Image credit: youtubeTokyoPop, the well-known publisher, distributor, and licensor of anime/mangas/manwa in America, has launched its new romance imprint called LoveLove. The incredible platform is likely to feature diverse content related to "shoujo, josei, girls love, boys love, and more". For readers who are interested in the romantic genres of manga, LoveLove has "got … [Read more...] about TokyoPop Launches Romantic Imprint LoveLove For Manga Readers
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New Manga and Webtoon Imprints to Thrive the Comic World
Manga and webtoons are some of the most trending genres for digital comics worldwide. However, their popularity in the US has been remarkably high. This could be justified by the statistics, which indicate about 160 percent growth in manga sales in the US in 2021. As for webtoons, according to a 2021 Forbes article, the company has 14 million active users in the US (out of 72 … [Read more...] about New Manga and Webtoon Imprints to Thrive the Comic World
J-Novel Club announces acquisition of a bunch of manga, and light novels at Anime Expo Industry Panel
During its Anime Expo, J-Novel Club made an exciting announcement regarding the acquisition of 14 new titles, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. This includes the licensing of seven captivating light novel titles and an additional seven thrilling manga titles, expanding their diverse catalog.In addition to these new acquisitions, J-Novel Club revealed their plans to produce an … [Read more...] about J-Novel Club announces acquisition of a bunch of manga, and light novels at Anime Expo Industry Panel
DSTLRY to Redefine the Way We Buy Online Comics?
Image credit: comicsbeatLast year, when ComiXology Founder & CEO David Steinberger announced his resignation over a Twitter post, it came as a shocker for people. However, this year David Steinberger along with the former head of content of ComiXology, Chip Mosher, came up with a new venture called the DSTLRY. As per their official Twitter handle bio, DSTLRY describes … [Read more...] about DSTLRY to Redefine the Way We Buy Online Comics?
Pirate Manga Site 13DL is Dead
Manga piracy website 13DL has been shut down. The website that featured more than 20,000 illegal Manga content had to close when a DMCA subpoena directed CDN provider Cloudflare to unleash the identity of the pirated website's owner. While Cloudflare is yet to submit the details to CODA, the anti-piracy group is working hard so justice can be served right.The initiative was … [Read more...] about Pirate Manga Site 13DL is Dead
Marvel Launches a New App For Kids
Marvel has launched Marvel HQ for kids between 4 to 7 years of age. The edutainment app created in collaboration with StoryToys and Marvel Entertainment is a perfect companion for all the little ones interested in Marvel content. It has been developed and published by StoryToys, which is known for creating engaging applications for kids so they can learn and grow. Exclusive … [Read more...] about Marvel Launches a New App For Kids
Shueisha Will Have Their Own Webtoon App in 2024
Shueisha has made an announcement for their new webtoon app that's likely to be launched in 2024. The company, that's famous for providing top-notch entertainment through multiple platforms, said that its new webtoon app, Jump Toon, with its own dedicated offerings. Webtoons, originally a staple for South Koreans, are growing worldwide. As many as 30% of respondents (in a … [Read more...] about Shueisha Will Have Their Own Webtoon App in 2024
K Manga Browser Version Launched: Find the Details Here
Good news! Kodansha has launched its K Manga app for browsers as well. The platform that allows US audiences to read their favourite manga can now be accessed beyond their app version. The company announced on Wednesday, that is, May 31. K Manga is an app launched by Kodansha, with 400 titles and 60 Simulpubs. Its app version was launched last month for both Android and iOS … [Read more...] about K Manga Browser Version Launched: Find the Details Here
Japanese vs. American Manga Markets: What’s the Differences?
Manga has been a staple in Japan, with a market worth 676 billion Japanese yen in 2021. It takes up an extensive part of the publishing market and is often recognized for its variety and interesting story. While the genre is doing significantly well in Japan, its popularity has shot up worldwide too. Yet again, western readers have to catch up a lot with Eastern readers in … [Read more...] about Japanese vs. American Manga Markets: What’s the Differences?
Mangas Tops the List in NPD BookScan Reports 2022
With a global market size of 10.9 billion USD (as of 2021), manga comics have been dominating the comic world lately. Its sales grew by 9% in 2022. At such a pace, it's likely to expand at a CAGR of 16.9% by 2030. This drastic shift of comic readers from regular genres to manga can be justified by the comic sales in the US. The new report indicates that manga writers topped the … [Read more...] about Mangas Tops the List in NPD BookScan Reports 2022
Viz Manga Features a Plethora of Manga Genres (Rom-com, Horror, and More)
Viz Media launched a new digital manga service called Viz Manga for all manga lovers out there. The new reading service has a wide range of mangas from different genres, including horror, romance, action, adventures, and a lot more. The cost of the reading service starts at $1.99 (monthly). You can download the app on your iOS and Android devices.The announcement was made … [Read more...] about Viz Manga Features a Plethora of Manga Genres (Rom-com, Horror, and More)
All About New Age of Marvel Comics: Ultimate Invasion
Unleash the New Storyline: Hickman and Hitch redefine the Marvel Universe in 'Ultimate Invasion'!Marvel Comics has ushered in a new era with the launch of "Ultimate Invasion." This four-part limited series promises to redefine the Marvel landscape. The storyline brings together various Marvel characters and introduces fresh narratives and conflicts. With this new era of … [Read more...] about All About New Age of Marvel Comics: Ultimate Invasion
Cloudflare to Expose Popular Manga Piracy Sites
Shueisha, a famous manga publisher, and Japan's largest publishing company, wants Cloudflare to expose the operators who run piracy-related websites. The publisher has secured a DMCA subpoena at a California federal court. Some of the target sites include manga-zip.is, hexupload.net, 13dl.to, and more, each with millions of monthly users.According to reliable statistics, as … [Read more...] about Cloudflare to Expose Popular Manga Piracy Sites
Kodansha’s ‘K Manga’ App Reveals Points and Ticket System
Kodansha, a Japanese publishing company, has released "K Manga," a new manga distribution service. The new Android and iOS app will feature around 400 titles, including 60 simulpub titles. Users will be able to access the first few chapters of most titles for free.In addition, Kodansha has revealed the app’s Ticket- and Point-based credit systems, which will provide users … [Read more...] about Kodansha’s ‘K Manga’ App Reveals Points and Ticket System
Korean Webtoons on Books App: Here’s What Apple Has in Store For You
Apple signed a three-year contract with Kenaz, a webtoon production company, in December to feature webtoons on their Book app. With webtoon releases, the multinational technology company aims to meet the growing appetite of the genre. As per the deal, about 30% of Kenaz's webtoons will primarily be featured on Apple Books app. The Rise of Webtoons Popularity Established in … [Read more...] about Korean Webtoons on Books App: Here’s What Apple Has in Store For You
DSTLRY: The New Comic Publisher Bridging the Gap Between Readers and Creators
Original creators of comic books are believed to be insufficiently compensated for their work. DSTLRY can help address these pain points of creators in the comic world.DSTLRY.co has been unveiled as a creator-owned comics and collectibles publisher by former Comixology heads - Chip Mosher, former Comixology head of content, and David Steinberger, co-founder and former CEO … [Read more...] about DSTLRY: The New Comic Publisher Bridging the Gap Between Readers and Creators