Development of 'eComicScreen ReM', High-Speed and High-Precision Screen Tone Removal Technology
Kyodo Printing has developed 'eComicScreen ReM,' an AI-powered technology that automatically removes screen tones from black-and-white manga manuscripts. The tool maintains the integrity of line art while drastically reducing processing time from hours to seconds, facilitating the colorization of classic works for the digital comic market.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 00:28
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Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Teruomi Ohashi) has developed 'eComicScreen ReM,' a technology that utilizes advanced image processing to automatically remove screen tones from manga manuscripts. By eliminating screen tones without damaging the artist's line art, the tool aims to contribute to the colorization of classic works for the expanding digital comic market. Conventionally, removing screen tones from printed monochrome manuscripts was a labor-intensive and costly task. Leveraging its AI technology from the 'eComic' series, Kyodo Printing created this tool to instantly identify and remove screen tones with high precision. It enables batch processing of entire volumes in seconds, significantly saving time for creative colorization tasks.
FAQ
What is the primary benefit of eComicScreen ReM?
It significantly reduces the time and cost of colorization by automatically and precisely removing screen tones from manga manuscripts.
How long does the processing take?
It can complete the process for a single page in just a few seconds, compared to hours of manual work.