Post Anime NYC with Kinokuniya Bookstore, New York

Anime NYC was the first anime convention to be held at Jacob Javits Convention Center since the last New York Anime Festival more than 5 years ago. Now the people behind the event is already selling tickets for 2018. Since Anime NYC had the support of major companies in the American anime manga industry ranging from publishers to retailers, I wanted to hear from them. Why? Because their participation in the FIRST solo convention in more than 5 years of this kind in a prominent convention building is evident that the companies care enough about the growth of the anime and manga community. They are willing to make an appearance NOW, instead of waiting years down the line to participate at Anime NYC. 

Kodansha Comics Special Update on November 15th!

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© 2015 Linda Thai

Photography by Linda Thai

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#KinoHalloweenContest 2015

Check out their Facebook event page for more information on the #KinoHalloweenContest. Just an FYI, you need an Instagram account to enter. Unfortunately, since I don't have one, I can't participate.

© 2015 Linda Thai

Photography by Linda Thai

NARUTO CREATOR MASASHI KISHIMOTO’S PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL NEW YORK SUPER WEEK APPEARANCES

Renowned Creator Of Bestselling Manga Series Makes First-Ever U.S. Appearance At NY Comic Con, And Will Appear At Kinokuniya And Barnes & Noble Manhattan Locations

San Francisco, CA, August 4, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, prepares to welcome Masashi Kishimoto, the renowned creator of the NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series, for his first-ever U.S. appearance at the 2015 New York Comic Con and delights fans with today’s news that Kishimoto also will participate in a pair of signings sessions and in-store appearances as part of New York Super Week, co-sponsored by the Japan Foundation. The personal appearances will take place at the Manhattan locations of Kinokuniya Bookstore and Barnes & Noble Tribeca, on October 9th and 10th, respectively.

Ken Niimura Will Appear at Kinokuniya May 16th

Ken Niimura will appear at Kinokuniya Bookstore
1073 Avenue of the Americas
(Between 40th & 41st Streets, Across from Bryant Park)
Subways B, D, F, M & 7; 42nd Street Bryant Park Exit
Saturday, May 16th from 2 PM
Admission Free

Attack on Titan at Kinokuniya

Article by Chet Royer

A while back, I noticed something happening within the American anime community. From my visits at various conventions, I saw that there was a growing number of fans for the anime and manga titled Attack on Titan also known as Shingeki no Kyoujin in Japan. As time passed, the fan base grew exponentially. So much that I would see some one wearing the uniform from the series on random days in New York City. So when I heard that Kinokuniya Bookstores at Bryant Park was having an Attack on Titan event, I expected the place to collapse due to the amount of fans showing up. What I actually saw shocked me!

Attack On Titan Event at Kinokuniya Bookstore

Photography by Linda Thai

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VIZ Media Invites Fans to Special SHONEN JUMP Alpha Meetup During NYCC at Kinokuniya!

VISIT VIZ MEDIA AT NEW YORK COMIC CON, BOOTH #2042

VIZ MEDIA INVITES MANGA AND ANIME FANS TO A
SHONEN JUMP ALPHA MEET-UP AT
NEW YORK CITY’S KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORE

Meet TIGER & BUNNY Character Designer Masakazu Katsura And Catch The Debut of New SJ ALPHA 2013 Yearbook At FREE Event Coinciding With 2012 New York Comic Con

September 24, 2012 - VIZ Media invites manga and anime fans of all ages to join the company for a very special SHONEN JUMP ALPHA Meet-Up, taking place Friday, October 12th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Kinokuniya Bookstore, located at 1073 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue between 40th & 41st Streets). The meet-up is FREE to attend, and coincides with VIZ Media’s appearance at the 2012 New York Comic Con taking place October 11th-14th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2042.

Saving Money at NYC Kinokuniya Bookstore this Holiday!

Hello Fellow Readers!

How many of you want to save some money on your holiday purchases, namely from the NYC Kinokuniya Bookstore? Well, here is your chance! Look for the magazine "Chopsticks NY," Dec. 2011 Vol. 056, pictured above, and flip to page 60 for the coupon, which is partially pictured below.

International Lolita Day 2011 at Kinokuniya Bookstore!

The Glacee panel will not be held and the raffle has been moved to 3PM instead of 4PM.

Natsume Ono Live at Kinokuniya NYC May 10, 2011

Click on the flyer below for more information!

Media Report: Valentine's Anime and Manga Day 2011

About half an hour before 2pm, this was the first thing I encountered relating to the event: a LONG line of waiting attendees. They seriously wanted their cell phone case.

Sneaker Art Battle - First Time Experience

Even though this is a story about my experience at the Hip Hop Sneaker Art Workshop, I am actually having a writer's block. I do not know where to begin! So...where should I start?

Valentine's Anime and Manga Day 2011

Here are the list of activities happening that day:

Media Report: Holiday Anime and Manga Party 2010

Even though it was raining, fans of anime and manga came out to celebrate the holidays.

Tony Yao the host for the event introducing the panelist for the Unofficial One Piece Podcast. The attendees learned things that one may not have noticed before in the series.

Kodansha Comics Launch Event 2010

Hello Readers!

Here is a “partial” transcription of the Kodansha Comics panel that happened at the Kinokunya Bookstore in New York City during the Holiday Anime and Manga Day event. I am not a professional transcriber, however, I have done transcriptions for an Oral History class. Even though the panel was about 30 minutes in length, it took me a while to do the transcription. Unfortunately, I can not hear everything in the audio, so “?” are placed in certain areas with brackets.

NYAF Pre-Event At Kinokuniya

Ciné Dramatíque Opening Reception and NYAF PreParty
Saturday October 2nd
Kinokuniya Books 1073 Avenue of the Americas between 40th – 41st

You are cordially invited to the "Ciné Dramatíque opening reception" at Kinokuniya Bookstore to enjoy John Arzayus’ latest photographic art series “Ciné Dramatíque”. John simply couldn’t have a plain old art opening. Instead, he opted to have NYAF throw a pre-party and has invited some very special guests to add to the festivities. Review the schedule below come join the fun!

$10 Discount KinoCoupon

Hey Everyone!

Click on the image below and print out the coupon to receive a $10 discount when you purchase Ponyo + My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky or Kiki's Delivery Service. The discount ends on May 31, 2010. Enjoy the coupon!

Ponyo Day at Kinokuniya March 6, 2010, from 1-5 PM!!

Kinokuniya Valentine's Day Sale

Hey guys!

Kinokuniya Bookstore in New York City at 1073 Avenue of the Americas, has recently announced an anime and manga sale from February 10, 2010 to February 14, 2010. The coupon is good for a 10% discount off all manga and anime in the store. To receive the discount, you can print out the coupon and hand it in to the cashier when you are ready to purchase the merchandise(s).

Happy Valentine's Day!