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Manga Market to grow by USD 14.88 billion from 2023 to 2028; Akita Publishing Co. Ltd., Archie Comics Publications Inc., Bilibili Inc., and more among key companies - Technavio

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The manga market is expected to grow by USD 14.88 billion from 2023 to 2028.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The manga market is expected to grow by USD 14.88 billion from 2023 to 2028.
  • In addition, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 15.89% during the forecast period, according to Technavio.
  • However, factors such as Growing incidents of manga piracy may impede market growth.
  • The book market size is estimated to grow by USD 33.21 billion at a CAGR of 5.43% between 2022 and 2027.

Kodansha Launches New Series KATANA Beast Simultaneously in Japan & U.S. and More Simulpub Titles on K MANGA

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodansha Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will launch the new series KATANA Beast by Akimine Kamijyo simultaneously in Japan and the United States at the same time. The English version of KATANA Beast will be available on the K MANGA service as a simulpub title starting November 1st 12:00AM JST (October 31st 8:00AM PDT). Kodansha plans to add 74 titles to K MANGA before the end of the year, with more information to be announced. New simulpub titles will include Versus (One-Punch Man creator ONE, bose, and Kyoutarou Azuma), and Tank Chair (Manabu Yashiro).  The K MANGA service is currently exclusively available in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodansha Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will launch the new series KATANA Beast by Akimine Kamijyo simultaneously in Japan and the United States at the same time.
  • The English version of KATANA Beast will be available on the K MANGA service as a simulpub title starting November 1st 12:00AM JST (October 31st 8:00AM PDT).
  • Kodansha plans to add 74 titles to K MANGA before the end of the year, with more information to be announced.
  • New simulpub titles will include Versus (One-Punch Man creator ONE, bose, and Kyoutarou Azuma), and Tank Chair (Manabu Yashiro).

hoopla Digital Inks Deal with Celebrated Manga Publisher Kodansha USA Publishing

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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HOLLAND, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla Digital, the only all in one media app for public libraries, today announced its new partnership with Kodansha USA Publishing, English-language publisher of some of the world's most recognizable manga properties like Attack on Titan, FAIRY TAIL, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex & more. Library patrons will now have access to a Kodansha manga catalog of more than 1,200 titles on hoopla. The agreement encompasses a deep array of English-translated content from one of the largest manga publishers in Japan and marks an advanced investment in expanding hoopla's manga collection which had a celebrated launch earlier this summer.

Key Points: 
  • Library patrons will now have access to a Kodansha manga catalog of more than 1,200 titles on hoopla.
  • "hoopla received a glowing response to the manga experience we developed and launched this year, and we are thrilled to expand the offering with one of the most renowned manga publishers, Kodansha," said hoopla Comics and Graphic Novels Marketing Lead Ray Barry.
  • "When we launched manga, we pledged to continue building the category on our service and this new agreement adds some of the best-known manga titles to our existing offering.
  • With Kodansha, hoopla continues to entrench our position as a home for manga enthusiasts and those who want to explore the category."

HeartCore Engages Marushin Corporation to License its Task Mining CONTROLIO Solution

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NEW YORK and TOKYO, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTCR) (“HeartCore” or “the Company”), a leading software development company offering Customer Experience Management Platform (“CXM Platform”) and Digital Transformation (“DX”), announced that it has signed a deal with Marushin Corporation (“Marushin”) to implement its task mining software solution, CONTROLIO, into Marushin’s network of digital systems.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and TOKYO, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTCR) (“HeartCore” or “the Company”), a leading software development company offering Customer Experience Management Platform (“CXM Platform”) and Digital Transformation (“DX”), announced that it has signed a deal with Marushin Corporation (“Marushin”) to implement its task mining software solution, CONTROLIO, into Marushin’s network of digital systems.
  • More recently, Marushin has engaged major studio companies such as Studio GHIBLI, The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Bros. Entertainment.
  • The implementation of CONTROLIO will allow Marushin to quantify and visualize the production level of each employee through its detailed task mining data, ultimately maximizing the efficiency of its operations.
  • “We are pleased to license our robust task mining tool to a well-respected company such as Marushin Corporation,” said CEO Sumitaka Kanno Yamamoto.

G FUEL, Crunchyroll and Kodansha Rise Above the Walls with "Attack on Titan" Energy Drink

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the Final Season of one of the BIGGEST anime series of its generation, Attack on Titan, G FUEL has partnered with global anime brand Crunchyroll and Kodansha for an all-new flavor: G FUEL Spinal Fluid, available now for pre-order as a Collector's Box and 40-serving Tub at GFUEL.com while supplies last.

Key Points: 
  • Each G FUEL Spinal Fluid Collector's Box comes with an exclusive Attack on Titan 24 oz Steel Shaker featuring wraparound artwork of your favorite Scout Regiment members!
  • The G FUEL Spinal Fluid Collector's Box includes one 40-serving tub and one steel Attack on Titan-inspired 24 oz Shaker Cup.
  • G FUEL Spinal Fluid Energy Formula is sugar free and loaded with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts.
  • A must-have item in the field for any member of the Scout Regiment G FUEL Spinal Fluid is available now at GFUEL.com .

