KODANSHA will host KODANSHA HOUSE 2026, a pop-up event offering a dynamic, all-encompassing experience across KODANSHA’s diverse lineup of manga and anime. Returning to New York City for the third consecutive year, this year’s event will be held for 10 days from October 9 (Friday) to 18 (Sunday) EDT in the Hudson Yards neighborhood.

Various booths including one dedicated to the 2026 hit anime Witch Hat Atelier

KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 will take place at an event space approximately a five-minute walk from the Javits Center, home to New York Comic Con, one of the world’s largest pop culture events. Fans will be able to enjoy immersive booths dedicated to popular titles including BLUE LOCK, Attack on Titan, AKIRA, and Witch Hat Atelier, which garnered an enthusiastic response at KODANSHA HOUSE’s inaugural Los Angeles event in July. The LA event welcomed a large number of fans, far exceeding targeted numbers.

New York City’s KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 will once again serve as an opportunity to leave a strong impression of the KODANSHA brand on manga and anime fans from around the world, as well as industry professionals.

Q&A and signing session confirmed with Saka Mikami-san

During the event, a Q&A and signing session is scheduled with manga artist Saka Mikami-san, creator of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, which was adapted into an anime last year and is currently serialized on K MANGA. Additional events designed to bring fans together are also planned. Further details will be announced on the official website as they become available: https://kodanshahouse.com/

This year also marks the 60th anniversary of KODANSHA’s business operations in North America. To commemorate the milestone, reproductions of original artwork from some of KODANSHA’s iconic manga titles will be sold at the venue as 60th anniversary commemorative merchandise. This will offer North American fans a rare opportunity to experience the “origins” of manga artistry firsthand.

Special giveaway of three limited-edition promotional cards from the official FAIRY TAIL trading card game

For three days only, from October 9 to 11, during New York Comic Con, attendees who visit the venue and meet certain requirements (details to be announced on the official website) will receive three limited-edition promotional cards from UniVersus CCG: FAIRY TAIL – All Fired Up!, the official FAIRY TAIL trading card game developed by USA-based UVS Games. The trading card game is scheduled for release across the USA on November 6.

 Event overview

• Dates: October 9 (Friday) – 18 (Sunday) (10 days)
• Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM EDT (scheduled)
• Location: 508 W 37th St
• Official website: https://kodanshahouse.com/

*Admission is free and no reservations required (some events require reservations; details will be announced on the official website at a later date)

Source: Press Release

Josh Piedra

Senior Editor, Anime & Manga

Josh has been an anime fan for over twenty years. In addition, he is a light novel author with 38 books published across 5 series! He is also the owner of Meteora Press, his personal dba serving as a publishing label. Anime and otaku culture isn't Josh's only area of expertise. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and has created a handful of independent games along with a deep working knowledge of the gaming industry.