Manga

Here's why a Manga prediction crashed Japan's tourist numbers in June

Tourist arrivals from Hong Kong to Japan fell by 33.4 per cent year-on-year in June. The rumour was widely circulated in Hong Kong, where it spread over mainstream media and through influencers

1,000 quakes jolt Japan's Tokara Islands since June 1, manga sparks panic

The earthquakes have prompted evacuations and fear, as a viral manga predicting a July 5 disaster fuels widespread anxiety

Viral manga revives quake fears, Japan tourism hit ahead of summer peak

Bookings to Japan from key Asian markets like Hong Kong and Taiwan drop sharply as viral posts revive a comic book prediction of a July 2025 quake, prompting airlines to cut flights

India emerges as Japanese Manga's latest 'superhero' amid rising interest

India's manga and anime content market has seen exponential growth post-Covid, with a remarkable increase of 300 to 400 per cent

Japanese 'Dragon Ball' manga legend Akira Toriyama passes away aged 68

Notable manga artist Akira Toriyama is best known for giving the world' Dragon Ball' hero, Son Goku, whose character continues to resonate with millions of fans everywhere

LG Electronics, Magna International JV gets EU nod, set for July launch

As a result, the official launch of the joint venture, which is scheduled to take place in July this year, is expected to happen smoothly

Popular Manga comics turn grey - but spirited - along with readers

Manga, both print and digital, pulled in 430 billion yen ($3.81 billion) in 2017, according to the Research Institute for Publications