Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. (株式会社中央公論新社) 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,[3] and its name was subsequently changed.
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The company publishes a wide variety of material, including numerous novels, books, manga and several magazines, including the famous literary magazine Chūō Kōron (中央公論) and Fujin Kōron (婦人公論). It also organizes a variety of prestigious literary awards and prizes across Japan, such as the renowned Chūōkōron Prize.[4]
Among the numerous novels published by the company include Hiroshi Mori's The Sky Crawler series, which was adapted into a 2008 anime film from director Mamoru Oshii.[5]