MPower Partners Fund has invested in Mantra Inc., a Tokyo-based machine translation company focused on manga, aiming to enhance global accessibility to Japanese comics through innovative AI technology.
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MPower Partners Fund, Japan's inaugural ESG-focused global venture capital fund, has announced its investment in Mantra Inc., a Tokyo-based company specializing in machine translation technology for manga. This investment highlights the potential for advanced technology in transforming manga accessibility worldwide, particularly given the company's unique offering in the realm of machine translation.
Mantra Inc. is at the forefront of addressing a pressing issue in the manga industry: the lag in translation of Japanese comics into multiple languages. Currently, less than 10% of manga content is available in translated formats, leading to widespread piracy as non-Japanese readers seek access to the latest releases. The company's innovative AI-powered tool,
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