Digital Manga Inc. Blog

It’s not digital, but no one would object to a cute unicorn…would they?! Unico has arrived, and if you didn’t back the Kickstarter (or if you really want another copy to share!), never fear! You can grab yourself a copy now at Akadot Retail!

In the digital realm, there’s a bit of something for everyone this week. Ever thought Twilight just didn’t have enough yaoi? Check out Dark Crimson and a Shadow of White from TORIMAIA, the author of the steamy BDSM series Sadistic Boy. Prefer a sweet, quiet high school romance with a dash of baseball? Check out Silent Voice from Atsuki Kyoyama. And if you don’t want to get any of that gooshy romance into your vampire action, we’re releasing Vampire Hunter D. vol. 7 digitally, before it hits store shelves in May! So check out this week’s releases, try something new, and if hentai’s your sort of thing, head on over to the hentai section of eManga for early digital releases of Love on the Job, vol. 2 and our first uncensored title, LoveHair!

Dark Crimson and a Shadow of White: Longing for his lost humanity, the vampire Endless faces eternity alone, save for his faithful familiar, the wolf, Soosa. Fate caused the pair to briefly encounter a bright eyed youth, and a connection was forged. Four long years later, the youth is now a young man and ready and willing to leave his brother to become Endless’ companion. Rei’s brother is not so keen to let him go, however, and swears to get him back at any cost. Vampire hunters, Endless’ own jealous sire, and personal guilt inducing regrets are all complications added to the unforeseen outcome of Rei’s turning. Is Rei and Endless’s love true, and can it overcome all obstacles to become the stuff legend whispers of? Be sure to check out the next upcoming title in this series, “Dark Green and a Dream of Silver”!

JIVE: Himuro stumbled upon his classmate Tsuzuki’s secret hobby… playing with fire! Taking advantage of the situation, Himuro decided to blackmail the model student so he could make his secret (wet) dream come true. Unsuspectingly, Tsuzuki turned the tables on Himuro and started playing with fire on him instead! Enjoy this unique, sexy, fun collection of no-holds barred love stories from Rize Shinba!

Obey Your Secretary!:When Masatsugu’s father spontaneously decides to travel the world, Masatsugu is forced into the role of company president. The plus side is that the secretary assigned to him is Shiroba, the man he’s madly in love with. But Shiroba only seems to see Masatsugu as his boss instead of as a potential lover. If Masatsugu pulls a few strings, he can win Shiroba’s body. However, Masatsugu isn’t quite as in charge as he thinks he is. Obey Your Secretary! features three short stories of strong and confident secretaries who use unconventional (and sexy) methods to whip their bosses into shape. Also included are two stories of sweet office romance. It’s not always a bad idea to get your meat where you make your bread!

Silent Voice: Meet Hikita. Small, awkward and quiet, he’s the runt of the high school baseball team. His habitual glare scares off everyone – everyone, that is, except Imai, star of the baseball team. Hikita’s fierce dedication to baseball earns him Imai’s friendship and respect…and perhaps more than that, as the two spend quiet evenings alone after practice in the club room. Atsuki Kyoyama’s unique style and delicate touch fills every line of Silent Voice with emotion so tender you’ll lose yourself in Imai and Hikita’s struggle to understand and accept their blossoming romance.

Taimashin, vol. 3: Akamushi the Red Spider Exorcist has found an abundance of monster filled mayhem during his travels. Now in Japan at the Kurosawa family residence, he not only encounters a bullied school girl that he feels may one day make him a fine wife, but an ancient family curse. The Laughing Face is anything but fun and games, as its demonic minions wreak murder and mayhem across the centuries, affecting the Kurosawas and anyone else within their family domain. The enemy may be many, but they haven’t yet faced off against anything like Akamushi. Who will prevail and who will go the netherworld?

Vampire Hunter D., vol. 7: In a fleeting last breath, a beautiful woman on her deathbed hands a strange gemstone to D and asks that he deliver it to her sister in a remote North Sea fishing village. As D cuts across never-ending expanses of Frontier in search of his seaside destination, he is relentlessly attacked by wave after wave of mercenary and monster…all employed by the man who murdered the young girl. In order to grant a dying wish, D must find a way to keep this priceless jewel out of everyone’s covetous reach, and all without sacrificing his own life!

