The eBOOK Initiative Japan that operates ebook-selling website, “eBookJapan,” which boasts the largest line-ups of the digital comics in Japan, has launched the Japanese comics digital bookstore, “MangaMon” in collaboration with Elex Media Komputindo and m&c! on 1 November.
MangaMon brings the properly-licensed Japanese comics in digital form that are translated into Bahasa-Indonesia. At the same time, MangaMon not just delivers Japanese comics but also focuses on Japanese entertainment portal site by providing cutting-edge news from Japan and by offering various events.
MangaMon wants to offer all of the major Japanese comics and currently the line-up includes Angel Heart which is a very hot topic now in Japan after being made into a TV drama. Comics bought on MangaMon can be read on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Once the comics are downloaded, readers can read the comics offline as well.
It also features Japanese pop culture news by forming alliance with Jurnal Otaku Indonesia and Kaori Nusantara. Along with all this, it plans to host many kinds of contests including: Comic Contests, Cosplay Contests, Character illustration Contests, etc. to provide chances of creative activities for new talents.
The MangaMon service launched with 179 books from 25 Japanese manga titles, with plans to expand the line-up in the future.
You can check this new website here: http://www.mangamon.id/index.html