Kodansha USA recently made an exciting announcement at New York Comic Con, revealing the licensing of ten new manga titles for the Western audience. Among the new releases are “As the Gods Will,” “India Calling Me Now,” “Sheeta’s Little Big World,” and seven more captivating titles.
In addition to these new print releases, Kodansha USA also shared plans to release new volumes of the popular manga series, Blue Lock, in print every month starting in July 2025. Fans of The Drops of God manga will be delighted to know that it will be returning to print in its 2-in-1 omnibus volumes due to popular demand.
The company also revealed some exciting collaborations and releases, including a variant edition of Kōji Suzuki’s Ring novel in partnership with Barnes & Noble and the release of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window: The Sequel novel in fall 2025. Additionally, fans can look forward to the Witch Hat Atelier Manga Box Set 1 and the Akira Hardcover Collection, both set to release in fall 2025.
For digital releases, Kodansha USA announced two new titles: “As the Gods Will” and “India Calling Me Now.” “As the Gods Will” follows high school student Shun Takahata as he navigates deadly supernatural children’s games, while “India Calling Me Now” tells the story of a manga artist finding strength and pursuing her dreams in an unfamiliar land.
The new print licenses for fall 2025 include a diverse range of titles, from the heartwarming “Sheeta’s Little Big World” to the dark and comedic “Before You Go Extinct.” Each title offers readers a unique and engaging story, promising hours of entertainment and exploration.
With these new licenses and releases, Kodansha USA continues to expand its offerings and bring a variety of manga titles to the Western audience. Fans can look forward to diving into these captivating stories and exploring the diverse worlds created by talented manga artists.