Your Gentle Hand Vol. 2: A tragic childhood accident left Mitsuki Etou with the mysterious ability to read others’ minds with just the touch of her right hand. Though this ability has long kept her feeling isolated from others—especially men—an unlikely partnership with wealthy university student Kazuhisa Kitazono may be just the thing she needs. But is Mitzuki’s association with Kitazono putting her in danger? This volume also includes the bonus suspense story “Blind.”

Digital Manga, Inc., one of the manga industry’s most progressive and innovative publishers, is excited to announce that Genki Life Magazine will now be available at their digital ebook storefront, eManga.com. Genki Life Magazine is a free, digital magazine published quarterly by the Genshiken of the Inland Empire fan club that provides entertaining and informative content on anime, science fiction, video games, events, and more.

Since the fall of 2010, Genki Life Magazine has been publishing its free fan magazine under the simple objective of fostering an active community of anime fans. Genki Life Magazine offers convention coverage, reviews and recommendations, features on industry trends, and more. Genki Life Magazine‘s mission and target audience makes it an ideal addition to eManga, enriching eManga’s catalogue with high quality fan-generated content.

Completely free, back issues of Genki Life Magazine are currently available for online viewing and digital download in our seven unique ebook file formats. Go directly to: ( http://www.emanga.com/search?status=2 )

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Want to gain paid experience in the manga industry? Want to pick up new work after JManga’s closure? Join Digital Manga Inc.’s Digital Manga Guild as a translator, editor, or letterer! We’ve revolutionized the way manga is produced and distributed outside of Japan, and we want you to be a part of it!

Anyone is invited to join us at http://www.digitalmangaguild.com, from the most experienced localizer to a fan looking to get their foot in the door. Right now, we especially welcome localizers from JManga who are looking to continue their careers in manga localization. Fear not, rescue has arrived! We’re happy to offer JManga localizers the opportunity to jump straight into new work!

So what are we looking for, exactly? Japanese language translators, editors, and letterers who can join us as individuals or as complete “teams.” All you need to do to get started is register online and select the screening test you want to take. Are you a veritable jack of all trades? Are you not sure which position you’d fill best? No problem: you can take multiple tests! We’ll review your test results and as soon as you’re approved, you can start working on digital titles that are sold through eManga, Nook, Kindle, and countless other digital distribution platforms! Localizers, the Japanese publisher, and Digital Manga, Inc. will be all paid via a revenue share program.

Do you really just want to read a whole bunch of great manga online? Everyday fans of manga won’t be left out in the cold, either. The best place in town to grab digital manga is still open and welcoming new customers every day! Change the J to an E in your address bar and head on over to http://www.eManga.com: our library features hundreds of the best titles, with files you can download and take wherever you go. Best of all, it’s yours to keep – now and forever, until the end of time!

Looking for a one-stop shop offering the latest and greatest in manga of all genres? JManga might be closing up shop, but eManga.com’s doors are wide open and welcoming new customers every day! Our digital library, featuring hundreds of the best titles in yaoi, hentai, shonen, shojo, and idol photobooks, is growing every day – and when you buy a title, it’s yours to download and own, forever and ever, until the end of time.

Customers can choose from a wide variety of file types that have been carefully optimized for the most popular tablets and eBook readers, including .prc , .mobi, .cbz, .epub, and the ever versatile .pdf. Each file is 100% DRM-free, and each purchase grants you unlimited online access to the book via our Java-based online reader. New customers are invited to take our system for a test drive with a selection of samplers and free titles, found here: http://www.emanga.com/search?status=2

Don’t let your hunger for more manga go unsated: change the J to an E in your address bar and head over to http://www.emanga.com for the latest and greatest in digital manga! To help old JManga customers rebuild their libraries, we’re offering a special promotion: send a screencap of your JManga account to customerservice[AT]emanga[DOT]com and receive 15% off all purchases made from March 28^th to April 11^th!

