KOMODO’s next-gen manga platform, NIUHI, is debuting on the iPhone App Store in the U.S. and Japan on December 1st, 2025. To celebrate this milestone, NIUHI’s thoughtful, original sci-fi action manga series Moon Ciders Episode 3 will drop the same day as the app launch.
The NIUHI iPhone App Launch: New Features for Global Manga Readers
After a year of beta service on desktop, the app will bring manga fans and creators closer than ever, offering new ways to explore titles, connect through translations, and enjoy stories from all around the world – many of which are making their English debut on the platform.
“We are excited to extend NIUHI to mobile, and offer creators and the community more ways to connect and discover amazing, high-quality Japanese indie manga,” said Ricky Uy, Co-Founder and CEO of KOMODO. “Beyond its mobile debut, our plan is to continually develop new features and services for creators and customers around the world.”
Several new features have been designed to enhance the reading and community experience on the app:
- Manga and Comics from Around the World: Including manga and comics from Japan, the United States, and Hong Kong, with more works from indie and commercial creators added regularly.
- Creator Profile Page: With dedicated creator profiles, artists can present their work in a personalized space. Profiles can be customized with a profile photo, cover image, and optional features like country flags and social media links to help them connect with fans.
- User Profile Page: The new Favorite Shelf feature allows users to showcase up to six of their favorite purchased titles in a beautifully arranged bookshelf. Readers can also explore what other NIUHI users are enjoying through their own curated selections, making it easier to discover new stories and creators.
- Profile Customization: NIUHI Rewards lets users unlock exclusive avatars by completing reading milestones, starting with rewards for finishing five and ten books. Avatars include characters from What the Muck: the end of the world, MOON CIDERS, and NIUHI original characters. Users who create an account between December 1 December 31 will receive a special bonus avatar.
- Community Translations: Allowing fans to support creators by helping translate stories into different languages using NIUHI’s built-in translation tools, making manga and comics more accessible to more readers.
Note: A Google Play version is coming soon.
Original Manga Spotlight: Read Moon Ciders Episode 3 Free on Launch Day
In celebration of the app launch, KOMODO is releasing a new episode of NIUHI’s original manga series Moon Ciders, created by Japanese artist duo TALI. The episode is dropping on December 1st, and will be available for free! Episodes 1 and 2 are already available to read for free, so fans can catch up on the story before the next episode’s release.
Moon Ciders original sci-fi action manga, © 2025 KOMODO Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Story and Art by TALI.
Episode 3 is set to take a more introspective turn – delving into the characters’ everyday lives and exploring the echoes of their past. Through quiet moments of reflection and emotional memories, readers are encouraged to see another side of the world of Moon Ciders.
With the iPhone app launch, NIUHI continues to expand its vision of making manga and comics more accessible and enjoyable for all! More stories, creators, and ways to connect are on the way, so stay tuned and join the celebration!
You can follow NIUHI on their Japanese X account, and English Instagram and TikTok accounts to discover the latest updates!
Note: The information above was sourced from a press release.
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