Nico Nico Manga: A Decade of Engagement
On July 9, 2025, Nico Nico Manga's special anniversary website will kick off a celebration of its 10th year since the app's release. Launched by Dwango Inc., this platform stands out as one of Japan's largest web manga services. Known for blending official works from top magazines like "Shonen Jump," "Shonen Magazine," and "Shonen Sunday" with user-created content, Nico Nico Manga has been a creative haven for manga enthusiasts since its app debut in 2015.
With a staggering 1.1 million downloads and an impressive 1.5 billion page views expected in 2024, the platform has fostered a vibrant community of readers and creators. The upcoming special project titled "Nico Nico Manga 10th Anniversary" will feature several exciting events to express gratitude to its dedicated users.
Event Highlights
1. Manga Election
Kicking off on July 16, 2025, the first event is an enhanced version of last year's successful project, "Let's Decide Together! Manga Election," which garnered over 130,000 votes. This participatory campaign will allow users to vote for their favorite works across three genres: Isekai (another world), Romantic Comedy, and Gourmet. Expected to invigorate the community, this event will also feature a variety of promotional episodes based on the nominated works, including free chapters of the selected series during the voting period.
Voting Period: July 16, 2025, 11 AM (JST) to July 30, 2025, 11 AM (JST)
Result Announcement: Expected around August 7, 2025
2. Free Reading Campaign
From July 23 to September 3, 2025, readers can partake in a summer reading initiative, "Massive Increase of Free Episodes!" With around 100 titles available at no cost, this program will include popular series that made a mark in the Nico Nico Manga Half-Year Ranking of 2025, ensuring a rich reading experience for all.
Campaign Period: July 23, 2025, 11 AM (JST) to September 3, 2025, 11 AM (JST)
Future Initiatives
Additional events and plans, leading up to the November 13 app anniversary date, will be announced progressively on the 10th anniversary special site and Nico Nico Manga's official profiles. This build-up guarantees that fans will have much to look forward to as the anniversary approaches.
What is Nico Nico Manga?
Operated by Dwango Inc., Nico Nico Manga is a user-driven web platform that combines popular series and upcoming hits, offering both official manga licensed from major magazines and user submissions. This unique ecosystem supports budding authors and creates opportunities for readers to discover their next favorite hit.
Since its inception, it has co-hosted awards such as the upcoming "Next Manga Awards" in collaboration with Kadokawa and has actively engaged users through initiatives like the "Let’s Decide Together! Manga Election." These efforts underline their commitment to nurturing literary talents and enhancing the overall user experience.
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