comici Inc. has officially announced the launch of comici MANGA, a “next-generation” digital reading platform available in an initial 12 countries, bringing together multiple Japanese manga publishing brands under a single unified experience and available with a shared ID across the apps (Google Play/Apple App Store) and website. The digital platform is available in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, Germany, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Indonesia.

With more brands planned, manga readers overseas can enjoy titles from five magazine labels at launch through a premium subscription, as well as free and rental options. Labels include: Comic Growl (BUSHIROAD WORKS), Kimicomi (KILL TIME COMMUNICATION), COMIC Ruelle & COMIC Jardin (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd.), Manga-SPA! (FUSOSHA), and Ohzora Shuppan (OHZORA PUBLISHING CO.,Ltd.), providing a mix of instantly recognizable works overseas, such as The Ancient Magus’ Bride, as well as fresh titles now available in English, such as Magical Girl Inaba.

On comici MANGA, readers can experience titles from various labels in batches across genres like fantasy, BL, villainess, and romantic comedy, in the same vein as digital magazines. Batch releases enable regular excitement, delivering a sharp, direct impact to readers. With over 110,000 cumulative downloads already since its launch in January, comici MANGA is positioned to create the ideal environment for publishers to reach international audiences.

Features of comici MANGA

1. A collection of works from a variety of Japanese publishers and labels

The platform covers core genres popular overseas, such as fantasy, BL, villainess, and romantic comedy, from multiple publishers such as Bushiroad Works and Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha.

2. Seamless integration between the web and apps

Reading history and purchase information are synchronized between the web browser and the app, providing a seamless experience worldwide. This allows users to continue reading on the large screen of their PC and enjoy the rest of their reading experience on their smartphone app while on the go, all via a single ID.

3. Exporting “manga magazine culture” developed in Japan

We will deliver to manga fans around the world the joy of following a variety of serializations that magazines have always provided. We will present the fun of ongoing manga born when authors, editors, and readers come together as one. comici MANGA is a collection of magazines that reach the world, delivering the latest chapters and creating excitement about current works.