JAPANESE manga (comic book) publisher Shueisha has made available some of its most popular manga series in more than 100 languages, including for the first time in Tagalog.
Called “Manga Million,” the new platform was launched in celebration of the Manga publisher’s 100th anniversary and to bring the appeal of Japanese manga to more people across the globe.
It brings together more than 1 million pages of Manga translated into major world languages, including English, Chinese, Thai, French and Korean.
As many as 300 titles have been translated for the first time, with 50 titles receiving multilingual translations. Half of them are shoujo manga, a genre of manga that is more into romance.
Forty-four titles have been translated into Tagalog on the Manga Million website, which includes popular titles such as “Demon Slayer,” “Naruto,” “One Piece,” “Gin Tama,” “Hunter X Hunter,” “My Hero Academia,” “Dandadan,” “Bleach,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Sakamoto Days” and “Oshi no Ko.”
In its website, Shueisha assured that its translations are done by professional translators, so everyone can enjoy reliable, high-quality content.
“We want to deliver the excitement that makes your heart race, the emotion that moves you deeply and the courage to take a step forward — even to those who have never experienced manga before,” the publisher said.
Manga Plus editor-in-chief Shuhei Hosono told Anime News Network that the project began as a question: Would they be able to translate 1 million pages of Manga in 100 languages?
“As we developed the concept, we also saw it as a way to address the language barriers that still prevent many readers around the world from accessing manga. We hope that Manga Million, an unprecedented translation initiative spanning 100 languages and one million pages, will spark new discoveries and connections between readers and Japanese manga,” Hosono said.
Shueisha President and Representative Director Hideyaki Hayashi said in a statement that Japanese manga has flourished “through the passionate artistry of countless manga creators and the unwavering support of readers, growing into a cultural phenomenon embraced across borders around the world.”
“Manga Million was made possible through the incredible cooperation of these creators, and as we mark Shueisha’s 100th anniversary, we hope it will create new connections with readers worldwide, provide opportunities to experience the richness and diversity of manga culture, and inspire future generations of manga creators,” Hayashi added.
The entire collection can be accessed freely through the Manga Million website at mangamillion.shueisha.co.jp.
