TokyoPop announced it has introduced a new rewards program named TokyoPop Rewards, ComicsBeat reported. This will let fans earn rewards via the company website which can then be redeemed on future orders. Activities such as making purchases, referring your friends, or sharing content with others will help you accumulate points. You can check out the company website for details … [Read more...] about TokyoPop Launches Reward Program – TokyoPop Rewards
Digital Manga and Anime News
One Piece Day to be Held in Texas This Year, First to be Held Outside Japan
One Piece fans are in for a special treat this year. The annual One Piece Day celebrations that are traditionally held in Japan and have been attracting a growing number of visitors from across the globe during summer will be held in Dallas, Texas this year. As GameRant reported, this marks the first time the event is going to be held outside Japan. To make the event even more … [Read more...] about One Piece Day to be Held in Texas This Year, First to be Held Outside Japan
Manga Reader for Nintendo Switch to Launch March 13
Manga fans will soon be able to catch up with their favorite manga via a new device - the Nintendo Switch, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. The new manga reader app is slated for launch on March 13, 2025, a CoroCoro editorial member revealed via a post on X (former Twitter). The image that Tatsuki Waki of the Monthly 'CoroCoro Comic' shared on X shows the manga being … [Read more...] about Manga Reader for Nintendo Switch to Launch March 13
K MANGA Expands into India and Mexico
Kodansha K MANGA is a digital manga app that launched in 2023. It is available for both Android and iOS. It features 400 manga series such as Fairy Tail, Fire Force, Attack on Titan, To Your Eternity, The Quintessential Quintuplets, Your Lie in April, and many more. It also simultaneously releases manga as soon as it is available from Japan. The service has expanded into the … [Read more...] about K MANGA Expands into India and Mexico
Official X Account of Viz Media Has Been Hacked
The official X (Twitter) account of Viz Media, the largest manga publisher in the US, has been hacked, the website ComicBook reported. Viz Media is the latest to fall victim to a new crypto scam that has so far targeted several celebrities and companies in the US following the swearing-in of US President Trump. While many seem to have regained control of their X account, Viz … [Read more...] about Official X Account of Viz Media Has Been Hacked
Art of Manga exhibition held in San Francisco to celebrate Japanese Manga
The de Young Museum in San Francisco will be hosting the ‘Art of Manga’ exhibition this fall, the website SFChronicle reported. This is going to be huge as this will be the first time Japanese manga is going to be up for show at this scale. It’s like it is going to be a celebration of Japanese manga which impresses as both a visual and narrative form of art. The exhibition will … [Read more...] about Art of Manga exhibition held in San Francisco to celebrate Japanese Manga
Crunchyroll is launching a new Manga App for iOS and Android
Crunchyroll Manga is relaunching with a new app. It will be available later this year as a standalone app on iOS and Android, debuting in Canada and the United States. The app complements Crunchyroll memberships and will be offered as a premium add-on. Web browser integration is also planned for the future. The original Crunchyroll Manga app had been around since 2013 but … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll is launching a new Manga App for iOS and Android
Color e-readers worth the hype?
Color e-readers have been around for over a decade, and some brands, such as Pocketbook and iFlytek, have experimented with the technology. However, neither of their products has sold very well. E INK has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in refining the technology with the intention of mass market appeal. It has now hit critical mass with the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, … [Read more...] about Color e-readers worth the hype?
Kodansha USA Launching Kodansha Print Club
Kodansha USA is one of the largest manga companies. It is launching Kodansha Print Club, which will bring digital-first favourites to print, starting with Love, That’s an Understatement, Teppu and Blade Girl. Penguin Random House will distribute these manga titles to bookstores and comic book stores throughout the United States. Starting December 10, 2024, customers can … [Read more...] about Kodansha USA Launching Kodansha Print Club
Japan to Deploy AI Sleuths to Counter Manga Piracy
Japan has initiated an ambitious project wherein it plans to use AI techniques to keep an eye on sites that offer pirated versions of anime and manga, The Japan Times reported. With the rising popularity of manga, there has also been a spurt in piracy of manga and anime content that is believed to cost the industry billions of dollars every year. As some publishers have … [Read more...] about Japan to Deploy AI Sleuths to Counter Manga Piracy