Japan boosts content industry budget to ¥35bn, targeting ¥20tn overseas sales by 2033. New policies address piracy, AI translation and creator working conditions amid global competition.
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A Pokémon card and a Superman comic have shattered collectibles records, with sales of $16.5m and $15m — what does this mean for the publishing industry?
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Analysis of Yoshitoki Ōima’s India tour as a strategic publishing play by Japanese stakeholders targeting institutional gatekeepers and emerging market share.
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Taipei’s 500 000-fan anime expo: 100 vendors, NT$250 m spend, new safety rules, youth vouchers and a push for local IP—what publishers can learn.
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Jevic Josué Otiléon, founder of Centrale Comics, on winning the Prix Lili 2025 and building a sustainable comics ecosystem in Congo and beyond.
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Record $15M Superman comic sale signals new era for publishing professionals examining alternative investments and cultural asset values in rare publications.
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South Korea’s AI Basic Act forces webtoon platforms to label AI-assisted content, sparking debate over transparency, creativity and reader trust.
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Cultural Caf© and Saudi partners train young creators to script and illustrate manga rooted in local heritage, signalling a new rights-buying opportunity for publishers.
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AnimeJapan 2026 offers publishing professionals unprecedented access to licensing deals and market insights at Tokyo Big Sight, 30-31 March, following record-breaking public days.
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India’s comic market hit $687M in 2024, projected to reach $1.35B by 2030. Key trends: AI disruption, transmedia expansion, and original IP driving global ambitions.
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Exploring the transmedia convergence of comics, graphic novels, and anime publishing, driven by manga’s $11.2B market growth and integrated strategies from leading publishers.
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Record 738 entries from 110 countries for Japan’s International Manga Award reveal booming global market and fresh opportunities for publishers seeking new talent and territories.
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