Shueisha, the Japanese publisher behind popular manga series such as One Piece, Naruto, and Jujutsu Kaisen, has launched MANGA MILLION, a free online platform offering access to nearly 400 manga titles translated into more than 100 languages. The initiative, unveiled on August 6, 2026, marks the publisher's 100th anniversary and is available without registration until the end of December 2027. Japan remains an exception, with access to only a portion of the content for local users.
The 400 manga titles are not each translated into 100 languages, but rather, some titles have more extensive translations than others. One Piece, for example, has its first twelve volumes translated into 107 languages. Around 43 series already released abroad, including Haikyu!!, Oshi no Ko, and Blue Exorcist, have been translated into approximately 20 languages, covering one to five volumes. About 46 other works are offered in about ten languages, generally on one to three volumes. Additionally, over 300 works have received full English translations, many of which had not been previously published outside Japan. The catalog includes more than 150 shōjo and josei titles, such as Nana, Kimi ni Todoke, and Honey Lemon Soda, as well as popular series like Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man.
According to Shueisha, all translations have been entrusted to professionals. The platform aims to reduce linguistic barriers and increase the international reach of manga. Shuhei Hosono, head of MANGA MILLION and editor-in-chief of MANGA Plus, explained that the project began as a centenary initiative but evolved into an effort to observe which titles are read in different regions and what reactions they provoke. The data collected will help choose new translations and develop collaborations with local publishers.
MANGA MILLION complements MANGA Plus, which focuses on distributing new chapters of ongoing series. The new service emphasizes completed works and those that have not yet found true international circulation. Hosono noted that reactions recorded on MANGA Plus have already led foreign publishers to request local editions of Shueisha titles, and he expects the new service to have a similar effect, potentially increasing the number of paper publications outside Japan.
Shueisha plans to test shorter release cycles, with One Piece set to be published in 96 languages approximately two to three weeks after the Japanese release, as well as English versions for 20 other series. The platform offers multiple resolution levels, a search by genre, and a vertical scrolling display. Hideaki Hayashi, president of Shueisha, emphasized the publisher's mission to connect talents to society through the initiative. The service remains accessible until the end of December 2027.
Shueisha Launches Free Multilingual Manga Platform for Centenary Celebration
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