Manga is still getting more interesting! Manga app where readers and authors are closest Announcement of “Manga Hot” app availability

~Free distribution of popular works such as the immortal masterpiece “Fist of the North Star” and the currently airing drama “Wakako Sake”~ ~ Actively utilize this as a venue for new authors to present their work and create new hit content together with readers ~ We would like to inform you that North Stars Pictures Co., Ltd. and Coamix Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Imagineer Co., Ltd., have decided to provide the smartphone manga app "Manga Hot" from early summer 2017.

Click here for Manga Hot Teaser Site  

■Features of the app

~From timeless masterpieces to topical works! Aiming to be the manga app where the distance between readers and authors is the closest in Japan “Manga Hot” includes “Angel Heart,” “Wakako Sake,” and “Chiruran Shinsen,” which are currently being serialized in “Monthly Comic Zenon” (published by Tokuma Shoten), published by North Stars Pictures Co., Ltd. and edited by Coamix. In addition to popular works such as “Gumi Requiem”, there is also a web manga magazine"WEB Comic Zenyon"Up-and-coming works such as ``Fist of the North Star Strawberry Flavor'', ``Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga'', and ``I drew an office lady living alone'' are currently being distributed on ``Fist of the North Star'', ``City Hunter'', and ``Hana'', which are still popular. We will deliver timeless masterpieces such as ``Keiji ~Kumo no Kanatani~'' and the popular drama original manga ``My Girl'', as well as original new works that will be published for the first time on this app. In addition, with the aim of being the manga app that brings readers and authors closer together than in Japan, we will utilize the characteristics of smartphone apps to realize forms of interaction between readers and authors through various methods. In order to create new encounters with manga for our readers, we have devised a recommendation system and information distribution function, as well as special illustrations exclusive to this app, information on the production process that cannot normally be seen, and information about the author. We plan to distribute content such as interviews that will help you feel closer to the work. In addition, we aim to be the manga app that brings you closer to the author than anyone else in Japan, and through various methods, we will realize a form of interaction between readers and authors that has not been possible until now. We will keep you informed of the detailed content and release date of the app through news releases and official SNS accounts!  

■Title lineup

“Fist of the North Star” Original work: Buronson Manga: Tetsuo Hara In 199X, the world is engulfed in nuclear flames!! A popular work depicting the life of Kenshiro, the successor of Hokuto Shinken. "City Hunter" Tsukasa Hojo An action comedy that is still loved today, in which sweeper Ryo Saeba solves requests with his partner Kaori Makimura. “Hana no Keiji: Beyond the Clouds” Original work: Keiichiro Ryu Manga: Tetsuo Hara Screenplay: Mio Aso A popular work depicting the life of Keiji Maeda, the world's most eccentric man, who fought faithfully for his own right without bowing to any authority in the Sengoku era, where death was a daily occurrence. “Arte” Kei Okubo A young lady in a box makes a big decision!! The girl's life as a craftsman begins in Florence at the height of the Renaissance!! "Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem" Manga: Eiji Hashimoto Original work: Shinya Umemura Youthful graffiti by the most eccentric people at the end of the Edo period, risking their lives!! “Wakako Sake” Chie Shinku Donbei short story for the person who wanders alone because he was born with the tongue of a drinker♪ "Fist of the North Star Strawberry Flavor" Original idea: Buronson, Tetsuo Hara Scenario: Yushi Kawata Illustration: Gyoto Imouto Cooperation: Gyoto Officially recognized by the original author! A barely legal Hokuto gag!! It's full of holy emperors who look like they're having fun!! “I drew an office lady living alone” Yori Kurokawa A hot topic on Twitter! A pitiful and cute short story of an office lady who endures every day with all her might!! "Angel Heart" Tsukasa Hojo A bestseller with over 20 million copies sold!! The story of the new City Hunter. "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" Meguro River Una Oda Nobunaga becomes a dog and is reincarnated in the present day!! Comedy about dogs! “My Girl” Mizu Sahara A heartwarming story about a young man, Masamune Kasama, and a young girl, Koharu. Drama adaptation is also a hot topic. *Published works are subject to change. ■Service overview Official name: Manga Hot Compatible devices: iPhone/Android Supported language Japanese Service area: Japan Service start date: Scheduled to open in early summer 2017 Price: Free download (some in-app purchases may apply) Copyright: ©North Stars Pictures, Inc. © Imagineer Co., Ltd. Manga Hot Teaser Site: http://mangahot.jp/ Twitter ： https://twitter.com/mangahot_jp Facebook ： https://www.facebook.com/mangahot.jp LINE＠ ： https://line.me/R/ti/p/%40bej8578s

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