Brand Film
Taking Flight
Directed by Juan Cabral
A film that captures how stories created by Kodansha and its creators take flight from Japan, reaching hearts around the world. Whispered throughout the piece are passages from
Kodansha works, spoken in five languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Directed by Juan Cabral, winner of over 25 Cannes Lions.
Story Tree
Directed by Max Blustin
This film traces the creative journey as "seeds of stories" are nurtured by creators, passed from hand to hand to inspire others, and grow to reach the world—a cycle visualized
through the growth of a single tree. Look closely and you'll find Kodansha's signature K logo subtly hidden within the imagery. Directed by Max Blustin, winner of the Kodansha
Cinema Creators Lab 1st Edition.
LIGHT HOLE
Directed by Toru Katori
A girl touched by stories lets her imagination run wild, transporting herself to worlds beyond. This imaginative realm is brought to life through the motif of a "HOLE." Her
paper-crafted fantasy world, created using stop-motion animation, interweaves with the live-action reality around her. The film was produced through an open call in collaboration
with the Cinema Creators Lab, receiving about 150 submissions from Japan and abroad. Directed by independent creator Toru Katori.
Purpose
Inspire Impossible Stories
We exist to Inspire Impossible Stories. At the core of our purpose is the phrase "omoshirokute tame ni naru"– the balance of interesting (omoshiroi) and beneficial (tame ni naru) storytelling.
- omoshiroi
- tame ni naru
Our Business
Shaping the future of publishing
MANGA
BOOKS
MAGAZINES
/WEB MEDIA
ANIME
/LIVE-ACTION
MD/GAMES
History
Since 1909, we’ve set out to share interesting and beneficial stories with the world.



Partnership
Global Partner
One with a football. The other with a pen. Kodansha and Liverpool walk on. Together.

Sustainability
Nurturing people and culture through the power of publishing.














































