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ViVi's Largest-Ever Korea Special Issue: Get Real About Fashion, Beauty, and Culture! ViVi November/December Combined Issue Now on Sale!

ViVi's November/December 2026 combined issue was released on September 24, 2026. It features the lar… · 2026-09-29

Reaching 300,000 Subscribers in Just 3 Months: The Rise of Kodansha's Business Video Media 'THINKpod'

Kodansha's business video media 'THINKpod,' launched in June 2026, has surpassed 300,000 YouTube sub… · 2026-09-02

Kodansha Releases Tomotaro Shikage's 'Mr. Wolf's Guest,' Winner of the 46th Kodansha Picture Book Newcomer Award, as an Accessible 'Comic Picture Book'!

On August 24, 2026, Kodansha published 'Mr. Wolf's Guest' by Tomotaro Shikage, winner of the 46th Ko… · 2026-08-28

Legendary Muse Harumi Inoue Makes a Comeback on FRIDAY After 27 Years, Revealing Her 'Last Gravure'! Two Digital Photobooks to Be Released Simultaneously on August 7!

Actress and talent Harumi Inoue releases a gravure photobook after 27 years and simultaneously launc… · 2026-07-16

The Popular Children's Book Series 'Obake Zukan,' with Over 2.7 Million Copies Sold Worldwide, Becomes an AR Card Game!

Kodansha Ltd. will release an AR card game based on the best-selling children's book series 'Obake Z… · 2026-07-16

Takahashi Taisho and Fujimoto Koda Make Their First Appearance on the ViVi National Treasure-Level Handsome Ranking; Special Photo Shoots and Interviews Featured in the September Issue, and Commemorative Goods Produced by ViVi to Be Released via Online Lottery!

Takahashi Taisho and Fujimoto Koda have made their debut on the 'ViVi National Treasure-Level Handso… · 2026-07-16

April 23rd is Children's Reading Day: "Fingerplay Songs" Shine in the Digital Age, "Moving Picture Books" Connecting the World Become a New Culture

Timed with "Children's Reading Day" on April 23rd, "fingerplay songs" are being re-evaluated in the … · 2026-04-22

30 Top Creators with Over 15 Million Social Media Followers Unite! New Book 'Think for Yourself: Making the World More Interesting' Releases July 16

Kodansha will release the new book 'Think for Yourself: Making the World More Interesting' on July 1… · 2026-07-16

Gravure Newcomer Mao Takano's Debut Photobook 'Mao no Koto' Breaks Pre-Order Records as Cover Image Is Finally Revealed!

22-year-old gravure talent Mao Takano will release her debut photobook 'Mao no Koto' on July 29. The… · 2026-07-15

ViVi National Treasure Handsome Ranking H1 2026: Full Results Revealed! Yutaro Yamanaka Claims First Crown in NOW Category, Kazuto Momoyachi Achieves Long-Awaited Top Spot in NEXT, Hokuto Matsumura Makes History with Triple Crown in ADULT Division

ViVi has announced the results of the 'National Treasure Handsome Ranking H1 2026.' Yutaro Yamanaka,… · 2026-07-15

Breaking News: Shitoko Kosagawa Wins 175th Akutagawa Prize for 'Zombie Collector,' a Shocking Work Reexamining 'Work' in an AI-Infiltrated World

Shitoko Kosagawa's short story 'Zombie Collector' has won the 175th Akutagawa Prize. The story, set … · 2026-07-15

Healing Wolf-Themed BL Romance 'The Story of Tanaka Who Loves a Werewolf' by Sakuma Chojyu Starts Serialization on Comic DAYS from July 15

Comic DAYS by Kodansha launches a new healing-themed boys' love fantasy series, 'The Story of Tanaka… · 2026-07-15

First Spin-Off Gourmet Manga from 'Miichan and Yamada-san,' with Over 2.8 Million Copies Sold, Begins Serialization!

