KOMODO has announced that NIUHI is now KOMODO Manga & Comics, and it will merge its manga and comics platform into KOMODO STATION.
KOMODO Merges NIUHI into KOMODO STATION
This rebrand marks the next step in KOMODO’s mission to help independent creators share their stories with more readers around the world.
Now that KOMODO Manga & Comics is a part of KOMODO STATION, creators have new opportunities to reach audiences across the broader KOMODO community, all while making manga and comics from creators around the world available to readers in South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan for the first time, alongside Japan and the United States.
KOMODO Manga & Comics will combine manga and comics with games, hardware, and software on KOMODO STATION, creating a single destination for readers to discover and enjoy entertainment from creators around the world.
Featured Release: Award-Winning Manga “Grey is…” by dee Juusan
To celebrate the launch of KOMODO Manga & Comics, Grey is… Vol. 1 by the Jordan-based manga creator dee Juusan is now available in English, and has been translated into Japanese for the first time ever!
“Following childhood best friends Black and White, Grey is… explores loneliness, vulnerability, change, and the difficult path toward healing.”
The manga Grey is… received the Bronze Award at the 18th International Manga Award, while its spin-off, Grey is… Clippings, was selected by the Jury of the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival.
You can read Grey is… directly on KOMODO Manga & Comics.
Readers can also explore an exclusive two-part interview with dee Juusan. Part 1, “Exploring Characters & Emotions,” is available, and Part 2, “The Indie Creator’s Journey,” was released on October 19th.
Indie Manga Contest Winners & Weekly Release Schedule
The launch of KOMODO Manga & Comics shares more independent stories from creators around the world with new readers. Two winning titles from the Indie Manga Contest will now be available on KOMODO Manga & Comics:
- My Brothers Make Me Stronger by Sammy & Salem
(Available in Traditional Chinese and English)
- Goodbye, Red-Haired Long by Light Comics Studios
(Available in English and Japanese)
More Stories Are on the Way
The rebrand was just the beginning! Each Monday, new manga and comics will be released throughout the end of the year, bringing even more stories from independent creators around the world to readers across Japan, the United States, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
How Existing NIUHI Users Can Migrate Their Account Library
Existing NIUHI users can continue their manga journey on KOMODO Manga & Comics, with previously purchased titles remaining available through their KOMODO STATION library.
For everything you need to know about the transition from NIUHI to KOMODO Manga & Comics, including account access and upcoming changes to the NIUHI website and app, read their rebrand announcement.
New stories are waiting to be discovered. Start your next manga journey with KOMODO Manga & Comics!
Note: The information above was sourced from a press release.
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