Who Won the 47th Kodansha Manga Award? Check Out the Winners!

Find out the winners of the 47th Kodansha Manga Award across three categories: Shonen, Shojo, and General. Discover the outstanding manga series that took home the prestigious award.

Shonen Category: Rina Hard and Ryosuke Fuji’s ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ Takes Home the Prize

The 47th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shonen category goes to ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ by Rina Hard and Ryosuke Fuji. Serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, this captivating manga stood out among the other nominees.

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Competing against fierce contenders such as ‘Akane Banashi’ by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue from Weekly Shonen Jump, ‘Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku’ by Saka Mikami from Magazine Pocket, ‘Gachiakuta’ by Kei Urana from Weekly Shonen Magazine, and ‘Megumi no Daigo: Kyūkoku no Orange’ by Masahito Soda from Monthly Shonen Magazine, ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ emerged victorious.

The mesmerizing storytelling and compelling artwork of ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ captured the hearts of readers. With its thrilling plot and well-developed characters, it is no wonder that it claimed the top spot in the Shonen category.

Shojo Category: Mamoru Ao’s ‘Ano Ko no Kodomo’ Wins Hearts and the Award

In the Shojo category, the 47th Kodansha Manga Award goes to ‘Ano Ko no Kodomo’ by Mamoru Ao. Published in Bessatsu Friend, this manga captivated readers with its heartfelt story.

‘Ano Ko no Kodomo’ faced tough competition from other talented nominees, including ‘In the Clear Moonlit Dusk’ by Mika Yamamori from Dessert, ‘Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?’ by Yuki Shiwasu from Hana to Yume, and ‘Yubisaki to Renren’ by Suu Morishita from Dessert.

With its beautiful art style and touching narrative, ‘Ano Ko no Kodomo’ resonated with readers, earning it the prestigious Shojo category award.

General Category: Misaki Takamatsu’s ‘Skip and Loafer’ Takes Readers on an Extraordinary Journey

‘Skip and Loafer’ by Misaki Takamatsu claims the top spot in the General category of the 47th Kodansha Manga Award. Serialized in Monthly Afternoon, this manga stood out among the nominees.

Competing against other remarkable works like ‘Onna no Sono no Hoshi’ by Yama Wayama from Feel Young, ‘The Darwin Incident’ by Shun Umezawa from Monthly Afternoon, ‘Manshu Ahen Squad’ by Tsukasa Monma and Shikako from Weekly Young Magazine, ‘Medalist’ by Tsurumaikada from Monthly Afternoon, and ‘Liaison: Kodomo no Kokoro Shinryoujo’ by Yeong-chan and Yusaku Takemura from Morning, ‘Skip and Loafer’ emerged as the winner.

‘Skip and Loafer’ takes readers on an extraordinary journey with its unique storyline and immersive artwork. It truly deserves the recognition it has received in the General category.