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
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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?
14 of the Best Manga You Should Read in 2023
As manga tops the list in NPD BookScan reports 2022 contributing to its popularity, here's the list of its must-reads to try in 2023: Blue Lock As Japan finished 16th in the FIFA world cup in 2018, the country's football association aims to augment the team by hiring professional Ego Jinpachi. Read his plan to create the best striker worldwide as he launches a secret project … [Read more...] about 14 of the Best Manga You Should Read in 2023
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