In Japan, manga is serialized in various magazines. Every new chapter that gets released is printed in one of many different magazines, sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly. There are multiple various prints running a multitude of genres. Here in North America, we really only have one - Viz Manga's digital magazine, Weekly Shonen Jump. The magazine is a mirror image to the … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About Shonen Jump
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Top 10 Anime You Need to Watch Right Now – 2015
Some people are really new to anime or have taken a break and have recently come back. There is a ton of content out there right now but what had the best story line? Art style and animation? What was the most engaging to viewers? Well you've come to the right place! Here you will get an essential list to the top 10 anime that you should be watching right now! Puella Magi … [Read more...] about Top 10 Anime You Need to Watch Right Now – 2015
Nominees for Manga Taisho Award Announced
If you are looking for a great new read, but don't know where to start, the Manga Taisho Aware shortlist has been announced. There are 14 nominations in total, meaning competition will be tight. But what sets this award apart from others is that the voting comes in from bookstore workers, the people who really know what is hot and selling. Manga Taisho has been awarded … [Read more...] about Nominees for Manga Taisho Award Announced
Fire Emblem Awakening Comic Anthology Out Now
Intelligent Systems, the team that brought you the popular Nintendo 3DS game, Fire Emblem: Awakening, has recently unveiled a trading card game. The new Fire Emblem TCG will feature various guest artists and will follow characters that had appeared throughout the series. Intelligent Systems will also be developing the TCG and have plans to release this summer in Japan. The … [Read more...] about Fire Emblem Awakening Comic Anthology Out Now
Manga Accounts for 80% of all Digital Book Sales in Japan
In the last year, new research has reported that manga accounts for 80% of all digital book sales in Japan. Manga readers are choosing to view their favourite series through portable devices instead of paperback volumes. It’s not hard to see the appeal. Digital manga can be taken on the go, kept on a slim device instead of hauling books in a bag. And with a generation already … [Read more...] about Manga Accounts for 80% of all Digital Book Sales in Japan
New Anime Distributor Launches in the UK
In early November 2014, it was announced that Jerome Mazandarani and long time colleague and friend Andrew Hewson would be leaving Manga Entertainment UK to establish their own company. The new project was in stealth mode for quite awhile, but news has just broke out that the new endeavor is called Animatsu. Animatsu Entertainment Ltd, is a distribution and production … [Read more...] about New Anime Distributor Launches in the UK
FUNimation Announces New SubPass Program for Subtitled Anime
FUNimation has announced the launch of a new subscription platform called "SubPass", that gives fans unlimited access to subtitled anime. Episodes can be streamed in HD, commercial-free, right after the Japanese broadcast, and across multiple devices! The FUNimation SubPass is available for the low price of $4.95/month. Or you may elect to try it for 3 months at $12.95. … [Read more...] about FUNimation Announces New SubPass Program for Subtitled Anime
Amazon Launches Kindle Free Manga Service in Japan
Amazon launched a new manga service in Japan on Wednesday that showcases free content that anyone can download. It is being billed as Kindle Free Manga Magazine and new issues will be posted weekly. The initial lineup includes the first digital edition of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine, as well as Manga Action, Comic Ran Twins, Comic Zero-Sum, Manga Box service, and Square … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Kindle Free Manga Service in Japan
Top 10 Best Manga of 2014
In Japanese culture, Manga is quintessentially apart of everyday life. It is ridiciously easy to buy one on the way to work and read it in a single day. Here in North America, things become a little bit more difficult, as bookstores often have a very paltry selection. This has given rise to digital distribution as an avenue for explosive growth. Viz, Crunchyroll, Manga Rock and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Manga of 2014
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Coming to iOS
If the idea of playing a courtroom adventure game on your Apple device sounds appealing, stay tuned: Capcom Unity has released Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies into the Japanese App Store --and all expectations are that it will be delivered to North America and Europe very soon (and in full HD)! Originally released in the Nintendo eShop for their 3DS gaming … [Read more...] about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Coming to iOS