KodanshaBooks

04/04/2023

For $25 get 4 universe-expanding light novels & more with the Attack on Titan Forever Humble Bundle:

⚔️Attack on Titan: Harsh Mistress of the City (1-2)
🗡️Attack on Titan: Before the Fall
⛓️Attack on Titan: Before the Fall: Kuklo Unbound

For details: http://ow.ly/JPrN50NzjmQ

14/04/2022

We're less than $2K away from $25K raised for Book Industry Charitable Foundation - an organization helping book & comic store employees with unforeseen financial needs.

Help spread the news of our Award-Winning Humble Bundle or get it for yourself!

Details here: http://ow.ly/Isc350IJlVs

06/04/2022

There's still time to run out & get our Award-Winning Humble Bundle! Offering over $1550 worth of manga for only $40 – including volumes of the fine art high school drama, Blue Period!

For details visit: http://ow.ly/IqE650IBwcs

02/02/2022

Colorful Dreams by VOFAN looks clean on the KOBO and tablet!!! 👀☂️🐸

18/01/2022

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📣
Even if the borders are still closed, today we’re partnering with Kodansha US and KodanshaBooks to offer you a bit of Japan! Please follow us and post a comment sharing about your favorite Japanese food to have the opportunity to win:
- “What's What in Japanese Restaurants” book by Robb Satterwhite
- “Emma Dreams of Stars” book by Kan Takahama, Emmanuelle, Maisonneuve and Julia Palvowitch
- One free online experience of your choice for 2 people to choose from here: https://arigatojapan.co.jp/online-experiences/

The giveaway is from January 17th to January 27th, 2022 and we will pick up the winners a few days after and contact you via Direct Message (3 winners in total, one for each prize).

Note: Due to the covid restrictions in shipping, the giveaway is limited to people in the US for the books this time, the online experience is offered to anyone globally!

Good luck everyone and we hope to see you in Japan soon! 🇯🇵

25/12/2021

🎁Happy Holidays everyone! 🎁
If you are a fan of Monogatari Series and Pretty Boy Detective Club anime from Aniplex USA, then definitely pick this limited time Humble Bundle up today!

Have you been curious about NISIOISIN titles like BAKEMONOGATARI, Pretty Boy Detective Club, KATANAGATARI & more? Try them all during the MONOGATARI RETURNS Humble Bundle collecting NISIOISIN light novels, manga & even audio books!

http://ow.ly/w79i50H2fWT

15/10/2021

Read Real Japanese Fiction presents short works by six contemporary Japanese writers. ✍️
Curious? Here's a sample piece of poetic word play from Yoko Tawada.

Details: http://ow.ly/QVtu50GsdUv

14/10/2021

Off beat, & (somewhat) true to the original story, Spoof on Titan, will attack your sense of humor with hilarious & cutely illustrated gag strips, showcasing the lighter side of the Titan apocalypse. http://ow.ly/SY8c50GrKVd

14/10/2021

Improve your Japanese reading skills with Read Real Japanese Essays from renowned writers' such as Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto and Yoko Ogawa! 📝
Includes notes, dictionary and audio download!

Details: http://ow.ly/54po50GrGtZ

13/10/2021

📕NEW Kodansha Book Release! 📕

New editions of Read Real Japanese Fiction and Read Real Japanese Essays is available now!

Stories and essays by Japan’s cutting-edge writers, now with free audio download!

Details: http://ow.ly/qn9W50GqQrw

08/10/2021

Yayoi Kusama Inspiration in the neighborhood!

Need more Kusama in your life?
Dive into Hi, Konnichiwa here: http://ow.ly/otOi50GoJkP

17/08/2021

🚨Restock Alert! 🚨

MONOGATARI Box Set Season 1 is back and in stock at select retailers such as !

Grab it while you can: http://ow.ly/RNCS50FSRiw

04/08/2021

With the Olympics going on we've got a perfect read for the occasion! Original, contemporary haiku celebrating the summer games, from an acclaimed poet and a gallery of int'l guests.

