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Manga Plus
''Manga Plus'' (stylized as ''MANGA Plus'') is an online manga platform and smartphone app owned by Shueisha that was launched on January 28, 2019. It is available worldwide except in Japan, China, and South Korea which already have their own services, including '' Shōnen Jump+'', the original Japanese service. ''Manga Plus'' publishes translated versions of new chapters from currently serialized manga in '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'', a big portion of manga from the ''Shōnen Jump+'' app/website, and some manga from '' Jump Square'', '' Weekly Young Jump'', ''Tonari no Young Jump'' and ''V Jump''. The first three chapters and the three most recent chapters of all titles on the platform are available for free, while all titles from ''Shonen Jump+'' have all of their chapters for free, except in the United States where some are also limited to first and last three chapters, due to the license of some manga. A Spanish version of the service launched in February 2019, and was followed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Comic
Digital comics (also known as electronic comics,Ian Hague, ''Comics and the Senses: A Multisensory Approach to Comics and Graphic Novels'', Routledge, 2014, ch. 2: "Sight, or, the Ideal Perspective and the Physicality of Seeing". eComics, e-comics, or ecomics ) are comics released digitally, as opposed to in print. Digital comics commonly take the form of mobile comics. Webcomics may also fall under the "digital comics" umbrella. Background With the growing use of smartphones, tablets, and desktop screen reading, major publishers began releasing comics, graphic novels and manga in digital formats. Declining sales and copyright violation have led some publishers to find new ways to publish their comics, while others are just adapting to the digital age while still having great success with the printed comic format. American publishers' attempts at creating digital publishing platforms for local comics and Manga have thus far been more successful than attempts with digital Manga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter × Hunter
''Hunter × Hunter'' (stylized as ''HUNTER×HUNTER'' and pronounced "hunter hunter") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since March 1998, although the manga has frequently gone on extended hiatuses since 2006. Its chapters have been collected in 37 ''tankōbon'' volumes as of November 2022. The story focuses on a young boy named Gon Freecss who discovers that his father, who left him at a young age, is actually a world-renowned List of Hunter × Hunter characters#Hunter Association, Hunter, a licensed professional who specializes in fantastical pursuits such as locating rare or unidentified animal species, treasure hunting, surveying unexplored enclaves, or hunting down lawless individuals. Gon departs on a journey to become a Hunter and eventually find his father. Along the way, Gon meets various other Hunters and encounters the para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agravity Boys
''Agravity Boys'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Atsushi Nakamura. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine from December 2019 to January 2021 and epilogue chapter was published in ''Jump GIGA'' in April 2021. Its chapters were collected in seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. Publication ''Agravity Boys'', written and illustrated by Atsushi Nakamura, was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 9, 2019 to January 4, 2021, and an epilogue chapter was published in ''Jump GIGA'' on April 30, 2021. Shueisha collected its chapters in seven ''tankōbon'' volumes, released from April 3, 2020, to July 2, 2021. The manga is digitally published in English by Viz Media on its ''Shonen Jump'' website and the ''Manga Plus'' platform. Volume list Reception In 2020, the manga was nominated for the 6th Next Manga Award The is an annual award for manga series presented by Kadokawa Corporation's '' Da Vinci'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Act-Age
is a Japanese manga series written by Tatsuya Matsuki and illustrated by Shiro Usazaki. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from January 2018 to August 2020, with its chapters collected into 12 ''tankōbon'' volumes. ''Act-Age'' was canceled and removed from the magazine and all official platforms after Matsuki's arrest in August 2020. Viz Media published the first three chapters for its "Jump Start" initiative and then the series was simultaneously published from December 2018, after a restructuring of the English ''Shonen Jump''. Shueisha also published the series in English and Spanish on their ''Manga Plus'' platform from January 2019 to August 2020. Plot The story focuses on Kei Yonagi, a high school girl who strives to become an actress. She lives with her two younger siblings, after their father left them and their mother died. Kei has an extreme talent for method acting, to the point where she loses track of reality while acting. At an audition, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Witch Watch
is a Japanese fantasy and romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since February 2021, with its chapters collected into nine ''tankōbon'' volumes as of January 2023. As of November 2022, the manga had over 1.1 million copies in circulation. Synopsis The series focuses on Nico Wakatsuki a teenage witch who, after completing her magical training, moves into a house with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a human-looking ogre. Due to their families' ancestral history, Morihito is to become Nico's familiar and protect her. Nico also hopes this will help them become a couple, as he is her longtime crush. As the story progresses, Nico and Morihito find themselves forced to deal with the various supernatural and legendary beings they encounter while also trying to solve all the unpredictable problems Nico's magic causes in their daily lives. Characters ; :A teenage witch who is in love wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undead Unluck
