A new manga industry organization called the Independent Manga Alliance announced its formation at the 2026 Comic Con International in San Diego last week.
The organization aims to provide resources to independent manga creators and smaller publishers to help with marketing, translation, distribution, and sales support and connect them with a wider range of readers globally. The Alliance includes founding members comprised of Manga Mavericks Books, Mahjong Pros, Strict Algorithm LLC, Red String Manga, and Curation Entertainment Partners Inc (B!Juku).
“We are very excited to launch the IMA,” says Varun Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Manga Mavericks Books. “Manga is a global movement that has captivated millions, and there are legions of vibrant independent creators and publishers whose work is vital and deserves a global audience. No one should go into the manga industry expecting it to be easy to navigate, let alone succeed in, but we think there are ways to help people power through the challenges so that they have the best chance possible.”
The IMA is also actively seeking new members, and interested manga creators and publishers can fill out the form below: bit.ly/3TB6Tw6
Additional information on the IMA is available on their website and social media: https://independentmangaalliance.com
- https://x.com/Indie_Manga
- https://www.instagram.com/indie.manga/
- https://bsky.app/profile/indie-manga.bsky.social
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/independent-manga-alliance/
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