What you need to know:
- Kodansha, one of Japan’s major publishers whose manga titles include “Attack on Titan,” “Fairy Tail,” “Blue Lock” and “GACHIAKUTA,” is currently launching its official titles in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore Manga application “K MANGA”. The app will be available on iOS and Android starting October 22 (subject to change). K MANGA offers more than 500 English-language works, including about 100 ongoing series, which will be updated simultaneously when they are released in Japan. Users can also use the daily pass to read all chapters of popular dramas such as “Attack on Titan”, “Tokyo Avengers”, “Fairy Tail” and more for free (excluding some currently airing dramas).
- To commemorate the game’s release, five popular games will be 50% off for a limited time. Don’t miss this chance to discover new favorites, from legendary series to current hits!
- Kodansha’s overseas comic sales have grown significantly in recent years, driven by the success of titles such as “Attack on Titan” and “Tokyo Avengers,” reflecting the growing popularity and acceptance of Japanese comics among English-speaking readers.
- K MANGA launched in the United States last May, marking the first time the service has expanded to other markets. Kodansha is working to further improve accessibility for English-speaking fans and provide the latest stories as soon as possible. The company also plans to continue expanding into new regions, aiming to make K MANGA a global service that connects fans with their favorite works, creators and audiences.
link
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/id1637040002
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kodansha.kmanga
Launch event details
For the next time, get 50% off select books.
Period: October 22, 2024 12:00 AM to November 4, 2024 11:59 PM (JST – UTC+09:00)
Discounted works: “Attack on Titan”, “Fairy Tail”, “Vistoria: Wand and Sword”, “WIND BREAKER”, “Rent a Girlfriend”
Features of K comics
As the official serialization platform of Kodansha, K MANGA provides more than 500 works, including 100 serial comics, covering various genres such as action, thriller, otherworld, romance and fantasy. Users have access to K MANGA’s rich library and can read many chapters for free.
Earliest exclusive access to the latest chapters
Get early access to popular manga chapters currently airing in Japan, such as “Blue Lock,” “Shangri-La Frontier” and “Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”
Visit popular comics from Kodansha’s catalog
In addition to the latest releases, K MANGA offers a wide selection of beloved manga from Kodansha’s library, such as “Flower of Evil,” “Fire Force,” and “Chihayafuru.”
Editor’s comics service for fans
K MANGA is managed by Kodansha’s editorial team, who create new comics every day and work tirelessly to edit and produce many of the world’s most popular comics.
Official localization
K MANGA provides official translations by industry professionals familiar with each comic.
*The number of free chapters you can read each day varies by manga.
About Kodansha
Kodansha Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese publishing house based in Tokyo, providing readers around the world with a variety of content, from comics to novels, fashion magazines, news periodicals, children’s picture books, and television animation, in the spirit of In the spirit of “inspiring impossible stories”, movies, TV series and video games are launched. Kodansha is a globally recognized licensor of some of the world’s most popular manga IPs, such as “AKIRA,” “Attack on Titan” and “Ghost in the Shell.” Their digital book platform MAGAPOKE was launched in July 2015 and has been downloaded nearly 25 million times to date. For more information, visit Kodansha.
Official X account: x.com/kmanga_kodandha
Source: Official press release
