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
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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
Readers to Get New Shonen Jump Mangas from Rival Magazines
Manga lovers can expect a vast range of new Shonen Jump manga from other publishers. Well-known publishing company Shueisha will hold two face-to-face information and consultancy sessions on November 23 and December 2, 2023, and a Zoom event on December 3. In this session, mangas from other publishers will develop plots and ideas for serialization to editors.During the … [Read more...] about Readers to Get New Shonen Jump Mangas from Rival Magazines
Manga and Graphic Novels Are Popular in Libraries
Image credit: Monash Graphic novels have lately become popular among students, according to a survey. It has successfully invaded 90% of the school libraries, with the highest in elementary schools. Amidst the trending genres, manga tops the list, making about 43% of high school graphic novel purchases.An important thing to note here is that despite the backlashes from … [Read more...] about Manga and Graphic Novels Are Popular in Libraries
Is Akira Creator Writing a New Manga?
Image credit: Gamerant Akira has been an eternal favorite of most manga and anime lovers. Its incredible storyline and outstanding hand-drawn animation have helped to maintain its popularity even after so many years. The creator of the manga, Katsushiro Otomo, is often praised for the same.Speaking of which, the latest X post of Katsushiro Otomo has taken the internet by … [Read more...] about Is Akira Creator Writing a New Manga?
Attack On Titan to Get A Bonus Manga Chapter
As a manga lover, you must have read or at least heard about the popular Attack on Titan. The dark fantasy manga that was serialized back in 2009 and also has an anime adaptation (released in 2013) is one of the best manga for people. Now, there is some good news for AoT fans. The manga series will be getting a new volume in the upcoming year, 2024. Yes, you read that … [Read more...] about Attack On Titan to Get A Bonus Manga Chapter
Pluto, Naoki Urasawa’s manga masterpiece finally gets an anime adaptation
In a long-awaited development, Naoki Urasawa's manga "Pluto" has finally made its way to the anime scene, Forbes reported. A modern retelling of Osamu Tezuka's classic "Tetsuwan Atom" (Astro Boy), Pluto takes the original narrative and weaves it into a compelling new story. Set in an alternate future post-robot war, the series explores the aftermath as both robotic heroes and … [Read more...] about Pluto, Naoki Urasawa’s manga masterpiece finally gets an anime adaptation
Manga to Anime Adaptation 2024: Don’t Miss Out On These!
2023 is almost over! The year was definitely a roller coaster ride for anime lovers, with several interesting releases for the audience. With that being said, the year 2024 looks just as promising.So, what exactly does 2024 have on the plate in terms of manga-to-anime adaptations and which ones will be included in the best anime of all time? Let's find out: A Condition … [Read more...] about Manga to Anime Adaptation 2024: Don’t Miss Out On These!
Manga Plus introduces new subscription plans for a premium experience
Shueisha, the powerhouse in manga publishing, has unveiled a groundbreaking subscription service for its renowned international manga reading app, Manga Plus, which showcases titles serialized on Weekly Shonen Jump. As ScreenRant reported, the new subscription program, named Manga Plus Max, offers two distinct tiers, each presenting unique benefits. This strategic move is … [Read more...] about Manga Plus introduces new subscription plans for a premium experience
Four manga that have been banned the most in the United States
There has been an unprecedented surge in attempts to censor various library resources, including graphic novels and manga in recent years. Although manga series constitute a small fraction of banned books in North America, their rising popularity has heightened awareness and led to an increase in book challenges for manga in 2023.The visual nature of manga illustrations … [Read more...] about Four manga that have been banned the most in the United States
Manga among most pirated in the publishing segment in Europe as digital piracy shows upsurge
Digital piracy witnessed a surprising 3.3 percent surge in 2022, marking a reversal in the downward trend observed in previous years, reports the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in its latest publication, 'Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union, Films, Music, Publications, Software and TV, 2017-2022.' The report, the third in a series, delves into the … [Read more...] about Manga among most pirated in the publishing segment in Europe as digital piracy shows upsurge
Kyōdai Nishioka’s Kafka Manga is Going to Launch in English Soon
Image credit: ebay The Pushkin Press, a London-based publisher, has said that the company will publish Kyōdai Nishioka's Kafka manga in English on October 26. It's for everyone who was waiting for its adaptation to English. David Yang will do this incredible translation into English.The avid manga readers will love to enjoy this thrilling Manga, which has gained popularity … [Read more...] about Kyōdai Nishioka’s Kafka Manga is Going to Launch in English Soon
7 Best Shonen Jump Anime Of All Time
Image Credit: Polygon If you are a manga or anime lover, you must know about Shonen Jump. It's a weekly manga magazine that serializes well-known manga for readers, and it's initially written for teenage schoolboys aged between 13-17. Shonen manga has been the source of some very popular anime series that have dominated the anime world lately. While the list can be endless, … [Read more...] about 7 Best Shonen Jump Anime Of All Time
Now You Can Read 108 Chapters of One Piece for Free
Have you heard about Netflix’s live-action series of the world’s best-selling comic ‘One Piece’ manga? The long-awaited English live-action adaption of One Piece Manga debuted on the streaming platform last week. Eiichiro Oda, the artist behind One Piece, announced in an X post that the manga’s first 12 volumes (108 episodes) will be available to read free in 21 languages. The … [Read more...] about Now You Can Read 108 Chapters of One Piece for Free
Will Korean Webtoon Surpass the Popularity of Japanese Manga?
Image credit: bloomberg Japanese manga is known for their simple storyline, interesting characters and incredible art style. Its global market size was valued at USD 12.13 billion (2022), with an expected CAGR of 17.4% (from 2023 to 2030). Its true-to-life story depiction has certainly attracted a large number of readers from different age groups and geographical … [Read more...] about Will Korean Webtoon Surpass the Popularity of Japanese Manga?
DC to Launch Graphic Novels For their Webtoons Series
Image credit: batman-news Well-known comics company DC, which is known for their greatest superheroes, has finally announced that they will be launching their Webtoon series as graphic novels for the readers. With this initiative, readers will be able to access their favorite DC webtoon series in print starting this month.The graphic novels that people are likely to access … [Read more...] about DC to Launch Graphic Novels For their Webtoons Series