PAPYLESS GLOBAL, INC., a subsidiary of PAPYLESS Co., Ltd. (TSE Standard: 3641, Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yasuko Matsui, hereinafter "the Company"), which operates "English Renta!", has begun migrating users from "Manga Planet" following the termination of the service operated by Fantasista, Inc.

We are pleased to announce that the English-language e-book site "English Renta!" (https://www.ebookrenta.com/) has started handling account transfers for willing users of "Manga Planet," operated by Fantasista, Inc., from 7:00 PM on April 13, 2026 (US West Coast Time), due to the termination of the "Manga Planet" service.

This initiative aims to provide an environment where users who have been using "Manga Planet" can continue to enjoy the content they have purchased. Users who wish to migrate and complete the prescribed procedures will be able to continue viewing their eligible purchased content on "English Renta!".

Eligibility for Migration Users who have purchased eligible content on "Manga Planet" and complete the transfer application within the specified period.

Migration Details ・Transfer of viewing rights for purchased eligible content. ・Linking with the "Manga Planet" user account. *Note: Manga Planet offered an option to read content via subscription in addition to individual purchases, but only individually purchased content is eligible for migration.

Migration Start Time 7:00 PM on April 13, 2026 (US West Coast Time)

*Details regarding the migration conditions, eligible works, application method, etc., will be provided via direct mail from "Manga Planet".

The Company, through this initiative, will ensure user convenience and the continuity of content access, while continuing to strengthen its operational structure to expand the English-language e-manga market.

We will continue to strive to provide services that English-speaking users can use with peace of mind, and we ask for your continued patronage.

About the English-language e-book site "English Renta!" URL: https://www.ebookrenta.com/

The service was launched in 2011 as an e-book site for English-speaking users. In May 2017, the subsidiary PAPYLESS GLOBAL, INC. was established in San Francisco (USA) to strengthen the operational structure. In 2021, the number of published series surpassed 10,000, and in 2026, the cumulative number of members exceeded 750,000. We will continue to enhance our services to expand the English-language e-manga market.

Official Social Media: General X: https://x.com/RentaMangaStore BL X: https://x.com/Renta_Yaoi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eBookRenta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebook.renta/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ebookrenta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ebookrenta

【Company Profile】 ■ Company Name: PAPYLESS Co., Ltd. ■ Representative: Yasuko Matsui, Representative Director ■ Capital: 414.46 million yen ■ Established: March 31, 1995 ■ Location: Kioicho Building, 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094 ■ TEL: 03-6272-9533 (Main) ■ FAX: 03-6272-9563 ■ URL: https://papy.co.jp/corp_site/ ■ Business Activities: E-book sales

【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】 ■ Company Name: PAPYLESS Co., Ltd. ■ Contact: Public Relations Department ■ TEL: 03-6272-9533 ■ FAX: 03-6272-9563 ■ Email: press@papy.co.jp

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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