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Manga Mirai Announces Service Shutdown

Manga Mirai announced that it will discontinue its digital manga distribution service on December 15 Pacific Time.

By animenewsnetwork · 61d ago · Source: animenewsnetwork

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Manga Mirai announced that it will discontinue its digital manga distribution service on December 15 Pacific Time. Users must complete a transfer of their purchased titles and account information to NTT Solmare's MangaPlaza by September 30.

The service launched in March 2025 as a joint venture by Media Do, NTT Docomo, Akatsuki Group and MyAnimeList. It allowed users to purchase individual manga volumes or chapters and read them via a website or dedicated iOS and Android apps.

Media Do acquired MyAnimeList in 2019 and sold its shares to Gaudiy in March 2025, shortly after Manga Mirai's launch. NTT Docomo provided the platform, Akatsuki Group managed development and marketing, and MyAnimeList supported promotion and website integration.

Manga Mirai's website indicated that users may be eligible for a refund if MangaPlaza does not have licenses for some titles, if the user is under the 18 age limit, or if the user opts out of transferring account information. The service's closure leaves uncertainty regarding the availability of previously purchased manga on MangaPlaza and the resolution of pending refunds.

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