Are you an up and coming creative individual looking to publish their work? Do you want to see your work shining on the pages of eManga? Gain the exposure you desire by submitting your work to eManga! We are looking to publish original manga, comics, novels, light novels, novellas, illustrated works, games, magazines, fiction, journals, memoirs, theses, collected opinion pieces, commentary, literary biographies, foreign language publications, textbooks, and any type of creative work that you wish to share with the world.

Send all inquiries to customerservice [AT] emanga.com. Work submitted should be complete, no project proposals, incomplete works, or pitches accepted. Please submit sample images or links to the work you wish to be reviewed with the email subject line: eManga Submissions. We reserve the right to refuse any work submitted. Please do not send very large attachments, as those will be disregarded. You must own digital rights to all work that you send to us and we do prefer previously published work. If your work has been previously published and is currently distributed elsewhere, the work must have a non-exclusive status before eManga will be able to publish it. We accept work of all age ratings, including Adult 18+.

eManga can also work with you to distribute your work on a variety of different platforms and market places. We can be your aggregator alligator to help you reach far beyond the eManga universe!

Looking for some fantastic yaoi titles to read over spring break? This week’s digital round-up delivers two sure-to-please books to your doorstep with Shushushu Sakurai’s steamy workplace romance, Ice Eagle, Fire Hawk and Marino Nomo’s The Pain in My Heart, a heartwarming tale of love, duty, and boys who stumble into your life like stray cats. And if you don’t run with the fujoshi crowd? We’ve got some quality josei for you, with the first volume of Takako Shimura’s quirky slice-of-life title, Happy-Go-Lucky Days. And, as usual, if you were waiting to grab something from Amazon or Barnes and Noble, Free Soul and Torio’s Diary are available there this week!

And if you really want to try something new? This week we’ve added American comics from Heroic Publishing to the eManga library!

With so much going on in the world of digital manga, you might be wondering if eManga’s download-to-own system works properly with your tablet or e-reader – and rightfully so! You can find out by downloading our free sampler pack in your file type of choice and take our system for a test drive!

Ice Eagle, Fire Hawk: Hard-working finance employee Takashi Gojo didn’t earn the nickname “Fire Hawk” for nothing — he’s strong, tough, and fiercely passionate about his work, but that doesn’t stop things from heating up even more. Life gets complicated for Gojo after a steamy one night stand, or rather, the next morning when he finds out that his mysteriously alluring partner was actually his new boss, Shuichi Miyagi. Stumped and off his game, the questions and paperwork start piling up for Gojo. Will he be able to figure out what happened to his previous boss? Will he be able to get past Miyagi’s icy gaze and warm the man’s cold heart with his own fiery desire? Or has the famous Fire Hawk finally been shot down?

Happy-Go-Lucky Days, vol. 1: A young woman going through a divorce finds a kindred soul in a bar one night and wakes up the next morning in his bed. On the opposite side of town, a boring high school teacher is met with a startling confession and an equally unexpected encounter with his family. A lonely girl who lives with a ghostly house guest meets the (living and breathing) man she could be destined to marry, while twin boys who don’t quite see eye to eye encounter love and lust in the most unexpected of situations. Take a moment to sit back and watch life through the eyes of these ordinary people, a series of happy-go-lucky days colored by intersecting lines of sex, love, and longing.

The Pain in My Heart: When Kousei Matsumoto finds a a man apparently suffering from heatstroke alone out on the street, he takes him despite his better judgement. The young man is a mystery with a scar he won’t explain, and the only clue to his past is the whispered name “Mori.” Despite this, Kousei finds his heart becoming entangled, and the pair forge a fragile relationship. When the past literally comes knocking at his door and the truth of the young man’s true identity comes out, Kousei comes to a decision that literally tears the pair apart. But is it the right choice, and can the lonely, waif-like stray face his past and forge a future that includes Kousei?

Free Soul Kindle | Nook

Torio’s Diary Kindle | Nook

Adorable chicks, slice of life BL, and a World War II era tale of starcrossed love can all be found on eManga.com, sweetening up your Valentine’s week – check ‘em out, and don’t forget to take a peek at our digital preview of Osamu Tezuka’s Unico while you’re at it!

