Kodansha
Japanese publishing company
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| February 4 2025 | K Manga service further expanded to the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, and Brazil. |
| October 21 2024 | K Manga service expanded to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. |
| May 24 2024 | Kodansha announced the acquisition of publisher Wani Books, turning it into a wholly-owned subsidiary. |
| 2023 | Monthly Maga Kichi website is launched |
| March 21 2023 | Kodansha announced the launch of 'K Manga', a manga distribution service initially launched in the United States on May 10, 2023, with approximately 400 titles. |
| November 30 2022 | Kodansha announced an extended partnership with Disney to release anime originals based on its manga exclusively on Disney+ starting with the second season of Tokyo Revengers. |
| 2018 | In a groundbreaking move, the Miss iD pageant included computer-generated character Saya and AI character Rinna as semifinalists, highlighting the competition's innovative approach to representation. |
| October 2016 | Kodansha acquired publisher Ichijinsha and turned it into a wholly-owned subsidiary. |
| 2015 | Magazine Pocket app/website is established |
| 2013 | Suiyōbi no Sirius website is launched |
| 2012 | Kodansha initiated the Miss iD pageant, a unique competition designed to discover diverse role models beyond traditional beauty standards, allowing participation from married and transgender women. |
| September 2012 | Kodansha USA began issuing new publications under Kentaro Tsugumi, starting with a hardcover release of The Spirit of Aikido. |
| April 30 2011 | Kodansha announced the closure of its English-language publishing house, Kodansha International, while keeping Kodansha USA operational. |
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