The first spin-off manga from the hit series 'Miichan and Yamada-san,' which has surpassed 2.8 milli… · 2026-07-15

Shuko Chinzei Graces the Cover of ViVi September Issue! Celebrating Her First Solo Lead Film, She Appears on the Cover for the Third Time. A Special Interview That Reveals the True 'Chinze-' Today! ♡

ViVi exclusive model Shuko Chinzei appears solo on the cover of the regular edition of ViVi's Septem… · 2026-07-15

The Ultimate Gourmet Treat: 'Summer's Finest Eel' – Otona no Shumatsu August 2026 Issue Released Today

The August 2026 issue of 'Otona no Shumatsu' is now on sale, featuring a grand special on summer eel… · 2026-07-14

VOCE Regular Model Sakura Sakurazaka46's Tomura Hono and Hiyori Sakurazaka46's Kanemura Miku's 'Honmiku' Duo Make Their First Cover Together! VOCE September Issue to be Released on July 22 (Wed)!

Sakura Sakurazaka46's Tomura Hono and Hiyori Sakurazaka46's Kanemura Miku, known as the 'Honmiku' du… · 2026-07-14

Magazine Shop to Open Permanently Inside Don Quijote (Shibuya Main Store, Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Store, Shinsekai Store) Starting July 25, 2026!

Weekly Shonen Magazine, in collaboration with Don Quijote Co., Ltd., will launch a permanent 'Magazi… · 2026-07-14

Turning Back Time on Skin! Mio Ishii, Beauty Expert at 50, Celebrates Over 100,000 Copies Sold of Her Book 'Your Skin Will Change in One Week: An Adult's Guide to Beautiful Skin'

Mio Ishii, a renowned beauty expert, has surpassed 100,000 copies in combined print and digital sale… · 2026-07-14

Join the Hit 'PAW Patrol' on a 'Paw-fect' Adventure! 'PAW Patrol: Find the Differences – 100 Pawsome Puzzles!' Now Available!

Kodansha's Children's Division announces the release of 'PAW Patrol: Find the Differences – 100 Paws… · 2026-07-14

A Death Row Inmate's Hilarious Prison Comedy! "Poppin' Poppin' Penalty" (Aromemi) Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from July 5!

講談社がコミックDAYSで新作漫画『ポッピン・ポッピン・ペナルティ』の連載を開始。死刑囚の鉱石採掘を描く刑務喜劇で、第1話は無料公開。 · 2026-07-05

Special September Issue Cover Features Takahashi Meya, Sakurai Kaito, Takahashi Kyohei (Naniwa Danshi), and K (&TEAM) from Live-Action Film 'BLUE LOCK'! Includes 'BLUE LOCK Special “Ego” Album'!

The special September issue of ViVi features Takahashi Meya, Sakurai Kaito, Takahashi Kyohei (Naniwa… · 2026-07-13

Author Atsuko Asano's 35th Anniversary: Exhibition "The World of NO.6" for Popular Near-Future Sci-Fi Novel Series with Over 2.4 Million Copies Sold to be Held in Ginza, Tokyo in October 2026!

Author Atsuko Asano will celebrate her 35th anniversary in 2026 since her debut in 1991. To commemor… · 2026-07-09

Shintaro Asanuma, OxT, Baby Canta Added to "Ace of Diamond actII -SS- The Talk & Live"! Yoshiki Shimotsuma to Host!

Shintaro Asanuma, OxT, Baby Canta (O.A.), and Yoshiki Shimotsuma (MC) have been confirmed to appear … · 2026-06-28

[15th Anniversary] Can You Solve It!? Kodansha's Moving Encyclopedia MOVE's "Super Serious Quiz Challenge" Begins! "Aim to Be an Encyclopedia Master with Quizzes" Site OPEN!

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Kodansha's Moving Encyclopedia MOVE, a full-fledged encyclope… · 2026-06-29

<Magapoke 11th Anniversary Project Part 2> Launching 'Magapoke Best Eleven' – Build Your Own Team by Selecting Your Favorite Series!

This year marks the 11th anniversary of Magapoke, made possible by a diverse range of titles from ma… · 2026-06-29

Baskin-Robbins Supervised Sticker Book Released! Includes 53 Realistic Stickers of Classic and Popular Flavors!

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest ice cream chain. A sticker book based on Baskin-Robbins flavors,… · 2026-06-30

Commemorating the Release of "The Fermat's Cuisine" Volume 8 and Surpassing 1 Million Copies Sold! Original QUO Card Present Campaign Launched!

