KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics

Now, and even100 years later,

these books will keep revealingthe world's wonders to us——

Chosen by book lovers,a selection of masterpieces from Japan and overseas.
The new standard for classic comics.

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from China

The True Story of Ah Q

Manga: Shiizakuya Author: Lu Xun

Satire resonates with us across time and place.
Set amidst the turmoil of the Xinhai Revolution, through the character of Ah Q, the novel expose the very heart of a changing Chinese society.
Discover Lu Xun’s masterpiece—translated worldwide—through this manga adaptation.

from Japan

The Gate

Manga: Kana Suzuki Author: Sōseki Natsume

How should one confront the sins of their past?
A romance forged in the betrayal of a best friend. Where will the man, tormented by guilt, ultimately end up?
A meticulous manga adaptation of the forbidden love story left to us by the literary giant Sōseki Natsume.

from Japan

Vita Sexualis

Manga: Yuki Kuniyasu Author: Ōgai Mori

“Perhaps I should write down the history of my sexual desires.”
The awakening of sexuality that everyone experiences. And the loss that follows—
This is one man’s “Memoir of Sensuality.”
A manga adaptation of literary giant Ōgai Mori’s autobiographical and experimental novel, reimagined through overwhelmingly decadent artwork.

from Japan

The Honjin Murders

Manga: Fune Miyakawa Author: Seishi Yokomizo

In the stillness of a snowy dawn, the melody of a koto shatters the silence—
The first installment of the legendary Kindaichi Kosuke Series. A world-renowned detective takes on a perfect locked-room mystery.
Honored as one of Time magazine’s “100 Best Mystery & Thriller Books of All Time.”
A beautifully illustrated, complete comic adaptation of a landmark work in Japanese mystery fiction, celebrated worldwide.

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Robert Campbell | University Professor, Researcher in Japanese Literature

In the gently blurred scene before me, I see clear boundaries between different elements. The legs of a fox, the eyes of a girl, and the fresh scent of the forest seem to rise from the artwork.
I find myself wishing to get lost in this forest, embraced by its gentle mystery. (The Legends of Tono)
Keisuke Hada | Novelist

©Hiromi Ikeda

The explosion of the protagonist’s suppressed sexual desire.
This work masterfully visualizes a self that, while trembling with fear, is unable to resist its own metamorphosis is conveyed visually with remarkable skill. (Vita Sexualis)
Shigeaki Kato | Artist, Writer, Actor

©Makoto Hada

This is the origin of the legendary Kosuke Kindaichi!
Young! Charming! And a genius! Could the mystery of the locked-room case really be…!?
This is going to make even more people become Kindaichi fans… (The Honjin Murders)
Akira Kawashima | Comedian, KIRIN

©Yoshimoto Kogyo Co.,LTD.

Finding this book is an omen—a sign that it’s time to start your journey toward your dreams. (The Alchemist)
Kengo | Booktoker

Manga acts as a gateway to reading.
It's got me really craving to dive into the original books.
Seigo Matsuoka | Editorial engineer

©Table Ensemble

Upon opening this portal,
the world begins to buzz with a tangible excitement.
Masterpieces reveal their capacity for boundless metamorphosis.
Kaho Miyake | Literary Critic

“The Gate,” the pinnacle of Soseki's literary works, is absolutely fascinating—even when read in manga form! (The Gate)
Nyantos the Vet | Veterinarian, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

©Eiko Oki

Cats have adjusted their meows to sound more pleasant to humans. From an animal behavior perspective, it seems like our furry friends might really have us wrapped around their paws. (The Silent Miaow)
Sekaikan Ozaki from Creephyp | Musician / Author

Manga takes you anywhere, and novels are always waiting.
I hope this series will be the start of many journeys.
QuizKnock | An intellectual collective from The University of Tokyo

A lineup carefully chosen to spark the urge to read. It shall be a delight to arrange them on the bookshelf.
Kazuyoshi Sakai | The Leader of JUNRETSU

Thanks to my fateful encounter with “The Alchemist” in my younger days, I’ve been able to keep JUNRETSU’s journey alive, chasing those “omens”! “The time is now!” (The Alchemist)
Nobuyuki Sakuma | TV Producer

The thrill I felt when reading the original, and the despair that came with its overwhelming brilliance.
This amazing manga adaptation has brought back those deeply buried emotions, reminding me of them all over again. (Lipstick on an Afterimage)
Natsumi Uga | Freelance Broadcaster

You should know what you truly desire.
This book is the key to realizing your dreams. (The Alchemist)
Risa Wataya | Novelist

©Hiroyuki Yamaguchi

Thanks to the manga’s lively artwork,
the tragedy of poverty and social divide——forces far beyond Ah Q’s individual control——stands out all the more vividly. (The True Story of Ah Q)
Shu Yamaguchi | Independent Researcher, Author, and Public Speaker

The breadth of human knowledge unfolds in manga. Truly, we live in an enlightened age.
Mari Yamazaki | Manga Artist, Writer, Artist

©Hiromichi Nozawa

The terrifying yet lovable "silent miaow" that brings humanity to its knees. No Cat, No Life. (The Silent Miaow)