Only 7 days left to reach the stretch goal of "Manga Library Z"! Crowdfunding started on February 5 and reached its goal in 24 hours!

J Comic Terrace Inc. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yasuyuki Otogawa), operator of the e-book distribution service "Manga Library Z", has started the "Manga Library Z is coming back! Site Relaunch Project" on MOTION GALLERY on February 5.

The goal was reached in 24 hours, and as of March 20, more than 8 million have been raised.

With 7 days left until the crowdfunding ends, we are aiming to reach the stretch goal.

＜Project page

https://motion-gallery.net/projects/manga-toshokan-z

Manga Library Z Site Restart Project

Background to the Stretch Goal

Last October. The e-book distribution service "Manga Library Z" was forced to shut down its site.

Please refer to the following for details.

Notice of Manga Library Z site shutdown ( https://closing.mangaz.com/ )

Since then, the crowdfunding campaign launched on February 5 to raise support for the reopening of the site has now raised nearly 300% of its goal, and is aiming for the stretch goal.

Features of Manga Library Z

In 2010, 15 years ago, when e-books were still not very common, manga artist Ken Akamatsu (currently a member of the House of Councillors) founded the predecessor service "J Comi".

J Comi was founded by manga artist Ken Akamatsu (now a member of the House of Councillors), and its predecessor, J Comi, was established based on the principle of returning advertising revenue to authors by distributing their works for free with advertisements, so that manga that have not been re-released, never been published in book form, or only illegally pirated will not be buried in the world.

List of Book Shadows

In 2015, the service was renamed to its current name, "Manga Library Z." By the time the site was shut down, approximately 2,000 authors had joined the service, and approximately 20,000 manga titles had been distributed without distinction of genre, gaining the support of many readers.

■Crowdfunding

Project name: "Manga Library Z will come back! Site Relaunch Project

Period ： February 5 - March 31

Target Amount ：3,000,000,000 yen

Main returns

In addition to receiving illustrations from 39 artists who cooperated in the project, we are preparing a course in which your name (nickname) will be posted on the website as a special supporter for an indefinite period of time!

Stretch Goals and Future Development

Manga Library Z" has already started its activities with a reopening date of the website at the end of April 2025.

Manga Library Z will return!

The newly set stretch goal has three objectives.

(1) When 9 million yen is reached

We will distribute one six-month premium membership coupon as a special offer to those whose support totals 15,000 yen or more!

(2) When 10 million yen is reached

Those whose support totals 25,000 yen or more will receive one T-shirt printed with a high-resolution illustration of their choice as a special offer!

Both (1) and (2) above are the total amount of support for the above two benefits, and even if you support us more than once, you will be eligible for the benefits as long as the total amount exceeds the amount of support.

(3) When 12 million yen is reached

The entire site will be completely renewed with a target date of May 2026.

Stretch Goal

Manga Library Z will make further efforts to reopen the site and improve services to meet the expectations of all supporters.

Overview of the Operator

J Comic Terrace Inc.

Corporate site: https://j-comi.co.jp

Contact : user-support@j-comi.co.jp