青騎士 [Aokishi] [Der Blaue Reiter]

In 2021, Kadokawa launched 青騎士 [Aokishi] [Der Blaue Reiter], a monthly comic anthology that takes its name from the early 20th-century German expressionist art movement, signaling a commitment to bold, experimental storytelling and visual artistry. Running for 30 issues and continuing, the series has become a distinctive platform for both emerging and established creators to produce unconventional works that blend literary ambition with genre-defying manga. While no single creator dominates, the anthology’s editorial vision has consistently prioritized high-concept, creator-driven pieces, making it a notable contemporary space for artistic risk-taking in Japanese comics.