Kodansha Announces New Print Manga Licenses at Anime NYC
Kodansha has revealed a new slate of print manga licenses for Fall 2027 and upcoming additions to its print-on-demand Kodansha Print Club program. The announcements include the long-running boxing series Hajime no Ippo and the horror title Trapped on Tape!.
The publisher confirmed that Hajime no Ippo will receive an English omnibus print edition for the first time. Additionally, the Kodansha Print Club will expand to include various romance and supernatural titles such as How to Grill Our Love and I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die. These new print editions will be available through major physical and online retailers starting in late 2026. Fans are encouraged to provide feedback to the publisher regarding future titles they wish to see added to the print-on-demand lineup.
