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Kodansha Ltd. has officially expanded its K MANGA service to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, as of Jul 25, 2025. This move marks a significant step in the publisher’s strategy to cater to the growing demand for manga in English-speaking territories outside the United States.
With this expansion,Kodansha aims to deliver popular manga titles to more fans, offering them a comprehensive reading experience through an official app. Following a successful launch in the U.S. earlier this year, K MANGA’s latest venture hints at even broader ambitions for the future.
K MANGA: Reaching New Audiences
A Strategic Expansion Plan
First launched in May 2023 in the United States,K MANGA is Kodansha’s dedicated appoffering exclusive access to a vast library of manga titles. The service now covers over 500 series in English, including around 100 that are updated in sync with their Japanese releases. Given the recent surge in the popularity of manga in Western markets, Kodansha’s choice to target Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore is strategic. These countries not only have a high concentration of English-speaking audiences but also represent growing markets for digital media consumption.
Growing Accessibility for Fans
Kodansha’s expansion is part of a larger effort to provide fans with official, high-quality translations of their favorite series.Popular titles likeAttack on Titan,Fairy Tail,Tokyo Revengers, and moreare now accessible to users in these new regions, complete with early access to the latest chapters. Through this, Kodansha is offering a solution to the discontinuation of simulpubs on other platforms like Crunchyroll and Azuki, as well as introducing a more controlled and consistent user experience.
The User Experience: What K MANGA Offers
A Wide Range of Titles and Exclusive Content
One of K MANGA’s primary draws is its comprehensive collection of manga, including classics, ongoing series, and brand-new simulpub releases. The app features an extensive variety, catering to different tastes with genres like action, fantasy, romance, and thriller. Users can dive into renowned series such asBlue Lock,Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro, andThe Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, with new chapters arriving at the same time as their Japanese release.
Ticket and Point Systems: Flexible Reading Options
K MANGA employs a dual ticket and point system to allow flexible access to chapters. Users receive free daily tickets, which can be used to unlock chapters, while premium tickets—awarded through bonuses—grant additional access. This system encourages regular engagement, providing users with incentives to return daily. Moreover, points can be purchased or earned, enabling bulk purchases for fans looking to binge-read their favorite series.
To celebrate the new launch, Kodansha has also introduced a limited-time discount on selected titles, including fan favorites likeFairy TailandRent-A-Girlfriend.
