What is AI Manga Translation?
Online AI manga translator with OCR for vertical/horizontal text. Batch processing and layout-preserving typesetting for manga and doujin.
Problem
Users struggle with manually translating manga and doujinshi, facing slow processing, inaccuracies, and disruptive layout changes when using generic OCR tools not optimized for vertical/horizontal Japanese text formats.
Solution
A web-based AI tool that enables manga-specific OCR with layout-preserving typesetting, allowing users to upload scans, automatically detect text (including vertical/horizontal orientations), and generate translated versions while maintaining original visual integrity. Example: Translating a 30-page doujinshi in 10 minutes.
Customers
Professional manga translators, localization agencies, indie doujinshi creators, and scanlation groups requiring efficient multilingual adaptations without graphic design expertise.
Unique Features
Dedicated vertical text recognition engine, batch processing of entire volumes, automatic text box resizing for target languages, and export in print-ready formats.
User Comments
Eliminates hours of manual typesetting
Handles rare kanji better than competitors
Supports right-to-left languages like Arabic
Simplifies team collaboration
Preserves original art quality
Traction
Launched 3 months ago on ProductHunt (#1 Product of the Day), 8,200+ active users, $28k MRR from tiered subscriptions (Free/$9.9/month/$299 enterprise)
Market Size
Global manga market valued at $11.33 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with 48% growth in overseas digital distribution driving translation demand
