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
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My Dress-Up Darling Manga Hits 10+ Million Copies in Circulation
Image credit: Sportskeeda If you are a manga lover, you must be aware of the well-known My Dress-Up Darling manga. The manga has now successfully hit a new milestone with more than 10 million copies in circulation. It got its latest release in the month of September when the counts reached the 9.5 million mark. The 10 million mark is definitely great news for all the readers … [Read more...] about My Dress-Up Darling Manga Hits 10+ Million Copies in Circulation
Is Mangakakalot Safe?
People who read manga know why it has been extensively favored worldwide. Besides its unique style and impressive plots, the magnificent storytelling has encouraged people for its widespread indulgence. While many manga platforms have been on the rise for their diverse offerings, a name that's quite common in the industry is Mangakakalot. Mangakakalot is an online free … [Read more...] about Is Mangakakalot Safe?
How are Mangas Translated for the US Audience?
Mangas have gained popularity throughout the world, with a 9% growth in US sales, as of 2022. Its straightforward story, volume-wise split-ups and interesting plots have attracted a large number of readers, with many of them joining up each time. While mangas are totally worth reading, you may wonder how exactly these write-ups are translated from the original language, that … [Read more...] about How are Mangas Translated for the US Audience?
5 Manga Titles That’s Likely to Give You the Summer Feels
Summer is here, and you certainly wouldn't want to miss out on a classic manga read, would you? The genre has been booming lately for its fresh stories, diverse characters and, most importantly, varieties. So, you can expect it to add that extra fun to your regular summer plan. Besides the new comedy Pokemon manga next month, are five titles that are a must-read for an … [Read more...] about 5 Manga Titles That’s Likely to Give You the Summer Feels
Kodansha’s ‘K Manga’ App Reveals Points and Ticket System
Kodansha, a Japanese publishing company, has released "K Manga," a new manga distribution service. The new Android and iOS app will feature around 400 titles, including 60 simulpub titles. Users will be able to access the first few chapters of most titles for free. In addition, Kodansha has revealed the app’s Ticket- and Point-based credit systems, which will provide users … [Read more...] about Kodansha’s ‘K Manga’ App Reveals Points and Ticket System
Viz Media Introduces New Digital Manga Service to Readers
American entertainment company Viz Media announced a new manga service for manga lovers on Tuesday (9th May). Fans can access the English version of their favourite manga comics with its original release in Japan (Simulpubs). The readers can access the Simulpubs by paying a $1.99 monthly fee. In March 2023, another new digital service called K Manga announced its launch for … [Read more...] about Viz Media Introduces New Digital Manga Service to Readers
Will Manga sales ever decline?
Manga sales have remained higher for consecutive years, but now, it seems to level off. The huge demand for home entertainment due to the pandemic is starting to settle. Despite this, manga dominates North American graphic novel publishing. In 2022, the U.S. made sales of 16.9 million units, ranking at over $246 million. Although the industry is seeing a 6.8% year-over-year … [Read more...] about Will Manga sales ever decline?
Japan Passes New Copyright Law to Criminalize Manga Piracy
Japan has just passed a new law that criminalizes manga piracy and also to the websites that link to it. The parliament passed new copyright amendments last Friday that ban the unlicensed downloading of manga, magazines and academic texts from the Internet. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2021. The law revision came as the country saw a rising number of piracy and … [Read more...] about Japan Passes New Copyright Law to Criminalize Manga Piracy
Digital Comics Bargains for Black Friday
Stay away from the mall this Black Friday and scoop up some digital deals for yourself—or your friends. Dark Horse has an amazing deal on Star Wars comics: A megabundle of over 150 single issues for $100. The bundle includes Brian Wood's Star Wars (set in the world of the original movie), the kid-friendly Clone Wars, all three arcs of The Crimson Empire, and all sorts of … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for Black Friday
Digital Comics Deals for the Weekend Before Halloween
It's the scariest time of the year, and there are plenty of digital comics deals this weekend to help you get into the Halloween mood. ComiXology has two scary series on sale. 30 Days of Night, by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, is a vampire tale set in an Alaskan town, where it stays dark for a month in winter—giving the local vampires free rein. The first issue is free, … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Deals for the Weekend Before Halloween
Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend of September 20
This week's top bargain at comiXology is a 99-cent sale on Valiant Entertainment comics, including X-O Manowar, Archer and Armstrong, and Bloodshot. If those names sound familiar, it's because this is the second coming of Valiant, which was founded in 1988 by former Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter and became one of the leading comics publishers, second only to Marvel and DC. … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend of September 20
Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend of Friday the 13th
It's Friday the 13th, a good day to stay indoors and read digital comics! And we have some bargains to help you avoid the bad luck that inevitably comes with an empty wallet. ComiXology has a bunch of 99-cent sales this weekend, catering to a variety of tastes. My first choice would be the all-ages Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors comics. Adventure Time took home honors … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend of Friday the 13th
Digital Comics Bargains: Last Blast of Summer
Summer's almost over, but there's still time for some comics reading before school starts in earnest. Dark Horse's big sale this weekend is on kids' comics, with 99-cent issues of Axe Cop, Groo, and Usagi Yojimbo and heavily marked-down graphic novels, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and the Eisner-nominated Chimichanga—possibly the best $2.99 … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains: Last Blast of Summer