VIZ Media announced 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, NY.
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.
You can check out the full schedule below:
- 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)
VIZ describes the first volume of Kamudo as follows:
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…
Source: Press Release
