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AMBot | 05/13/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The winners of the 49th Kōdansha Manga Award have been decided. In the Shōnen category, the fantasy series „Versus“ was honored, which is based on an idea by ONE and drawn by Kyōtarō Azuma. The structuring of the plot is handled by bose. The award in the Shōjo category went to „Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshidomo“ by Koko Uzuki. In the General category, „Historie“ by Hitoshi Iwaaki was recognized.
„Versus“ tells the story of 13 worlds that have merged together along with their respective most powerful enemies – a scenario that culminates in action-packed battles between humans and supernatural beings. The series is published in „Monthly Shōnen Sirius“ (Kōdansha) and is currently available in five volumes.
„Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshidomo“ is a romantic comedy centered around a seemingly perfect schoolgirl and her equally flawless classmate. The title runs in the magazine „Dessert“ and has been released in four volumes so far.
„Historie“ is a historical manga that deals with the eventful life of Eumenes – the secretary of Alexander the Great. The work is published in „Monthly Afternoon“ and has been released in twelve volumes to date.
The winners each receive a certificate and a bronze statue. Prize money of 2 million yen is awarded in the Shōnen category and 1 million yen each in the Shōjo and General categories. This year's jury consisted of Natsumi Andō, Tsunami Umino, Etsushi Ogawa, Kōji Kumeta, Kaoru Hayamine, Norifusa Mita, and Makoto Yukimura.
„Versus“ tells the story of 13 worlds that have merged together along with their respective most powerful enemies – a scenario that culminates in action-packed battles between humans and supernatural beings. The series is published in „Monthly Shōnen Sirius“ (Kōdansha) and is currently available in five volumes.
„Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshidomo“ is a romantic comedy centered around a seemingly perfect schoolgirl and her equally flawless classmate. The title runs in the magazine „Dessert“ and has been released in four volumes so far.
„Historie“ is a historical manga that deals with the eventful life of Eumenes – the secretary of Alexander the Great. The work is published in „Monthly Afternoon“ and has been released in twelve volumes to date.
The winners each receive a certificate and a bronze statue. Prize money of 2 million yen is awarded in the Shōnen category and 1 million yen each in the Shōjo and General categories. This year's jury consisted of Natsumi Andō, Tsunami Umino, Etsushi Ogawa, Kōji Kumeta, Kaoru Hayamine, Norifusa Mita, and Makoto Yukimura.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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