And as always, we have idol photobooks and hentai in eBook form for your weekend enjoyment — right now you can grab Project-H’s Colorful Dreams and Extra Juicy on eManga.com before you can get it in print! Don’t miss ‘em!

The River’s Current: Nao as a model can’t help but fear the worse from Washio, his artist lover. Has Nao done something wrong to be ignored? They haven’t slept together for more than two months. Will Nao’s past eventually tear this couple apart? Natsu and Eiichi are childhood friends in rural, post-World War II Japan. When the booming urban city beckons to Eiichi, he leaves Natsu behind and four years pass by. Upon his homecoming, he realizes something sinister has happened. Will he be strong enough to support Natsu? These are just two couples from this premium yet steamy collection of short standalone stories. Available for the first time in English from Jun Kajimoto, Digital Manga is on the move to bring out well known doujinshi turn mangaka artists for the enjoyment of English readers.

Rose and Savage: When Yasukuni was in middle shcool, he fell in love with Tomokazu, a transfer student who dreamt of becoming an illustrator. Yasukuni couldn’t ignore the shy and reserved Tomokazu. Without knowing first love, the two separated unexpectedly. Seven years later, Yasukuni met Tomokazu again on the day he entered the college of arts. But Tomokazu’s reaction is not what he expected. Can Yasukuni convince Tomokazu of his feelings?

Shameful Body: When you’re a sadist and the boy you love is a masochist, picking on him is a pleasure. Pain doesn’t affect Yoshie… no, that’s not quite right; it feels good! Sensei’s forceful massages at the Seitai Clinic are the best. But Sensei’s solemn and bone-obsessed son, Mikawa, is secretly listening to Yoshie’s breathless moans! Is it only a passion for bones that excites Mikawa? Yoshie soon realizes that pain in your heart isn’t the same as pain in your body. Bonus! A young man loves the pâtissier who works at his dad’s café, but with their age gap, will his love ever be taken seriously?

Flame of the Tropical Butterfly: They say that the smallest movement from a butterfly’s wing has far-reaching effects… and that butterflies are the souls of the dead. In North Africa, a rocky but fated romance flutters to life while the horrible violence of World War II rages. Richter, a fragile, brilliant German scientist is a prisoner of the Allies. Grandall is an American soldier with a personal grudge against the enemy. To stay Richter’s execution, Grandall makes a startling decision. When tragedy hits Grandall, Richter surprises him with an offer of comfort. These two events begin a relationship that will affect everyone. But an extreme test lies in wait as the landscape of guilt, doubt, and fear intensifies.

Torio’s Diary: Torio-san is a frizzy hair chick living in a small island named ” Donatello”. He loves walnuts and enjoys the laid-back life with his friends and family. Let’s take a peek of his funny stories!

Some of the year’s first eManga.com releases have now made their way to Kindle and Nook, so fans buying from the Amazon or Nook marketplaces can now grab those at their leisure! This week’s brand spanking new eManga.com releases include the continuing adventures of sheltered housewife, Minano, one fantastic BL anthology, and DMG’s first doujinshi release, straight from the creator of Wedding Peach!

And if all these titles are too tame for you, we have idol photobooks and hentai in eBook form for your weekend enjoyment — right now you can grab Project-H’s Colorful Dreams and Extra Juicy on eManga.com before you can get it in print! Don’t miss ‘em!

Also, if you haven’t heard, we’ll be doing a special limited presale of the print version of Ai no Kusabi vol. 8 at the end of April! And that won’t be our last presale before the official return of our print editions either, so keep an eye out for more news…

Unico (digital preview): WITH LOVE, ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE A little unicorn named Unico lives with his mistress Psyche, bringing her happiness and good fortune in return for her unconditional love. The goddess Venus, however, grows jealous of Psyche’s legions of admirers and flings Unico across time and space! When he awakens, he’s facing down mean buffalo in the American West, with no memory of Psyche or his past life. It’s the first of many exciting adventures that will bring Unico face to face with high society in Imperial Russia, characters from fairy tales and Shakespeare, and even an automated factory intent on blotting out the sun.

