Recently, Shonen Jump has released its first English manga animation. Now, in an attempt to gain dominance over its competitor, Kodansha USA has announced its original "English-first" manga series releases. As reported on Anime Network News, Kodansha USA announced that Yoshinori Matsuoka's new "climate-punk" manga Re:Anima would be available for immediate release via its … [Read more...] about Kodansha’s English-First Manga for the USA
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Shonen Jump’s First English Manga Animation
Kagurabachi has become hugely popular in a short period, and this success has seen it receive its first "voiced comics" release from its publisher for the manga's English-language version. The format allows more accessibility to a broader audience than ever, taking the success of Kagurabachi even further. It is worth noting that Kagurabachi is the first of Shonen Jump's … [Read more...] about Shonen Jump’s First English Manga Animation
B1G1 deals on manga box sets at Amazon and Target
Here is something that you would appreciate a lot if you or your special someone in your life is a manga fan. Both Target and Amazon are offering a manga sale where you can buy any two manga box sets for the price of one. Among the titles eligible for the discount include Chainsaw Man, Naruto, and so on. Availing of the offer is simple as you just have to add any two of the … [Read more...] about B1G1 deals on manga box sets at Amazon and Target
Two Arrested for Shonen Jump Images Leaks
Multiple major One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen leakers have been shut down following the arrests of two individuals suspected of violating copyright law regarding the illegal distribution of Weekly Shonen Jump. Asahi reports that police stationed in Kumamoto -- One Piece author Eiichiro Oda's hometown -- arrested two foreign citizens suspected of infringing on Weekly Shonen … [Read more...] about Two Arrested for Shonen Jump Images Leaks
Piccoma: World’s Most Successful Manga App
Piccoma, a manga app, has become one of the most successful platforms of 2023, beating even Shueisha and Kodansha's official apps. Piccoma Manga Reader even surpasses the popular Manga Plus. The massive success of Piccoma is largely attributed to Solo Leveling, one of the most popular manhwas ever. It focuses on hunters with magical power for fighting monsters from invading … [Read more...] about Piccoma: World’s Most Successful Manga App
Kodansha Build Comic-Manga-Anime Juggernauts
The manga industry has two giants partnering in manga publishing, and that's why readers can't help but notice. Yes, we are talking about the partnership of the biggest manga publisher and the biggest comic strip publisher worldwide. Kodansha has recently partnered with the comic strip syndicate and well-known publishing company Andrews McMeel Universal to develop an incredible … [Read more...] about Kodansha Build Comic-Manga-Anime Juggernauts
Crunchyroll Launches on Samsung Smart TVs
Crunchyroll has collaborated with Samsung Electronics. This partnership will enable Samsung Smart TV users to access the company’s extensive anime catalog directly on their screens. So, if you own a Samsung TV and love anime, then Crunchyroll will give you an easy access to its extensive anime library. The Crunchyroll library includes more than 46,000 episodes and movies, … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Launches on Samsung Smart TVs
Naver, Kakao Achieving Big Success in Japan
Image credit: The Korea Times Naver and Kakao are seeing massive success in manga powerhouse Japan, with their online comics generating huge sales there last year. The two companies have reported to receive favorable responses in the Japanese comics market by localizing content using popular intellectual properties (IPs) from Korea. Naver Webtoon said sales in Japan … [Read more...] about Naver, Kakao Achieving Big Success in Japan
Cthulhu Cat One-Shot Gag Manga Gets Licenses
Image credit: Pixels Good news for manga lovers! Dark House Manga has recently made an announcement that they have licensed Pandania’s one-shot full-color gag manga Cthulhu Cat. The manga is set to be released in the upcoming fall for the readers who are interested in the same. For those who want to access the manga as trade paperbacks on retail shelves, they can get them … [Read more...] about Cthulhu Cat One-Shot Gag Manga Gets Licenses
Piccoma Manga Reader Surpasses Manga Plus
In 2023, the Japanese manga app Piccoma made more than $675 million in sales transactions. This surpasses any previous digital comics or manga service, emphasizing the significant profitability of digital manga distribution. Piccoma’s parent company Kakao Corporation reported that this was the first time an app primarily focused on manga achieved over 100 billion yen in … [Read more...] about Piccoma Manga Reader Surpasses Manga Plus