An AI-generated manga has climbed to the top of the popularity rankings on one of Japan’s largest e-book stores.

Japan is using AI to fight manga piracy, shut down illegal sites, and speed up official translations for fans worldwide.

We are less than a week into 2026, and it’s already shaping up to be a horrible year. Here’s more evidence of that: An AI-generated manga is topping the charts over in Japan.

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Twenty anime projects. Partnerships with the studios behind “Dragon Ball” and “Demon Slayer.” An international digital platform claiming the top revenue spot in Japan’s competitive app market. Webtoon ...