Mangapedia
Native name | マンガペディア |
|---|---|
Website type | Online encyclopedia |
| Available in | Japanese |
| Headquarters | , Japan |
| Owners |
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| Website | https://mangapedia.com |
| Launched | April 7, 2016 |
| Current status | Active |
Mangapedia (マンガペディア) is a Japanese online encyclopedia specializing in manga and anime run by Hyakka Sōgō Risāchi Sentā (百科綜合リサーチ・センター),[a] 8-lynx (エイトリンクス),[b] and Digitalio. Contents are written by contributors with extensive knowledge of manga and anime, such as manga-related association Manganight and critic Nagayama Kaworu. The Mangapedia website also provides news and special articles featuring manga and anime works.[1]
Mangapedia officially started on April 7, 2016 as world's first systematic manga encyclopedia,[3] following its preliminary release in January 25, 2016.[4] It supports no language other than Japanese, notwithstanding aiming to develop as a multilingual service.[4]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ A general incorporated association established by Heibonsha and Shogakukan.[1]
- ↑ A Shogakukan's group company.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Iwasaki, Tadamori (April 7, 2016). 世界初をうたうマンガ・アニメ百科事典「マンガペディア」が正式にリリース. Impress Watch (in Japanese). Impress. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ IT × 漫画のチカラで世界にワクワクを (in Japanese). エイトリンクス. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ Muraki, Miki M. (August 26, 2019). "Tools for references of 'Manga': Verification of database and its practical use". Paper presented at IFLA WLIC 2019 (Athens, Greece): Libraries: dialogue for change in Session 113c - IFLA poster session. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- 1 2 マンガペディア [MANGAPEDIA]. Encyclopedia of Current Affairs: Imidas Edition—Culture and Sports (in Japanese). Shueisha. May 6, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
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