KADOKAWA has just announced the launch of a new initiative titled'KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics (KMC)' aimed at adapting classic literature from Japan and other parts of the world into manga.
A KMC website was launched on June 3, 2024 to commemorate this announcement.
The first line of classic works to be adapted into manga includes:
The Silent Karenow 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 release in September. Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, illustrated by Tamaki Nakamura, scheduled for release in November. The girl who transcends time by Yasutaka Tsutsui, illustrated by Hiroaki Terada, scheduled for release in January 2025. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, artist to be determined, scheduled for release March 2025.
KMC's mission is to curate stories that will be celebrated as masterpieces even a century from now. Check out their official statement below:
From world-famous masterpieces to hidden gems.
We have carefully selected timeless masterpieces that have been loved for centuries and adapted them into comics.
Our artists are the brightest emerging talents from Japan.
Experience the stories you love like never before, only with our “KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics” collectionIn a world filled with questions – How should we live? How do we escape the grip of doubt and worry? What intelligence and culture do we need now? – features a collection of stories to empower and inspire.
KADOKAWA presents these timeless stories, reimagined and ready to stir the soul, not just in Japan but across the globe.
Prepare yourself for a groundbreaking learning journey, a new horizon for bright adults. Stay tuned – the future of storytelling unfolds right here and right now.
Source: Official website, Comic Natalie
