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?
Digital Manga and Anime News
Agency tasked with fighting piracy accidentally releases top 10 sites for pirated manga
Ever have that experience as a parent when you accidentally introduce your kids to the thing you want to keep them away from? There's a certain age where children develop the magical skill of somehow hearing the exact opposite of what a parent means. When filtered through these prepubescent-contrary-lobes, conversations such as, the "birds and bees" and "say no to drugs", are … [Read more...] about Agency tasked with fighting piracy accidentally releases top 10 sites for pirated manga
Viz Media Introduces New Digital Manga Service to Readers
American entertainment company Viz Media announced a new manga service for manga lovers on Tuesday (9th May). Fans can access the English version of their favourite manga comics with its original release in Japan (Simulpubs). The readers can access the Simulpubs by paying a $1.99 monthly fee. In March 2023, another new digital service called K Manga announced its launch for … [Read more...] about Viz Media Introduces New Digital Manga Service to Readers
Online piracy of anime, manga led to a loss of around 2 trillion yen in 2021
A study conducted by the Content Overseas Distribution Association, a Tokyo-based watchdog, has revealed that online piracy of Japanese entertainment, such as manga, anime, and video games, caused losses of approximately 2 trillion yen in 2021, representing a five-fold increase from 2019, the publication Japan Today reported. The significant increase is attributed to two key … [Read more...] about Online piracy of anime, manga led to a loss of around 2 trillion yen in 2021
Will Manga sales ever decline?
Manga sales have remained higher for consecutive years, but now, it seems to level off. The huge demand for home entertainment due to the pandemic is starting to settle. Despite this, manga dominates North American graphic novel publishing. In 2022, the U.S. made sales of 16.9 million units, ranking at over $246 million.Although the industry is seeing a 6.8% year-over-year … [Read more...] about Will Manga sales ever decline?
Apple Books offering vertical reading Manga column in Japan
Apple Japan announced the launch of a dedicated "Vertical Reading Manga" page on Apple Books, featuring exclusive manga content created in collaboration with various creators, AppleWorld.Today reportedComic reading is better suited for the vertical scrolling method compared to traditional horizontal page-turning features used in novels, magazines, and other media. Vertical … [Read more...] about Apple Books offering vertical reading Manga column in Japan
Japan’s Comic Sales Reached a Record ¥677 Billion in 2022
In 2022, Japan’s estimated comic sales of both electronic and print comic books were recorded to be ¥677 billion. With this record figure, Japan achieved a third consecutive annual high for sales of comic books. The data comes from the Research Institute for Publications and the All Japan Magazine and Book Publishers’ and Editors’ Association. Now, comic sales’ contribution to … [Read more...] about Japan’s Comic Sales Reached a Record ¥677 Billion in 2022
A new digital manga service called K Manga is launching soon
Manga lovers will have a new digital distribution service called K Manga from Kodansha, launching in the United States on May 10th, 2023. Users will be able to purchase and read content with an upcoming smartphone app, and the company will also launch a new website to buy range and read it via a web reader. They released a teaser website that will tide people over before … [Read more...] about A new digital manga service called K Manga is launching soon
Azuki, a new digital manga platform, is changing the way fans read their favorite series
With the exception of graphic novels for young readers, manga has experienced the fastest increase in the US comics business over the past twelve years. Despite the fact that English-language fans now have access to more manga than ever, just a small portion of the total volume published by Japanese publishers makes it to these shores.Users whose demand for reading material … [Read more...] about Azuki, a new digital manga platform, is changing the way fans read their favorite series
Barnes and Noble is having a manga sale
Barnes and Noble are having a manga sale for print and digital. If you buy one manga, you can get the second one for 50% off, which is excellent. You can buy them online from the Barnes and Noble website or visit one of their 600 bookstores. This is one of B&N's most significant strengths for savings since you don't have to buy it online exclusively, but the retail stores … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is having a manga sale