The official X (Twitter) account of Viz Media, the largest manga publisher in the US, has been hacked, the website ComicBook reported. Viz Media is the latest to fall victim to a new crypto scam that has so far targeted several celebrities and companies in the US following the swearing-in of US President Trump. While many seem to have regained control of their X account, Viz … [Read more...] about Official X Account of Viz Media Has Been Hacked
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Japan to Deploy AI Sleuths to Counter Manga Piracy
Japan has initiated an ambitious project wherein it plans to use AI techniques to keep an eye on sites that offer pirated versions of anime and manga, The Japan Times reported. With the rising popularity of manga, there has also been a spurt in piracy of manga and anime content that is believed to cost the industry billions of dollars every year. As some publishers have … [Read more...] about Japan to Deploy AI Sleuths to Counter Manga Piracy
Manga Library Z to Cease Operations Soon
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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