Japanese Comics Digital Bookstore “MangaMon” Launched in Indonesia
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eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd., who 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” on November 1st.
“MangaMon” url: https://www.mangamon.id/
“MangaMon” proudly introduces the properly-licensed Japanese comics in digital form (i.e. “ebook”) that are translated into Bahasa-Indonesia in collaboration with Kompas Gramedia group publishers: Elex Media Komputindo and m&c!.
At the same time, “MangaMon” focuses on Japanese entertainment portal site by providing the cutting-edge news from Japan and by offering various events. The three main features of MangaMon are as follows:
Japanese comics digital bookstore translated into Bahasa-Indonesia
[Line-up]
MangaMon has a vision to offer all of the major Japanese comics. The line-up includes “Angel Heart” which is a very hot topic now in Japan after being made into TV drama. We will soon increase the line-ups published by various major publishers in Japan.
[Payment method]
Users can pay by credit card, mobile carrier charge, and internet banking online, as well as through offline such as ATM and convenience stores, which are available on 100,000+ places.
[Reading]
Comics bought on MangaMon can be read in smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Apps (free of charge!), which are made available for Android, iOS and Windows, will make users read offline after downloading the ebooks. Furthermore, users don’t have to use the apps should they use browser and connect to internet.
(Supports Android from ver. 4.0.0 and from iOS 6)
Various alliances with all players related to entertainments
“Apps (free of charge!), which are made available for Android, iOS and Windows, will make users read offline after downloading the ebooks.”
“MangaMon” is committed to foster Japanese entertainment portal function in Indonesia by making alliance with all player related to entertainment field.
“MangaMon” is launched in Indonesia by collaborating with Kompas Gramedia group publishers of Elex Media Komputindo and m&c!. It also features Japanese pop culture news by forming alliance with Jurnal Otaku INDONESIA and KAORI Nusantara.
MangaMon shall further endeavor to form various alliances with Mass media such as TV, radio and magazines, Publishers, Game providers, Talent agencies, and chain of café, as well as Event organizers, Manga circles in universities, Famous cosplayers, and Influential bloggers in Indonesia.
“MangaMon” has started to form alliances in Japan too with companies who introduce Japanese pop culture abroad such as; Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. who runs “Tokyo Otaku Mode”, ALL BLUE inc. who runs “Tokyo Girls’ Update”, IID, Inc. who runs “Anime!Anime!”. We plan to run cooperative campaigns and contents provisions.
A lot of delightful events and campaigns
• Variety of contests aimed at offering the chance for creation
“MangaMon” plans to host many kinds of contests; Comic contests, Cosplay contests, Character illustration contests, etc. to provide chances of creative activities for new talents. The judges in the first comic contest are editors from Elex Media Komputindo, m&c! and publishers in Japan.
• Luxurious prizes for accumulated rewards points
“MangaMon” offers a rewards points system which you can exchange to goods and vouchers. Users can earn points through four types of opportunities; buying ebooks, tapping the “likes” for books and reviews, answering the questionnaire, getting “likes” pressed for your reviews. For every point stage, we will offer more than 20 kinds of prizes, including a lottery for a 7 days tour to Japan.
Enjoy the new service of “MangaMon,” which shall boost the entertainment market in Indonesia.
Social Networks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mangamon.id
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mangamon_id
Instagram: https://instagram.com/MangaMon_id/
Questions & Answers
Q.What content does MangaMon currently offer on its platform?
What content does MangaMon currently offer on its platform?
MangaMon offers Japanese comics translated into Bahasa-Indonesia, including "Angel Heart." The platform aims to include all major Japanese comics and will soon increase its line-ups from various Japanese publishers.
Q.How can Indonesian users pay for comics on MangaMon?
How can Indonesian users pay for comics on MangaMon?
Users can pay using credit cards, mobile carrier charges, or internet banking online. Offline options include ATM and convenience stores, with over 100,000 available locations across Indonesia.
Q.Which devices and operating systems support reading comics from MangaMon?
Which devices and operating systems support reading comics from MangaMon?
Comics can be read on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Free apps are available for Android (version 4.0.0 and above), iOS (version 6 and above), and Windows, allowing for offline reading after download.
Q.What types of alliances is MangaMon forming within Indonesia?
What types of alliances is MangaMon forming within Indonesia?
MangaMon collaborates with Kompas Gramedia group publishers Elex Media Komputindo and m&c!, and partners with Jurnal Otaku INDONESIA and KAORI Nusantara for pop culture news. It plans alliances with mass media, publishers, game providers, and various other entertainment-related entities.
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