In a strategic move, Manga UP! Global has officially confirmed with ANN its plan to incorporate Square Enix's manga titles that were previously hosted on Crunchyroll Manga. The renowned global service is already making waves with the release of notable works like Looseboy and Iori Furuya's Talentless Nana manga, with a promise to consistently unveil the latest … [Read more...] about Manga UP! secures Square Enix titles from Crunchyroll
Digital Manga and Anime News
Largest manga and Webtoon piracy site – M – likely to close soon
In a significant development, one of the largest manga and Webtoon piracy sites, codenamed M, maybe on the brink of closure as Kakao Entertainment claims to have identified the operators after an extensive five-year pursuit. As ComicBook stated, the issue of manga, Webtoon, and anime piracy has loomed large over the industry, prompting collaborative efforts from publishers to … [Read more...] about Largest manga and Webtoon piracy site – M – likely to close soon
Shonen Jump Is No More The Best-Selling Manga
Shonen Jump has remained the most popular manga publisher for 20 years. The publisher is known for giving the best reads to manga and anime fans. But it seems different this time. Recent sales data shows that Shonen Jump has lost its place for top-selling manga spot to Kodansha's series Blue Lock. Shonen Jump, a subsidiary of Shueisha, has been dominating the mange industry … [Read more...] about Shonen Jump Is No More The Best-Selling Manga
Crunchyroll pulls the plug on manga app for mobile and web, effective December 11
In a surprising turn of events, Crunchyroll has officially declared the impending demise of the web and mobile applications of 'Crunchyroll Manga' digital manga distribution service, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. The company said the apps are going to become inaccessible after December 11. Renowned for its status as a go-to platform for anime enthusiasts, Crunchyroll has also … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll pulls the plug on manga app for mobile and web, effective December 11
Manga and Comics Fans Mad Over Comixology App Closure
Source Manga readers are not happy with Amazon's initiative to sunset the Comixology app. On November 15, when fans opened the Comixology app, they saw a disappointing message on their screens. The message was: "We're merging with Kindle. On 12/04 we'll be retiring the Comixology app. All your content is already available on Kindle, including your current reading … [Read more...] about Manga and Comics Fans Mad Over Comixology App Closure
Doraemon Plus New Volume to Release in December for Readers
Image credit: Animeexplained The highly popular manga Doraemon is coming back to print with a new volume of Doraemon+. This volume will be released in December after a long gap of 9 years to celebrate several anniversaries related to the robotic cat character. The last version was released back in 2014. The best thing about the upcoming volume of Doraemon is the fact that … [Read more...] about Doraemon Plus New Volume to Release in December for Readers
The Summer You Were There Manga to End Soon
The Summer You Were There manga will be ending in the upcoming month. According to the Anime Network, the January 2024 issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime magazine mentioned that Yuama's popular manga, which is also known by the name Kimi to Tsuzuru Utakata, will have its last volume on December 18. The sixth compiled book volume will be the final volume of the same. For … [Read more...] about The Summer You Were There Manga to End Soon
Yen Audio unveils three exciting audiobook adventures at Anime NYC 2023
In an exciting revelation during Yen Press’s Industry Panel at Anime NYC, the curtain lifted on Yen Audio's upcoming treats—three new audiobook adaptations poised to transport audiences into worlds of captivating tales and unforgettable characters. Yen Audio's commitment to expanding the horizons of storytelling through audiobooks promises to bring a fresh experience to avid … [Read more...] about Yen Audio unveils three exciting audiobook adventures at Anime NYC 2023
Amazon is merging Comixology into Kindle
Amazon has announced that on December 4, 2023, they will be merging the Comixology and Kindle applications on iOS, Android, and Fire OS. Starting today, any books previously purchased on Comixology will automatically be visible in your library on the Kindle app. The upgraded Kindle app experience is available now; however, you may continue reading your books in the Comixology … [Read more...] about Amazon is merging Comixology into Kindle
Crunchyroll to Discontinue Its Manga App on Both Web and Mobile
As confirmed with Anime News Network (ANN), Crunchyroll has announced that it will discontinue web and mobile apps for its 'Crunchyroll Manga' digital manga distribution service. The service will no longer be available after December 11. In an interview, the streamer told ANN that the decision has been made as a part of its “commitment to providing fans with the best … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll to Discontinue Its Manga App on Both Web and Mobile