** MEDIA ALERT ** Icons Akira Himekawa Bring New Fantasy Saga Kamudo to New York Comic Con 2025

** MEDIA ALERT **

Icons Akira Himekawa Bring New Fantasy Saga Kamudo to New York Comic Con 2025

SAN FRANCISCO October 9, 2025 VIZ Media, the leading global producer of manga and anime, is thrilled to announce that Akira Himekawa, the celebrated manga duo known for their masterful adaptations of The Legend of Zelda series, will make a special appearance at NYCC 2025 to introduce their latest mythic adventure, Kamudo. The event will take place October 9 12 at the Javits Center.

Fans will have a rare opportunity to meet Akira Himekawa at multiple signings, as well as during a special VIZ Industry Panel where they will share insights into their latest high-fantasy epic, Kamudo.

WHO: Akira Himekawa the celebrated manga duo behind The Legend of Zelda and Kamudo

WHAT: Special signings and an industry panel at New York Comic Con 2025

WHEN & WHERE:

Friday, Oct. 10 | 11:00 AM 1:15 PM | NYCC Signing, Hall 1A, Author Autographing

Friday, Oct. 10 | 5:00 PM 7:00 PM | Kinokuniya Signing, 1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018

Saturday, Oct. 11 | 11:00 AM 1:15 PM | NYCC Signing, Hall 1A, Author Autographing

Sunday, Oct. 12 | 2:00 PM 3:00 PM | VIZ Industry NYCC Panel (Room 409)

WHY: Fans will have a rare chance to meet the artists behind The Legend of Zelda manga, one of the most successful video game manga series of all time, and discover their newest fantasy epic, Kamudo.

Spotlight on Kamudo:

From the visionaries who brought The Legend of Zelda to manga comes a bold new saga. Set in the mythical realm of Hinoaruchi, Kamudo blends mythology, philosophy, and breathtaking adventure in a sweeping tale that reimagines the boundaries of manga storytelling.

At the heart of the story is Kamuna, a half-human, half-dragon child destined to challenge the ancient balance of his world. With demi-dragons, spiritual gateways, and the force of Prana sustaining all life, Kamudo is a spellbinding tale of acceptance, prophecy, and survival wrapped in Akira Himekawa's legendary artistic style.

Official synopsis:

Kamudo, Vol. 1 release date: October 7, 2025

In the utopian nation of Ryujinkyo, Kamuna a boy born with the form of a human and the left hand of a dragon grapples with his identity in a society that both questions and fears his existence. As he begins his training in the ancient art of ryuken, his determination to prove himself fuels a growing rivalry with the fierce demi-dragon Gindu. Meanwhile, tensions simmer beneath the surface as factions outside Ryujinkyo grow restless, seeking to control the divine pulse that sustains the land

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Press Contact:

Chantelle Sturt

Head of Global PR & Publicity

chantellesturt@viz.com

About VIZ Media:

Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what's now, new, and next. Home to the world's most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it's big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.

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