Publisher KODANSHA to Introduce Young Magazine in the U.S. Market
In an exciting development for manga enthusiasts, Kodansha's "Young Magazine USA" made its debut in the United States on August 21, 2025, coinciding with the Anime NYC 2025 event in New York City. This new publication offers unfiltered seinen manga, with a focus on Sci-Fi, dark horror, and cyberpunk stories, catering to mature readers.
A special, free 1,044-page issue containing 20 stories, including 16 new titles, was distributed in limited print runs at Anime NYC 2025 and 17 Kinokuniya bookstores across the U.S. from August 21, 2025. The magazine celebrates the 45th anniversary of the original Japanese "Young Magazine," known for boundary-pushing titles like Akira and Ghost in the Shell.
American readers can participate in the excitement by voting for their favorite titles via the magazine’s website and social media. The top five titles, determined by fan voting and social shares, will be serialized in both Japanese and English later in 2025 through the official English edition of Young Magazine and Kodansha's K Manga app. The most popular title will become an ongoing series on the K Manga app, with special prizes for voters.
A digital version of the special issue is also available on a dedicated website and social platforms, extending access beyond the convention and stores.
Key Highlights
- Launch date: August 21, 2025 (coinciding with Anime NYC 2025)
- Distribution: Free print copies at Anime NYC and 17 Kinokuniya bookstores in the U.S.
- Content: 20 stories (including 16 new titles) focusing on mature Sci-Fi, dark horror, and cyberpunk manga with unfiltered themes
- Reader participation: Fan voting to determine future serialized titles via website and social media
- Digital availability: Online and social media platforms alongside physical distribution
This launch marks a distinct step in bringing the mature and complex seinen manga experience directly to a North American audience for the first time. The website for the fan voting event is scheduled to launch in late August, and the magazine will include new titles from legendary manga creators such as Shuzo Oshimi, Masaaki Nakayama, and Shuichi Shigeno.
One of the titles included in the American edition is "UNDER NINJA," a manga currently serialized in the Japanese version of Young Magazine. The winning manga will be serialized on Kodansha's official manga app, K MANGA.
Michael Kozlowski, who has been writing about audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for the past eighteen years, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is sure to provide insightful reviews and analysis of the new magazine.
In summary, Kodansha's "Young Magazine USA" offers an exciting new opportunity for North American audiences to explore the world of mature, unfiltered seinen manga, focusing on Sci-Fi, dark horror, and cyberpunk stories. With fan voting, digital availability, and the promise of serialized titles, this launch is set to revolutionize the manga landscape in the U.S.
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