Manga to study English conversation! “K MANGA”, the overseas version of “Magazine Pocket”, will start service in Japan from September 18th! *Kodansha Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 18, 2024
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Manga to study English conversation! “K MANGA”, the overseas version of “Magazine Pocket”, will start service in Japan from September 18th! *You can read the industry’s largest volume of English translated manga at “K” Only “MANGA”! Enjoy studying English with your favorite manga and share your thoughts with readers around the world in the comments section! A collaboration project with DMM English conversation is also underway! *
K MANGA released in Japan!
“K” was released overseas in May 2023.
MANGA” is Kodansha’s first overseas manga service. This is the overseas version of “Magazine Pocket”, which boasts the largest number of users in Japan.
Approximately 500 titles* have been distributed, of which
approximately 90 are currently being serialized and include the latest episodes.
It has been popular with people overseas since its release, with simultaneous distribution in Japan and the US.
In response to requests from many people, we have started the service in Japan from Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This allows you to view your favorite manga in English. You can have fun studying English with your favorite manga.
In addition, we have implemented a comment function that is common throughout the world. You can promote your favorite works and share your thoughts with manga fans around the world.
It is sure to become a new place for cross-cultural communication that transcends national boundaries.
K MANGA
#English conversation with manga campaign!
Implementation period: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 0:00 – Tuesday, October 1, 2024 23:59
After following the Magapoke official X account and DMM English conversation official X account,
From the same account, you can participate in the “English
Conversation Quiz with Manga” that is available during the campaign period.
Reply by reposting the quote and using the designated hashtag “#English conversation with manga”.
5 people will be randomly selected to receive a coupon code that can be used on DMM English Conversation, and 10 people will be given points that can be used on K MANGA!
1. DMM English conversation for 5 people
Standard Plan: 1 lesson per day for 2 months for 13,960 yen (tax included) free!!
2.K MANGA 10 people
1,000 points that can be used on K MANGA
* -How to participate-*
STEP1. @DMMeikaiwa STEP 2. Add “#English conversation with manga” to the quote repost, write the Japanese translation of the first page, and post it.
* -Application Terms-*
Those who post in this campaign that meet the conditions will be considered applicants and will be deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please cancel your application. If you are unable to send a DM from the secretariat, such as by deleting your account or unfollowing, or if you do not reply by the deadline after contacting the winner via DM, your right to win will be invalidated. Prizes for this campaign are subject to change without notice.
Personal information (name, address, telephone number, etc.) received from the winners will be handled in accordance with the personal information protection policy separately established by the Company. We may outsource work related to customers’ personal information to partner companies. (Unless disclosure is required by law, etc., we will not disclose or present personal information to any third party other than the outsourcing company without the customer’s consent.)
●We are unable to answer any questions regarding how to operate X (old Twitter).
●You can only apply from the X (formerly Twitter) account and posts that meet the conditions.
●If it is discovered that multiple X (old Twitter) accounts were used to win multiple prizes, the application will be invalidated. ●Resale or transfer of rights to prizes won is not permitted. ●The announcement of the winners will be replaced by the shipping of the prizes.
●We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the lottery results. ●Prizes will be shipped by the end of March 2025 after winning notifications will be sent via DM on X (formerly Twitter). Please note that prizes will only be shipped within Japan.
●If you apply using X (formerly Twitter), we will contact the winners via DM, but we will pay close attention to the content of your posts and responses. We will not ask for your personal information through DM etc.
●We do not provide any guarantee for any damage or damage sustained by the customer as a result of a third party using the content posted by the customer.
* -DMM English Conversation Notes on using coupon code-*
– If you join without entering the coupon code, you will not be able to apply the discount later.
・Each coupon is valid only once.
・Coupons cannot be used together. Only one entry is allowed. ・Once you suspend your membership or change your plan, the current coupon will become invalid, and the discount will not be applied when you rejoin or change your plan.
・Free coupons cannot be used if you are currently a paid member of DMM English Conversation.
* -K MANGA Points to note when using points-*
・To use points, you need to install the “K MANGA” app on your smartphone and register as a member.
・For details on how to use points, please see the instructions in the “K MANGA” app.
・The “K MANGA” app cannot be used by anyone under the age of 16. ・Please use the following versions for each platform.
-PC-
Recommended environment for web version
Windows: 10 or higher, Mac: 10.15 or higher, Android: 9 or higher, iOS: 15 or higher
Browser
Chrome: Latest, Safari: Latest, Edge: Latest
-App-
・iOS (iPhone/iPad): iOS14 or later
・Android device: Android 7 or later
Further collaboration plans with DMM English conversation are underway! stay tuned!
Planning is underway with DMM English Conversation, an online English conversation program with 2 million users worldwide and over 10,000 instructors from 127 countries around the world! Please stay tuned!
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