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CairoScene
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Manga Arabia to Publish Korean Comics in Arabic for the First Time
Manga Arabia partners with Korean publishers Kidari Studio to bring Korean webtoons to an Arabic speaking audience. Manga Arabia is about to translate and publish a selection of Korean webtoons into Arabic, marking a first for the region. The project is a collaboration between Manga Arabia, a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group, Korean publishers Kidari Studio and V-Bros, and will appear in the 'Manga Arabia Youth' edition. Among the titles selected for release are 'Medical Return', 'Plants Human', and 'A Compendium of Ghosts'. In Saudi Arabia, manga, manwha and webtoons have experienced a surge in popularity over the past decade, evolving from a niche interest into a staple of youth culture. Manga Arabia, in particular, has amassed over 12 million users across more than 195 countries, with more than 220 distribution points throughout the Arab world. The move to introduce Korean content follows Manga Arabia's broader strategy for regional and international expansion. Through its Tokyo-based arm, Manga International, the company recently concluded a partnership with Coamix, one of Japan's leading manga publishers. The agreement grants Manga Arabia the rights to translate and publish some of Japan's most iconic manga titles in Arabic. This development also comes after Manga Arabia just launched its online store, which currently offers more than 40 original and international titles. The company has also established a distribution network that includes delivery through popular app-based services, making it the first platform in the region to offer manga volumes through such channels.
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Manga Arabia Launches Webtoons for Arab World Audiences
Manga Arabia, part of the Saudi Research and Media Group, announced on Tuesday that it was publishing a selection of webtoons in Arabic on its Manga Arabia Youth. The step reflects Manga Arabia's dedication to bring unique Korean works to appeal to audiences across the Arab world. Manga Arabia is on a mission to combat piracy by providing authorized original content through legitimate frameworks. It has partnered with Korean Kidari Studio and V-bros to offer an inspiring cultural experience, recognizing webtoons as an important cultural tool that is popular among the new generation of readers. Webtoons represented a goal that Manga Arabia had been striving to achieve, alongside a series of successes over the years, including the launch of the Manga Arabia Youth and Manga Arabia Kids magazines in both print and digital formats. The user base of these magazines' apps has surpassed 12 million users across more than 195 countries, with over 220 distribution points in the Arab world, boasting more than 250,000 printed copies each month. In a move aimed at expanding the company's international influence, Manga Arabia also launched Manga International, based in Tokyo, Japan.
Arab News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Manga Arabia to launch Korean comics in Arabic
Manga Arabia, a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group, announced on Tuesday that it will publish a selection of Korean webtoons in Arabic. The Saudi Arabia company has partnered with Korean Kidari Studio and V-Bros, and will make the work available in its Manga Arabia Youth edition. The selected webtoons include 'Medical Return,' 'Plants Human' and 'A Compendium of Ghosts.' The Manga Arabia apps for children and youth have 12 million users in more than 195 countries and over 220 distribution points in the Arab world. Manga Arabia has expanded globally with its Tokyo-based company, Manga International. Earlier this month, the firm signed a strategic partnership with Coamix, a renowned Japanese manga publisher. This pact grants Manga Arabia licensing rights to translate and publish some of the most popular Japanese manga titles in Arabic. • Thes article also appears on Arab News Japan
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Manga Arabia Partners with Japan's Coamix to Translate Popular Works into Arabic
Manga Arabia has signed a strategic agreement with Japan's Coamix Inc. to license and translate two of Japan's most popular manga titles into Arabic. The partnership aims to provide high-quality content that respects local culture while meeting the expectations of readers across the Arab world. By bringing global experiences to the region in a culturally resonant language, the initiative enriches Arabic literary content and boosts its international presence. This collaboration is part of Manga Arabia's broader strategic development plan. The company recently launched its online store, featuring more than 40 titles of original and international works produced by Manga Arabia. It also introduced a sales network that includes delivery application services, making it the first platform to offer manga volumes through such apps. Manga Arabia has also announced that its app user base has surpassed 12 million users across more than 195 countries worldwide. To further strengthen its global presence, the company has launched its international division, Manga International, and established its official headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. This move is designed to expand Manga Arabia's international influence and foster stronger relationships within the Japanese manga industry.
