The web manga magazine "Shonen Jump+" will translate all new serials starting in 2023 and distribute them worldwide through "MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA," a manga distribution application and web service for overseas readers. The announcement was made at the online talk event "Jump no Mirai 2022" held on June 29. Jump Mirai 2022" is an online talk event held three times for web service developers and others as a related event of the "Jump App Development Contest 2022," which calls for development plans for new applications and web services that will lead to the creation of manga. The first event was held on June 29, with editorial staff members speaking on the theme of "The Current Position of JUMP. They presented the aims and achievements of the "Shonen Jump+" project, as well as the latest status and information on the digital services operated by the "Shonen Jump+" editorial department. The policy of "all new serials of original "Shonen Jump+" works starting in 2023 or later will be translated into English, with the Japanese version serialized simultaneously on "Shonen Jump+" in Japan and the English version on "MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA,"" was announced as a new initiative of the "Shonen Jump+" editorial department at the same event. This is a new initiative by the editorial department of "Shonen Jump +". This will make the serialization of "Shonen Jump +" a simultaneous and common topic of conversation not only in Japan but also around the world whenever the latest story is updated. The editorial department of "Shonen Jump+" states, "We would like to use this as a foundation for creating hit manga on a global scale. (*Some works may be serialized only in Japan due to various reasons *Indie serials are not included *"MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA" is not open to the public in Japan, Korea, and China) In addition to the first "Jump no Mirai 2022," it was also announced that "MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA" will be a platform for free manga submission by overseas creators. Details will be announced later this year. The details of the 2nd and 3rd editions of "JUMP no Mirai 2022" (tentative) The 2nd "JUMP's Challenge: Introduction of New Projects by the Shonen Jump+ Editorial Department" will be held on July 27. Date and Time: Wednesday, July 27, 18:30- Method: Online (Zoom webinar) Program: 1. 1: Introduction and update on the production process of "World Maker beta" (a service that allows anyone to create manga names with a smartphone) 2: Introduction and update on the production process of "Langaku" (a learning application that allows users to "enjoy reading more English through manga") 3: Introduction and update on the production process of "Dodo Jump" (a free AI application that allows users to create manga-like videos at the touch of a button) 4: Roundtable discussion Speakers: titles omitted Kensaku (moderator) Shuhei Hosono, Editor-in-Chief of Shonen Jump+ (in charge of Langaku) Yuta MOMIYAMA, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Shonen Jump+ (in charge of "DODO DODO JUMP") Shuhei Hayashi, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Shonen Jump+ (in charge of "World Maker beta") Ryosuke Sakuma, Creative Director, Kayac Entertainment, Inc. Shonosuke Ishiwatari, President of Mantra Corporation (in charge of "Langaku") Shota Ekuni, Representative of Black Ribbon Army (in charge of "Dodo JUMP") Chomado (Moderator) The 3rd "The Mirai of JUMP: Discussing what Shonen Jump will look like 10 years from now Date and Time: Wednesday, August 24, 18:30- Method: Online (Zoom webinar) Program: 1. 1. the potential of live manga services from the perspective of the game flow 2. global money flow and the next hot areas in the entertainment field including WEBTOON 3. What is the impact of new technological trends such as Web3, NFT, and Metaverse on Manga? 4. What will Shonen Jump be like 10 years from now? Speakers: Honorifics omitted Kensaku (moderator) Shuhei Hosono, Editor-in-Chief, Shonen Jump + Co. Shuhei Hosono, Editor in Chief, Shonen Jump+ Shunichi Akagawa, President, Mirativ Inc. Shinichiro Hori, President, Z Venture Capital Co. Chomado (Moderator)
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
