Torch web Celebrates 12th Year with 'Encounter with Torch' Project: Classic Manga for Free
Leed Publishing's Torch web platform has launched an exciting project to celebrate its 12th anniversary: “Encounter with Torch” (Torch to no Sōgū). Within the scope of this project, classic mangas that have left a mark on Torch's 12-year history will be available to read completely free for a certain period. The announcement was made through the Japanese anime and manga news site Natalie.
Torch web was first launched in 2012 by Leed Publishing as a digital manga platform. Focusing on the seinen genre and known for its alternative stories, the platform has cultivated a unique readership over time. The 12th anniversary special project called “Encounter with Torch” brings together the platform's most beloved and landmark works. Although which mangas will be included has not yet been fully announced, it is expected that important series published from Torch's early years to the present will be on this list.
Such anniversary events offer both a thank you and an opportunity to attract new readers, especially for platforms with a loyal following. It is known that Torch web has organized similar campaigns in the past, but the scope and duration of this project for the 12th anniversary are a matter of curiosity. The limited-time free reading opportunity is a must-not-miss chance, especially for digital manga collectors and readers who have missed Torch's classics.
How long the campaign will last and which works are exactly included will be announced in the coming days on Torch web. Followers should keep an eye on the platform's official website and social media accounts so as not to miss updates. For anyone who wants to witness Torch's 12-year journey and reunite with unforgettable mangas, this project is set to be one of the most enjoyable manga news of 2025.
