Released on: August 25, 2011, 12:44 pm
Author:
JapanManga Inc.
Industry:
Software
On August 22, 2011, JapanManga Inc., a student-operated startup company that has won numerous business contests in Japan, formally released the iPhone application “JapanManga”, which provides translated doujinshi and manga to users as e-books.
JapanManga users are able to switch between multiple languages while reading works provided through the application, which will satisfy both the recent need of foreigners wishing to read manga in Japanese and the need of Japanese wishing for an aid in learning foreign languages.
JapanManga is now distributing 15 mangas, and plans to expand the number to 100 works by the end of 2011. JapanManga also plans to distribute works in Korean, French, and other languages.
About the iPhone version of JapanManga
http://itunes.apple.com/app/id418856445
Main Features
(1) Multilingual Manga Viewer
In addition to the basic functions on e-books of zooming and page-turning with
horizontal flicks, users of JapanManga can switch languages by flicking vertically
or by pressing the Language button. The application allows users to switch between
Japanese, English, and Chinese while reading mangas, and is a potential aid in
learning foreign languages.
(2) Shares the culture of Japanese manga with the world
The app distributes manga, a part of Japanese culture, out to the world through the
iTunes Store. By translating them into other languages, the application will enable
not only Japanese readers but also English-speaking readers, Chinese-speaking
readers, and readers in other parts of the world to fully enjoy Japanese manga.
(3)Platform for Doujinshi and Manga
JapanManga distributes works submitted from doujinshi writers after translating and
converting them into an e-book format. The group will always be open to writers
willing to submit their works, pro and amateur alike.
Sale price: Free of charge
The development and distribution of applications for iPad and Android are also being
planned in the future. JapanManga aims to provide a Japan-born service that can be
used throughout the world, with the help of the recent “Cool Japan” craze.
Graphics for Use by the Press & Media
Please feel free to download and use the screenshots of this app provided on the
following page.
http://jpmanga.jp/press/en.html
About JapanManga Inc.
JapanManga Inc. is managed by three manga-loving university students with the help
of translators, web designers, and doujinshi writers. The company aims to introduce
and transmit Japanese culture to the world. The group was incorporated on August 2,
2011.
JapanManga Inc.
Office: Pacific Capital Plaza 4F 4-8-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 106-0032
CEO: Shunki Roi
Works: Planning and management of the multilingual manga platform“JapanManga”
Web page: http://jpmanga.jp/
JapanManga Inc.’s Awards
January 2011 Yokohama Business Grand Prix (Yokohama Business Management Support
Foundation)
2011 U-22 Award : 1st prize
February 2011 Student Entrepreneur Championship (Tokyo Metropolitan Small Business
Center):Quality award
Contact Details: JapanManga Inc.
Kazuya Sato
Director of Foreign Marketing
Pacific Capital Plaza 4F
4-8-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
TEL: +81-90-1452-7581 E-Mail: k.sato@jpmanga.jp