Kodansha is a Japanese publishing company that specializes in manga and novels, as well as magazines and digital media. They have a significant presence in the Japanese and international markets, particularly in North America.
Founded in 1909 by the Kodansha Bookstore
Began publishing magazines in the 1920s and comics in the 1930s
Expanded into the digital market in the 2000s
A Japanese publisher of manga magazines and books, including the popular Weekly Shonen Jump. Their titles compete with Kodansha's in popularity and market share.
Another Japanese publisher of manga magazines and books, including the popular Weekly Shonen Sunday. They also compete with Kodansha for market share.
An American publisher that specializes in Japanese comics, including many titles from Kodansha. They are the largest English-language publisher of manga in North America.
A post-apocalyptic manga and anime series about humanity's struggle against humanoid giants. It has become a cultural phenomenon and success story for Kodansha.
A classic magical girl manga and anime about a group of girls who fight evil while also dealing with their everyday lives. It was first published in the 1990s and has since become a global brand.
A cyberpunk manga and anime about a team of law enforcement officers who fight cybercrime in a futuristic Japan. It has been adapted into multiple films and television series.
Their most popular manga overall is likely Attack on Titan, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Other popular titles include Sailor Moon, Fairy Tail, and Akira.
No, Kodansha also publishes novels, magazines, and digital media. However, manga is their main area of focus and they are one of the largest manga publishers in the world.
Their headquarters is in Tokyo, Japan, but they also have offices in New York and other locations around the world.
Kodansha Comics is the imprint that publishes manga in English, while Kodansha USA is the subsidiary that oversees all of Kodansha's operations in North America.
Yes, Kodansha has partnerships with many companies in the entertainment industry, including Netflix, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures. They have also collaborated with other manga publishers such as Shueisha and Shogakukan on crossover titles.
