Expansion of Japanese Manga into Overseas Smartphone Markets
First written in FY2018. 6 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-08-31.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「April 2024: The overseas manga app “MANGA BANG!” was transferred as a business to 株式会社Amazia Link.」
The company states in its corporate history that the overseas manga app business was transferred to 株式会社Amazia Link, moving responsibility for its overseas operations to a subsidiary. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In May 2024, we added an advertising revenue model to the overseas manga app “MANGA BANG!” and have been examining a business model that will be accepted by overseas users, but monetisation is expected to take time.」
An advertising revenue model was added to the overseas app. The company also states that monetisation is expected to take time. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We are also continuing to strengthen the production of original works and the overseas expansion of our manga apps.」
The company continues to indicate its policy of strengthening original content production and the overseas expansion of its manga apps, but has not provided milestones such as the launch of new services. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this market backdrop, in the freemium model, the core section of Manga BANG!, we are seeking to differentiate the works available by deepening our relationships of trust with publishers, offering works ahead of other services and increasing the number of popular works available, while continuing to strengthen the production of original works and the overseas expansion of manga apps.」
The company continues to state its policy of strengthening the overseas expansion of its manga app alongside original content production and content differentiation. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In February 2023, the company added a paid-content model to its overseas manga app and relaunched it as “MANGA BANG!”.」
Regarding overseas expansion, the company added a paid-content model and relaunched the service as “MANGA BANG!”. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this market backdrop, in the freemium model (Note), the core section of Manga BANG!, we are seeking to differentiate the works available by deepening our relationships of trust with publishers, offering works ahead of other services and increasing the number of popular works available, while also strengthening the production of original works and the overseas expansion of manga apps.」
The company continues to state its policy of strengthening the overseas expansion of its manga app alongside content differentiation and original content production. No specific milestones, such as the launch of a new service, are presented. - FY2022Plan to add a paid-content modelAnnual report
「We plan to relaunch the overseas manga app “Manga Flip” with the addition of a paid-content model and will continue developing a business model that can gain acceptance in overseas markets.」
Regarding overseas expansion, it presents a specific relaunch plan to add a paid-content model to the existing “Manga Flip”. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「October 2020 Launched “Tokyo Anime News,” an English-language news site for overseas audiences covering anime and manga March 2021 Launched “Manga Flip,” a manga app for overseas audiences」
Regarding overseas expansion, the company actually began providing an English-language news site and a manga app for overseas audiences. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「Accordingly, based on the development expertise we have cultivated and our relationships with publishers and others, we are advancing plans to develop services for overseas markets covering manga and anime-related information.」
The company has expanded its overseas initiatives beyond manga to include anime-related information and is advancing its service development plans. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「We recognize that rapidly introducing manga, a form of content in which Japan takes pride, to the rapidly growing global smartphone app market is important for achieving further business expansion.」
The company aims to promote Japanese manga and expand revenue overseas, centered on Manga BANG!.