Meet Manga Quest
Where Adventure Meets Real-World Learning
Our Story
Manga Quest is a groundbreaking U.S. imprint from TOKYOPOP, the pioneering publisher that introduced Manga to North America in 1997, and Gakken, Japan's leading educational publisher with over 75 years of expertise.
Together, we're bringing the proven power of educational manga to American classrooms, libraries, and homes. Each title integrates curriculum-aligned content with authentic Manga storytelling creating literacy-rich experiences that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and build lasting skills.
Manga Quest gives every student a reason to love reading and every educator a tool they can trust. Each story blends adventure with academic content, engaging learners through compelling visuals, dynamic dialogue, and hands-on discovery. Rooted in educational research and cultural authenticity, Manga Quest helps students think critically, read confidently, and see the world in new ways.
Our mission is simple: Give students a learning adventure that inspires confidence, builds skills, and fosters a lifelong love of learning, reading, and creating.
It's a more engaging way to learn and it works.
Meet Manga Quest
Where Adventure Meets Real-World Learning
Manga Quest gives every student a reason to love reading and every educator a tool they can trust. Each story blends adventure with academic content, engaging learners through compelling visuals, dynamic dialogue, and hands-on discovery. Rooted in educational research and cultural authenticity, Manga Quest helps students think critically, read confidently, and see the world in new ways.
It's a more engaging way to learn and it works.
Our Story
Manga Quest is a groundbreaking U.S. imprint from TOKYOPOP, the pioneering publisher that introduced Manga to North America in 1997, and Gakken, Japan's leading educational publisher with over 75 years of expertise.
Together, we're bringing the proven power of educational manga to American classrooms, libraries, and homes. Each title integrates curriculum-aligned content with authentic Manga storytelling creating literacy-rich experiences that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and build lasting skills.
Our mission is simple:
Give students a learning adventure that inspires confidence, builds skills, and fosters a lifelong love of learning, reading,
and creating.
Our Partners
Japan's #1 Educational Publisher
Since 1946, Gakken has set the standard for educational excellence in Japan. As the nation's leading publisher of textbooks, reference materials, and supplemental learning resources for students from preschool through high school, Gakken has received numerous awards for innovation and educational impact.
Founded by Hideto Furuoka with a commitment to engaging, accurate content, Gakken brings decades of expertise in educational manga to every Manga Quest book. Their content specialists work directly with our team to ensure each story delivers authentic learning value.
World's Largest Trade Publisher
Manga Quest has partnered with Penguin Random House to bring our titles to classrooms, libraries, and homes across the United States. This collaboration leverages their trusted distribution network and industry-leading reach, making Manga Quest books widely accessible to schools, educators, retailers, and families nationwide.
With Penguin Random House, we're ensuring that high-quality educational manga reaches every community.
Our Partners
Since 1946, Gakken has set the standard for educational excellence in Japan. As the nation's leading publisher of textbooks, reference materials, and supplemental learning resources for students from preschool through high school, Gakken has received numerous awards for innovation and educational impact.
Founded by Hideto Furuoka with a commitment to engaging, accurate content, Gakken brings decades of expertise in educational manga to every Manga Quest book. Their content specialists work directly with our team to ensure each story delivers authentic learning value.
Japan's #1 Educational Publisher
World's Largest Trade Publisher
Manga Quest has partnered with Penguin Random House to bring our titles to classrooms, libraries, and homes across the United States. This collaboration leverages their trusted distribution network and industry-leading reach, making Manga Quest books widely accessible to schools, educators, retailers, and families nationwide.
With Penguin Random House, we're ensuring that high-quality educational manga reaches every community.
