Kodansha is Where manga meets
For over a century, Kodansha has been the ultimate destination for manga lovers. Where stories, characters, and fans all converge and connect. Bridging different cultures, connecting communities, and fostering boundless creativity to inspire impossible stories together. Kodansha has been, and always will be, where manga meets.
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Welcome to Kodansha House
Don’t miss the hottest manga pop-up event of the year! Join us in New York City for a month of interactive exhibits, artist appearances, movie nights, exclusive swag, and more. Entry and all events are FREE. Click here for details about the reservation process.
Creators
Meet the Manga Artists
Get up close and personal with manga artists live at the Kodansha House. Q&A seating and signing spots determined by lottery. You must sign up for the lottery by Monday September 18 at 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern
Friday, October 4
Shuzo Oshimi
Q&A: 7 P.M.
Signing: 8 P.M.
Join us for an exciting evening conversation with Shuzo Oshimi, creator of critically-revered horror manga Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Blood on the Tracks! Joining Oshimi onstage will be acclaimed Eisner-winning artist-writer Becky Cloonan (Somna). Followed by signing.
Enter by September 18. Winners notified September 19.
Saturday, October 5
Shuzo Oshimi
Signing: 2 P.M.
Meet Shuzo Oshimi, creator of critically-revered horror manga Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Blood on the Tracks at this exclusive Kodansha House signing event!
Enter by September 18. Winners notified September 19.
Friday, October 11
Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Q&A: 7 P.M.
Signing: 8 P.M.
Join us for an exciting evening conversation with Tsubasa Yamaguchi, creator of the hit manga about the travails of young artists, Blue Period! Featuring a special guest, to be announced! Signing to follow.
Enter by September 18. Winners notified September 19.
Sunday, October 13
Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Signing: 2 P.M.
Meet Tsubasa Yamaguchi, creator of the hit artschool manga Blue Period at this exclusive Kodansha House signing event!
Enter by September 18. Winners notified September 19.
Friday, October 18
Makoto Yukimura
Q&A: 7 P.M.
Signing: 8 P.M.
Join us for an exciting evening conversation with Makoto Yukimura, creator of the epic Viking manga hit Vinland Saga! Featuring a special guest, to be announced! Signing to follow.
Enter by September 19. Winners notified September 20.
Saturday, October 19
Makoto Yukimura
Signing: 2 P.M.
Meet Makoto Yukimura, creator of the epic Viking manga hit Vinland Saga at this exclusive Kodansha House signing event!
Enter by September 19. Winners notified September 20.
Sunday, October 20
Kamome Shirahama
Q&A: 5 P.M.
Signing: 6 P.M.
Join us for an exciting afternoon conversation with Kamome Shirahama, creator of the smash-hit supernatural manga Witch Hat Atelier! Featuring a special guest, to be announced! Signing to follow.
Enter by September 19. Winners notified September 20.
Calendar of Events
Events
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October 4-26, Every Fri-Sun 1 P.M.-8 P.M.
Kinokuniya Pop-Up Retail
Our partners from Kinokuniya will set up shop in Kodansha House with manga volumes and exclusive Kodansha House goods for sale!
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Saturday, October 5, 6:30 P.M.
Manga Movie Night: Akira
Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Akira! Join us in our mezanine screening room for this exclusive viewing of the iconic anime motion picture based on Katsuhiro Otomo's epic manga. Come with your friends and get ready to explode into Neo-Tokyo!
Registration Closed -
Sunday, October 6, 3 P.M.
"Toast of Tardiness" Challenge
Run from Midtown Manhattan to Kodansha House. Details forthcoming.
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Wednesday, October 9, 7 P.M.
Manga Book Club
Join us for a fun and interactive event where we discuss all things manga. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or just getting started, this club is the place to discover something new to read and connect with fellow fans.
Registration Closed -
Thursday, October 10, 6:30 P.M.
Manga Movie Night: Blame!
Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Blame! Join us in our mezannine screening room for this exclusive viewing of the Netflix anime motion picture based on Tsutomu Nihei's visionary science-fiction manga. Come with your friends and immerse yourselves in the world of Blame!
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Saturday, October 12, 6:30 P.M.
Manga Movie Night: Blue Lock: Episode Nagi
Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Blue Lock: Episode Nagi! Join us in our mezannine screening room for this exclusive viewing of this past summer's biggest anime movie blockbuster, based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomurmanga's smash-hit soccer manga. Come with your friends and get ready for some intensity!
Registration Closed -
Sunday, October 13, 7 P.M.
Trivia Night
Join us for a fun-filled evening of true manga knowledge and exclusive prizes! Gather your friends and form a team or come solo and make new friends!
Registration Closed -
Wednesday, October 16, 7 P.M.
Manga Book Club
Join us for a fun and interactive event where we discuss all things manga. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or just getting started, this club is the place to discover something new to read and connect with fellow fans.
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Thursday, October 17, 6:30 P.M.
Manga Movie Night: Ghost In The Shell
Welcome to Manga Movie Night: Ghost in the Shell! Join us in our mezannine screening room for this exclusive viewing of the iconic anime motion picture based on Masamune Shirow's classic science-fiction manga. Come with your friends and get ready to relive the cyberpunk future!
Registration Closed -
Saturday, October 19, 7 P.M.
Speed Friending
Ready to meet someone in person? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with a new manga friend!
Registration Closed -
Wednesday, October 23, 7 P.M.
Manga Book Club
Join us for a fun and interactive event where we discuss all things manga. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or just getting started, this club is the place to discover something new to read and connect with fellow fans.
Registration Closed -
Saturday, October 26, 1 P.M.
Manga Marketplace
Bring the coolest items from your collection (that you can bear to part with) and see what you can trade for it with fellow enthusiasts in this open manga marketplace! No RSVP required to attend.
House Location
& Hours
Entry and all events are FREE.
Location
45 Grand Street, New York New York
Hours of Operation
October 4 - 6 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 9 - 13 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 16 - 20 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 23 - 26 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
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