AI technology for manga translation is evolving. (Photo by Mantra. Balloon Dream © Mitsuki Kuchitaka)
SEISHI MINOWA and REIKA MIHARA
January 4, 2026 02:11 JST
TOKYO — Japan will support manga distribution overseas by fostering talent capable of quickly translating manga using artificial intelligence, part of an effort to prevent readers from turning to pirate sites that cost publishers billions of dollars in lost sales.