Just eight weeks after launching Neon Ichiban 2.0, Neon Ichiban has released Neon Ichiban 2.5, introducing Commissionable Remarques, new community features, redesigned series pages, the public Android beta, and an alpha version of its Mac desktop app.

Built directly from customer feedback, Neon Ichiban 2.5 introduces new ways for creators to earn revenue, for fans to discover their next favorite comics, and for creators and fans to connect like never before.

Neon Ichiban 2.5 also introduces one of the platform’s most anticipated features: Commissionable Remarques. Fans can now commission digital signatures and original sketches directly from participating creators, creating a new always-on revenue stream while making one of comics’ most personal experiences accessible without the limitations of convention schedules or geography.

WHAT’S NEW IN NEON ICHIBAN 2.5

Creator Commissions Are Here

The end-to-end creator portal is now live, allowing fans to commission digital signatures and original sketches directly from participating creators. Payments flow directly into creators’ wallets, creating an entirely new revenue stream.

Community Profiles, Reviews & Reading Lists

Neon Ichiban 2.5 introduces a new community built around comics. Fans can create public profiles, build custom reading lists, review books, showcase their collections, and discover what fellow fans are reading, collecting, and recommending—including digital Remarques and the creators behind them.

Your profile, your featured collection, your lists, and your reviews live alongside the books themselves—making it easier to discover your next obsession, share your favorite stories, and connect with fellow fans who love comics as much as you do.

Redesigned Series Pages

A streamlined reading experience makes it easier than ever to jump into a new series, with single issues and collected editions clearly organized so fans always know where to begin.

Android App Now Available in Public Beta

Following a successful private beta, the Neon Ichiban Android app is now available to everyone, bringing fast, native reading to even more fans.

Early Access: Mac Desktop Alpha

The first alpha version of the Neon Ichiban Mac desktop app is almost here. Sign up now to gain access in the coming weeks. Once invited, you’ll be able to browse, read, and sync your library across devices. PDF support is available now, with CBR/CBZ support coming soon. Join the waitlist today.