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MangaPlaza Celebrates 4th Anniversary as Worldwide Catalyst for Emerging Manga Genres

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3, 2026 - MangaPlaza, a leading digital manga platform known for its women-oriented titles, celebrates its 4th anniversary with insight to its years of success and exciting promotions for users. Providing end-to-end distribution of their unique and diverse catalogue of manga, from digital to print publishing, MangaPlaza meets the needs of passionate readers and drives the global expansion of Japanese content.

MangaPlaza has spent the last four years bringing the manga experience to everyday life. Beyond offering a seamless experience across digital and physical formats, MangaPlaza aims to create a space where fans can connect and talk about the stories they love, including Boys' Love (BL) and Yuri (GL/Girls' Love) titles. MangaPlaza's goal is to bring Japanese manga and exceptional works that are still not widely known overseas to more people around the world.

Since its inception, MangaPlaza has also aided in the development of genres that were once considered niche. While "Shonen" (boys') manga and comics were widely available in the United States, distribution of women-oriented titles remained limited. By uncovering the huge demand for women's manga and providing a dedicated home through MangaPlaza, the platform paved the way for the community of female manga fans and established new genres such as "Reijo" titles. "Reijo" or "Reijou" refers to a manga genre in which the protagonist is a young female from a noble or aristocratic family.

Shinya Sumida, Senior Vice President, e-Book Division Manager of NTT Solmare which operates MangaPlaza, speaks to the growth of the platform:

"Over the past four years, MangaPlaza has grown into an indispensable platform for manga fans in the U.S. Our mission has remained the same: to serve as a bridge connecting Japan and the world through the culture of manga. We have continued to evolve in pursuit of that mission. 

As we worked to enhance the convenience of digital reading, we also expanded into print books through MangaPlaza, which was natural and necessary. We believe that delivering the value of these works through both digital and physical formats is our sincere commitment to our fans

Behind every great title is always a creator who brought it to life. Choosing to read titles officially on MangaPlaza becomes the greatest form of support for creators and the energy that helps inspire the next masterpiece.

We invite readers to discover and enjoy many incredible Japanese titles that are still waiting to be discovered exclusively on MangaPlaza."

To celebrate their 4th anniversary, MangaPlaza is offering a number of promotions to their users throughout March and April 2026:

  • More Free Chapters: The number of chapters available for all users is increased for a limited time.
  • 2025 Hit Titles Feature: All users will receive a coupon for 3 books for 30% OFF in the BL, Romance, and Adult Romance.
  • Point Bonus Campaign: Premium members will receive 30% points back for point purchases of 3000 points or more.
  • 4th Anniversary Digital Image Giveaway: 4th anniversary celebration illustrations for popular MangaPlaza titles will be featured on the landing page. All users who unlock content for eligible titles will receive 10% points back on their transaction.

For more information about the celebratory promotions, please visit the dedicated 4th anniversary landing page at https://mangaplaza.com/special/4th-anniversary/.

Join MangaPlaza today and find your new favorite series at mangaplaza.com.

Trending General, BL, and GL Manga available on MangaPlaza:

Title: The Ogre's Bride
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Starts Publishing Corporation/NTT Solmare
Author: Jun Togashi・Kureha
Copyright: ©2025 Jun Togashi・Kureha. All rights reserved.
First published in Japan in 2022 by Starts Publishing Corp., Tokyo.
Publication rights for this English edition arranged through KODANSHA LTD., Tokyo.
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title: Condemned Noble: Now that I Can Turn Back Time, I Choose to be Happy
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Magazine House Co., Ltd.
Author: Yutaka Shimazaki・Siano・Kasumi Nagi 
Copyright: Yutaka Shimazaki/Siano/Magazine House
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title:Romance in Bloom: Taken in as a Night Attendant but Loved Dearly
Genre: Romance
Publisher: DPN BOOKS
Author: Minami Kazuki・Yuri Yozakura・YUZURU KAZAHANA
Copyright: Minami Kazuki・Yuri Yozakura・YUZURU KAZAHANA/DPN BOOKS
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title: One Little Wolf Falls in Love
Genre: Boys' Love
Publisher: Futabasha Publishers LTD.
Author: Syake Takashima
Copyright: Syake Takashima 2021
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title: My "Toy" is Connected to My Best Friend
Genre: Boys' Love
Publisher: HOUBUNSHA
Author: SAEKO KAMON
Copyright: SAEKO KAMON/HOUBUNSHA
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title: The Seduction of the Deep Sleeper
Genre: Boys' Love
Publisher: C'moA Comics
Author: Suzushiro
Copyright: Suzushiro/C'moA Comics
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title: AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO!
Genre: Yuri (GL: F/F)
Publisher: Futabasha Publishers LTD.
Author: Sal Jiang
Copyright: Sal Jiang
Webpage on MangaPlaza
Title: Kotonoha
Genre: Yuri (GL: F/F)
Publisher: TORICO
Author: Kisugae
Copyright: Kisugae / TORICO
Webpage on MangaPlaza

About MangaPlaza

MangaPlaza is a leading digital manga reading platform aiming to bring the manga experience to everyday life with a diverse range of exceptional works. The company was founded by NTT Solmare, whose top-class digital manga and ebook site, Comic CMOA, has led the market in Japan and greater Asia for more than 20 years with over 40 million monthly users today. Guided by an ethos of integrity and innovation, NTT Solmare is always looking for new ways to delight readers and touch their hearts. MangaPlaza aims to reach a whole new community of readers in the U.S. through their platform and looks forward to being part of the manga and comic reading experience.

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NTT Solmare Corporation

MangaPlaza, e-Book Division

Yuji Torishima, Ryota Niwa, Daichi Katsuki, Azuma Goto

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