Independent Manga Association Launches to Give Creators & Publishers Resources to Grow a Global Audience
Los Angeles, CA – 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).
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/
The IMA is also actively seeking new members, and interested manga creators and publishers can fill out the form below:
bit.ly/3TB6Tw6
“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.
About Curation Entertainment Partners, Inc.
Curation Entertainment Partners, Inc. is a US-based media company founded to support & promote creators worldwide. Curation launched B!JuKu in 2024 to provide a space for a community of creators & fans of original manga, comic books, & graphic novel content to share, learn, & earn from their creations.
Follow Curation Entertainment Partners/B!JuKu online:
https://curationent.com
https://www.bi-ju-ku.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bijuku_igofficial/
https://x.com/BiJuKu_official
About Red String Manga
Red String Manga is a Japan-based localization service and micro-publisher that specializes in manga translation. Since its founding in 2020, Red String has delivered high-quality translation and lettering to mangaka, publishers, and fans alike. Red String has a track record of finding rising stars, having worked collaboratively with manga artists such as Daichi Kawada, MMK, and Aneido. Having raised over 50 million yen in crowdfunding towards independent manga distribution since 2022, Red String continues to share the very best that Japanese manga artists have to offer.
Follow Red String online:
https://x.com/rs_honyaku
https://bsky.app/profile/redstringtl.bsky.social
https://lit.link/en/honyaku
About Strict Algorithm LLC
Strict Algorithm LLC is a manga localization, journalism, marketing, and PR company specializing in translating and promoting Japanese media. Founded in 2017, the company has covered manga news, particularly from Shogakukan, by translating and conducting interviews with artists and industry professionals, identifying promising new titles before they achieved international recognition, and fostering a community around lesser-known manga. Strict Algorithm has also supported anime promotion through social media management and engaging copywriting, delivered high-quality manga translations for platforms such as Niuhi, and coordinated interviews between Japanese creators and U.S.-based media outlets.
Follow Strict Algorithm LLC online:
https://x.com/Wsstalkback
https://bsky.app/profile/wsstalkback.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/wsstalkback/
https://wsstalkback.blogspot.com/
About Mahjong Pros
Mahjong Pros is a North American startup publishing division of a brand that focuses on the game of mahjong, tying its stories into the rest of the company's catalog, which includes mahjong tiles, strategy guides, and classes.
Follow Mahjong Pros online:
https://mahjongpros.com
https://x.com/MahjongPros
https://www.instagram.com/mahjongpros/
About Manga Mavericks LLC
Originally launched as a manga news podcast in 2016, Manga Mavericks has grown into a multimedia company anchored by a successful podcast network and a team of journalists and reviewers dedicated to exploring manga as both a medium and as an industry across the world. With the launch of Manga Mavericks Books, the company seeks to expand further into the manga industry, highlighting the eclectic storytelling, artistry, and creativity of Japanese creators and comics.
Follow Manga Mavericks online:
https://store.mangamavericks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mangamavericks_official
https://bsky.app/profile/mangamavericks.bsky.social
https://x.com/mangamavericks
https://mangamavericks.substack.com
https://bit.ly/mmb_newsletter
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