Comic Cmoa to Provide Special Sponsorship for 6th 'Katte ni! Manga Award NEO' Variety Show

NTT Solmare Corp., operator of the major comprehensive e-book store 'Comic Cmoa,' will provide special sponsorship for the 6th installment of the variety show 'Katte ni! Manga Award NEO' (ABC Television), scheduled for June 19, 2026, at 00:24. This episode features acclaimed manga artist Shohei Manabe, known for popular works such as 'Ushijima the Loan Shark' and 'Kujo no Tai-zai.'

'Katte ni! Manga Award NEO' is a talk variety show where manga-loving guests gather to arbitrarily define award categories—such as 'Strongest Finishing Move in Manga History' or 'Unbelievable Setting Awards'—and present their top picks.

Following the success of the fifth episode, the sixth has been confirmed. The show is hosted by the comedy duo New York. Guests include prominent manga enthusiasts Yuichi Nakamaru, Akari Nibu, and Yui P (Okazu Club). The show will feature discussions on topics such as manga that shaped personal identity and impactful famous lines. Special guest Shohei Manabe will share behind-the-scenes stories and personal thoughts on his works.

The program will also announce the 'Cool Heroine Manga Ranking' based on a survey of Comic Cmoa users and highlight recommendations from Cmoa bookstore staff.

A commemorative campaign will also be held, offering deals on manga recommended by the star-studded guest list.

Under its vision of 'Spreading the passion for manga through heart and technology,' Comic Cmoa continues to work on making manga more accessible to more people through content like this program.

About 'Katte ni! Manga Award NEO': - Content: A variety show where guests present their favorite manga, scenes, and lines, with New York's Shimaso acting as the chief judge to decide the winners. - Broadcast: June 19 (Fri), 00:24-01:24, ABC Television (Kansai Local). - Streaming: Available on TVer for approximately two weeks after the broadcast.

Commemorative Campaign Details: (1) Follow & Repost Campaign: 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive 10,000 points in Comic Cmoa book vouchers. - Period: June 9, 2026 (Tue) 11:00 to June 19, 2026 (Fri) 23:59. (2) 30% OFF Coupon: A 30% discount coupon for 5 books will be available for works featured on the program or by Shohei Manabe. - Period: June 20, 2026 (Sat) 00:00 to June 22, 2026 (Mon) 23:59.