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Shueisha Launches Manga Million Digital Platform Worldwide With Titles in 100+ Languages

The platform marks Shueisha's largest translation initiative to date, with nearly 300 titles receiving their first-ever translations, a scale that could reshape global manga accessibility beyond the shonen-focused Manga Plus service.

Key Facts

  • Shueisha launched Manga Million on August 6, 2026, with over one million pages of translated manga from approximately 400 titles.
  • The platform supports more than 100 languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, French, Turkish, Tagalog, Korean, and Polish.
  • Nearly 300 titles are receiving their first-ever translations, and 50 works have been translated into multiple languages.
  • More than 150 of the available titles are shojo manga.
  • Shueisha confirmed that AI translation was not used for the project.

Reporting from 4 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner, Animehunch, Honey's Anime.

Shueisha Launches Manga Million Digital Platform Worldwide With Titles in 100+ Languages

Shueisha announced on Thursday the launch of Manga Million, a global digital manga platform offering over one million pages of translated manga from approximately 400 titles in more than 100 languages. The service is available worldwide for a limited time, free of charge and without registration. The launch lineup includes One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi no Ko, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, Nana, and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, among others. More than 150 of the titles are shojo manga. According to Shueisha, nearly 300 titles are receiving their first-ever translations, and 50 works have been translated into multiple languages. The platform also includes special chapters and one-shots, such as Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back. Shueisha confirmed to Anime News Network that AI translation was not used for the project. The initiative is part of Shueisha's 100th anniversary celebration. Shuhei Hosono, Editor-in-Chief of Manga Plus by Shueisha, initiated the project, which was developed across Shueisha's editorial divisions with support from international licensing partners.

Shueisha launched Manga Million on August 6, 2026, as part of its 100th anniversary. The platform is available worldwide for a limited time, with free access and no registration required. Shueisha has not yet decided on a timeline for the free access period, according to a confirmation with Anime News Network.

The service brings together titles from shonen, shojo, and seinen demographics under one platform. Over 150 of the available titles are shojo manga. International licensing partners supported the translation effort. Shueisha President Hideaki Hayashi said the project aims to connect manga creators with readers worldwide. Shuhei Hosono, Editor-in-Chief of Manga Plus by Shueisha, initiated the project, saying it began with the question of translating one million pages into 100 languages for the anniversary.

At launch, the platform features volumes 1 through 12 of One Piece in 102 languages. The first five volumes of 43 popular series, including Oshi no Ko and Haikyu!!, are available in approximately 20 languages. The first three volumes of 46 recent titles, including Oblivion Battery and Kill Blue, are translated into 10 languages. Shueisha plans to release subsequent volumes sequentially.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

One Piece Naruto Bleach Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Jujutsu Kaisen Kingdom Oshi no Ko Nana Shueisha

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