■Campaign Information 1 To celebrate the release of Volume 8 and surpassing 1 million copies sold, … · 2026-06-30

Continue Your Dream Stay at a Hotel! The Definitive Guide to "Disney Stays" "Enjoying Your Stay at Tokyo Disney Resort®" to be Released on July 13!

©Disney New Official Guidebook Packed with Everything About "Disney Stays," from Hotel Selection to… · 2026-07-08

[Series Cumulative Sales Exceed 200,000 Copies!] New "Chiikawa Kanji Drills" for Grades 4, 5, and 6 Now Available!

Kodansha Ltd. will release "Chiikawa Kanji Drill Grade 4," "Chiikawa Kanji Drill Grade 5," and "Chii… · 2026-07-08

Kodansha Bunko's 'Nare no Hate' Unveils Long-Awaited Book Cover and New Poster Simultaneously! Commemorative Benefits and a Gift Campaign Also Decided!

■ 1. Book Cover Design Revealed! Cover Illustration Newly Drawn by Yoshiki Imazu, Who Handled the PV… · 2026-06-30

Afternoon 40th Anniversary Exhibition Opens Soon! Comments from "Blue Period" Author Tsubasa Yamaguchi and Editor-in-Chief Akira Kanai Arrive! Overall MAP Revealed, Featuring Exciting Photo Spots from "Parasyte," "Land of the Lustrous," and More!

The "Afternoon 40th Anniversary Exhibition," held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the monthly… · 2026-07-08

Perfect for Summer Free Research! NHK's "Darwin's Game" x Kodansha's MOVE Moving Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Collaboration Encyclopedia is Finally Here! The Encyclopedia We've Been Waiting For!

The collaborative encyclopedia, created with full cooperation from the "Darwin's Game" program produ… · 2026-07-01

[Ranked #1 on Comic DAYS] Huge Buzz! Manga "Kodomo Hiroyuki" Depicting the Days of 10-Year-Old 'Ronpa King' Hiroyuki to be Released July 8

Kodansha Children's Business Department will release the manga "Kodomo Hiroyuki," which depicts the … · 2026-07-01

Legendary Noodle Picture Book "Udon vs. Ramen," Which Shook the Humor Picture Book World, Gets First Sequel in 10 Years!

Kodansha Ltd. will publish "Udon vs. Ramen: The Yakisoba Counterattack" (written by Riodai Tanaka) o… · 2026-07-01

Disney & Pixar's Latest Film 'Toy Story 5' Available Early as a Picture Book! Campaign Underway to Win Tokyo Disney Resort® Park Tickets (Pair) and More

This summer, on July 3rd, marking 30 years since the Japanese release of Disney & Pixar's 'Toy Story… · 2026-07-02

Sanrio Characters Seal Book, 100% Gal Style, Now Available! [241 Stickers Included]

Kodansha's Children's Business Division will release "Sanrio Characters: Kirakira☆Gyaru Seal Book" o… · 2026-07-02

Japan's Most Famous Stray Cat "Rudolf" Series Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Long-Awaited Side Story Publication; Author Hiroshi Saito Also Marks 40 Years Since Debut with a Present Campaign

Kodansha Ltd. will release "Ore no Namae wa Ippai Attena," the latest installment in author Hiroshi … · 2026-07-02

[Kaho Miyake's Highly Anticipated New Book!] This Time, the Theme is Partnership Theory! "The Society Where 'Spouses' Are Absent" to Be Released!

Kaho Miyake, a literary critic who is increasingly expanding her reach with works such as "Why Readi… · 2026-07-02

[Free Invitation for 40 People] Featuring Dr. Tadaaki Imaizumi of "The Encyclopedia of Regrettable Creatures"! Experiential Workshop for Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students "FRaU x Kao x Kosugiyu Harajuku Hiyashima School 2026" to be Held on July 30th!

The summer heat seems to intensify year by year. Furthermore, it is known that children, being short… · 2026-07-02

"Futari Solo Camp" All 24 Episodes Available for Free on YouTube, Streaming Starts Today [Volumes 1-24 of the Original Manga Now on Sale!!]

