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
Digital Manga and Anime News
HarperCollins Japan to Launch Translated Manga in US
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 Translated Manga in US
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
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