Japan Proposes AI-Powered Manga Platform Uniting Multiple Publishers to Expand Global Access and Overseas Sales

Japan’s Ministry of Finance has proposed creating a shared digital platform where international readers could access manga from multiple Japanese publishers in one place. The idea aims to expand the global reach of Japanese manga, simplify access to official translations, and increase overseas revenue for publishers. The proposal was discussed on October 22 by Japan’s Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the finance minister, as part of a broader review of ways to strengthen the country’s content industry. According…