Kodansha USA has announced that its Kodansha House 2025 pop-up event will be returning to SoHo, New York City this October. It will open on October 4, 2025 at 210 Lafayette Street in SoHo, and will be open through October 19, 2025, Tuesdays to Sundays from 12 PM EST to 9 PM EST.
This year’s Kodansha House will include more new immersive fan experiences, with expanded space, interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, date nights, movie screenings, and more fresh programming designed to celebrate the manga community.
Kodansha also announced the launch of “KODANSHA Mochikomi Fresh Ink 2025,” which allows visitors to Kodansha House “to engage with Japan’s legendary editorial team.” Selected Mochikomi finalists will have the chance to sit down with one of Kodansha’s editors at Kodansha House for a 1:1 portfolio review. Submissions are open from August 1, 2025 to August 10, 2025 at 11 PM EST.
Kodansha House’s month-long programming includes a diverse lineup of exhibits featuring fan favorite titles like Attack on Titan, Ghost in The Shell, Blue Lock and many more series. Three major manga creators will also make rare U.S. appearances with Q&A sessions and signings. The guests will be announced later in the future.
More information can be found at Kodansha House’s official website. Visitors can sign up on the website for exclusive updates, including early access to House sneak peaks, ticket drops, and further details on RSVP-only events, which will be announced in the coming weeks.
Source: press release
