Digital Manga, Inc. (DMI) specializes in building corporate and cultural bridges from Japan to the Western Hemisphere - specifically through the licensing, importation and preparation of anime (Japanese animation), manga (Japanese comic books) and related merchandise for the North American mainstream and subculture markets. In this capacity, DMI serves as a catalyst for the expansion of Japanese pop-culture institutions into global arenas.
News Magazine:
Launched in November, 2000, Akadot, DMI's online news magazine, has become one of the most popular and successful resources for coverage of the anime and manga communities. Akadot features news from around the industry, reviews and analysis of the latest release titles, in-depth articles about major developments in the anime/manga community, probing interviews with the artistic and managerial movers and shakers in the field, and fun features that cater to both anime fans and the mainstream community alike.
Retail:
Through Akadot, DMI also manages one of the most successful online retail outlets in the United States. Akadot Retail maintains an editorial distance from its online news magazine namesake while sporting an extensive catalogue of anime/manga videos, books, magazines and other related goods. DMI also holds an exclusive distribution contract with the largest manufacturer of manga art supplies in Tokyo, IC, Inc., and, through its successful Comictones website, offers an extensive catalogue of manga tools - pens, inks, tones, paper, etc. - to manga artists, amateur and professional alike.
Publishing:
DMI is launching its publishing division, which will produce and distribute the English translations of the most cutting edge manga titles currently in Japan.
Licensing:
Digital Manga, Inc. successfully represents major Japanese film titles and introduces them to the domestic entertainment industry. Digital Manga, Inc.is a film representative and coordinates multi-million licensing agreements with major Hollywood entertainment studios. In addition to film representation and licensing, Digital Manga, Inc. assists production companies and studios as a co-producer and consultant. Knowledgeable and well-connected within the industry, Digital Manga, Inc. licensing offers enormous possibilities for both Japanese and domestic entertainment products.
Current Projects (Press Release Information):
Millennium Actress (DreamWorks)
International Agent:
Entrenched in both the Japanese anime/manga industry and the network of media production houses in the US, DMI represents Japanese artists and executives in deals with American companies.
