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Kodansha to print manga in India in first for major Japan publisher

Kodansha, a major Japanese publisher, plans to establish a company in India to print manga, marking the first such move by a major Japanese publisher. The initiative aims to tap into India's growing market for Japanese content and potentially bypass piracy by offering locally printed manga.

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SUI YOSHIMI and TAKANORI OKABE

June 13, 2026 05:26 JST

TOKYO/MUMBAI -- Kodansha will become the first major publishing house from Japan to set up a company in India to print manga, Nikkei has learned, positioning itself in a growing market for Japanese content.

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Kodansha to print manga in India in first for major Japan publisher

Kodansha, a major Japanese publisher, plans to establish a company in India to print manga, marking the first such move by a major Japanese publisher. The initiative aims to tap into India's growing market for Japanese content and potentially bypass piracy by offering locally printed manga.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Kodansha's plans without editorializing or using biased language. It provides context about the current export situation and the company's strategic goals without taking a stance or emphasizing one perspective over another.