TOKYOPOP is entering a new publishing partnership with 247 Comics, bringing together production, publishing, distribution, and marketing resources to develop print editions of manga-influenced graphic novels from the creator-led studio.
Publisher TOKYOPOP has officially announced a publishing partnership with 247 Comics, a creator-driven publishing and content studio. As part of the agreement, TOKYOPOP will begin publishing select titles from 247 Comics while also providing product development and marketing support for a wide range of the studio’s original, manga-inspired graphic novels. In addition, TOKYOPOP will collaborate with 247 Comics on the development of licensed merchandise based on these properties.
A press release detailing the partnership has been shared, with additional information outlined below.
A selection of cover art for the featured titles is available for press use and can be downloaded via the provided link.
Leveraging TOKYOPOP’s digital marketing resources, production expertise, and its extensive distribution network managed by Penguin Random House, the initiative is set to launch in the coming months. The rollout will include exclusive print editions of several 247 Comics titles, such as the sci-fi adventure EVERMIND, the revenge-driven saga HEROES BE DAMNED, the swordplay and martial arts action series BLADESMYTH, and the supernatural crime drama ZERO GHOST. These comic shop–exclusive editions published by TOKYOPOP will feature variant covers illustrated by world-class manga cover artists.
TOKYOPOP made the announcement with a surprise reveal to the ComicsPRO community, unveiling its comic shop–exclusive single-issue and graphic novel partnership with the 247 Comics team. The announcement formally introduced the 247 Comics powered by TOKYOPOP publishing initiative.
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Terry Kavanagh, who was announced on stage at last year’s ComicsPRO as Executive Editor of 247 Comics, shared further details about the upcoming anthology series 247 Comics Presents & Spotlight. The flip-book, quarterly series will debut with original stories by Larry Hama and Howard Mackie, alongside newcomer Anderson Carman’s original series Cyber League.
The debut issue will also feature a variant cover by acclaimed artist Daniel Warren Johnson. On the Spotlight side, the anthology will include reprint and remastered editions of New Men, created by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), and Sons of the Devil, created by Brian Buccellato (Flash).
“247 Comics has developed a bold range of original graphic novels by a cadre of talented creators that are influenced by manga,” says Marc Visnick, COO and Publisher of TOKYOPOP. “We are excited to leverage TOKYOPOP’s production, distribution and marketing infrastructure to bring these new print editions of their titles to market.”
“This partnership is about honoring manga traditions while reintroducing this audience to the single-issue comic book format,” says Carl Choi, Co-founder and Publisher of 247 Comics. “Through 247 Comics powered by TOKYOPOP, we’re bringing world-class manga talent into comic shops while presenting our original stories in compact manga reader formats. It’s a creator-first approach designed to serve retailers, readers, and the long-term future of the medium.”
KADOKAWA Corporation has officially announced the full merchandise lineup for The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All POP-UP event, which will be held at Kinokuniya Bookstores across Japan, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region beginning February 19, 2026.
According to the announcement, the POP-UP will roll out sequentially at participating Kinokuniya locations and will feature a wide range of exclusive merchandise inspired by the beloved series. The event will include items showcasing newly drawn illustrations of Mitsuki and Aya in a book-themed setting designed to reflect the atmosphere of Kinokuniya Bookstores, along with products featuring artwork from the original comic.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at AllKinokuniya Worldwide POP-UP Details
- Event Period: Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Sunday, March 22, 2026 Dates may vary slightly depending on country.
- Venues: Kinokuniya Bookstores (Japan, North America, Asia-Pacific region) The event will not be held at certain locations. A list of participating stores will be available on the Kinokuniya Bookstore website.
- Official Event Page
Full Merchandise Lineup
Fans attending the POP-UP will be able to purchase a variety of original items, including:
- The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All Embroidered Towel
- Pick Collection (A total of 5 types) Blind pack item
- Roll-on Perfume Only available in Japan
- Stickers (A total of 5 types)
- Posters (A total of 3 types)
- Album-cover-style Keychains (A total of 3 types)
- Record-style Coasters (A total of 2 types)
- Oval Keychain Collection (A total of 5 types) Blind pack item
- Tin Badge Collection (A total of 6 types) Blind pack item
- Acrylic Stands (A total of 2 types)
Purchase Bonus Information
As part of the event, customers who make qualifying purchases will receive one “illustration card (6 types in total)” at random . Additional details regarding the bonus campaign will be made available through the Kinokuniya Bookstore website.
Sales Conditions and Availability Notes
KADOKAWA notes that event details, product specifications, and prices may change without prior notice. Purchase limits may apply to certain items, and some products may not be available at all locations or in all countries.
All merchandise will be produced in limited quantities and may sell out during the event period. Depending on remaining stock, post-event sales may be held after the POP-UP concludes, though not all items will necessarily be available during those sales. Prices may also differ in regions outside of Japan.
Bonus items are available while supplies last. Multiple receipts cannot be combined, and bonus designs are distributed randomly, with no option to choose a specific illustration. Images of bonus items are for reference only, and actual products may vary. Conditions outside Japan may differ.
Event Precautions
Sales may be refused to customers who do not comply with staff instructions. Additionally, previously announced content may be subject to change depending on conditions at each venue. Exchanges and returns will not be accepted except in cases involving defective products.
Customer Support (Japan Only)
General inquiries regarding merchandise and the event can be directed to KADOKAWA Goods Support at the link below. Customers are asked to specify the product or service name when submitting inquiries.
Support services are available only within Japan, and responses may take time depending on the inquiry. Inquiries from outside Japan cannot be accepted.
