Amin Abbas

DUBAI: Manga Arabia Youth is now available across Japanese-based Kinokuniya bookstores in the UAE.

The magazine is published by the Saudi Research & Media Group (SRMG) that focuses on the youth from 16 years & above.

The magazine features Arabic translated Japanese manga stories such as: ‘Attack of Titan,’ ‘Haikyu!!,’ ‘The Promised Neverland,’ ‘Vinland Saga’ and ‘Ajin’ as well original Arabic stories like ‘Wanderers’ & ‘Long life of the Dead.’

A representative of Kinokuniya bookstore told Arab News Japan that they find it great that different Japanese manga stories are being officially translated to Arabic language.

“Our customers are very happy with the magazines and we ran out of stock quickly,” he said.

“Hopefully, it will increase the manga readers in the Middle East region who are looking forward to read Japanese manga stories in Arabic.”

“We are looking forward to see more Japanese manga series to be translated to Arabic language in the near future,” the representative added.

Manga Arabia’s imaginative new Arabic content is purposeful, safe, and inspired by Arab cultural values; furthermore, the content will be inspired and translated from leading Japanese publishers, ready to be consumed by all age groups.

Manga Arabia has two offerings: “Manga Arabia Kids” with content catering to the 10–15-year-old age group, and “Manga Arabia Youth” for those who are 16 and above. Both offerings will be available free of charge in digital formats and monthly printed copies.