🏅Grit, Grace, and Gold 🏅
By Kit Pancoast Nagamura

Details: http://ow.ly/EfJB50FKBcP

13/07/2021

It's FINALLY here! MONOGATARI Box Set - Final Season! 🍩
Show us your box or anything cool related to the series in the comment section! 👀

Retailer info here : http://ow.ly/pmhc50Fvme6

09/07/2021

MONOGATARI Fans! Are you ready for next week!!
Final Season Box Set will drop! 🙌

Detailsand retailer info here: http://ow.ly/2NsY50FsZzI

02/07/2021

Happy Friday!
Still looking for some adventures this summer? 😎

May we suggest the amazing KUSAMA: COSMIC NATURE exhibit at the !?
And while you're out there be sure to pick up your copy of "Hi, Konnichiwa" too!

Book details: http://ow.ly/PSNR50FnU3a

25/06/2021

Happy Friday!!
Which means we are hungry! 😋

May we recommend this book which you can learn how to make 60 home cooked recipes from tempura 🍤, onigiri 🍙 to pork cutlets 🍖 !

Japanese Home Cooking with Master Chef Murata
By Yoshihiro Murata

Details: http://ow.ly/W92150FiSAd

18/06/2021

Happy Friday! 🍶
Are you ready for a Japanese pub experience this wkend?

Take a look into Japanese pub culture and food. Plus learn to make 60 izakaya style dishes including yakitori (bbq chicken) 🍗

Izakaya by Mark Robinson
Details: http://ow.ly/baDa50FdNYZ

17/06/2021

Did you know today is World Karate Day! 🥋👊
If you've been curious about this sport we got the Best Karate book by renowned Shotokan Karate master, Masatoshi Nakayama.

You can check out the 11 volume series here:
http://ow.ly/7UG250FcLNk

11/06/2021

Happy Friday!

Want to create some casually stylish dishes to kick off the summer?
Learn how to make Japanese Egg-Salad Sandwiches, Meat Miso Lettuce Wraps, Grilled Sea Bream and 100+ other meals! 😋🍳🥬🍣🍉🐟

Banzai Banquets by Riko Yamawaki
Details: http://ow.ly/CSZr50F8kng

08/06/2021

Pretty Boy Detective Club members! Here it is! ♠️

The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys is now up on digital platforms!
http://ow.ly/iNYz50F5PpJ

04/06/2021

Happy Friday everyone!
Looking for some business inspiration this weekend?

Check out this book about Toyota that's for entrepreneurs and executives in all industries. 🚗

The Toyota Leaders: An Executive Guide
Details: http://ow.ly/vMeU50F3osf

03/06/2021

Are you busy? ✔️
Do you want to learn survival Japanese? ✔️

Then we got the perfect book for you! The most popular Japanese language textbook series - Japanese for Busy People I 🏃‍♂️

Dive into the series here: http://ow.ly/WydU50F2v9Q

03/06/2021

Hello Pretty Boy Detective Club fam!
Due to an unforeseen mystery, The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys e-book has been delayed.
We will keep you posted on the updated release date. 🙇

30/05/2021

Who's watched the newest epi of Pretty Boy Detective Club on this weekend? 🕵️‍♂️♠️

FYI -- The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys (volume 2) will be out digitally in a couple days!
http://ow.ly/xGHK50EYMrA

28/05/2021

Happy Friday! 😙

Did you know that origami is not just for kids!?
Origami Jewelry is a book that can teach you how to make a Butterfly pendant, hairpin, bracelet, earrings and more!

Check out the book here:
http://ow.ly/Clma50EXJ54

27/05/2021

Here it is Arararagi-san!
The MONOGATARI Box Set, Final Season.
Featuring Nadeko, Kanbaru, Senjogahara, Hanekawa and Sodachi!

Pre-order's are still up:
http://ow.ly/PTCd50EWLBj

20/05/2021

This week on our website we are featuring visual arts! 👺
Here is one of our recommendations about classical Japanese theater, Noh, and the beautiful craftsmanship of the masks.

Click below for more info:
The Secrets of Noh Masks
by Michishige Udaka
http://ow.ly/i6jq50ERK1A

17/05/2021

And for those who are wondering about the The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys, digital release date is now June 1st!
http://ow.ly/7oWF50EOSI3

From the renowed author NISIOISIN, the creator of BAKEMONOGATARI, Zaregoto Series and KATANAGATARI comes a new, innovative mystery series, Pretty Boy Detectives Club!

17/05/2021

Did you see the latest episode of Pretty Boy Detective Club this past weekend? (The Pretty Boy in the Attic part 1)

FYI vol 1 of the manga is coming to you in July! 😙
Pre-orders are up now: http://ow.ly/vfje50EOFld