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
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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
Is Mangakakalot Safe?
People who read manga know why it has been extensively favored worldwide. Besides its unique style and impressive plots, the magnificent storytelling has encouraged people for its widespread indulgence. While many manga platforms have been on the rise for their diverse offerings, a name that's quite common in the industry is Mangakakalot. Mangakakalot is an online free … [Read more...] about Is Mangakakalot Safe?
Manga Planet And Kodansha Bring 500+ Titles in August
Manga readers, we have good news for you! Manga Planet has partnered with Kodansha to bring more than 500 titles to their catalog. Readers will be able to access diverse varieties of manga from both Kodansha and Ichijinsha. The manga will be available on the platform in August 2023. This is the second time Manga Planet and Kodansha have released their line-ups for readers. … [Read more...] about Manga Planet And Kodansha Bring 500+ Titles in August
How are Mangas Translated for the US Audience?
Mangas have gained popularity throughout the world, with a 9% growth in US sales, as of 2022. Its straightforward story, volume-wise split-ups and interesting plots have attracted a large number of readers, with many of them joining up each time. While mangas are totally worth reading, you may wonder how exactly these write-ups are translated from the original language, that … [Read more...] about How are Mangas Translated for the US Audience?