KADOKAWA has unveiled “KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics (KMC),” a new initiative dedicated to adapting classic literature from Japan and around the world into manga. To mark this significant launch, KMC introduced its official website on June 3, 2024.
The inaugural line-up features an impressive array of timeless classics set to be transformed into manga:
- The Silent Miaow by Paul Gallico, illustrated by Katana Sajima, set for release on July 20.
- The Legends of Tono by Kunio Yanagita, illustrated by Kujiraba, scheduled for September.
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, illustrated by Tamaki Nakamura, slated for November.
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time by Yasutaka Tsutsui, illustrated by Hiroaki Terada, planned for January 2025.
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, with an artist to be decided, expected in March 2025.
KMC’s mission is to curate and present stories that will remain celebrated masterpieces for centuries. Their official statement emphasizes a commitment to transforming world-renowned works and hidden gems into captivating manga, aimed at a global audience.
“KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics” aims to answer profound questions such as how we should live and how to overcome doubt and worry through its collection of empowering and inspiring stories. The project enlists the talents of some of Japan’s brightest up-and-coming artists to bring these tales to life in a new, visually engaging format.
The initiative represents a fresh horizon in storytelling, designed for the discerning adult and promising to stir the soul with its reimagined tales. As KADOKAWA embarks on this groundbreaking journey, readers around the world can look forward to experiencing their favorite stories in a whole new way.
Stay tuned as KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics prepares to unfold the future of storytelling, blending classic literature with the dynamic art of manga.
