This Monday, Japanese publisher Kodansha announced the 16 nominees in three categories for its 48th Annual Manga Awards. The results will be released on May 12, and then we will know who the winners of the Kodansha Manga Awards are. So, let’s check out all 16 manga from the 49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards Nominees.
What Are Three Category
Best Shonen manga
- This category focuses on manga aimed primarily at a young male audience.
- Stories often feature action, adventure, friendship, and themes of self-improvement.
- Common elements include intense battles, fantastical settings, and strong protagonists.
Best General manga
- This category encompasses manga targeted at a broader, often adult, audience.
- It includes diverse genres, such as slice-of-life, drama, comedy, and seinen (aimed at young adult men).
- Stories tend to explore complex themes and realistic scenarios.
Best Shojo manga
- This category focuses on manga aimed primarily at a young female audience.
- Stories often revolve around romance, relationships, and emotional development.
- Common elements include beautiful artwork, relatable characters, and heartfelt narratives.
Let’s See the nominees
Best Shonen manga
Wind Breaker
Satoru Ni Author
Image via Amazon, © Satoru Nii, Kodansha
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (was also nominated in 2024 and 2023)
Saka Mikami
Image via Amazon, © Saka Mikami, Kodansha
Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono
Image via Amazon, © Takeru Hokazono, Shueisha
Versus
ONE, Kyōtarō Azuma, BOSE
Image via Amazon, © SONE, Kyōtarō Azuma, BOSE, Kodansha
Orion’s Board
Naoshi Arakawa
Image via My Anime List, © Naoshi Arakawa, Kodansha
Fermat no Ryōri
Yūgo Kobayashi
Image via My Anime List, © Yūgo Kobayashi, Kodansha
Best Shojo manga
How I Met My Soulmate
Anashin
Image via Amazon, © Anashin, Kodansha
The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride
Midori Yūma, Mamenosuke Fujimaru
Image via Amazon, © Midori Yūma, Mamenosuke Fujimaru, Kodansha
Fall in Love, You False Angels
Coco Uzuki
Image via Amazon, © Coco Uzuki, Kodansha
Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me
Eiko Mutsuhana, Yugiri Aika, Gin Shirakawa
Image via Amazon, © Eiko Mutsuhana, Yugiri Aika, Gin Shirakawa, Kadokawa
Gazing at the Star Next Door
Ammitsu
Image via Amazon, © Ammitsu, Kodansha
Best General manga
Under Ninja
Kengo Hanazawa
Image via Amazon, © Kengo Hanazawa, Kodansha
Onna no Sono no Hoshi (also nominated in 2023)
Yama Wayama
Image via My Anime List, © Yama Wayama, Shodensha
Spacewalking With You
Inuhiko Doronoda
Image via Amazon, © Inuhiko Doronoda, Kodansha
Nezumi no Hatsukoi
Riku Ōseto
Image via My Anime List, © Riku Ōseto, Kodansha
Historie
Hitoshi Iwaaki
Image via My Anime List, © Hitoshi Iwaaki, Kodansha
Source: Kodansha
Want MORE awesome like this delivered straight to your inbox? Don’t miss out on exclusive anime news, deeper dives, special offers, and maybe even some hidden One Piece treasures we can’t share here! Join the [Aniworldtv Newslatter] crew today!
Subscribe to our newsletter!
