Fans of manga and anime have been treated to an exhilarating ride over the past few years, and 2023 has only continued the trend, proving to be another powerhouse year for the industry. With a plethora of new anime announcements and significant strides in manga, the medium has witnessed numerous viral moments that are bound to etch themselves into the collective memory of … [Read more...] about Top 10 anime & manga moments in 2023
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10 best manga set for release in January 2024
Get ready for the manga extravaganza as new chapters continue to flood in, making every month a treasure trove of either fresh, never-seen-before stories or beloved series that fans eagerly anticipate. As we step into 2024, manga enthusiasts are in for a treat with January's lineup of releases. Brace yourselves for an array of exciting new series, among them a fresh Higurashi … [Read more...] about 10 best manga set for release in January 2024
Akitaka Launches New Supernatural Manga
Akitaka is all set to release a new series Sumigomori no Sumijo Maō wa Saikyō Jūsha ni Koikogaremasu, as revealed in the January issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine. English title of the series is The Charcoal Demon Queen Nestling in Charcoal is in Love with her Strongest Follower, and it will launch in the February issue on January 22. The story of the series … [Read more...] about Akitaka Launches New Supernatural Manga
The Square Enix bundle will let you read manga while supporting charity
Here is something from Square Enix that can bring cheers to the hard-core manga fans anywhere in the world. The Japanese entertainment giant is now offering a “Manga Collection” bundle comprising manga e-books worth $271 that is available to download worldwide, GamingTrend reported. The manga e-books which otherwise cost $271 are available to download by January 6, 2024. All … [Read more...] about The Square Enix bundle will let you read manga while supporting charity
Japanese Government spearheads global manga promotion with specialized lists for foreign libraries
The global popularity of Japanese manga has prompted a unique initiative by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of the Japanese government. In a move to bolster awareness and accessibility of manga worldwide, the agency is collaborating with critics from various countries to curate specialized lists for overseas libraries, Crunchyroll reported. In a meticulous curation process, … [Read more...] about Japanese Government spearheads global manga promotion with specialized lists for foreign libraries
The 10 highest selling manga series of 2023
The manga landscape experienced a surge in sales throughout 2023, witnessing the rapid ascent of fresh series alongside enduring favorites. The physical manga market in Japan paints a vivid picture of reader preferences. Oricon, a definitive source for Japanese entertainment rankings, unveiled its yearly chart, spotlighting the top 10 best-selling manga series of 2023. The data … [Read more...] about The 10 highest selling manga series of 2023
New Amazon Your Books feature is a comprehensive hub for your literary world
Amazon has launched a new innovative feature — Your Books which acts to serve as a one-stop solution for efficient management of all the books you have ever bought via Amazon. In other words, it consolidates all your purchased books, spanning digital, physical, and audiobook formats, into a single, easily searchable hub. Interestingly, the section also includes those books that … [Read more...] about New Amazon Your Books feature is a comprehensive hub for your literary world
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
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