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
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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
Japanese Association of Translators Shoot Down Govt-Backed Manga AI Translation Plan
Japan's ambitious plans to translate manga to English using AI technologies seem to have hit a roadblock already even before things got rolling on this, PRTimes reported. The Japanese Association of Translators has come out in strong opposition to the move stating it isn't in the best interest of the country. Earlier we came across a mega plan of translating manga from Japanese … [Read more...] about Japanese Association of Translators Shoot Down Govt-Backed Manga AI Translation Plan
Inaugural American Manga Awards Event Planned This August
Anime NYC creators along with LeftField Media and the non-profit Japan Society organization have come together to hold the inaugural American Manga Awards event, the website Crunchyroll reported. The awards program aims to recognize the contributions of all those involved in the field, which includes the manga creators, the storytellers, and the publishers. Renowned author and … [Read more...] about Inaugural American Manga Awards Event Planned This August
Manga Piracy Led to a Loss of $2.4 Billion to the Industry in 2023
Piracy continues to plague the entertainment industry, with manga perhaps being among the worst hit. As ComicBook stated, a recent report has revealed the staggering cost of piracy to the manga industry stands at a whopping $2.4 billion USD in 2023. This should give you an idea of how big the problem of manga piracy has become over the years. The above information has been … [Read more...] about Manga Piracy Led to a Loss of $2.4 Billion to the Industry in 2023
Panini Launches Panini Manga in the UK
In a strategic move to diversify its publishing portfolio, Panini, the renowned European magazine distributor, has unveiled a groundbreaking new venture in the UK market — Panini Manga, the website BleedingCool reported. Renowned for holding exclusive rights to Marvel and Star Wars comic books across Europe, Panini is now stepping into the realm of Japanese manga, catering to … [Read more...] about Panini Launches Panini Manga in the UK
Startup to Translate 50,000 Manga Titles to English Using AI for International Launch
In a major push towards making manga more accessible internationally, several manga publishers along with the Japanese government’s Japan Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation have come together to translate manga titles to English using AI resources. As Nikkei reported, this is going to be accomplished by a start-up named Orange which has been provided an initial … [Read more...] about Startup to Translate 50,000 Manga Titles to English Using AI for International Launch
X-Men ’97: Reviving Classic Comic Book Excitement
For years, the X-Men were noticeably absent from Marvel Studios’ projects due to a longstanding rift with Fox, the previous owner of their rights. This absence was intriguing yet odd, given the pivotal role of X-Men: The Animated Series in catalyzing the X-Men film franchise and the broader comic book movie boom. However, Disney Plus’ X-Men ’97 series now offers a nostalgic … [Read more...] about X-Men ’97: Reviving Classic Comic Book Excitement