MANGA MIRAI, the digital manga platform launched in March 2025 by NTT DOCOMO with MyAnimeList, Akatsuki Group, and MEDIA DO, will make its East Coast convention debut at Anime NYC 2025, held August 21–24.
Following its first showcase at Anime Expo earlier this year, the platform will welcome fans to an interactive booth built around its theme: “Building the Future of Manga Culture Together.” Activities will cater to manga enthusiasts of all ages.
Event Details:
- Dates: August 21 (Thurs.) – August 24 (Sun)
- Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City
- Booth Number: 539
Interactive Booth Highlights:
- MANGA MIRAI Manga Corner – Attendees can browse and read physical manga volumes on-site, including anime-adapted titles available digitally on MANGA MIRAI
- MANGA MIRAI Demo Station – Explore the digital platform hands-on with iPads preloaded with manga from top publishers
- Manga-Themed Photo Spot – Step into the world of manga and snap your own stylish shots in a photo area designed with fans and cosplayers in mind
- MANGA MIRAI Gacha Machine – Complete fun activities at the booth for a chance to win exclusive merchandise. To qualify, attendees must meet at least one of the following:
- Let MANGA MIRAI staff take their photo (with consent) for a chance to be featured on official social media channels
- Subscribe to the MANGA MIRAI YouTube channel
- Create a MANGA MIRAI account
- Can Badge Making Station – Back by popular demand! Make your own custom can badge during all exhibition hours
- Uchiwa Fan Giveaway – Pick up a free MANGA MIRAI uchiwa fan while supplies last
MANGA MIRAI will also share the convention online through its website, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, posting live updates, cosplay highlights, and more throughout the weekend.
In addition, to celebrate the upcoming anime adaptation of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity set to stream in the US starting September 7 on Netflix, the platform will launch a special campaign. From August 15 to September 30, volumes 1–5 of the series will be offered at discounted prices, exclusively on MANGA MIRAI.
- Volume 1: 80% off
- Volume 2: 60% off
- Volume 3: 40% off
- Volume 4: 20% off
- Volume 5: 10% off
About MANGA MIRAI:
The Japanese word ‘MIRAI’ means ‘future’, and the name MANGA MIRAI reflects our mission to deliver the celebrated manga culture of Japan to the entire world and establish its future. We hope to support creators with this platform by offering readers official translations provided by publishers, as well as many more incredible stories that have yet to be translated. We aim to create a platform that delivers the charm of manga and add a little sparkle to everyone’s lives.
Source: Press release
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