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One of Japan’s biggest manga publishers just crowned the cream of the crop at the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards. This shindig is kind of a big deal in the world of comics over there.
48th Kodansha Manga Awards Judges
A panel of industry bigwigsโwe’re talking editors, artists, you name itโsat down to pore over all the nominees. They looked at everything from artwork to storytelling chops, putting each title through its paces to determine which ones were worthy of their precious stamps of approval.
Selection Committee Members
- Natsumi Ando
- Tsunami Umino
- Etsuji Ogawa
- Koji Kumeta
- Kaoru Hayamine
- Norifusa Mita
- Makoto Yukimura
The Champions
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards across all three categories:
Shonen Manga
- Frieren: Beyond Journeyโs End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity by Saka Mikami
- Gachiakuta by Kei Urana
- Tank Chair by Manabu Yashiro
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm by Hiromu Arakawa
Shojo Manga
- A Sign of Affection by Suu Morishita
- In the Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori
- I See Your Face, Turned Away by Rumi Ichinohe
- Firefly Wedding by Oreko Tachibana
General Manga
- Oshi No Ko by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari
- The Darwin Incident by Shun Umezawa
- Chiikawa by Nagano
- Nagatan to Ao to: Ichika no Ryลrichล by Yuki Isoya
- Bลkyล Tarล by Yoshihiro Yamada
- Medalist by Tsurumaikada
The 48th Kodansha Manga Award goes to
Shonen category
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, a fantasy adventure where an elf mage has to figure out life after her adventuring crew kicks the bucket. It’s a rough premise, but a beautiful execution.
Shojo category
I See Your Face, Turned Away, is an insightful look at relationships and personal growth. IG captions, eat your heart out.
General category
Medalist, which follows a figure skater chasing her Olympic dreams with her coach. Lots of inspiration and perseverance content.
Big Picture frame
Kodansha has been Japan’s manga Bible since the early 1900s, so their awards hold serious weight. Winning creators get straight-up legendary statusโwe’re talking anime adaptations, merchandise empires, the whole nine yards. For manga fans and creators alike, this is the night they wait all year for.
Also Read: 49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards Nominations Announced
Source: Kodansha
Rajat, once an aspiring computer science engineer, transitioned into stand-up comedy, blending creativity with problem-solving. A huge anime and manga enthusiast, he also explores 3D design in Blender. Passionate about merging humor, design, and storytelling, Rajat is always ready to collaborate and create something unique.
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