Thu. 6.22.2023
9:00 PM ET
NEWS
- 2023.05.31
- Launch Party contents announcement, including guests, schedule, agenda
- 2023.05.31
- Commemorative gift details updated
- 2023.05.10
- A party site has opened.
Join the official launch
party to celebrate the
grand opening of
K manga!!
K MANGA launch party will be held online to celebrate the launch of K Manga with our sincerely Kodansha Manga fans. Join the only place to access official and exclusive contents.
The event will be live-streamed starting at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 22.
LAUNCH PARTY
MANGA ARTISTS
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| Video interview |
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| Messages to U.S. Fans |
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LAUNCH PARTY
SCHEDULE
Thu. 6.22.
9:00 - 10:45 PM ET
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| A Message to Fans |
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The Manga Artist Behind the Stories
Rent-A-Girlfriend - REIJI MIYAJIMA |
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| A Message to Fans |
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The Manga Artist Behind the Stories
Attack on Titan - HAJIME ISAYAMA |
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The Editor Behind the Stories
KOJI TERAYAMA |
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The Manga Artist Behind the Stories & Live Drawing
FAIRY TAIL - HIRO MASHIMA |
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Commemorative Gifts for Viewers |
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| Closing |
CONTENT
HIGHLIGHTS
The Manga Artist Behind the Stories
Hiro Mashima, manga artist of "FAIRY TAIL," and Reiji Miyajima of "Rent-A-Girlfriend" will be special guests in a live talk session where they will take a closer look at the behind-the-scenes production of their works.
In addition, the event will feature a special, pre-recorded interview with Hajime Isayama, manga artist of "Attack on Titan."
Featured Artists
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REIJI MIYAJIMA
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HAJIME ISAYAMA
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HIRO MASHIMA
Live Drawing
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HIRO MASHIMA
Hiro Mashima creates live drawings during his talk to share secret tips and techniques that could only be conveyed in this exciting, performative format!
The Editor Behind the Stories
A video featuring Koji Terayama in his role as an editor who provides support for the manga production process will be shown. There will be an inside view of the role of editors in the production process of "DRIFTING DRAGONS". A recorded scene with the manga artist, Taku Kuwabara, will also be showcased.
LAUNCH PARTY
Commemorative Collector’s ItemsChance to Win
Original Illustrations
Signed by the Manga Artists
16 viewers will have the chance to win a signed original illustration from the manga artists. Viewers can enter the giveaway using keywords that will be announced throughout the event. Further details will be announced at a later date.
COMMEMORATIVE GIFT
JOIN THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY TO CELEBRATE
THE GRAND OPENING OF K MANGA. 
What is K MANGA?
We are launching a manga reader app and website to share the joy of manga stories with fans in the US.
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K MANGA
CHARACTERISTISA wide selection of kodansha’s most popular titles
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K MANGA
CHARACTERISTISGet access to popular series before
anywhere else
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K MANGA
CHARACTERISTISOfficially translated high-quality manga
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K MANGA
CHARACTERISTISExcellent user experience offered by the official publishers
K MANGA
CHARACTERISTIS
WHAT IS K MANGA
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