Lavigne will be the character in the new manga called “Make5wishesâ€. This is the collaboration between Del Rey Manga and Lavigne to publish the first original-English language manga in US.
The story of “Make 5 wishes†is about an unpopular girl named Hana who spends a lot of time on the internet. She finds a website called Make5wishes.com. After she makes wishes, the wishes lead her to a demon. Hana meets Lavinge who helps her conquer her own personal demon. “Make5wishes†will be published the first volume on April 10, 2007 before Lavigne's new album which will be released on April 17, 2007.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Celebrity Manga Collaboration
- Opportunities for more celebrity collaborations in creating original manga content.
- Original English Language Manga
- More opportunities for creating original English language manga for Western audiences.
- Online Community-inspired Storytelling
- More opportunities for leveraging online communities to co-create and promote fresh storytelling experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Publishing
- Opportunities for publishers to create more innovative and engaging content by collaborating with other industries and online communities.
- Entertainment
- More opportunities for celebrities and entertainment companies to collaborate with manga and comic book creators to reach new audiences.
- Tech and Social Media
- Opportunities for tech and social media companies to develop platforms for co-creating and promoting original content from online communities.
