{"id":31454,"date":"2024-09-03T15:41:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gayleague.com\/?p=31454"},"modified":"2024-09-03T15:41:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:41:11","slug":"kodansha-launches-new-york-city-pop-up-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gayleague.com\/kodansha-launches-new-york-city-pop-up-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Kodansha Launches New York City Pop-up House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>KODANSHA TO HOST FIRST EVER IMMERSIVE POP-UP IN NYC IN OCTOBER 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEW YORK, NY \u2013 September 3, 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This October, Kodansha, Japan\u2019s largest publisher and the creative force behind iconic stories like&nbsp;<strong>Akira,&nbsp;Sailor Moon,&nbsp;Attack on Titan,<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Blue Lock<\/strong>, invites fans to experience&nbsp;<strong>Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets<\/strong>. Opening October 4th in SoHo, NYC, this fully immersive pop-up will be located at 45 Grand Street, open from Wednesdays to Sundays, 12pm-9pm, running through the month of October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kodansha House is not just an event\u2014it\u2019s a vibrant meeting place where the world of manga comes alive. Fans will be greeted by a giant manga shelf entryway\u2014a portal into a gallery, cafe, lounge, and robust manga library. Kodansha House offers a dynamic space for fans to connect, create, and celebrate the stories they love. From interactive exhibits and workshops to date nights and movie screenings, this pop-up is the perfect spot for manga enthusiasts, both new and seasoned, to meet, mingle, and dive deeper into the magic of manga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The month-long programming includes a diverse lineup of activities such as the Toast of Tardiness Challenge, live discussions, trivia night, movie screenings featuring fan-favorites like<em>&nbsp;<strong>Akira, Blue Lock, Ghost in the Shell,<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em><strong>Blame!<\/strong><\/em>,&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as a fun-filled speed friending event for fans to find their perfect manga-loving match. Four major manga creators will make rare U.S. appearances with Q&amp;A sessions and signings:<strong>&nbsp;Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil), Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Blue Period), Makoto Yukimura (Vinland Saga),&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Kamome Shirahama (Witch Hat Atelier).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Featured Activations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Akira\u00a0Slide Photobooth:<\/strong>\u00a0Slide into pop culture history with the\u00a0Akira\u00a0bike meme come to life! Fans can suit up in Kaneda\u2019s iconic jacket and goggles, hop onto a stationary\u00a0Akira\u00a0bike, and pose against a projected anime background. Capture the moment in a four-shot sequence that\u2019s sure to be a hit on social media.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Titan\u2019s Fury \u2013\u00a0Attack on Titan\u00a0Photobooth:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience the awe of stepping into a real-life model of the\u00a0Attack on Titan\u00a0walled village. This massive, scaled model lets fans become Titans, acting out scenes as they reach over walls and grab tiny figures made of candy or chocolate. The fun, goofy moment is captured on video, turning fans into the stars of their very own\u00a0Attack on Titan\u00a0adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kodansha.us\/manga-meets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/kodansha.us\/manga-meets<\/a>. Sign up for exclusive updates, like House sneak peaks, and find out about RSVP-only events at Kodansha House.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KODANSHA TO HOST FIRST EVER IMMERSIVE POP-UP IN NYC IN OCTOBER 2024 NEW YORK, NY \u2013 September 3, 2024&nbsp;\u2013 This October, Kodansha, Japan\u2019s largest publisher and the creative force behind iconic stories like&nbsp;Akira,&nbsp;Sailor Moon,&nbsp;Attack on Titan,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Blue Lock, invites fans to experience&nbsp;Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets. 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