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‘Akira’ Publisher Kodansha Teams With Vinnie Hacker for First U.S.-Created Manga ‘The Escape,’ Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

By Naman Ramachandran Oct 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM

Kodansha, the storied Japanese publisher behind global manga landmarks “Akira,” “Attack on Titan” and “Sailor Moon,” is expanding its creative reach with “The Escape,” the company’s first U.S.-created manga. The new title is co-written by Vinnie Hacker and Shakira Pressley, with artwork by manga artist Hiroto Oishi. “The Escape” launches digitally Oct. 8 on Kodansha’s […]