VIZ Manga is a new subscription service that releases manga issues on the exact same day that the manga releases in Japan, which is a novelty in the North American manga industry. This new service from VIZ Media gives you unlimited access to over 10,000 chapters of manga from different genres and publishers.
Subscribers can find classics like Ranma 1/2 and Nana, as well as new hits like Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon and Mao. For only $2 a month, you can also enjoy 15 titles that are simul-published, meaning that you can read them in English on the same day as the Japanese release. VIZ Manga is available in the US and Canada through the VIZ app or website. It’s a great way to support the manga industry and enjoy your favorite stories on your digital devices.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Simul-published Manga
- The trend towards simultaneous manga releases in Japan and North America presents opportunities to disrupt the traditional manga publishing industry.
- Affordable Manga Subscriptions
- The trend towards affordable manga subscriptions presents opportunities to increase manga readership and disrupt the traditional distribution of manga.
- Digital Manga Consumption
- The trend towards digital consumption of manga provides opportunities for companies to improve digital reading experiences and disrupt the traditional print-heavy manga industry.
Where This Applies
- Manga Publishing
- The manga publishing industry can disrupt traditional practices by offering simul-published digital subscriptions at affordable prices.
- Digital Comics
- Companies in the digital comics industry can leverage the trend towards digital manga consumption by improving reading experiences and offering affordable subscription services.
- Mobile App Development
- Companies that develop manga mobile apps can disrupt traditional manga distribution channels by offering affordable, easy-to-use subscription services and improving digital reading experiences.
