The new label has been launched on the KadoComi platform.
On 30 October, KADOKAWA launched a brand-new manga label in English called “KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA” on the KadoComi manga platform. The new label is dedicated to English releases of various ongoing manga titles, some of which have already been released on the platform.
What is “KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA”?
The new label is dedicated to bringing ongoing Japanese manga series to global readers. KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA is now live, and already hosts a number of manga titles including Spica and Voice of Books, Kung Fu Kung Fool, A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court, and BRAIN ALIVE. The opening and latest chapters of the series on this platform will be available to read for free for the global audience.
Moreover, the label will also act as a publishing platform for the “Kadokawa World Manga Atelier” initiative, which aims to discover and support international creators to develop original works.
The series currently available on the KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA platform are:
Spica and Voice of Books - Kimiko Ueno
Ueno originally launched the manga in the KadoComi web platform on 27 February.
The story is described as:
This is Tablo—a city where everything about books gathers. Spica, an elf girl who arrives longing to become a bookbinder, begs the young master craftsman, Leathac, to take her in. Though Leathac coldly dismisses her for being "unable to read," he soon finds himself captivated by her wondrous charm: her ability to "hear the voices of books." And so, he decides to accept her as his apprentice. Between the innocent, deeply sensitive Spica, and the brilliant but blunt artisan Leathac, the story of these two begins now—.
Kung Fu Kung Fool - masterlynx
The series is created by Indian manga creator duo masterlynx, and was launched in Japanese on KadoComi on 15 May.
The story is described as:
The legendary master thief Goemon—who's been taking the streets by storm—collides with the villainous Whiskers gang over a "relic" held by a young monk named Bao! Just when pushed into an absolute corner, a second personality sleeping deep within Goemon awakens, blasting enemies away with an unconscious, powerful kung-fu kick...! Where will this wild adventure take this pair of lovable fools?!
A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court - Yuho Ueji
The story is described as:
Far removed from the capital, in the village where immortals reside...there grow fragrant fruits with divine Qi. Only beautiful girls, blessed with the Qi most holy, are selected to consume it daily. They will become vessels for heaven's blessings whose supple skin radiates the scent of the peach. They are the "Immortal Peach Princesses". Sons of the Emperor couple with one of them, seeking divine favor through the union of man and woman. Zha're was chosen to be the White Peach Princess, the White Prince's bride. She was honored to be chosen, but the prince didn't come to her bed on the First Night...when she was supposed to give divine blessing to him. Both of them didn't know what love was... A sweet and beautiful Chinese fantasy.
BRAIN ALIVE - Rafal Jaki, MACHINE GAMU
The manga was launched on KadoComi on 31 July.
The story is described as:
An authentic fantasy brought to you by the Executive Producer of the anime "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" (Season 1)! Daniel, who lost his wife Yui in a car accident, loses consciousness while nursing his comatose son, Hiro, and wanders into another world. Along with Yui's soul, which now resides in his sword, Daniel sets out on an adventure to save Hiro, but...!?