Tomotaka Takahashi
Roboticist, Kyoto
University
Accredited Authors and Educators
Dr. Yoshiro Kobayashi
Department of Biomolecular
Science, Toho University
Yoshitsugu kobayash
Paleontology
Dr. Michiyoshi Sanuki
Associate Professor
Hiroshima University
Kosaku Moteki
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
Sadanori Okamura
Professor
Hosei University
Tadaaki Imaizumi
Director of the Nippon Institute for Biological Science
Meet The Team
Marc Honorof
Vice President of Education Publishing, TOKYOPOP
Marc brings over 30 years of publishing experience to Manga Quest, including extensive work producing and distributing educational software, games, and multimedia resources. His vision drives Manga Quest's mission to make learning more accessible and engaging for all students.
Sara Johnson
Editor, Manga Quest
Sara is a former classroom teacher, experienced curriculum developer, and past editor at Teacher Created Materials (TCM). With deep expertise in literacy and mathematics education, she ensures every Manga Quest book meets rigorous educational standards while supporting both student learning and teacher practice.
Sara's classroom experience informs every editorial decision from vocabulary selection to pedagogical alignment.
David Bove
Middle School Teacher & Translator
David serves as both a translator and subject matter expert for Manga Quest. As a practicing middle school educator and expert Japanese translator, he bridges cultural and linguistic gaps ensuring complex concepts are rendered in clear, accessible English while remaining true to the original educational intent.
David's dual expertise in education and translation ensures authenticity and accuracy in every page.
Juliann Brown
Creative Director
Juliann Brown is a Creative Director who’s shaped visual worlds from TOKYOPOP magazine, the Official Xbox Magazine, and Saban Entertainment to Make: magazine, Maker Faire, and Make: Books blending imagination, storytelling, and design into every project she tackles.
Jodie Buenning
Marketing and Communications Advisor
Jodie is a marketing and PR expert with 30 years in education. She's worked directly with educators through ISTE and ASCD, building communities and elevating the voices of influencers. With expertise in brand storytelling and strategic communications, she helps education organizations clarify their value and reach their audiences with messaging that resonates with educators, parents, and decision-makers. Jodie is the founder of J. Buenning Strategies.
Accredited Authors and Educators
Tomotaka
Takahashi
Roboticist, Kyoto
University
Dr. Yoshiro Kobayashi
Department of Biomolecular Science
Yoshitsugu
kobayash
Paleontology
Dr. Michiyoshi
Sanuki
Associate Professor
Hiroshima University
Kosaku Moteki
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
Sadanori Okamura
Professor
Hosei University
Tadaaki Imaizumi
Director of the Nippon Institute for Biological Science
Meet The Team
Marc Honorof
Vice President of Education Publishing, TOKYOPOP
Marc brings over 30 years of publishing experience to Manga Quest, including extensive work producing and distributing educational software, games, and multimedia resources. His vision drives Manga Quest's mission to make learning more accessible and engaging for all students.
Sara Johnson
Editor, Manga Quest
Sara is a former classroom teacher, experienced curriculum developer, and past editor at Teacher Created Materials (TCM). With deep expertise in literacy and mathematics education, she ensures every Manga Quest book meets rigorous educational standards while supporting both student learning and teacher practice.
Sara's classroom experience informs every editorial decision from vocabulary selection to pedagogical alignment.
David Bove
Middle School Teacher & Translator
David serves as both a translator and subject matter expert for Manga Quest. As a practicing middle school educator and expert Japanese translator, he bridges cultural and linguistic gaps ensuring complex concepts are rendered in clear, accessible English while remaining true to the original educational intent.
David's dual expertise in education and translation ensures authenticity and accuracy in every page.
Juliann
Creative Director
Juliann Brown is a Creative Director who’s shaped visual worlds from TOKYOPOP magazine, the Official Xbox Magazine, and Saban Entertainment to Make: magazine, Maker Faire, and Make: Books blending imagination, storytelling, and design into every project she tackles.
Jodie Buenning
Marketing and Communications Advisor
Jodie is a marketing and PR expert with 30 years in education. She's worked directly with educators through ISTE and ASCD, building communities and elevating the voices of influencers. With expertise in brand storytelling and strategic communications, she helps education organizations clarify their value and reach their audiences with messaging that resonates with educators, parents, and decision-makers. Jodie is the founder of J. Buenning Strategies.