In 2014, creator Fujita posted the first page of her rom-com Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku on Pixiv. The work quickly gained traction; By 2015, Fujita’s manga had been serialized online in Comic POOL, and began print publishing with Ichijinsha. Today, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku has over 10 million copies in circulation, and has spawned multiple adaptations including an anime series and a live-action film. This year marks its 10th anniversary.

Come sign up for the chance to see:

• Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:30pm: Signing

• Sun, Oct 12: 2:00pm - 4:45pm: Signing

All times including lottery entry closure listed are EDT

This is a lottery-based system. Sign up, cross your fingers, and your name will be entered into a lottery - if selected, you’ll win a ticket to see Fujita at Kodansha House! Feel free to enter all the lotteries, but you’ll only be able to win a spot for one event. Please don’t try to get multiple tickets for the same event using extra email addresses or other workarounds. Ticket winners will receive exclusive merch at the event.

Please refrain from wearing or bringing any unofficial / unlicensed merchandise to Kodansha House.

*** Signups are now CLOSED.***

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Head over to KODANSHA.US, the Kodansha Reader Portal, to activate your free account – Read Wotakoi Vol 1-3 for FREE & enjoy special series pricing on digital manga for a limited time. Ends 10/19/25