Kodansha House: Month-Long Manga Pop-Up in NYC
Attribute: August Tales
Just as you thought Anime NYC was your big break to meet masterminds of Japanese manga, surprise, surprise! Kodansha US just lobbed a plot twist. Upcoming in October, and set in New York City, they’ve announced an event named “Kodansha House”. The catch? It’s not the usual anime jamboree – it’s more!
Fans and renowned creators affiliated with Kodansha are in for a month-long treat, not boxed within standard convention bounds.
Where Imagination and Reality Intersect
Picture this: you enter a world via a gigantic manga bookshelf. You discover an array of spaces: a gallery, an inviting cafe, a cozy lounge, and a vast manga library. Sounds like manga heaven, doesn’t it?
Kodansha House aims to let fans connect, inspire them, and pay homage to their beloved narratives. Unleash your imagination – from interactive exhibits, workshops, to movie nights and more!
A Slew of Spectacular Spectaculars
Expect a medley of engaging activities. Fan favorites like Akira, Blue Lock, Ghost in the Shell, and Blame, will light up movie nights. Interactive games such as the amusing “Toast of Tardiness Challenge” and trivia nights offer a chance to display your manga prowess.
Get set for a thrilling “speed friending” experience. You might just pair up with your ideal manga-crazy comrade. The biggest incentive yet? Get up close and personal with four major manga creators in rare U.S. appearances. Shuzo Oshimi, Tsubasa Yamaguchi, Makoto Yukimura, and Kamome Shirahama will grace the gathering with interactive Q&A sessions and signings.
Embrace the Manga Experience
Two tailor-made photobooths aim to delight Akira and Attack on Titan fans. Don Akira’s iconic attire and hop onto a stationary bike for a supercharged snapshot sequence. For Attack on Titan fanatic? Salivate over a tangible model of the formidable walls of the Attack on Titan village. Reach out over the walls like a Titan, snatch tiny edible figures and memorialize your Titan moment on video.
Plotting Your Visit
Keep an eye out for more information about admission and schedules closer to the kickoff date: October 4. Eager to drop by? Mark your calendars – Kodansha House sets up at 45 Grand Street, at NYC’s Soho neighborhood. The doors swing open from 12PM to 9PM, Wednesdays to Sundays. Get ready to lose yourself in the world of manga!
As the plot of this manga-themed October flash-forward, expect a whirlwind of manga magnificence. It’s less of an anime convention and more of an immersive manga dream-come-true. Buckle up, manga fans, it’s time for a trip to Kodansha House!
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