We’re thrilled to share some truly game-changing news with our community: Kodansha, one of the world’s most renowned and influential manga publishers, is partnering with GlobalComix and launching on August 21st, 2025.
Kodansha has been at the forefront of manga storytelling for decades, shaping the medium with unforgettable series and characters. Now, those stories will live right alongside your other favorite comics, manga, and toons on GlobalComix.
Two Big Release Waves
The first wave of Kodansha content will arrive on August 21, bringing over 500 books to GlobalComix. Just one week later, on August 27, we’ll launch the second wave – more than 5,500 additional books, including both day-and-date releases and a deep back catalogue.
At launch, all Kodansha books will only be available à la carte, with GlobalComix Gold members receiving exclusive discounts on every purchase.
Series You Can Look Forward To
The August 21 wave will feature many of Kodansha’s most celebrated titles, including:
- Attack on Titan
- A Silent Voice
- Battle Angel Alita (including Last Order and Mars Chronicle)
- Cardcaptor Sakura (Collector’s Edition & Clear Card)
- Cells at Work!
- Chihayafuru
- Ghost in the Shell (Stand Alone Complex, The Human Algorithm)
- In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
- Initial D and MF Ghost
- Medalist
- Nina the Starry Bride
- PTSD Radio
- Shangri-La Frontier
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (and Trinity in Tempest)
- The Fable
- Tokyo Revengers
- Vinland Saga
- Witch Hat Atelier and Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen
- WIND BREAKER
- Ya Boy Kongming!
A Personal Note from Our CEO
“I really love Attack on Titan, so getting to work with Kodansha to bring stories that mean so much to me to fans worldwide is a dream come true,” said Christopher Carter, CEO and Co-Founder of GlobalComix. “This partnership marks a huge step in our expansion into manga – and it’s only the beginning.”
Follow Kodansha on GlobalComix
This is just the start of our work together, and there’s so much more to come. If you want to be the first to know when new Kodansha titles drop, follow Kodansha on GlobalComix and turn on notifications.
We can’t wait for you to explore these incredible stories – and for fans everywhere to experience Kodansha’s world-class manga in a whole new way.
Eyelit 3 weeks ago
Looking forward to this!
Niceannoying 3 weeks ago
😲 WOW
Buragon 3 weeks ago
are you sure ?
Buragon 3 weeks ago
this is good news we can finally be manga readers. I welcome kodansha to GC empire
Rukh-Knight 3 weeks ago
That's great.
Zingaro 3 weeks ago
onlu à la carte?
SpinningNumbers 3 weeks ago
This is a huge get holy shit W
SirKanti 3 weeks ago
this membership is worth it more and more
FollowingAncientCat 3 weeks ago
Awesome!!
Stereotypicalcat 3 weeks ago
surely that must mean the membership will increase in price soon - else how is this growth sustainable
Coolesdolo 3 weeks ago
this news literally made my day 🥹 and it’s been a tough week!
RunningFleetingPrinter 3 weeks ago
thanks for the news! Would it be possible to clarify on a few things. Will any/some of the Kodansha books be included in the GC Gold Subscription, or will they all only be accessible at a reduced price for Gold members? Also, will the books be downloadable (i.e. DRM-free) after purchase?
Buragon 3 weeks ago
@Buragon: guess who's finally getting to read some manga
Buragon 3 weeks ago
@Buragon: where is tomodachi game where is it ?!
Buragon 3 weeks ago
kodansha! I need you kodansha!
Buragon 3 weeks ago
I still have my entire goddamn planning to read list
Buragon 3 weeks ago
kodansha: stand ready for my arrival GC
samzzatw 3 weeks ago
@Stereotypicalcat: it's A la carte
Fretmasterj 3 weeks ago
A la carte is a huge disappointment, but sadly not surprising for Kondansha. I do not understand why Kondansha insists on remaining #2 to Viz/Jump.
Verkins 3 weeks ago
Nice!
samzzatw 3 weeks ago
@RunningFleetingPrinter: Considering that the Dark Horse books are not drm free and that Kodansha does not offer drm free on other platforms, I would say that they are very likely not drm free
ClimbingCalmVoyager 2 weeks ago
wow great news! so happy with this app \(^-^)/
comicbookbarbarian 2 weeks ago
This is amazing news!
Buragon 2 weeks ago
tomodachi game and my home hero please, they not good manga… Best manga
Kevin admin supporter 2 weeks ago
@RunningFleetingPrinter: At this time, the books will be exclusive to a la carte (and will not be DRM-free). We will make sure to announce if that changes.
kaijionline 2 weeks ago
they’re collecting the comic publishing infinity gems 😭
Kaedenn 2 weeks ago
It kinda sucks that it's only a la carte and not free in the gold subscription. It would be cool of it was.
eemma 2 weeks ago
hej
WritingGreyColonist 2 weeks ago
thought it would be for free but you got to pay for every volume not worth it