Manga Creators to Participate in Exciting Events at Anime NYC

This year's Anime NYC convention promises to be a fantastic gathering for manga fans, as Kodansha announced that renowned manga creators Minetarō Mochizuki and Kengo Hanazawa will be participating in discussion panels and autograph sessions.

Under Ninja © Kengo Hanazawa, Kodansha

Highlights of the Event

Discussion panels with the creators
Autograph sessions for fans

About the Featured Creators

Minetarō Mochizuki

Published by Tokyopop in North America with his manga Dragon Head (2006-2008)
His works have been adapted into live-action films by directors like George Iida, Katsuhito Ishii, and Jōji Matsuoka
Created Chiisakobee (2012-2015) and an adaptation of Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs in manga form, licensed by Dark Horse Comics and released in English in 2020

Kengo Hanazawa

Launched the manga I am a Hero in 2009, which concluded in 2017 with 22 volumes
The series inspired two spinoff manga and a live-action film released in 2016
His manga Under Ninja started in 2018, published by Kodansha, and has since inspired a TV anime that premiered in October 2023, starring Taito Ban and Tarusuke Shingaki
A live-action film adaptation is also in the works, set to premiere in Japan on January 24

Additional Information

This event offers fans a unique chance to meet these talented creators and gain insights into their work and creative process. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity at Anime NYC!