Kodansha announces nominees for 49th Annual Manga Awards

TOI Entertainment Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 09, 2025, 13:40 IST

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Kodansha announces nominees for 49th Annual Manga Awards

Kodansha, a major player in Japan's publishing industry since it was founded in 1909 by Seiji Noma, is well-known for its important role in literature and manga. In 1977, the company began the Kodansha Manga Awards to recognise outstanding manga works in different genres. This award has highlighted many influential titles over the years, reflecting how manga storytelling has changed.The 49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards continues this tradition, featuring a variety of nominees in three main categories: Shōnen, Shōjo, and General. This year’s selections include both new talents and established creators, showing Kodansha’s dedication to recognising excellence in the manga field. The winners will be announced on May 12, 2025, adding new names to the list of respected award recipients.

Shōnen category nominees

WIND BREAKER by Nii Satoru (Kodansha)
Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Bravery by Mikami Saka (Kodansha)
Kagurabachi by Tonozono Ken (Shueisha)
Versus by ONE (original story), Azuma Kyotaro (manga), Bose (composition) (Kodansha)
Orion on the Board by Arakawa Naoshi (Kodansha)
Fermat's Cooking by Kobayashi Yugo (Kodansha)

Shōjo Category Nominees

A Story About Meeting Your Soulmate by Anashin (Kodansha)
The Scarred Bride by Aoi Tomo (original story), Mamenosuke Fujimaru (manga) (Kodansha)
Fall in Love, False Angels by Coco Uzuki (Kodansha)
Return to Magic School Life After Death, Starting from the Prologue with My Ex-Lover (However, My Liking Rating is Zero) by Ari Shirakawa (manga), Eiko Mutsuhana (original story), Yugiri Akika (character design) (KADOKAWA)
Stella Next Door by Anmitsu (Kodansha)

General category nominees

Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazawa (Kodansha)
Stars in the Garden of Women by Yama Yama (Shodensha)
To Walk in Space with You by Inuhiko Doronota (Kodansha)
The Mouse's First Love by Riku Oseto (Kodansha)
Historie by Hitoshi Iwaaki (Kodansha)

Last year 48th Kodansha Manga Awards winners

Best Shōnen Manga: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe.
Best Shōjo Manga: Looking At Your Profile by Rumi Ichinohe.
Best General Manga: Medalist by Tsurumaikada.

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