Artificial intelligence localization company Orange Company New e-book store service “emaqi” launched in the United States and Canada on Tuesday. The company also announced a partnership with Shueisha Localizing one-off comic stories Shueishaof Shonen Jump+ Comic magazine service.
The “emaqi” platform included approximately 6,000 comics from 13 publishers at launch, and plans to add at least one previously unpublished English-language comic every week.
Orange Company Announces that it has obtained the translation, publishing and distribution rights from the publisher, including shaogenfengshe, Futabashaand Akita Publishing House. The company also acquired distribution rights Kodansha America Publishing Company.
The company’s partnership is Shueisha Localizing one-off comics Shonen Jump+ Readers can read newly translated English stories for free several times a week. emaqi and Shueishaof Comics Plus Each service will publish individual comics at the same time. Comics Plus A new plan has been announced to release all one-time Shonen Jump+ English services are also available on Sundays.
Readers can create a free account on emaqi and access the platform’s extensive content. Each comic has a detailed summary, sample chapter, or preview for readers to try. Readers can purchase single volumes of comics or subscribe to ongoing series directly through the platform.
emaqi is web-based, and Orange is considering launching the service as a mobile app next year.
Some of the comic titles immediately available on the platform include:
title: Stop
Artist: Taashi (or Ta-shi)
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Introduction: The protagonist is the ultimate outlaw. This exciting gangster comic tells the story of a low-level gangster with no prospects for advancement in the underworld who runs freely in society. A 100% thrilling story of chivalry and chaos…
title: Naughty girl Anjo (Iwachaga no Ajou-san)
artist: Kato Yuichi
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Synopsis: A hard-working, humble boy in his class finds himself constantly being approached by the stylish, charming girl Anjo. A shocking youth romantic comedy!
title: even if you don’t (Anata ga Shite Kurenakutemo)
artist: Haruno Haru
Publisher: Futabasha
Plot summary: Although the relationship with her husband is not bad, there is still something missing… This work truly depicts the psychological struggles of two couples in a sexless marriage.
title: KIMONGAI -Demon City-
Artist: Koichi Nagata
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Introduction: After experiencing an unfair tragedy, the protagonist exchanged his soul for great power. This battle action comic depicts an epic struggle against a monumental fate.
title: the morning after
Artist: Kenichi Okuyama
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Synopsis: After spending the night together, everyone enjoys a special bittersweet breakfast. This is a collection of short stories about food love stories with a hint of melancholy.
title: tokyo girls
artist: Chiaki Matsumoto
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Synopsis: A kaleidoscope of human stories set in Tokyo, with characters struggling between true emotion and reason… A short omnibus comic about adults who can’t be honest with themselves.
© Nabana Naba, Dr. Poro, Juvenile Pictorial Agency
title: scarlet mask (Aqua Mask)
Story: Dr. Polo
Artist: Napa Napa
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Synopsis: Masks Have a Mind of Their Own – This classic fighting fantasy follows the journey of a young mask merchant who creates masks that grant abilities when worn. What is his past, and what is the real purpose of his trip?
© Shiro, Shōnen Pictorial Agency
title: Can I take your photo? (Camera, Hajimete mo Ii Desu ka?)
artist: Shiro
Publisher: shaogenfengshe
Synopsis: A high school girl struggling with self-confidence discovers photography and connects with the world through the lens of her camera. This unique slice-of-life comic depicts the interactions between the girls through their shared love of photography.
©Oshikiri Rensuke, Futabasha
title: lever leaf (sanmozhuang)
artist: Oshikiri Rensuke
Publisher: Futabasha
Synopsis: A girl transfers to a school in a snow-covered country town, only to face relentless bullying. This psychological horror comic depicts her shocking and gruesome revenge in vivid detail, telling a chilling story of revenge.
© Takahiro Sato, Akita Shoten
title: Baji Baji
Artist: Takahiro Sato
Publisher: Akita Publishing House
Synopsis: A famous sumo wrestler is betrayed and banished from the world of sumo, leaving behind a son whose father’s last words are etched in his heart. This authentic sumo manga depicts a son’s efforts to fulfill his father’s wish and reach the top of the sumo world – the position of yokozuna.
The emaqi platform will showcase comics previously published in English, as well as Orange Company‘s in-house studio, McCann Studio. Orange Company It said that in order to improve efficiency and ensure high-volume, consistent quality translation, it will “use artificial intelligence-assisted translation to support [its] The company added that in order to “preserve the integrity of the original work and build trust with readers, artists and publishers over time, no more than 10% of content on emaqi will be translated using AI power at the time of publication,” the team said. will continue to evaluate and refine its approach going forward.
Orange Company Founded in April 2021, it announced raising $1.8 million in July 2023. The company will set up its headquarters in the United States in March 2024.
The company ventures into social media localization of Cat Prince: The guy reincarnated as a cat comics.
Shueishaof Comics Plus Service starts publishing Daisuke Miyataof football rumble (The strongest song) English comic, source October 2023 Orange Company together with media do Ltd. for lettering and editing. After backlash over font quality on social media, Comics Plus New version released within a week, thanks to comic translation Amaki Mei (Mugen Creations LLC.) serves as writer and editor Orange Company and media do.
Several Japanese companies have recently begun using artificial intelligence or machine translation to translate comics into English.
Samurai Road Announced in December that it will use Mantra Engine for machine translation Yamazaki isof ancient magician bride and Ghosts and Witches comics.
to books An English version of the Corona EX manga website was launched in April as a paid subscription service that includes content from various English publishers such as seven seas entertainment or Japanese novel club), as well as machine-translated works via Google Translate, the website acknowledges that they may contain errors. Subscriptions to the service cost $4.50 per month.
this Nikkei Index This newspaper reported on August 1 that Shogakukan A new app called “Novelous” (spelling unconfirmed) will be released in the United States and Canada, which will use artificial intelligence translation to publish the English light novel series. The app is expected to launch this year.
The app will also use Mantra’s artificial intelligence-assisted translation system. Shogakukan Invested in Mantra in June. Nikkei Index It is claimed that the app will cut translation costs in half while also increasing the production of English light novels.
Source: press release
