Kodansha House opened in New York City on October 3. It’s the first American store devoted entirely to one manga publisher, but it won’t be around forever. Kodansha House is a pop-up shop that is only intended to exist through the month of October, and will only be open from Wednesdays to Sundays, 12 pm to 9 pm.
It goes without saying you’ll be able to find the majority of the company’s print manga here, but there will also be special events on specific days. Q&A sessions and signings will take place with Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil), Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Blue Period), Makoto Yukimura (Vinland Saga), and Kamome Shirahama (Witch Hat Atelier). Live discussions, trivia nights, a speed-friending event and something called the “Toast of Tardiness Challenge” will be held here. Movie screenings are planned for Akira, Blue Lock, Ghost in the Shell, and Blame!
“The U.S. is one of our most important and dynamic markets, playing a vital role in the global reach of manga culture,” says Alvin Lu, President and CEO of Kodansha USA Publishing. “We chose New York City as the backdrop for Kodansha House because it is our home city in the U.S. and still the destination in America where creative communities thrive. We want to celebrate our fans, inspire implausible stories, and indulge in our shared passion for manga.”
Kodansha House is no Spirit Halloween: a lot of effort has gone into decorating the place, with the entrance area fashioned to look like stacks of manga — and that’s just the beginning. Here are some more pictures of it:
Hopefully you will have the chance to visit Kodansha House before it disappears in November. The shop is located at 45 Grand Street in New York City.
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