Kodansha to Drop Special Free U.S. Release for Anime NYC

Young Magazine to give away special US-only edition with works by new and legendary mangaka

Over 1,000 pages of free manga goodness. When it comes to seinen manga, which is aimed at an adult audience, the premier magazine has long been the ironically titled Young Magazine. Famous for publishing legendary series like Akira and Ghost in the Shell, it has long featured stories with complex morality and unflinching depictions of violence and sexuality. Young Magazine has become quite the adult itself, now celebrating its 45th anniversary, …

Kodansha's Famed Young Magazine Gets U.S. Release

Kodansha’s Young Magazine got started in 1980 in Japan, and has since launched titles like AKIRA and Ghost in the Shell. To celebrate its 45th anniversary, it’s making a special edition magazine aimed for Americans! Editor in Chief of Young Magazine Hidemi Shiraki explained, “For our selection, we held an open call and received submissions from over 100 manga creators. Ultimately, 19 titles were carefully selected for your enjoyment. We hope to …

Kodansha to Drop Special Free U.S. Release for Anime NYC

In celebration of a major milestone for one of Japan’s most popular manga magazines that spawned hits that defined genres, the magazine will make itself accessible to United States audiences soon, with multiple series to be serialised and a popularity poll for one of 16 manga. This new announcement is very exciting and shows the growing influence of the manga medium in North America and globally, and this move will hopefully increase the appeal …

KODANSHA Releases Young Magazine in the U.S.

Popular manga magazine “Young Magazine” (Kodansha), where legendary titles such as “AKIRA”, “Ghost in the Shell”, “Initial D” and “Dragon Head” were born, is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its Japanese publication by opening up to the U.S. audience. A special edition magazine will be released with 19 new manga series geared towards American manga [...] The post KODANSHA Releases Young Magazine in the U.S. first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Attack On Titan Publisher Launches New Manga Magazine For Readers In The United States - Animehunch

Kodansha Ltd., the Japanese publisher behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga, revealed on July 15, 2025, that they will be releasing a special U.S. edition of its Young Magazine. The launch, which celebrates the 45th anniversary of the magazine’s Japanese debut, will introduce 19 new manga series specifically for American audiences. Included in the 19 debut series are new works from established creators such as Shuzo Oshimi, known for The Flowe…