The app offers manga in English in the United States and Canada and plans to roll out in other languages
Kodoani.com – Crunchyroll just announced at Sony's press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that they will launch a new manga app called “Crunchyroll Manga” at the end of this year. This will be a premium add-on in Crunchyroll's subscription service.
Main information about the application
Launched first: Language: English. Area: USA and Canada.
Future expansion features: Additional support other languages.
Web browser integration.
Crunchyroll Manga History
Crunchyroll is no stranger to providing manga content.
First Crunchyroll Manga service: Launched on October 2013. Manga supply and release at the same time (simulpub) from Kodansha USA Publishing in more than 170 countries. This service used to be one of the major platforms for international manga fans.
Major changes in the category:
February 2018: Removed 14 simulpub titles.
March 2018: Removed 10 more titles from the catalog.
January 2023: Kodansha USA Publishing removed several titles from Crunchyroll, claiming that the change was related to adjustments to their simulpub distribution program.
End of old service: The first Crunchyroll Manga service is now official closes in December 2023.
Expectations with the new application
Restoration and improvement: Provides an opportunity to re-establish manga service with More diverse content and more modern features.
Expand access: Promises to attract not only users in the US and Canada but also the international community with the addition of languages and web browser integration.
