A NEW DIGITAL MANGA PLATFORM DEVELOPED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH MYANIMELIST, AKATSUKI GROUP, AND MEDIA
DO
LOS
ANGELES, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT DOCOMO,
INC. today announced the launch of MANGA MIRAI, a new digital manga
platform developed in partnership with MyAnimeList Co., Ltd.,
Akatsuki Group, and MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. MANGA MIRAI offers a vast
library for English-speaking anime and comic fans, featuring titles
from publishers such as Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC, and SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
The platform aims to provide an environment where anime and manga
fans can explore the manga that inspired their favorite anime
series and discover exciting new stories from the diverse world of
Japanese storytelling.
MANGA MIRAI will launch with over 11,000 volumes across more
than 780 titles, including manga of popular anime adaptations in
the U.S., such as the latest releases, WIND BREAKER, The
Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World,
and BLUE LOCK. Additionally, MANGA MIRAI will feature
original manga and English editions of previously untranslated
titles, providing a platform for audiences across generations to
discover Japan's diverse and
captivating manga titles.
"The Japanese word 'MIRAI' means 'future'," explains
Saori Miyahara, General Manager of
NTT DOCOMO's Content Service Department. "The name MANGA MIRAI
reflects our mission to deliver the celebrated manga culture of
Japan to the entire world and
establish its future. We hope to support creators with this
platform by offering readers official translations provided by
publishers, as well as many more incredible stories that have yet
to be translated. We aim to create a platform that delivers the
charm of manga to all corners of the Earth and add a little sparkle
to everyone's lives."
NTT DOCOMO, the service provider of MANGA MIRAI, is one of
Japan's leading telecommunications
companies. Leveraging its expertise in the entertainment sector,
gained through providing video streaming services for anime,
sports, and movies, NTT DOCOMO powers the platform behind MANGA
MIRAI. MyAnimeList, a global anime and manga community and database
with users across 240 countries and regions, utilizes its vast data
resources to support the platform's marketing efforts.
Additionally, by integrating the systems of MANGA MIRAI into
MyAnimeList, MyAnimeList enables fans to access MANGA MIRAI
seamlessly through its platform. Akatsuki, a Japanese entertainment
company with a proven track record in developing and operating
mobile games based on popular IPs, and producing vertically
scrolling full-color manga, is responsible for system development,
maintenance, service operations, and marketing. MEDIA DO, one of
the world's largest eBook distributors, collaborates with
publishers and translation companies to acquire new manga series
for the platform.
"MyAnimeList is excited to be a part of MANGA MIRAI. Through
this partnership, we are introducing a feature that allows users to
preview and purchase manga seamlessly throughout our website. We
believe this initiative will enrich the user experience and open
new opportunities for authors to connect with readers worldwide.
Together with MANGA MIRAI, we are committed to spreading the joy of
manga overseas. Please look forward to our exciting developments
ahead," said Atsushi Mizoguchi, CEO
of MyAnimeList.
In the coming weeks, MANGA MIRAI will launch a discount
campaign, offering fans special pricing on selected titles. MANGA
MIRAI will continue to work with a wide range of publishers,
including Yen Press, LLC, which is
part of the KADOKAWA Group, to grow its catalog further, enhance
platform features, and bring even more Japanese manga to U.S.
audiences. Additional details on both will be announced on the
platform's website and social media channels once
available.
Links
- Read and buy manga on the MANGA MIRAI
website: https://mangamirai.com
- Users can purchase manga on the platform's website, and
the purchased titles can be read on both the website or through the
dedicated reading app.
- Read manga on the MANGA MIRAI reading app:
- Apple Store
- https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6547835342
- Google
Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nttdocomo.android.mangamirai
Official X account
- https://x.com/MANGAMIRAI_EN
Highlights of MANGA MIRAI include:
- A diverse selection: MANGA MIRAI's manga library
features:
- A wide range of titles from various publishers
- Anime-adapted titles
- Previously untranslated titles and other original titles
- MyAnimeList integration: Seamless manga previews and
purchases are also available through the MyAnimeList website.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading
mobile operator with over 89 million subscribers, is one of the
global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under
the slogan "Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness," DOCOMO is
actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business
scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to
deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and
communications, ultimately to support positive change and
advancement in global society.
https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/
About MyAnimeList
MyAnimeList is a global anime and manga community & database
that is continuously updated and managed by passionate users
worldwide. It offers a comprehensive platform where users can track
their viewing and reading progress, rate and discuss titles, write
recommendations, and discover new titles through community-driven
events.
With over 19.5 million registered users across more than 240
countries and regions, MyAnimeList serves as an essential resource
for international anime and manga fans. (As of January 2025.)
For more details, visit: https://myanimelist.net/
About Akatsuki
Akatsuki is an entertainment company with the mission "Entertain
the World and Resonate with Creators." They aim to bring
stimulating entertainment to the people of the world by leveraging
their strengths in game development and game operations that
incorporate a deep understanding of the worldview of IP
content.
https://aktsk.jp/en/
About MEDIA DO
Tokyo-based MEDIA DO is one of
the largest eBook distribution companies in the world and retains
the largest share of Japan's eBook
market. Media Do International is based in San Diego, California. MEDIA DO Group has set
forth the mission of "Unleashing a virtuous cycle of literary
creation" by distributing written works as widely as possible under
fair usage conditions and returning the profits to their creators.
Quality Solutions/Firebrand Technologies and NetGalley were
acquired by MEDIA DO in 2021, which provide leading marketing and
technology services to more than 500 publishers worldwide.
NetGalley operates web marketing services for publishing companies
in the US, UK, France,
Germany, and Japan. Supadü was acquired by MEDIA DO in
2022. Supadü is the lead provider of website and e-commerce
solutions for publishers.
https://mediado.jp/english
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