Kodansha, a Japanese publishing company that publishes manga magazines, is about to launch the KManga app. Kodansha's official manga platform, KManga, will allow users to buy and read books, including Tokyo Revengers, Drops of God, Fairytale, and many more. The soon-to-be-released app will work on both Android and iOS. It will also be a desktop reading platform, launching on … [Read more...] about Kodansha to Release Digital Comics Store Backed by InkyPen
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Online piracy of anime, manga led to a loss of around 2 trillion yen in 2021
A study conducted by the Content Overseas Distribution Association, a Tokyo-based watchdog, has revealed that online piracy of Japanese entertainment, such as manga, anime, and video games, caused losses of approximately 2 trillion yen in 2021, representing a five-fold increase from 2019, the publication Japan Today reported. The significant increase is attributed to two key … [Read more...] about Online piracy of anime, manga led to a loss of around 2 trillion yen in 2021
Will Manga sales ever decline?
Manga sales have remained higher for consecutive years, but now, it seems to level off. The huge demand for home entertainment due to the pandemic is starting to settle. Despite this, manga dominates North American graphic novel publishing. In 2022, the U.S. made sales of 16.9 million units, ranking at over $246 million. Although the industry is seeing a 6.8% year-over-year … [Read more...] about Will Manga sales ever decline?
Apple Books offering vertical reading Manga column in Japan
Apple Japan announced the launch of a dedicated "Vertical Reading Manga" page on Apple Books, featuring exclusive manga content created in collaboration with various creators, AppleWorld.Today reported Comic reading is better suited for the vertical scrolling method compared to traditional horizontal page-turning features used in novels, magazines, and other media. Vertical … [Read more...] about Apple Books offering vertical reading Manga column in Japan
Azuki will let you read unlimited manga for less than $5 a month
For the last 12 years, manga has been the fastest-growing category in the US comics market, outpacing everything except graphic novels for young readers. However, despite the increasing availability of manga to English-language readers, only a fraction of the total produced by Japanese publishers makes it to these shores. As a result, readers seeking more content often turn to … [Read more...] about Azuki will let you read unlimited manga for less than $5 a month
Manga is getting very popular in Germany
Germany has a special day dedicated to celebrating manga. As DW reported, it is August 27 which is celebrated as Manga Day in that country. To make things all the more exciting, more than 720 bookstores across Germany came together and doled out manga comics to enthusiasts for free on the day. This can be seen as an excellent move to increase awareness of manga comics among the … [Read more...] about Manga is getting very popular in Germany
How many ebooks or manga titles can a Kindle hold?
The Amazon Kindle is the world's most popular e-reader and comes in various storage configurations. Users can have a choice between 8GB on the entry-level Kindle or choose between the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation 8GB, Signature Edition with 32GB or the Kindle Oasis, which also has a maximum of 32GB of storage. How many ebooks can fit on a Kindle? One of the … [Read more...] about How many ebooks or manga titles can a Kindle hold?
Japanese manga publishers sue pirate site, seek $14.2 million in damages
Anything that is sought after the most is also the one that is most prone to be pirated. The same is applicable to the manga industry as well where, publishers allege that piracy has reached alarming proportions, enough for the publishers to seek legal action against the perpetrators. As the site ComicBook revealed, publishers Shueisha, Kadokawa, and Shogakukan have filed a … [Read more...] about Japanese manga publishers sue pirate site, seek $14.2 million in damages
Hit Manga series, One Piece celebrates 25th anniversary with release of its last chapter
Hit manga series, One Piece which has been an instant hit the world over is seeing the release of its final chapter at a time when the series is celebrating its 25 anniversary, VOANews reported. The last chapter in the One Piece series which is all about a pirate hunting for treasure was released on July 25 in the manga magazine Shonen Jump, a weekly magazine published in Japan … [Read more...] about Hit Manga series, One Piece celebrates 25th anniversary with release of its last chapter
Manga publishers Shueisha and Viz Media go all out against piracy sites
Manga is all the rage these days. Much of it has to do with the ease of availability of the particular comic form around the world, something that traditionally has been restricted to Japan even a few years ago as well. However, with increased availability, there is something else that manga publishers are having to deal with. It is privacy and the scale of it has reached … [Read more...] about Manga publishers Shueisha and Viz Media go all out against piracy sites