With over 3.7 million copies in circulation! The TV anime adaptation of the popular manga "Futari So… · 2026-07-03

Nakayoshi August Issue on Sale July 3rd! Double New Series "First Love and Blue Lies" & "Gal-gical Nina" Begin! With Special Bonus for "Nakayoshi Horror Special" for Thrills and Chills★

■Double New Series Begin! I thought I'd forgotten my past self and the person I used to love... but… · 2026-07-03

[Instant Bestseller!] "New Edition: Comprehensive Visit Interviews: Hajime Nakamura's Guide to 129 Aquariums Nationwide" / Commemorative Event to be Held in Osaka!

Reprint decided in 10 days from release! Sales of the new book "New Edition: Comprehensive Visit Int… · 2026-07-03

Akutagawa Prize Nominee Suzuki Suzumi Writes About Her "Origins" Surviving the Unstable Showa and Heisei Eras -- First Autobiographical Essay "Onna no Ko Miman" Released

The first autobiographical essay by writer Suzuki Suzumi, who was nominated for the 175th Akutagawa … · 2026-07-03

Gathering of Popular Kids' Favorites! Educational YouTube Channel Collaboration Festival to be Held in Summer 2026!

A special collaboration festival featuring five popular educational YouTube channels for children wi… · 2026-07-03

10,000 Manga Volumes Gathered for Unlimited Reading with Drinks! 'Yanmaga Drink & Read Beach House' Opens on Enoshima!

Kodansha's 'Young Magazine' launches the 'Yanmaga Drink & Read Beach House' on Enoshima from July 1 … · 2026-07-03

Popular Podcast 'OVER THE SUN' by Jane Su and Mika Horii Launches Omnibus Manga Project 'Terumee! Your OVER THE SUN' in Kodansha's Kiss Magazine

Kodansha and TBS Radio announce the launch of 'Terumee! Your OVER THE SUN!', a manga omnibus project… · 2026-07-03

【Summer E-Book 2026】Afternoon's 40th Anniversary Fair Launches!

Kodansha has launched its digital book fair 'Summer E-Book 2026' starting June 26, 2026. Celebrating… · 2026-07-04

July 7th is Shangri-La Frontier Day! All Original Manga Chapters Corresponding to the TV Anime Season 2 Broadcast (50 Episodes Total) Are Free!

[July 7th is Shangri-La Frontier Day!] For a limited 72 hours, all 126 chapters of the original man… · 2026-07-06

Can "You've lost weight?" Hurt Others? An Introduction to Lookism Explained Through Everyday Annoyances, "So, That's Lookism: 23 Cases and Explanations" Released

Kodansha Ltd. will release its new book, "So, That's Lookism: 23 Cases and Explanations," on July 9,… · 2026-07-07

Dream Collaboration Between "Kimi to Uchu wo Aruku Tame ni" and BUMP OF CHICKEN Realized! "St. Elmo's Fire" Special Video Released!

The web manga "Kimi to Uchu wo Aruku Tame ni," currently serialized on the Afternoon editorial depar… · 2026-07-07

『Blue Lock』Volume 40 Special Edition to Include! Designs Revealed for 8 Newly Shot Clear Files Featuring Movie Cast!

©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura/Kodansha ©CK WORKS Designs have been revealed for the clear file… · 2026-07-07

Manami Miyata's Latest Book "Until Summer" Announced! First Installment of "Tanka Koshien" Series, "Spring, Encounter," Also to Be Released in Paperback!

Manami Miyata, a young author gaining attention in the tanka and literary worlds, will release her l… · 2026-07-07

Otona no Shumatsu June 2026 Issue Spotlights Beer: Find the Best Pint of Your Life

This issue features a major special on beer. From bottled beer and draft beer that make familiar fla… · 2026-05-14

"Looking forward to Kokoro Kato's future activities!" Kokoro Kato's first interview since restarting, featured in FRIDAY, is causing a huge buzz! Official comments and 2 unreleased photos released!

Kokoro Kato's first interview since restarting her career, published in FRIDAY, has generated signif… · 2026-03-31

First 'Detective Precure!' Fan Book Released! Features Exclusive Item

Kodansha is releasing the first fan book for 'Detective Precure!' on March 27, 2026. It includes an … · 2026-03-27

Youth Full Swing Heroine! "You Are Slugger" (Nametake/Roka Mano) Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13!

