Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) has entered into a global partnership with Japanese publishing houses for Manga Arabia, becoming the first Arab entity to own the copyright to localise, adapt, and translate global manga for regional audiences.
The listed Saudi company will be able to establish official channels with Shogakukan, Shueisha, and Kadokawa, according to a press release on Thursday.
CEO of Saudi Research, Jomana Al Rashid, said: “Manga Arabia’s innovative content will undoubtedly enrich our local and regional entertainment landscape, with dynamic narratives that are truly reflective of our cultural and societal values.”
Masato Hayashi, Board Member and Director of the Digital Administration Department at Shogakukan, commented: “Our partnership with SRMG will deliver the first-ever Arabic translation of our manga publications, enabling us to bring fun, informative edutainment to audiences across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.”
The Saudi company aims to target 180 million Arabs through the launch of two offerings for Manga Arabia.
