Kodansha Ltd

Kodansha Ltd. publishes comics, books, magazines, and digital content. Its comic portfolio covers youth, young adult, women's, and general comics through labels and services including Weekly Shonen Magazine, Young Magazine, Morning, Afternoon, Nakayoshi, Magazine Pocket, Comic DAYS, and Palcy. Its book publishing spans fiction, essays, nonfiction, educational titles, practical books, children's books, art books, cookbooks, health and care titles, and illustrated reference works. The company also issues literary, academic, paperback, novel, and children's imprints, serving readers across print and electronic formats.

Founded in November 1909, the publisher had 972 employees as of April 2025 and reported fiscal 2024 revenue of 171 billion yen. Alongside book and magazine publishing, it develops international operations, electronic publishing, and rights businesses. Its content is adapted for animation, live-action productions, films, and drama, while corporate clients can make inquiries about secondary use, rights, advertising, and business-to-business activities. The group includes domestic and overseas affiliated companies, including operations in the United States and Europe. It also supports cultural development and sustainability through publishing, awards, and related foundations.