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 and Anime News
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
New AI Platform Lumi to Let Anyone Create Comics or Manga
Creating comics and manga is going to be easier than ever thanks to a new AI platform Lumi that aims to transform ideas into stories, FastCompany reported. As founder and CEO Colin Kaepernick stated, Lumi will have the tool and other features that will let anyone with a basic idea to create comic books, graphic novels, or manga out of it. That includes developing the … [Read more...] about New AI Platform Lumi to Let Anyone Create Comics or Manga
Google Introduces New Comics Hub in Japan Targeted at Manga Fans
Google recently launched the Comics hub in Japan which is tailored specifically for manga enthusiasts, TechCrunch reported. Placed prominently at the top and in between the "For You" and "Top Charts" sections, the new Comics hub caters to users in Japan. The section provides access to a rich array of manga and anime content. Besides, the section will also let users to explore … [Read more...] about Google Introduces New Comics Hub in Japan Targeted at Manga Fans
Japanese Startup Looking to Address Manga Piracy Using AI Tools
Japanese publishers face staggering losses of up to $5 billion annually due to manga piracy. As NHK World stated, it can take up to a month for a manga to be translated manually from Japanese to other international languages like English or Chinese. Pirates exploit this delay and rush unauthorized versions of the manga online, something that takes a direct hit on both the … [Read more...] about Japanese Startup Looking to Address Manga Piracy Using AI Tools
Nominees for the American Manga Awards Revealed: Complete List
Anime NYC and Japan Society have revealed the 30 nominees for the first American Manga Awards. The ceremony will be held on August 22 at the Japan Society in New York City, preceding the Anime NYC convention at the Jacob K. Javits Center from August 23-25. These awards recognize excellence in Japanese comics, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to … [Read more...] about Nominees for the American Manga Awards Revealed: Complete List
Manga Biography of Charles M. Schulz Set to Launch Soon
Come October 2 and manga fans are going to be treated to a new manga from Udon Entertainment that will be the first of its Manga Biographies series, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. There is going to be Yuzuru Kuki's Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz that spans 168 pages and has its cover illustration done by Chi-ko. The authorized biography was published by Kadokawa in Japan in … [Read more...] about Manga Biography of Charles M. Schulz Set to Launch Soon
New Manga Service to Adapt Major Literature Works
Hayakawa Publishing, a prominent Japanese publishing company plans to introduce a new manga service that will be adapting major literary works into manga. Hayakawa Publishing is celebrating its 79th anniversary with the launch of HayaComi, a new manga service that will host exclusive manga adaptations of popular works by authors like Agatha Christie, Stanislaw Lem, and Touma … [Read more...] about New Manga Service to Adapt Major Literature Works
VIZ Media to Now Host Popular Anime-Inspired Series RWBY
RWBY, the beloved anime-inspired series, has found a new home with North America's largest manga licensor, VIZ Media, CBR reported. The move comes after the series faced uncertainty following the closure of Rooster Teeth. Announced via RWBY's official ‘X’ channel, showrunner Kerry Shawcross and voice actor Barbara Dunkelman (Yang Xiao Long) shared their enthusiasm for RWBY's … [Read more...] about VIZ Media to Now Host Popular Anime-Inspired Series RWBY
My Hero Academia Manga Will Conclude in Five Chapters
Fans of My Hero Academia received surprising news today as Shueisha announced that Kōhei Horikoshi's long-running manga series will soon reach its conclusion. In a video released on Monday, the publisher revealed that the final chapter of the manga will be published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine's combined 36th and 37th issue. It will be hitting shelves on August 5. This … [Read more...] about My Hero Academia Manga Will Conclude in Five Chapters