile mechs, Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam.
Caught in the crossfire is a young teen named Amuro Ray. Not willing to see innocent people die like this, Amuro crawls into the cockpit of the closest machine around him. Whether it be a tank, jeep or jet, he was going to use it to help stop this slaughter. And what he happened to slide into was another Gundam. Having never operated a machine like this, what are the chances he can do anything to repel an experienced squad of mech-piloting invaders?
For those looking to experience the Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN manga, you read the full chapter 1 preview on kodansha.localhost/.
For a limited time, save on sweet shojo manga volume 1s of series like A Sign of Affection, How I Met My Soulmate, Lovesick Ellie & more starting at $0.99
Straight from the pages of Dessert Magazine! We are spotlighting lots of lovely, romantic, and sweet Kodansha shojo series at a deep discount sure to leave you swooning during the Just Desserts digital manga sale!
For a limited time, fans can start and catch up with tender, wholesome, and even heartbreaking manga with volumes 1s of select series now $0.99 and additional volumes up to 50% off. Including series like:
A Sign of Affection, a beautifully tender romance that explores love, communication, and connection in the most heartfelt ways that proves emotions can be felt even when unspoken.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, A story delicately explores themes of acceptance, vulnerability, and the complexities of relationships, all set against the backdrop of a tender, slow-burn romance.
My Boyfriend in Orange, a sweet, emotional story of first love and finding courage in the face of challenges with themes of love, dedication, and the strength of bonds formed through shared experiences
Our Precious Conversations, a touching story about finding comfort in someone who understands you, and the magic of simple, meaningful exchanges
Sale Ends Monday, April 21st, 2025!
Take advantage of these amazing discounts by purchasing on kodansha.localhost/ or by visiting any of our participating digital manga vendors:
Want to learn more about the outstanding Dessert Magazine series featured in the Just Dessertsdigital manga sale? Take a look below for details on five recommended series!
A Sign of Affection By suu Morishita
Yuki, who’s always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she’s not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics…until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he’s a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he’s never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter’s night…but Yuki’s friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?
Spare eraser? Check. Extra folding umbrella? Check. First aid kit? Check. Cool and collected high school student Risa Amakawa has something in her heavy bag for every situation, and the last thing she needs—or knows how to ask for—is anyone’s help. When she saves a beat-up delinquent in the park one rainy evening, she refuses any sort of repayment. But it turns out that saving the notorious Zen Ohira buys her the attention of some unsavory characters. As Zen keeps swooping in to help her out of one pickle after another, her feelings about relying on anyone but herself—and her feelings toward Zen—slowly begin to change… A new romcom from the author of Lovesick Ellie!
Yuuki is a 20-year-old college sophomore who has wished for one thing since moving to Tokyo: to find her soulmate. Growing a bit desperate after a long drought, she goes along with a friend to a club for the first time. Her friend thrives, but it’s chaotic and loud…just not Yuuki’s scene. Just when Yuuki begins to despair that she’ll ever find a real, adult relationship, she meets Iori, a man with bleached hair and a slightly scary demeanor…but first impressions don’t always tell the whole story. Could destiny still have more cards to play?
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can’t help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way…
The moving account of a young woman who reconnects with a childhood friend as she puts together the pieces of her life following her parents’ broken marriage.
As a child, Mao spent all her time at Hiro’s house across the street. Going to his house always made her feel cheerful. A few years later, Mao’s father gets remarried and Mao finds herself with nowhere to call home. Hiro ends up letting her stay with him in the house he’s been occupying alone since the death of his parents. A love story unfolds, between two childhood friends of different ages.
