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SoraNews24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
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, and in honor of this, it will release a free special edition issue in the USA only. These magazines will only be available at the Kinokuniya booth at the Anime NYC convention from 21 to 24 August and from all 17 Kinokuniya bookstores stores across the US from 21 August to 10 November, or while supplies last. This beefy, 1,044-page issue of Young Magazine will contain 20 stories, including 16 new titles carefully selected from a field of over 100 manga creators to best represent the magazine's theme of boundary-pushing and rich world-building. During the distribution period, American readers will be able to vote for their favorites on Young Magazine 's official website and Twitter account. The title that receives the most votes will be added as an ongoing series to the K Manga app. Limited edition prizes will also be given to lucky readers who post more about the manga they're voting for. In addition, there will be four titles by well-established manga creators. Shuzo Oshimi, known for works such as Blood on the Tracks , looks set to explore his relationship with Bob Dylan further in a autobiographical manga called Me and Bob Dylan (and My Father) . Horror writer Masaaki Nakayama , whose resume includes Fuan no Tane , will return from a mysterious hiatus with a new story, The Silent Forest , set in the Edo period over 150 years ago. There will also be a chapter of Kengo Hanazawa's hit series Under Ninja , which was recently adapted into a live-action movie in Japan. And last but certainly not least, Initial D and MF Ghost creator Shuichi Shigeno will make his triumphant return to street racing manga with Subaru and Subaru , which is actually about two people named 'Subaru' rather than the cars, though I have to think they'll make frequent appearances too. Don't forget, all of this will be given out for free at Anime NYC and Kinokuniya bookstores, so you better act fast before they fly off the shelves faster than Takumi driving away from a Fuan no Tane ghost. Featured images: ©︎ 2025 KODANSHA LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Insert images: ©Robico/Kodansha Ltd., ©Denchi Matsumoto・Keita Nishijima/Kodansha Ltd., ©Yukito Iwai/Kodansha Ltd., ©Rin Shimokawa/Kodansha Ltd., ©Hiroshi Takashige・Tatsumi Hitomoji/Kodansha Ltd., ©Kami Nishio/Kodansha Ltd., ©Hiroki Ishizawa/Kodansha Ltd., ©Keito Gaku/Kodansha Ltd., ©Shuzo Oshimi/Kodansha Ltd., ©Masaaki Nakayama/Kodansha Ltd., ©Kengo Hanazawa/Kodansha Ltd., ©Shuichi Shigeno/Kodansha Ltd. ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Marking the historic Japan-US bond — and how we can keep building on it
As cherry blossoms bloom each spring, we are reminded of the enduring friendship between Japan and the United States. The sakura were one of Japan's first gifts to the United States. In 1912, Japan shipped thousands of flowering cherry trees to the US to be planted in public parks. Today, cherry-blossom festivals are held in cities like New York, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and nationwide as tributes to this lasting relationship, rooted in deep trust. These community celebrations, and the quiet Sakura Park tucked away in Upper Manhattan, are reminders that the bonds between Japan and the United States are continuously forged at the grassroots level. Our bilateral ties, and our efforts to better understand one another, grow increasingly crucial as the geopolitical environment becomes more severe and complex. Ongoing discussions and negotiations are occurring right now that will shape our nations' future economic relations. Yet the relationship between our two countries has advanced on the ground for decades, particularly in New York City. The MTA's newest subway cars, made by a Japanese company's local plant established in 1986, were tailor-made to meet the needs of this gigantic city. They feature security cameras, LED lighting, open gangways and wide doors to smooth passenger flow. Throughout my tenure as ambassador, I have visited many Japanese plants — from food production to heavy industries — that have demonstrated to me the tireless efforts of Japanese businesses to integrate into American society. Anchored in local communities, they create jobs and respond quickly to economic fluctuations, fulfilling the trust the US has placed in Japan as an economic partner. The strength and interwovenness of our economic bonds at all levels is evident: Japan has been the world's largest investor in the US for five consecutive years. Of course, we mirror each other's appreciation. When I attend Anime NYC each year, I'm greeted by thousands of characters who look as if they jumped out of Japanese manga. I speak at universities and colleges where large numbers of students are eagerly learning Japanese language and culture, if not the economy or history of Japan. New Yorkers clearly have a love of affordable, high-quality home goods and apparel in a minimalist Japanese style. We must not forget the city's highly regarded Japanese sports figures, including Mets pitcher Kodai Senga and Knicks coach Dice Yoshimoto — and of course sake, sushi, ramen, matcha and more are all part of most New Yorkers' diets. None of this happened overnight. Building our interwoven cultures, economies and interests took many one-on-one, person-to-person exchanges between the Japanese and American people. That's the backbone of Japan-US relations, and creating these genuine, respectful friendships with each other is an ongoing process, a barrier against uncertainties and changes in any region of the world, or close to home. On Saturday, we'll have a wonderful opportunity to personally add to the relationship between Japan and the US, right here on the streets of New York City — along Central Park West, not far from Sakura Park. I welcome you to join us for the fourth Japan Parade, a large-scale community celebration of Japan's culture and close bonds with this city, featuring the Japanese performing arts, businesses and nonprofits that contribute to everyday New York life. Imagine the effect that 2,700 marchers and 50,000 spectators will have on our collaborative spirit! Together, let us show how the powerful ties between our two nations will create more possibilities and hope for our bright shared future. Mikio Mori is ambassador, consul-general of Japan in New York.
