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 to be Held in San Francisco to Celebrate Japanese Manga
Digital Manga and Anime News
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
Manga Library Z to Cease Operations Soon
Manga Library Z announced it is going to bring to an end its online operations on November 26, 2024; the website SiliconEra reported. The company said they were having issues with credit card companies, so it decided to cease its entire online business. They have been providing old and often rare manga series, with some that might have also gone out of print. Some manga series … [Read more...] about Manga Library Z to Cease Operations Soon
HarperCollins Japan to Launch English Translated Manga in North America
HarperCollins Japan said it is all set to release romance and fantasy manga e-books in the North American market, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. There are going to be 13 manga titles released each month via Amazon. The manga titles are also going to be available via other retailers and form part of its BisouBisou Comics label. As of now, the Amazon page has 30 manga titles listed, … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Japan to Launch English Translated Manga in North America
Kodansha Launches K Manga App in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
Kodansha announced it is introducing its official manga app K Manga in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The app is available for both Android and iOS platforms and provides access to more than 500 titles in the English language. That includes 60 simulpub titles where the chapters debut on K Manga before any other platforms. Most titles also offer the first few … [Read more...] about Kodansha Launches K Manga App in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
Winners of the Inaugural American Manga Awards Announced
Winners of the inaugural American Manga Awards have been announced. Presented by Anime NYC and the Japan Society, the award recognizes remarkable achievements in the field of Japanese comics while also honoring the best manga published in North America last year. The selection process was rigorous with prominent names in the world of manga serving as the judge. Those include … [Read more...] about Winners of the Inaugural American Manga Awards Announced
Digital Manga Piracy is becoming a Serious Issue
Digital manga piracy is a massive issue in the United States. In 2023, graphic novel sales generated $1.45 billion, about half of which were manga. These sales stem from comic book shops and direct sales from publishers, Amazon and other bookstores. Manga is big business in the US, Japan, and other major markets. It is estimated that around 1300 pirated manga sites are … [Read more...] about Digital Manga Piracy is becoming a Serious Issue
Shadow the Hedgehog to Star in New Manga Series
Here is something exciting for fans of the Sonic franchise - Shadow the Hedgehog is all set to feature in a brand new manga series slated for debut this October, ComicBook reported. Details aren't available at the moment but what is known is that Corocoro Comics would be publishing the new manga. This no doubt will make for a significant development for SEGA's iconic speedster … [Read more...] about Shadow the Hedgehog to Star in New Manga Series
Udon Entertainment Manga Biographies to Cover Steve Jobs and Princes Diana
Udon Entertainment said they will soon have more international personalities depicted in its Manga Biographies series, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. Among those who will next be part of the series include Steve Jobs, Princess Diana, Amelia Earhart, Marie Antoinette, Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Wolfgang Mozart, and Momofuku Ando who invented instant noodles. Udon Entertainment … [Read more...] about Udon Entertainment Manga Biographies to Cover Steve Jobs and Princes Diana
Viz Media is the Largest Manga Publisher in the US
Manga has come to captivate readers in the US like never before. Its unique and engaging storytelling style has made it a popular reading choice in the country. Now, guess which publisher has come out on top in this segment? The answer lies in the new presentation at the San Diego Comic-Con event. As ComicBook reported, it is Viz Media that has emerged at the top and has more … [Read more...] about Viz Media is the Largest Manga Publisher in the US
New Crossover Manga Featuring Spider Man and Ultraman Set For August Debut
Here is something thrilling happening in the superhero genre of manga right now. Japanese superhero Ultraman will be joining hands with Marvel Comics' Spider-Man to fight a common enemy in the upcoming manga Ultraman: Along Came a Spider. Viz Media said they have entered into a partnership with Tsuburaya and Marvel for the new crossover manga. As AnimeNewsNetwork reported, the … [Read more...] about New Crossover Manga Featuring Spider Man and Ultraman Set For August Debut