Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. (株式会社中央公論新社, Kabushiki-gaisha Chūōkōron-shinsha) is a Japanese publisher. It was established in 1886, under the name Kabushiki-gaisha Chūōkōron-sha (株式会社中央公論). In 1999, it was acquired by The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, subsequently changing its name to Chūōkōron-shinsha.
The company publishes a wide variety of material, including numerous novels, books, manga and several magazines, including the famous literary magazine Chū...
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Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. (株式会社中央公論新社, Kabushiki-gaisha Chūōkōron-shinsha) is a Japanese publisher. It was established in 1886, under the name Kabushiki-gaisha Chūōkōron-sha (株式会社中央公論). In 1999, it was acquired by The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, subsequently changing its name to Chūōkōron-shinsha.
The company publishes a wide variety of material, including numerous novels, books, manga and several magazines, including the famous literary magazine Chūōkōron (中央公論) and Fujinkōron (婦人公論). It also organizes a variety of prestigious literary awards and prizes across Japan, such as the renowned Chūōkōron Prize.
Among the numerous novels published by the company include Hiroshi Mori's The Sky Crawler series, which has recently been announced to be adapted into an anime film directed by the renowned director Mamoru Oshii. The company has also published numerous manga, including Keiji Nakazawa's famed Barefoot Gen series, Monkey Punch's famed Lupin III series, Keiko Takemiya's Hensōkyoku, Riyoko...
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