KODANSHA|HERALBONY Project meets Tachikoma

KODANSHA|HERALBONY Project

Artists of HERALBONY add color to the Kodansha symbol

Kodansha's ten corporate colors each feature one artist,
whose artwork has been used to color Tachikoma,
a character from GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045.

About The Ghost in the Shell

Created by manga artist Shirow Masamune, this sci-fi series was first released in the fifth issue of Young Magazine Kaizokuban, a special supplement of the seinen magazine Young Magazine, from 1989. Protagonist Motoko Kusanagi is a cyborg with a range of super powers including a cyberbrain and superior fighting capabilities. A major in the Japanese National Public Safety Commission, she leads Public Security Section 9, tackling increasingly sophisticated and complex cybercrime.

Blending a realistic, detailed art style with cyberpunk elements and philosophical themes, the series takes a deep dive into topics such as personal identity and interactions between humans and technology, and has influenced many creators.

©S,IG/K/2045

Tachikoma, adorned with original artwork, will be on display at KODANSHA HOUSE in SoHo, New York. The pop-up facility gives fans the chance to experience Kodansha’s popular manga titles from October 4th to 19th.