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Shuzo Oshimi, the master mangaka, is responsible for some of the darkest and most thrilling works Kodansha Comics and VERTICAL have ever published. His previous titles include dark…
Two’s company, but three is a party! Now you can beef up your manga library with our Books-A-Million buy 2, get a 3rd free deal! Starting Tuesday, February…
Swipe Right on a New Series! Is online dating leaving your heart cold? This Valentine’s Day Kodansha Comics & VERTICAL want to help you fall in love with…
There’s nothing sadder than when a favorite series ends. That point when the villain is defeated, love is found and everyone lives happily ever after … BORING! Don’t…
Did you hear our announcement of MONOGATARI artist VOFAN’s visit to the U.S. during Anime NYC (November 15-17)? To help celebrate this rare appearance by the Taiwanese master…
And the Award Goes to … ? Last year was a big year for Kodansha Comics manga! Winners of the prestigious Kodansha Manga Awards this year include our…
New Year, New Season Manga-to-Anime Sale: all digital volumes up to 50% off! Ends 01/27 This new releases update was originally reported by Kodansha USA on 2020-01-21. The…
Anime auteur Makoto Shinkai (of Your Name fame) has made headlines again with his new film Weathering With You, the manga adaptation of which has recently been licensed…
Happy 2020 from Kodansha Comics and Vertical! The Seven Deadly Sins are having a snowball fight, Chi is decorating his sweet home, the knights of Rayearth are silent…
‘Twas a magical 2019 for us at Kodansha Comics (and not just because of titles like Sailor Moon Eternal Edition and Cardcaptor Sakura Collector’s Edition). We’ve had a…