Don’t Tell My Husband, vol. 2: Minano is back for more in the hilarious second volume of Don’t Tell My Husband! An innocent venture into the city for some common street fare leads our resident sheltered wife straight into the clutches of a ruthless yakuza gang! Kidnapped with her husband in another country, and her life on the line, what’s a girl to do? Whoever thought midnight snacks could be so dangerous?! Be sure to pick up this volume and follow our wayward heroine as she takes on the yakuza and worse – her mother-in-law!!

Come to the Infirmary: As an expert martial artist, Mamoru Sakai isn’t bothered by a mere scratch — yet he finds himself drawn to the school infirmary again and again. There lies the kind treatment of the school doctor, Chihiro Kajino, who’s oblivious to the not so innocent attention he constantly receives. Kajino refuses to see anything but sincerity in the words of his obsessive students, while Sakaki knows what they are really after. When Kajino’s blind trust finally lands him in trouble, will Sakaki’s skills be enough to save him? Also included in this volume: A high school boy resists his classmate’s affections, but can’t help but be drawn to this person in his time of need. In a struggle to understand his coworker, a store clerk discovers feelings he’s never had before. With the sudden addition of a new bunk mate, a ski instructor learns about the hidden depths of a person. A flippant comment throws the life of one high school girl into complete turmoil, through which she begins a period of self-discovery. And a police officer has a shameful fantasy about his superior, only to later learn how to appreciate the man for who he is, not for his image.

The Isolated Zone: Shinku Chitai vol. 1: A biological research station with a greedy, traitorous head researcher. A devastating earthquake. An unprepared government and an unsuspecting populace ring fenced and left to fend for themselves while facing an unknown epidemic. One young man leads a band of children and youths in a daily fight for survival against disease, starvation, and those who seek to prey on the weak. Welcome to the Isolated Zone.

Free Soul: Chihomi is a starry-eyed and impressionable high school girl working part-time at Coffeehouse Itoh. When part-timer Satoshi Nagatomo comes to work at the shop, Chihomi falls helplessly in love with him. Despite her advances, Nagatomo is shy and reluctant to open up, apparently trying to hide something about himself. The proprietor of the shop, Mr. Itoh, a middle-aged man with a sharp tongue and a heart of gold watches these events unfold until one day a startling and unexpected truth is revealed…

Love and a Sin on Kindle & Nook: Harada and Shibata were an unlikely couple in high school, and on a whim made an even stranger promise to meet each other again 30 years later. After graduation, Harada seems to have all but forgotten their promise. Now he spends his days as police chief keeping an eye on a Chinese mafia boss with a familiar face… Against all odds and logic, Shibata ends up back in Japan exactly on the date they promised to meet. Can Harada find him in time and catch the criminal who stole his heart? Or will his high school sweetheart rob him blind again?

Love Club, vol. 1 on Kindle & Nook: Souichiro Hino’s mother may be a world famous psychic, but she sure has trouble keeping track of everyday details. For example, that ‘wonderful’ new school she sent him to was embroiled in a string of grisly murders. All of the victims were male students like Souichiro. Nor did she mention that fellow psychic and childhood friend, Itsuki Aoyama, attended the school and was expecting him to do something about all of that. And then there was Itsuki’s Love Club, also known as the Ghostbusters. Somehow, his friend had gotten it into his head that a random group of kids – and one friendly spirit of a dead honor student – could take on and defeat The Seven Mysteries of Seika Academy, which actually numbered ten or more. Souichiro didn’t have time to object. There was a killer Sakura tree in the garden and a portal to hell in the Emergency Stairwell. If all of this wasn’t bad enough, there was that ‘connection’ between him and Itsuki. They hadn’t seen each other for years, yet everyone treated them like a couple! Souko Hino sure had a lot of explaining to do!

Kiss Upon the Hair Whorl (TOO HOT FOR KINDLE): Short volleyball player Nao hides a few secrets under an energetic and enthusiastic exterior. He’s insecure about his height and volleyball skills; not to mention his relationship with the tall volleyball team star and Nao’s oldest friend, Nawa, gets more than a little confusing after Nawa kisses him! Jealousy, growing up, and more than a few pokes in the hair whorl are in order for Nao to work things out! A story about love, growth and trust. Also, men in sports wear!