Kodansha USA Announces New Manga Licenses and Print Releases

Big news for manga collectors this week as Kodansha USA confirmed a wave of new titles coming to bookshelves soon. Fans of sports classics can finally look forward to a physical print run of Hajime no Ippo: Fighting Spirit. This legendary boxing series has been a staple of the industry for years and it is great to see it get the print treatment it deserves.

Alongside the boxing hit, the publisher announced they have licensed the series Trapped on Tape. This new addition adds a fresh thriller element to their upcoming lineup. It is always interesting to see which new stories the team picks up for local audiences.

If you prefer rom coms, you are also in luck. Kodansha is expanding their Print Club offerings with new physical editions for How to Grill Our Love and Abe kun's Got Me Now. These sweet series have been fan favorites online, so having them on the shelf is a nice treat for readers who love a good romance story.