NTT DOCOMO has launched MANGA MIRAI, a new digital manga platform developed in partnership with MyAnimeList, Akatsuki Group, and MEDIA DO. It provides a vast library of manga to English-speaking fans, including titles from Kodansha USA and Square Enix.
At launch, MANGA MIRAI features over 11,000 volumes from 780 manga titles, including WIND BREAKER, The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World, and BLUE LOCK. MANGA MIRAI’s library is accessible on browsers at mangamirai.com or on mobile via the App Store or Google Play.
MANGA MIRAI will feature original manga and English editions of previously untranslated titles, and it will work with publishers, including Yen Press, to grow its library and enhance features. Moreover, MyAnimeList contains integration to offer manga previews and purchases through MyAnimeList’s website.
“The Japanese word ‘MIRAI’ means ‘future’,” explained NTT DOCOMO content service department general manager Saori Miyahara. “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.”
“MyAnimeList is excited to be a part of MANGA MIRAI,” MyAnimeList CEO Atsushi Mizoguchi said. “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.”
