A Major Shift in the English-Language Manga Market As Media Do Holdings Acquires Seven Seas Entertainment for $80 Million

Japanese digital publisher Media Do Holdings acquires Seven Seas Entertainment for $80 million, sparking debate over AI translation integration in manga localisation.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/03/02/media-do-acquires-seven-seas-80-million/

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19th Japan International Manga Award – Record-Breaking Entries Signal Global Expansion

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.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/12/30/manga-award-2025-global-publishing-opportunities/

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Japan – Publishers and Creators Join Forces to Demand AI Copyright Protections

Japanese publishers unite to demand OpenAI address copyright infringement by its Sora 2 AI; Sam Altman pledges stronger protections for creators.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/11/15/japanese-publishers-call-openai-ai-copyright-protections/

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