Dive into classics from years past during the Manga Revival Sale (Ends 9/14)

Published: September 8, 2020

Get started on classic series for only 99¢ AND more!

At Kodansha Comics we're not only manga publishers, but huge manga fans as well, and we remember the amazing series that have been released through the years. Now, we're lucky enough to be able to publish some of these modern classics and share them again with fans new and old! To celebrate all these amazing series from times past, we're hosting a Manga Revival digital sale with tiered discounts to get you reading at a price that won't hurt your wallet:  Vol 1s for 99¢, vol. 2s at $1.99, vol.3s at 2.99, Vol.4 at 3.99, Vol.5 at 4.99, and up to 50% off all volumes after that!  So now you can save BIG on fan-favorites like the [...]

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Creator Spotlight: NISIOSIN! Rare Digital Novel Sale (Ends 9/07)

Published: August 25, 2020

More NISIOISIN novels now available in digital! 

To celebrate the debut of new NISIOISIN novels in digital– including, OWARIMONOGATARI part 1 & 2, KATANAGATARI, DECAPITATION,STRANGULATION, & SUSPENSION – we're pulling out all the stops for a rare Creator Spotlight sale to fill your digital library with all things NISIOISIN! Think there are too many new NISIOISIN titles to get them all? Think again! For this special event we're discounting these great debuting novels up to 30% off. And if you haven't had a chance to jump into the world of NISIOISIN, we're discounting backlist titles up to 50% off. Experience all the mysteries, urban fantasies, and supernatural excitement of the digita [...]

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On Sale Date Changes to Shaman King & Spinoff Series

Published: July 27, 2020
For Immediate Release

Kodansha USA Publishing Announces On Sale Date Changes to Shaman King & Spinoff Series

On sale schedule for Shaman King print editions to remain the same

July 27, 2020 — New York, NY — In an effort to give Shaman King the production quality it deserves and its fans the best manga experience, Kodansha USA Publishing regrets to announce a delay in the digital release date. We sincerely apologize for this last-minute hold-up, as we are well aware how excited fans are for this release, but we also know fans will appreciate the final results. Additionally, we will momentarily delay the planned digital August releases of spinoff series Shaman King Zero, [...]

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Creator Interview: Reiji Miyajima on Rent-A-Girlfriend

Published: June 3, 2020

Celebrating the print & digital debut of Reiji Miyahima's newest series Rent-A-Girlfriend with a spotlight interview!

Reiji Miyajima's newest Kodansha Comic print & digital debut is Rent-A-Girlfriend – a series that begs the question: You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? A boy rents girl rom-com for the 21st century, Rent-A-Girlfriend follows the romantically hapless Kazuya, as he tries to get over a staggering break-up by enlisting the services of seemingly polite and beautiful Chizuru Mizuhara  to be his rental paramour. But soon Kazuya realizes he bit off more than he could chew with hilariously cute consequences. We asked series mangaka Reiji Miyajima a few questions about his latest series and what ma [...]

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Shaman King & Spinoff Series On Sale Dates Revealed!

Published: September 28, 2020

Kodansha USA Publishing & comiXology Originals Reveal New On Sale Dates for Shaman King & Spinoff Series 

All 35 volumes of the original series to debut October 6, 2020 via comiXology Originals

Spinoff series Shaman King Zero, Shaman King: Flowers, Shaman King: Red Crimson, and Shaman King: Super Star set to debut digitally in October & December 2020

September 28, 2020 — New York, NY — After a brief production delay, Kodansha USA Publishing & comiXology Originals announced that they will digita [...]

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Return to those school days during our (Not Quite) Back to School digital sale (Ends 9/28)

Published: September 15, 2020

Get on the bus (Gus) & save on these school-themed stories!

These days there's plenty of reasons why we wish we were back during the simpler days of school. But with so-much keeping us away from those hallways and lockers we're here to help you with the next best thing and transport you back to school via Manga! That's right, during the (Note Quite) Back to School digital manga sale you too can fall in love in the hallways of stories like I'll Win You Over, Sempai! and O Maidens In Your Savage Season. Or if you're looking for an exciting twist to your school da [...]

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Wayback Wednesday: Love Hina. 99¢ for vol. 1 & 50% off select vols. (Ends 9/1)

Published: August 26, 2020

Fall in LOVE all over again & at a great price!

We've been nostalgic lately, haven't you? Thinking of times where summer sun might also bring summer love! So to help you get a bit of that love-y dove-y feeling this summer we're taking you back - WAYBACK for a special sale on Ken Akamatsu rom-com classic Love Hina For folks unfamiliar, Love Hina it is the story of Keitaro Urashima, a down and out student failing his entrance exams and struggling at his dream of going to Tokyo University and join the girl he promised to meet with Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as careta [...]

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Spotlighting the very best from VERTICAL in this Hot Picks Digital Sale (Ends 8/24)

Published: August 11, 2020

Don't toy with these sizzling hot manga deals!

This summer where do you think you'll find the most fun? Stuck the sand? Swimming the surf? Tanning under the sun? Think again! It's with the VERTICAL Hot Picks digital manga sale! That's right for an extended period of time you can take up to 50% on a number of VERTICAL fan-favorites and critically acclaimed manga! Take advantage of this great summer sale to sample select digital manga at a price that won't sink your wallet - including the tsundere romantic comedy – and soon to be an anime – Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro, or the Tsutomu Nihei sci-fi epics APOSIMZ, Read More »

Grab some hot deals during the Manga Matsuri Digital Manga Sale! (Ends 8/10)

Published: July 28, 2020

Beat the heat by staying indoors with tons of manga!

We might not be able to walk the food stalls, or fan ourselves while we look up at the firework-lit sky, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate summer with an amazing sale on digital manga! That's right we're having our own Manga Matsuri with a fantastic selection of titles you'll want to stock up on to stay cool indoors and read a good book. For a special extended period of time you can save up to 50% off exciting and fun-in-the-sun-themed titles like the featured supernatural epic Fire Force, the hilarious sea-side seinin series Grand Blue Dreaming , the deserted island survival saga Cage of Eden, and even a bit of time traveling summer love with Read More »

[UPDATE] And the Eisner Winner is… Witch Hat Atelier!

Published: July 25, 2020
[UPDATE]: After news of the Eisner Award win reached Kamome Shirahama, she drafted a special note she wanted to share with fans and supporters of Witch Hat Atelier:  

"I was surprised to hear the news! It is my great pleasure to receive this honorable award, and I can't express enough gratitude to the readers who always root for my work, and to the many people who support me.

Thanks to all of you, I am able to challenge myself and to express myself in a variety of ways with confidence. I'll continue to keep my original intentions in mind and devote myself to creation. I look forward to bringing more to you, and I hope you enjoy my work." 

Kamome Shirahama - Witch Hat Atelier mangaka.

 

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