Leed Publishing Co., Ltd. (株式会社リイド社, Kabushiki-gaisha Riido-sha) is a Japanese publisher primarily known for its manga and comics. Established in 1960, it has a long history in the Japanese publishing industry.
* Manga Focus: Their core business is the publication of manga magazines and tankōbon (collected volumes). They publish titles across various genres, including historical, horror, and mature-themed comics.
* Magazines: They publish a number of manga magazines, such as Comic Ran, Comic Ran Twins, and Comic Zenon (which is a joint venture with other companies).
* Notable Publications: Leed Publishing has a wide range of manga in its catalog. Some well-known titles include the long-running series "Golgo 13" by Takao Saito, which is one of the most famous and longest-running manga in history.
* Historical and Adult Manga: The publisher has a strong focus on gekiga, a style of Japanese comics aimed at adult audiences, often with more serious and dramatic themes. They are also known for their historical fiction manga.
* Connection to Saito Production: The company's name, "Leed," is a reference to its origins. It was founded as a spinoff of Saito Production, the studio of the aforementioned manga artist Takao Saito.