400 Titles, Including 60 Simulpub Titles are Now Available! Kodansha's Manga App K MANGA Launches Today

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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TOKYO, Japan, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Kodansha Ltd. launches the K MANGA app – its first manga distribution service outside of Japan – for the U.S. market. The browser version is scheduled to launch within days. The 'K' in K MANGA was derived from the first letter of Kodansha. At the time of the launch, approximately 400 manga titles* are available, and of those, approximately 60 will see their most recent chapters published simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. A free discount campaign will apply to all chapters of "Attack on Titan," "Tokyo Revengers" and "FAIRY TAIL." **

Key Points: 
  • App debuting alongside Free Discount Campaign featuring "Attack on Titan," "Tokyo Revengers" and "FAIRY TAIL"
    TOKYO, Japan, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Kodansha Ltd. launches the K MANGA app – its first manga distribution service outside of Japan – for the U.S. market.
  • The 'K' in K MANGA was derived from the first letter of Kodansha.
  • We will continue to strengthen our efforts to protect manga artists from piracy and other forms of copyright infringement, including traceability of translations."
  • However, we know that there are Kodansha manga readers all over the world who want to try K MANGA and read the latest simulpub chapters.

"Attack on Titan" and "Tokyo Revengers" Publisher Kodansha Announces New Manga Platform "K MANGA" for US Fans

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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TOKYO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kodansha Ltd., one of Japan's leading publishers of hit manga such as "Attack on Titan," "Tokyo Revengers," and "FAIRY TAIL," will launch its manga distribution service, K MANGA, in May 2023, exclusively to U.S. readers.

Key Points: 
  • Through K MANGA, Kodansha will increase accessibility for U.S. based fans who have embraced the medium with famed manga titles such as "Attack on Titan," and "Ghost in the Shell," available at launch.
  • K MANGA will endeavor to release the latest chapters of K MANGA original serialized manga and weekly and monthly magazines of Kodansha containing a collection of different manga titles simultaneously in the U.S and Japan, making the latest stories available earlier than any other competing US services.
  • In addition to the latest manga, K MANGA will offer a myriad of beloved manga from Kodansha's library such as "The Seven Deadly Sins", "Fire Force" and "Chihayafuru".
  • ***The amount of free manga that can be read per day is limited and varies from manga to manga.

MangaPlaza Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary With Various Bonuses And Upgraded Premium Membership

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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OSAKA, Japan, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Subscription Membership Name Change Plus Additional Perks – MangaPlaza's subscription membership will be rebranded as its "Premium membership," and will include additional perks. Upon launch, Premium members will receive 10% point rewards on individual chapter purchases.

Key Points: 
  • NTT Solmare Corp celebrates its 1-year anniversary of MangaPlaza ( https://mangaplaza.com ), one of the U.S.'s largest digital manga content libraries, with various perks for its fans.
  • MangaPlaza features titles from a broad range of major Japanese publishers including Kodansha and KADOKAWA, combined with MangaPlaza original titles.
  • To celebrate its 1-year anniversary, MangaPlaza will launch several promotions and special deals.
  • ( https://mangaplaza.com/special/anniversary )
    OSAKA, Japan, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Subscription Membership Name Change Plus Additional Perks – MangaPlaza's subscription membership will be rebranded as its "Premium membership," and will include additional perks.

The Beginning After the End creator TurtleMe partners with Tapas and Yen Press for face reveal at 2022 Anime NYC

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Tapas is also hosting a sweepstakes in partnership with Anime NYC on social media, giving away Anime NYC weekend passes to one lucky fan!

Key Points: 
  • Tapas is also hosting a sweepstakes in partnership with Anime NYC on social media, giving away Anime NYC weekend passes to one lucky fan!
  • "We are elated that TurtleMe will reveal his face for the first time at Anime NYC," said Anime NYC show director Peter Tatara.
  • Tapas Media, Yen Press, and Anime NYC will be releasing a full-access media kit following Anime NYC on Sunday November, 20th.
  • TurtleMe is the creator of The Beginning After the End, the #1 hit webcomic and web novel series from Tapas.

SSFF & ASIA Supported "KODANSHA CINEMA CREATORS' LAB" Worldwide Call for Submissions

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), officially recognized by the Academy Awards®︎ and one of Asia's largest international short film festivals will open for global submissions on September 1st. The "Kodansha Cinema Creators' Lab" is a Kodansha project, supported by SSFF & ASIA calling out for short film projects worldwide for the purpose of discovering and supporting talented new filmmakers and visual creators. All formats and genres; live-action, CG, animation, etc., are welcome.  Please send us a proposal/pitch with storyboard, script, etc., and a resume. The 3 best projects will be awarded 10-million yen to be put towards production costs. 

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), officially recognized by the Academy Awards and one of Asia's largest international short film festivals will open for global submissions on September 1st.
  • The "Kodansha Cinema Creators' Lab" is a Kodansha project, supported by SSFF & ASIA calling out for short film projects worldwide for the purpose of discovering and supporting talented new filmmakers and visual creators.
  • SSFF & ASIA is supporting Kodansha's new project, "We'll give you 10 million yen to make a short film."
  • This project was announced at the SSFF & ASIA 2022 Awards Ceremony held on June 20th this year.