The youth baseball manga "You Are Slugger" by Nametake and Roka Mano began serialization on Kodansha… · 2026-04-13

[mi-mollet STORE Pre-sale] The highly popular model that sold out for two consecutive years! LOEFF's Crescent Sleeve T-shirt is back again this year.

mi-mollet STORE is launching a pre-sale for the popular LOEFF Crescent Sleeve T-shirt, a best-seller… · 2026-04-07

VR Animation 'If You See a Cat,' Nominated at Venice International Film Festival, to Be Globally Distributed on Steam and Meta Store from April 3rd!

The VR animation 'If You See a Cat,' produced by Kodansha and planned/produced by Kodansha VR Lab, w… · 2026-04-03

Anna Murashige's Final Photobook 'Anna' to be Released, Handover Event in Tokyo on May 30th! 'Everyone, come see me ♡'

Popular talent Anna Murashige is set to release her final photobook, 'Anna,' on May 29, 2026. Shot i… · 2026-04-02

Yuu Nagira's Japan Booksellers' Award-winning novel to be performed as a stage reading with a star-studded cast! Stage Reading 'You, Like the Stars' confirmed for May 2026 at Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero!

Yuu Nagira's 2023 Japan Booksellers' Award-winning novel 'You, Like the Stars,' which has sold over … · 2026-04-02

Award-Winning 'A Octopus on My Head' from Astra International Picture Book Contest Published as Picture Book!

The story 'An Octopus on My Head,' winner of the 'Kodansha Award' at the Astra International Picture… · 2026-06-18

Magapoke 11th Anniversary Project: First-Ever Manga Award with Easy SNS Entry! Results Announced in Just One Week!

To celebrate its 11th anniversary, Magapoke launches its first-ever manga award with simple SNS-base… · 2026-06-18

Nogizaka46's Mizuki Setoguchi Appointed as "ViVi Beauty Ambassador" & Starts a New Beauty Series!

Mizuki Setoguchi of Nogizaka46 has been appointed as the first "ViVi Beauty Ambassador" for the fash… · 2026-04-09

Appointed as 'ViVi Beauty Ambassador' & Beauty Series Launch! Great Attention to the Fresh Setoguchi Tsukki (Nogizaka46)

Tsukki Setoguchi of Nogizaka46 has been appointed as ViVi's Beauty Ambassador for the June issue, la… · 2026-04-09

mi-mollet STORE Launches Collaborative Items for Adults with UV Cut and Cool Touch Features by Fashion Editor Machi Ito × uncrave

Kodansha's e-commerce site "mi-mollet STORE" is releasing a collaboration between fashion editor Mac… · 2026-06-17

"Weekly Shonen Magazine" to Exhibit Booth at SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026! August 28th (Fri), 29th (Sat), 30th (Sun)

Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" will have a booth at the "SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026" m… · 2026-04-09

"Weekly Shonen Magazine" to Exhibit Booth at SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026! August 28th (Fri), 29th (Sat), 30th (Sun)

Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" will have a booth at the "SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026" m… · 2026-04-09

Kyoto University and Kodansha Blue Backs Collaborate! Announcement of 'Kyoto University x Blue Backs' Series Publication and Commemorative Event

Kodansha and Kyoto University will collaborate to launch the 'Kyoto University x Blue Backs' science… · 2026-04-01

Bestseller Picture Book 'Manete Miyō' Reaches Third Print with 10,000 Copies Sold! Grand Prize Winner of the 1st 'Reader's Choice Innovative Picture Book Award'

The picture book 'Manete Miyō,' published by Kodansha Children's Division on April 16, 2026, has ach… · 2026-06-17

Nakayoshi May Issue is a Love & Cheers Edition Supporting Your Next Step! 'Kitchen no Ohimesama' Comes Back in a Two-Part Special! Appendix is a Super Special 'Legend☆Clear Message Card'♪

To celebrate Nakayoshi's 70th and Natsumi Ando's 30th anniversary, the May issue of 'Nakayoshi' feat… · 2026-04-03

[Magic Resides in That Single Stroke—'Witch Hat Atelier' Transit Advertising Announcement]

To commemorate the TV anime broadcast of 'Witch Hat Atelier', an outdoor advertising campaign featur… · 2026-04-06

Music Project 'NECLOGOS' from 'HundredNote' Reveals Artist Visuals! First Single 'Aftermath' Released June 18 (Thu) at 0:00!

