'Dr. STONE' artist Boichi on the meaning of paying for manga:
"If consumers are paying the bills, then consumers should matter more than advertisers."
Boichi argues that readers shouldn't be expected to pay simply because the law says so. Instead, publishers and platforms must provide real value in return.
"Paying for manga is about more than buying a book. It is about more than receiving a service."
"When you pay for manga, you are helping to build and sustain a system. A system called manga culture."
He says supporting manga helps create conventions, cosplay, independent creators, fan communities, and an environment where manga can continue to thrive
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'Dr. STONE' artist Boichi:
"Pirated manga readers are not our opponents. They are our future audience. They are proof that demand already exists."
Boichi says many manga fans around the world still lack access to legal manga because some countries have no publishing infrastructure, translation systems, or distribution networks
"Telling manga fans in those countries, 'You should buy manga,' is meaningless if there is no actual way for them to buy it."
He argues that affordable digital manga services are key to expanding the industry globally and creating opportunities for future creators