Mangapedia
Japanese online encyclopedia
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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]
Native name | マンガペディア |
|---|---|
Type of site | Online encyclopedia |
| Available in | Japanese |
| Headquarters | , |
| Owner | Digitalio 8-Lynx Hyakka Sōgō Risāchi Sentā |
| URL | https://mangapedia.com |
| Launched | April 7, 2016 |
| Current status | Active |
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]
Note
- A general incorporated association established by Heibonsha and Shogakukan.[1]
- A Shogakukan's group company.[2]
