Kurage Bunch Publishes 25 Manga Series Completely Free for Its 25th Anniversary
Shinchosha's digital manga platform Kurage Bunch is giving its subscribers a big surprise to celebrate its 25th anniversary. As of June 12, all chapters of 25 manga series will be completely free to read for a limited time. This list includes popular titles such as 'Girls' Last Tour' (少女終末旅行), 'Love Kimono Girl' (恋せよキモノ乙女), and 'You Don't Know Gunma Yet' (お前はまだグンマを知らない), offering an unmissable opportunity for both nostalgia lovers and new readers.
Kurage Bunch is a digital manga platform launched by Shinchosha in 1999. Initially continuing as a printed magazine, it has fully transitioned to digital in recent years. The platform is known for featuring independent and innovative works from various genres. 'Girls' Last Tour' (by Tsukumizu), which made a big splash in 2017-2018, became one of the most beloved examples of the post-apocalyptic genre. 'You Don't Know Gunma Yet' is a cult work that introduces Gunma Prefecture with its humorous style.
Among the 25 series offered for free as part of the campaign, there are many other notable works. Shinchosha officials state that with this move, they aim to bring back old readers and allow new readers to discover Kurage Bunch's rich archive. It is not yet clear how long the free access will last; however, such campaigns typically last anywhere from a few weeks to a month. Readers are advised to visit the Kurage Bunch website as soon as possible so as not to miss out.
Although such a campaign is a common method used by digital manga platforms to increase subscriber numbers, Kurage Bunch's decision to open such a broad catalog at a special milestone like its 25th anniversary has been appreciated in the industry. 'Girls' Last Tour' fans get the chance to read the entire series for free, while humor lovers can discover cult works like 'You Don't Know Gunma Yet'. Additionally, it is speculated that the campaign may provide clues about what new series Shinchosha will invest in in the future. If you want to take advantage of this free reading opportunity, the address to check out is Kurage Bunch.
