Creator Q&A + Signing
Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura
Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Manga Meets in Little Tokyo
Kodansha House is coming to Los Angeles — and this year, it's setting up in the heart of Little Tokyo.
Just a short trip from Anime Expo, the pop-up is an easy and essential stop for AX attendees looking to extend the experience beyond the convention floor.
Expect creator appearances, immersive manga spaces, daily programming, and more — all free to explore.
Plan Your Visit
Admission
- Free entry
- Free tickets for select events
Regular Hours
- July 2 – 12 : 11 am – 9 pm
Special Hours
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July 4 & 5
- The Clubhouse will close at 5 pm and Retail Store will close at 6 pm.
- Story World will close 9 pm as usual.
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Retail Store
- July 2 – 3 : 11 am – 9 pm
- July 4 – 5 : 11 am – 6 pm
- July 6 – 12 : 12 pm – 8 pm
Location
- Little Tokyo
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701 E 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Creator Events
Creator Q&A + Signing
Kamome Shirahama
Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fan Meet-Up
Hideyoshi Andou
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
More Events
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Party
AX Night: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Party
Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet the team behind THE GHOST IN THE SHELL at this cyberpunk-themed party, with a meet & greet where you can pick up a poster signed by the Director Mokochan and the Character Design & Executive Animation Director Shuhei Handa! On top of that, snap some sweet pics with good music played by a DJ at the THE GHOST IN THE SHELL photo zone, see a real Fuchikoma, and more.
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Anime Watch Party
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Watch Party Presented with Crunchyroll
Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch Witch Hat Atelier anime alongside other WHA fans, with a guest appearance from author Kamome Shirahama herself, as well as the Japanese voice actors: Rena Motomura (Coco) and Natsuki Hanae (Qifrey).
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Creator Event
Blue Lock Creators Q&A + Signing
Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet the minds behind Blue Lock — Muneyuki Kaneshiro (story writer) and Yusuke Nomura (illustrator). Bring your questions to a Q&A session joined by guest speaker Ricco Fajardo (English voice actor of
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Creator Event
Witch Hat Atelier Creator Q&A + Signing
Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet the mind behind Witch Hat Atelier, Kamome Shirahama (author). Bring your questions to a Q&A session joined by guest speaker Dana Terrace (The Owl House), and your books to be signed by the creato
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Educational
Library Day
Monday, July 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Librarians are invited to Kodansha House to learn about the upcoming books from Kodansha, with an educational presentation and Q&A session, followed by a tour of Kodansha House.
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Anime Watch Party
Kodansha Anime Watch Party
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch new & classic subbed Kodansha anime together with other fans!
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Creator Event
Gachiakuta Meet-Up / Anime Watch Party
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet Gachiakuta graffiti designer Hideyoshi Andou, tag and add stickers to the Gachiakuta Wall, and watch Gachiakuta anime alongside other like-minded fans at this themed meet-up.
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Anime Watch Party
Blue Lock Anime Watch Party Presented with Crunchyroll
Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch Blue Lock anime, followed by an exclusive trailer for the brand new live-action movie.
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Educational
Kodansha Manga Academy Lecture & Meet-up
Saturday, July 11, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet like-minded aspiring manga artists at Day 1 of Kodansha Manga Academy, with a Q&A session for aspiring manga artists of all-ages hosted by professional mangaka Marume Goshika (Say Hello to Mr. Wallaby!) and Kodansha Manga Academy editors.
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Educational
Kodansha Manga Academy Kids Workshop : Session 1
Sunday, July 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Day 2 of Kodansha Manga Academy, with an all-ages manga workshop featuring guest Kodansha Manga Academy artist Marume Goshika (Say Hello to Mr. Wallaby!). Kids 6+ are welcome to participate with a guardian!
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Educational
Kodansha Manga Academy Kids Workshop : Session 2
Sunday, July 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Day 2 of Kodansha Manga Academy, with an all-ages manga workshop featuring guest Kodansha Manga Academy artist Marume Goshika (Say Hello to Mr. Wallaby!). Kids 6+ are welcome to participate with a guardian!
RSVP
What to Expect
What are the main features?
Kodansha House Los Angeles is divided into two main wings:
- Story Worlds where you can enjoy Immersive Experiences, Photo Zone, and Arcade Games.
- Manga Clubhouse where you can enjoy Manga Gallery, Library, Lounge, and Retail.
What is Kodansha House Story Worlds?
This area of Kodansha House is full of immersive experiences that let fans step into the world of manga like AKIRA, Attack on Titan, Blue Lock, and Witch Hat Atelier. Also you can strike a pose with your favourite characters in the Photo Zone, and play the Arcade Games for free.
What is Kodansha House Manga Clubhouse?
This area of Kodansha House gives fans a chance to relax by perusing the Kodansha Manga Library, checking out amazing artwork in the Manga Gallery, or grabbing exclusive Kodansha House merch in the Retail Space.
Please note that the Manga Clubhouse’s operating hours may vary depending on the event schedule. See the events calendar for details.
Where is Kodansha House Los Angeles located?
701 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
What are the opening hours and dates?
July 2 to July 12. See the programming calendar for details.
Where can I find the event schedule?
You can find the full lineup on the programming page above.
Which creators will be at Kodansha House?
You can find the full lineup on the programming page above.
How can I meet the creators?
Creator Q&As and signings are managed via a sweepstakes system. Please visit our event pages for entry dates and official participation details.
Where will exclusive Kodansha House merch be available?
Exclusive Kodansha House merch will be available specifically at the Kodansha House retail space during regular opening hours.
Is there food and drinks available inside?
No, there won’t be vendors on location.
I have an Anime Expo badge! What are my perks?
AX badge holders have priority access to enter Kodansha House on AX Night: The Ghost in the Shell Party on 7/2 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
We love hearing from you. If you still have questions or something we didn't cover, please get in touch.