The music project 'NECLOGOS,' born from Kodansha's cross-media content 'HundredNote,' is officially … · 2026-06-17

Commemorating the Release of 'Seijyo ni Uso wa Tsukanai' Volume 6! Campaign to Give Away Original QUO Cards!

The highly anticipated fantasy-mystery series 'Seijyo ni Uso wa Tsukanai,' co-created by Natsu Hyuga… · 2026-06-17

'FAIRY TAIL' 20th Anniversary Projects Announced! Hiro Mashima's 'FAIRY TAIL' Returns to Weekly Shonen Magazine! Short-Term Serialization Starts in August!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'FAIRY TAIL', a new short-term serialization by creator Hiro Ma… · 2026-04-08

Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary 'Sparkling Jubilee' Opens April 15! Prepare Perfectly with Monthly 'Disney Fan' May Issue! Already Selling Out Fast!

The May issue of Monthly 'Disney Fan' features an extensive preview of Tokyo DisneySea's 25th Annive… · 2026-04-08

[Manga x Music Collaboration] Original Image Song 'Zekkou Chiyo' by Hitmaker Sho Watanabe for 'Temple' Now Streaming!

To celebrate the release of volume 15 of Kimitake Yoshioka's manga 'Temple', the original image song… · 2026-04-07

Two-time Japan Booksellers' Award Winning Author Yu Nagira's Highly Anticipated New Book Announced! Titled 'Tarui Konintan'.

Author Yu Nagira releases her first new book in 2.5 years, 'Tarui Konintan,' on May 27, 2026. A shor… · 2026-04-06

A fun book to learn Western painting through pictures and manga depicting 'monsters', 'Monster Art Museum: Introduction to Western Painting through Illustrations and Manga' is released on April 1st!

Mihoko Sugizen's new book 'Monster Art Museum' was released on April 1, 2026. It makes learning West… · 2026-04-03

"Blue Ticket" for Bicycles Introduced! A Picture Book to Learn Road Signs with Judy, Nick, and Friends from Disney's Zootopia is Released!

Kodansha has released a new picture book featuring Zootopia characters to teach children road signs,… · 2026-03-31

Yu Nagira, Author of Two Honya Taisho Wins, Announces Highly Anticipated New Book: "Tarui Konintan" (Tales of Diverse Marriages)

Two and a half years after the publication of 'You, Like a Star' and its sequel 'Weaving Stars,' whi… · 2026-04-06

【Existing Videos OK】Short Videos with 700 Billion Daily Views Could Become the Next Hit Picture Books?! The "Readers' Choice New Picture Book Awards" Strengthens Video Category Recruitment!

The second edition of the "Readers' Choice New Picture Book Awards" jointly organized by Ehon Navi a… · 2026-06-15

[mi-mollet STORE Pre-sale] The highly popular model that sold out for two consecutive years! LOEFF's Crescent Sleeve T-shirt is back again this year.

mi-mollet STORE is launching a pre-sale for the popular LOEFF Crescent Sleeve T-shirt, a best-seller… · 2026-04-07

4/4 Anime Broadcast Starts! "Loveeeez" Super Luxurious Special Glitter Card Postcard Book Newly Released! Featuring New Character "Sumomo"

A new postcard book for the popular character series 'Loveeeez' has been released, featuring luxurio… · 2026-04-03

VR Animation 'If You See a Cat,' Nominated at Venice International Film Festival, to Be Globally Distributed on Steam and Meta Store from April 3rd!

The VR animation 'If You See a Cat,' produced by Kodansha and planned/produced by Kodansha VR Lab, w… · 2026-04-03

Yuu Nagira's Japan Booksellers' Award-winning novel to be performed as a stage reading with a star-studded cast! Stage Reading 'You, Like the Stars' confirmed for May 2026 at Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero!

