Today, Kodansha has announced that they will host their first ever immersive pop-up event in New York City/NYC in October. The even will start October 4th in SoHo, NYC and will be located at 45 Grant Street. The event will go through the month of October and will be open on Wednesdays to Sundays from 12PM to 9PM EST.Called Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets, the event will have attendants explore a gallery, cafe, lounge, and a robust manga library. This month-long programming includes a diverse l
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