Brand Film
“Taking Flight”
Message
Inspire Impossible Stories. These are bold words, and they guide us every day.
We believe stories can change people’s lives. Every time we discover an author, publish a magazine, license a product, or deliver children’s books to those in need, we open the door to new worlds.
Our work reimagines possibility. Since our founding in 1909, we have remained dedicated to engaging our readers and viewers through new, thought-provoking narratives. Everything we share is meant to inspire and ignite ideas – to help us all imagine what’s never been possible before.
At Kodansha, we will continue crafting new stories that excite and inspire the impossible.
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
Overseas sales share (2022)
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.
Ambassador
Skateboarding phenom, Yuto Horigome, pushes the boundaries of street skating as a new Kodansha ambassador.
Sustainability
Nurturing people and culture through the power of publishing.
