Press Releases
March 5, 2025
NTT DOCOMO ANNOUNCES U.S. ROLLOUT OF "MANGA MIRAI"
— A NEW DIGITAL MANGA PLATFORM DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MYANIMELIST, AKATSUKI GROUP, AND MEDIA DO —
NTT DOCOMO, INC. today announced the launch of MANGA MIRAI, a new digital manga platform developed in partnership with MyAnimeList Co., Ltd., Akatsuki Group, and MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. MANGA MIRAI offers a vast library for English-speaking anime and comic fans, featuring titles from publishers such as Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC, and SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. The platform aims to provide an environment where anime and manga fans can explore the manga that inspired their favorite anime series and discover exciting new stories from the diverse world of Japanese storytelling.
MANGA MIRAI will launch with over 11,000 volumes across more than 780 titles, including manga of popular anime adaptations in the U.S., such as the latest releases, WIND BREAKER, The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World, and BLUE LOCK. Additionally, MANGA MIRAI will feature original manga and English editions of previously untranslated titles, providing a platform for audiences across generations to discover Japan's diverse and captivating manga titles.
"The Japanese word 'MIRAI' means 'future'," explains Saori Miyahara, General Manager of NTT DOCOMO's Content Service Department. "The name MANGA MIRAI reflects our mission to deliver the celebrated manga culture of Japan to the entire world and establish its future. We hope to support creators with this platform by offering readers official translations provided by publishers, as well as many more incredible stories that have yet to be translated. We aim to create a platform that delivers the charm of manga to all corners of the Earth and add a little sparkle to everyone's lives."
NTT DOCOMO, the service provider of MANGA MIRAI, is one of Japan's leading telecommunications companies. Leveraging its expertise in the entertainment sector, gained through providing video streaming services for anime, sports, and movies, NTT DOCOMO powers the platform behind MANGA MIRAI. MyAnimeList, a global anime and manga community and database with users across 240 countries and regions, utilizes its vast data resources to support the platform's marketing efforts. Additionally, by integrating the systems of MANGA MIRAI into MyAnimeList, MyAnimeList enables fans to access MANGA MIRAI seamlessly through its platform. Akatsuki, a Japanese entertainment company with a proven track record in developing and operating mobile games based on popular IPs, and producing vertically scrolling full-color manga, is responsible for system development, maintenance, service operations, and marketing. MEDIA DO, one of the world's largest eBook distributors, collaborates with publishers and translation companies to acquire new manga series for the platform.
"MyAnimeList is excited to be a part of MANGA MIRAI. Through this partnership, we are introducing a feature that allows users to preview and purchase manga seamlessly throughout our website. We believe this initiative will enrich the user experience and open new opportunities for authors to connect with readers worldwide. Together with MANGA MIRAI, we are committed to spreading the joy of manga overseas. Please look forward to our exciting developments ahead," said Atsushi Mizoguchi, CEO of MyAnimeList.
In the coming weeks, MANGA MIRAI will launch a discount campaign, offering fans special pricing on selected titles. MANGA MIRAI will continue to work with a wide range of publishers, including Yen Press, LLC, which is part of the KADOKAWA Group, to grow its catalog further, enhance platform features, and bring even more Japanese manga to U.S. audiences. Additional details on both will be announced on the platform's website and social media channels once available.
