Kana editor Kristiina Korpus discusses the English release of Naoki Urasawa's manga 'Billy Bat,' exploring why the series took so long to reach English readers and the effort behind bringing this acclaimed work to a new audience.
Anime Corner interviewed Kristiina Korpus, editor at Kana, about the English localization of 'Billy Bat,' a manga by Naoki Urasawa. Korpus explained the challenges of licensing and translating the series, and why the delayed release was necessary to maintain quality.
This release brings one of Urasawa's most celebrated works to English-speaking manga fans for the first time. For readers of translated manga and web novels, it highlights the complexities behind bringing niche titles to global audiences.
'Billy Bat' ran in Japan from 2008 to 2016 and is known for its complex thriller plot blending history and conspiracy.
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