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Step into a world of all things manga this October as a fully immersive manga pop-up has taken over SoHo for four exciting weeks!

Kodansha, one of Japan’s largest publishers of manga and the creative force behind iconic stories like Akira, Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, and Blue Lock, is inviting fans to experience Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets. Dedicated to all things anime, the pop-up takes the form of a vibrant meeting place where the world of manga comes alive.

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Fans will enter through a giant manga shelf entryway, acting as a portal into a gallery, cafe, lounge, and massive manga library. The month-long programming includes a diverse lineup of activities with everything from live discussions and workshops to date nights, trivia night, and movie screenings, providing a place for manga lovers to connect, create, and celebrate the stories they love.

Featured activations include:

• Akira Slide Photobooth – suit up in Kaneda’s iconic jacket and goggles, hop onto a stationary Akira bike, and pose against a projected anime background
• Titan’s Fury: Attack on Titan Photobooth – step into a massive, scaled model of the Attack on Titan walled village to become a Titan and act out scenes

If you don’t have anyone to go with you, don’t fret: there will be a fun-filled speed friending event for fans to find their perfect manga-loving match. And those aren’t the only people you’ll meet–four major manga creators will make rare U.S. appearances with Q&A sessions and signings, including Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil), Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Blue Period), Makoto Yukimura (Vinland Saga), and Kamome Shirahama (Witch Hat Atelier).

Alvin Lu, President and CEO of Kodansha USA Publishing stated:

The U.S. is one of our most important and dynamic markets, playing a vital role in the global reach of manga culture. We chose New York City as the backdrop for Kodansha House because it is our home city in the U.S. and still the destination in America where creative communities thrive. We want to celebrate our fans, inspire implausible stories, and indulge in our shared passion for manga.

The perfect spot for manga enthusiasts, both new and seasoned, Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets is the perfect place to meet fellow fans, mingle, and dive deeper into the magic of manga. The full programming schedule can be found on their website.

45 Grand Street, SoHo

Wednesdays to Sundays in October

12 pm – 9 pm

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Among the most contentious casino proposals being spoken about right now is the giant $12 billion proposed complex in Hudson Yards that some fear would ruin coveted views of the city from the High Line and a project involving a casino and park in Citi Field that was first introduced in 2022.

Mets owner Steve Cohen has officially entered the chat, specifically addressing the latter proposal, which would be run by Hard Rock Entertainment and be a part of a larger potential complex called Metropolitan Park, according to amNewYork

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What’s more, the area would also be home to a “Taste of Queens” food hall with local vendors, also functioning ass a live music venue. All in all, the proposed project would cost $8 billion and could create 23,000 permanent and temporary jobs in the borough. 

Although on paper, the proposal seems impressive and economically beneficial to the area, it has faced plenty of challenges. Earlier this year, state Senator Jessica Ramos spoke out against the building of the casino, saying that the borough would lose significant green space if it was built.

Meanwhile, Queens borough president Donovan Richards believes that the project would provide a necessary boost to the neighborhood, per Fox 5. 

Other proposed locations for the novel casino include Times Square, Fifth Avenue and Coney Island. 

Regardless of your stance on the matter, we have to admit that the newly released renderings look pretty impressive.  

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