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshifumi Tozuka. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine since January 2020, with its chapters collected in 15 ''tankōbon'' volumes as of February 2023. An anime television series adaptation produced by David Production and TMS Entertainment is set to premiere in October 2023. Synopsis Fuuko Izumo is a young girl who has been living in seclusion for 10 years since an incident that left more than 200 people dead, including her parents, when she was eight years old. Following the completion of her favorite long-running girls' manga series, Fuuko decides to commit suicide. She is tormented by the fact that she cannot be touched by anyone due to her "unluck" ability, which brings bad luck to anyone she comes into contact with in the flesh. She meets an "undead" man who has amazing regenerative abilities and who desires to die the best death possible, disliking his immortal life. For the sake of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakamoto Days
''Sakamoto Days'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki. It began serialization in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' in November 2020. It is simultaneously published in English by Viz Media and the '' Manga Plus'' online platform. Plot Taro Sakamoto used to be an unrivaled hitman, earning legendary status in the underworld. But one day, the unthinkable happened. Sakamoto fell in love. He started dating, retired, got married, and had a kid, growing overweight as a result. Though now working as a humble convenience store owner, the world of hitmen still follows him. Sakamoto, along with Shin, a young man with telepathy and employee at his small store, will protect his humble life and family, or die trying. Characters Sakamoto's Convenience Store ; :An ex-hitman who gave up a life of wealth and crime to marry Aoi. He has gained a lot of weight, and has become more laid-back, but still has his superhuman skill and strength from h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RuriDragon
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masaoki Shindo. It was originally a one-shot published in Shueisha's ''Jump Giga'' magazine in December 2020, before being serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' starting in June 2022. Its chapters have been collected into a single ''tankōbon'' volume as of October 2022. Publication Written and illustrated by Masaoki Shindo, ''RuriDragon'' was initially a one-shot published in Shueisha's ''Jump Giga'' magazine on December 28, 2020. It began serialization in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' on June 13, 2022. On August 1, 2022, ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' announced that the series will go on indefinite hiatus due to Shindo's health. The first ''tankōbon'' volume was released on October 4, 2022. Viz Media and Shueisha's ''Manga Plus'' website are publishing the series digitally in English. Volume list Other media A voice comic adaptation of the one-shot and the first three chapters was released, featuring Chiaki Omigawa as the voic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PPPPPP (manga)
''PPPPPP'' is a Japanese musical manga series written and illustrated by Mapollo 3. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since September 2021, with its chapters collected into six ''tankōbon'' volumes as of January 2023. The manga has been licensed for English release in North America by Viz Media. Synopsis Lucky Otogami is one of seven children who all love the piano. However, after a divorce, Lucky was left with only his mother while his father took his siblings. They became the prodigies known as the "Otogami Sextuplet Pianists", while Lucky was forced to live an abusive life in a relative's home after his mother fell into a coma. When his mother wakes up, he believes everything is right with the world, until he discovers she only has one year to live. Lucky decides to become a professional pianist so his mother can see him perform with his siblings. Publication ''PPPPPP'' is written and illustrated by manga artist Mapollo 3. The manga was first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Piece
''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 1997, with its individual chapters compiled into 104 ''tankōbon'' volumes . The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body gained the properties of rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit. With his pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy explores the Grand Line in search of the deceased King of the Pirates Gol D. Roger's ultimate treasure known as the "One Piece" in order to become the next King of the Pirates. The manga spawned a media franchise, having been adapted into a festival film produced by Production I.G, and an anime series produced by Toei Animation, which began broadcasting in Japan in 1999. Additionally, Toei has developed fourteen animated feature films, one original video animation, and thirteen television specials. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Hero Academia
is a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 2014, with its chapters additionally collected into 36 ''tankōbon'' volumes as of October 2022. Set in a world where superpowers (called "Quirks") have become commonplace, the story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy who was born without a Quirk but still dreams of becoming a superhero himself. He is scouted by All Might, Japan's greatest hero, who bestows his Quirk to Midoriya after recognizing his potential, and helps to enroll him in a prestigious high school for superheroes in training. The manga spawned a media franchise, having inspired numerous spin-off manga, such as '' My Hero Academia: Smash!!'', '' My Hero Academia: Vigilantes'' and '' My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions''. The series has expanded into light novels, stage plays, and various types of merchandise and media such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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