On January 8, 2026, Comici Inc. (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Daisaku Manda) announced the launch of "comici MANGA," a global expansion of their cross-publisher manga platform based on the app "Comimaga" and Web magazine manga BPaaS "Comici+" (BPaaS: Business Process as a Service/business process outsourcing service).
Leveraging technology and expertise cultivated in Japan's manga industry, "comici MANGA" is a platform that officially delivers translated works from multiple publishers directly to fans worldwide. It consists of a web version for reading in browsers and an app version (Android/iOS) that allows users to enjoy content with the same ID.
Background of Global Expansion
Currently, while enthusiasm for Japanese manga is growing worldwide, the environment for overseas readers to "follow serializations of diverse works from multiple publishers" is not yet sufficient.
Since its founding, Comici Inc. has upheld the mission of "bringing manga to the world." Building on the technology from "Comici+," a manga BPaaS with over 2 million members in Japan, the company has established a system that allows publishers to quickly enter the global market through the common platform "comici MANGA," while reducing the cost of individually developing and operating apps. This simultaneously promotes the maximization of Japanese manga IP value and combats piracy overseas (establishment of official channels).
Regarding this global expansion, CEO Manda's note article provides a detailed explanation by examining the current state of webtoons and Netflix:
"Why We're Launching 'comici MANGA' in 2026 as Webtoons Struggle"
Comici Inc. will continue to contribute to the development of the entire manga industry by providing systems and apps such as "Comici+" and "Comimaga" for publishers and webtoon studios, as well as offering operational support, digital marketing support, overseas expansion, and goods store management.
Features of comici MANGA
1. Aggregating Works from Various Japanese Publishers and Labels
From multiple publishers including Bushiroad Works and Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, the platform offers core genres popular overseas such as "Fantasy," "BL," "Villainess," and "Romantic Comedy."
2. Seamless Integration Between Web and App
Like the domestic service, reading history and purchase information sync between web browsers and apps. Users can enjoy a seamless experience, such as reading on a large PC screen and continuing on a smartphone app during commutes, all with a single ID worldwide.
3. Exporting Japan's "Manga Magazine Culture"
The platform delivers the joy of "following diverse serializations" that magazines have nurtured to manga fans worldwide. It presents the excitement of ongoing manga that emerges when artists, editors, and readers come together. "comici MANGA" is a collection of magazines where the latest chapters arrive and readers can experience the current excitement of works.
Publishers of the 22 distributed works (as of January 2026; more to be added):
- Bushiroad Works
- Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha
- KTC
- Sora Shuppan
- Fusosha
comici MANGA Introduction Page
※ Page is English-only. Accessible only from countries where comici MANGA is deployed.
※ Target countries (as of January 2026): 12 countries total (USA, Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Philippines, Thailand, India, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia)
About Comici Inc.
Comici is a data science company that supports manga editorial departments.
Through proprietary and difficult-to-replicate analytical methods with acquired patents, the company increases the reproducibility of creating hits and realizes IP value maximization through multifaceted development such as web magazines and goods sales.
The company aims to form a manga-centered alliance and become an IP company that can compete in the global market.
