Shueisha Unveils MANGA MILLION: A Global Digital Manga Platform
Shueisha's MANGA MILLION: A Global Celebration of Manga
In a significant milestone for manga lovers worldwide, Shueisha Inc., one of the leading manga publishers globally, has launched MANGA MILLION. This new digital platform offers unprecedented access to a vast collection of manga content in over 100 languages—all for free, with no registration required. This initiative coincides with Shueisha's 100th anniversary, marking a century of excellence in manga publishing.
A Million Pages of Manga
MANGA MILLION boasts a staggering one million pages of manga, including a selection of approximately 400 titles. This diverse range includes critically acclaimed series such as ONE PIECE, Naruto, Bleach, and Demon Slayer. Additionally, the platform features both blockbuster hits adapted into anime and beloved shojo manga like Nana and Kimi ni Todoke From Me to You. Among the titles, nearly 300 are being translated for the first time, providing fans with access to stories previously unavailable in their languages.
The platform's language support is expansive, featuring popular languages such as English, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, and French, alongside others like Turkish, Tagalog, and Polish. This is a significant move to reach an even broader audience and represent the unique narratives found in Japanese manga.
Bridging Cultures Through Manga
Shueisha’s president and representative director, Hideaki Hayashi, emphasized the essential role of a publisher in connecting creative talent with audiences. According to Hayashi,