Kodansha has announced the U.S. launch of a special edition of Young Magazine, the long-running Japanese manga publication known for serializing influential works such as AKIRA, Ghost in the Shell, and Initial D. The American edition will feature 19 new manga titles, including works from established creators and new artists. One of the works is Subaru and Subaru, the latest work from the Initial D creator and successor to MF Ghost.
The concept behind it is [UN-filtered MANGA], described as “featuring sci-fi, dark horror, and
cyberpunk stories for adults that portray the raw, unfiltered realities of ordinary human beings in
extraordinary situations.”
The U.S. Wydanie jest wydawane z okazji 45. rocznicy Magazine Magazine w Japonii. Unlike traditional shonen manga aimed at teenagers, Young Magazine has historically catered to adult readers with its seinen content, often featuring science fiction, horror, and psychological themes.
This special issue includes contributions from already acclaimed creators such as:
Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil, Blood on the Tracks)Masaaki Nakayama (Fuan no Tane, PTSD Radio)Shuichi Shigeno (Initial D)Kengo Hanazawa (Under Ninja)
Of the 19 titles, 16 will be eligible for a fan vote. Czytelnicy mogą wybrać swoją ulubioną serię za pośrednictwem oficjalnej strony internetowej magazynu i X (wcześniej Twitter). According to the press release, “The most popular titles will be chosen by fan votes and continue to be serialized in future editions of Young Magazine.” The winning manga will also be serialized on Kodansha’s official manga app, K MANGA.
Voting will run from August 21 to November 10, with results announced on December 15.
The magazine will be distributed free of charge at Anime NYC (August 21–24) and through 17 Kinokuniya bookstores across the U.S. (August 21–November 10), while supplies last. Select Kinokuniya locations will also feature exhibitions, exclusive giveaways, and themed displays starting on August 18.
Panel events and autograph sessions featuring Young Magazine contributors, including Minetaro Mochizuki (Dragon Head) and Kengo Hanazawa, are scheduled for August 24 at Anime NYC.
The full list of titles includes:
Eligible for Voting:
BOYS RUN THE RIOT – IN TRANSITION by Keito GakuFasciation by OUGAGodmother by Rin ShimokawaGOUMA: The Blade that Slaughters Gods by Hiroki IshizawaInto the Dark by Anri MorikumaIs My Love Strange? by Hikari AzumaKIKIKAIKAI by Kyuri YamadaPregnant by Denchi Matsumoto (story), Keita Nishijima (art)PROJECT METALLIA by Yukito IwaiProtocol Ryugu by Daisaku TsuruStill You by Kami NishioThe Graveyard Shift by Yoshimi SatoThe Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers by Daisuke ItabashiThe Knight of Blasphemy by Ray KindoTHE LAST TERRAN by Hiroshi Takashige (story), Tatsumi Hitomoji (art)To Dusk and Twilight by Robico
Featured Additional Titles:
ME AND BOB DYLAN (AND MY FATHER) by Shuzo OshimiThe Silent Forest by Masaaki Nakayamasubaru i Subaru Shuichi Shigenounder Ninja autorstwa Kengo Hanazawa 
©Keito Gaku/Kodansha Ltd.
©OUGA/Kodansha Ltd.©Rin Shimokawa/Kodansha Ltd.
©Rin Shimokawa/Kodansha Ltd. 
©Hiroki Ishizawa/Kodansha Ltd.
©Anri Morikuma/Kodansha Ltd.
©Hikari Azuma/Kodansha Ltd.
©Kyuri Yamada/Kodansha Ltd. 
©Denchi Matsumoto・Keita Nishijima/Kodansha Ltd.
©Yukito Iwai/Kodansha Ltd. 
©Daisaku Tsuru/Kodansha Ltd.
©Kami Nishio/Kodansha Ltd.
©Shuichi Shigeno/Kodansha Ltd.
©Yoshimi Sato/Kodansha Ltd.
©Daisuke Itabashi/Kodansha Ltd. 
©Ray Kindo/Kodansha Ltd.
©Hiroshi Takashige・Tatsumi Hitomoji/Kodansha Ltd.
©Robico/Kodansha Ltd.
©Shuzo Oshimi/Kodansha Ltd.
©Masaaki Nakayama/Kodansha Ltd. 
©Kengo Hanazawa/Kodansha Ltd.
The official website and social media channels will host additional Treść, w tym filmy promocyjne, streszczenia i interaktywne kampanie. Więcej informacji jest dostępnych pod adresem:
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