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Manga UP! Global Adds Beloved Handa-kun Series to Its Expanding Library / 人気漫画「はんだくん」がManga UP! Globalに登場！完結済み作品が世界へ - ANIME SOURCE JAPAN

Square Enix’s global manga app, Manga UP! Global, has announced the addition of the popular “Handa-kun” manga to its library. This beloved series, which concluded its serialization in September 2016, will now be accessible to a worldwide audience. Fans can look forward to diving into the high school life of protagonist Sei Handa, a spin-off that promises to captivate new readers globally.

スクウェア・エニックスのグローバル漫画アプリ「Manga UP! Global」に、人気漫画「はんだくん」が追加されました。本作は2016年9月に連載を終了しており、完結済みの物語を世界中のファンが楽しめるようになります。主人公・半田清舟の高校時代を描いたスピンオフ作品が、新たな読者層を獲得することに期待が高まります。

Editorial Perspective

The global expansion of manga platforms like Manga UP! Global is crucial for making diverse Japanese titles accessible worldwide. Bringing a completed and beloved series like “Handa-kun” to a wider audience ensures its legacy continues to grow.