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Mangapedia
Native name
マンガペディア
Type of site
Online encyclopedia
Available inJapanese
Headquarters,
Japan
Owner
URLhttps://mangapedia.com
LaunchedApril 7, 2016; 10 years ago (2016-04-07)
Current statusActive

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 [ja]. Contents are written by contributors with extensive knowledge of manga and anime, such as manga-related association Manganight [ja] and critic Nagayama Kaworu [ja]. 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

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  1. A general incorporated association [ja] established by Heibonsha and Shogakukan.[1]
  2. A Shogakukan's group company.[2]

References

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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