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| Shonen Jump Magazine Going DIGITAL | |
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| Ani-Nation | Oct 15 2011, 04:10 AM Post #1 |
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Viz has just announced that Shonen Jump Magazine will be going digital. The digital service will be called Shonen Jump Alpha and will REPLACE the print edition. I just purchased Toriko volumes 1 and 2 digitally. I will for sure subscribe to their new digital service when it's available. It's sad to see the print edition being discontinued but I kind of understand why they've decided to do this. Pros: Reduces waste Cuts down on piracy Saves Viz money Service is cheap Manga 2 weeks after Japanese release Saves shelf space Manga can be read on mobile devices and computers Cons: It's not a physical format
Source: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-14/viz-to-launch-weekly-shonen-jump-alpha-digital-anthology |
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| + Pyrus | Oct 15 2011, 05:11 AM Post #2 |
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I'm in agreement with this decision. All those pros far outweigh that one con IMO. Now I might finally be able to subscribe. |
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| Ani-Nation | Oct 15 2011, 05:37 AM Post #3 |
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What I love about VIz's digital manga service is that it allows you to carry a whole series (DBZ) in the palm of your hand. Great if you get into a DBZ argument and need to cite the manga. |
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Oct 15 2011, 06:48 PM Post #4 |
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Now how will I ever start my Shonen Jump collection? The Pros are really persuasive and it'd be much more easier too. But I'm too "old school" to be bothered by it I'd like print better. |
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| + Clearin | Oct 15 2011, 10:30 PM Post #5 |
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Wait does this apply to the actual manga volumes themselves or just the magazine (Which I've never read before and assume it has 1 chapter of a bunch of mangas in one) |
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| Ani-Nation | Oct 15 2011, 11:57 PM Post #6 |
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I'm not sure how this will affect the manga releases. Viz has said that the 2 week gap is just to leave room for improvement. They could shorten it in the future. Edited by Ani-Nation, Oct 16 2011, 12:21 AM.
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| + Havoc_Wreaker | Oct 16 2011, 06:53 PM Post #7 |
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Popcorn
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if they get the manga digi i will get pretty mad |
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| * Yu Narukami | Oct 16 2011, 07:15 PM Post #8 |
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Izanagi!
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Sounds awesome. But it's at the cost of the physical issues
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| Noir | Oct 16 2011, 07:39 PM Post #9 |
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I miss my Shonen Jump subscription
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| Xenonofied | Oct 17 2011, 05:16 AM Post #10 |
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Actually there is a con to the digital service and this is important if you are buying single issues and are not getting a year membership. Single issues will cost US$0.99 for a four-week rental. Meaning anyone who doesn't want a year long can only read their manga purchase for 4 weeks time. Luckily this is only the single issues. |
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| Ani-Nation | Oct 17 2011, 01:17 PM Post #11 |
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Plus it would cost you twice as much. Might as well pay the $25.99 and get a years worth of manga. |
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| Ani-Nation | Oct 18 2011, 05:21 AM Post #12 |
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Ok to answer the question about printed volumes it looks like they'll be released at the same rate. However if you purchase your manga digitally you'll receive it much earlier. http://shonenjump.viz.com/content/shonen-jump-digital-warp |
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| Cal | Dec 10 2011, 12:38 PM Post #13 |
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I may not deserve to live, but I will protect those in my reach with my reverse blade!
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When I found out about this I sent hate mail. There is something about physical copies that digitized pictures can never capture. I love holding it in my hand, looking through the new and upcoming manga artists, and some who are just kids, I love being excited to see the new color front page for every month, now this is all over. Of course I'll switch with everyone else, but I truly hate this. Sorry for just now replying, just saw it haha. Oh and btw, this months Shonen Jump was awesome. I loved the Bakuman Artist cover and loved the continuation of the stroryline. Still have to read Bleach though haha. Edited by Cal, Dec 10 2011, 12:42 PM.
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