Yuu Nagira's 2023 Japan Booksellers' Award-winning novel 'You, Like the Stars,' which has sold over … · 2026-04-02

TV Anime "BECK" All Episodes Streaming Free on YouTube, Starts Today! [Commemorating Release of Author's Latest Work "THE BAND" Vol. 4!]

To celebrate the release of Harold Sakoshi's latest manga, "THE BAND" Vol. 4, all 26 episodes of the… · 2026-04-03

Anna Murashige's Final Photobook 'Anna' to be Released, Handover Event in Tokyo on May 30th! 'Everyone, come see me ♡'

Popular talent Anna Murashige is set to release her final photobook, 'Anna,' on May 29, 2026. Shot i… · 2026-04-02

Kodansha to Release "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest Edition" on April 16 (Thursday)!

Kodansha will release the "Expressway & Service Area (SA) / Parking Area (PA) Guide 2026-2027 Latest… · 2026-04-13

Youth Full Swing Heroine! "You Are Slugger" (Nametake/Roka Mano) Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS from April 13!

The youth baseball manga "You Are Slugger" by Nametake and Roka Mano began serialization on Kodansha… · 2026-04-13

Kodansha: Only One in Three Parents Feel Reduced Financial Burden Despite High School Tuition Becoming Free

Kodansha's parenting media 'Cocreco' conducted a survey revealing that only 34.4% of parents with hi… · 2026-06-16

BomBom Academy's Singing Videos Achieve Historic Milestone with 4 Songs in Billboard Japan UGC Songs Top 20 for First Half of 2026

BomBom Academy (Icchi & Naru), an educational YouTube channel, has achieved a remarkable feat by ran… · 2026-06-16

Hamabe Minami Reveals Two Summer Makeup Looks: 'Cute' and 'Beautiful' — VOCE August Issue Out June 22!

Hamabe Minami returns to the cover of VOCE after nearly a year, showcasing two summer makeup styles:… · 2026-06-15

Yoji Iwase, a National Treasure-Level Beauty, Makes His First-Ever Beauty Magazine Cover Appearance! Gracing the Special Edition of VOCE August Issue!

Rising actor Yoji Iwase makes his debut on the cover of a beauty magazine, featured on the special e… · 2026-06-15

Mao Hyodo, Neru Nagahama, and Rihou Nakamura Star in Lavish Ensemble for the Launch of 'VOCE 2026 First-Half Best Cosmetics,' Japan's Most Trusted Ranking

The beauty industry's biggest event, 'Best Cosmetics,' is back with its 2026 first-half rankings. A … · 2026-06-15

Talk Event to Celebrate the Release of 'New Edition: Hajime Nakamura's Nationwide Aquarium Guide 129' – Limited Seats Remaining!

Aquarium producer Hajime Nakamura will host a talk event at Tokyo Culture Culture to celebrate the r… · 2026-06-15

Live-action romance simulation 'Hamkoi' to participate in 'SteamNext Fest' starting June 16! [Former big politician also 'This is dangerous' and surprised by 'brain-melting' game experience]

Kodansha's live-action romance simulation game 'Hamkoi' will participate in the 'SteamNext Fest' sta… · 2026-06-15

Kodansha Bunko Launches "STORY IN POCKET" Series with Works by Keigo Higashino, Jiro Akagawa, and More, Priced at 550 Yen

Kodansha Bunko is launching a new book series called "STORY IN POCKET" on April 15, 2026. The first … · 2026-04-14

Yuka Nakamae's New Essay Collection 'Drop Poroporo' to be Released on April 23

Essayist Yuka Nakamae's new collection, 'Drop Poroporo,' will be released by Kodansha on April 23, 2… · 2026-04-14

Kodansha Manga Characters from 12 Works, Including "Attack on Titan" and "Blue Lock," Introduce Japanese Manners to Visitors to Japan

Kodansha launches the 4th installment of "MANGA MANNERS" advertisements, using popular manga charact… · 2026-03-29

"A gorgeous aroma spreads, the best drink with meals: 'Refreshing! Soda Splits'" - July 2026 issue of Otona no Shuumatsu released today♪

Released on June 15, 2026, the July 2026 issue of Otona no Shuumatsu features a major special on pla… · 2026-06-14