Editorial Policy
Manga For Today is committed to accurate, fair and independently produced coverage of the manga business. This policy defines the minimum standards applied to reporting, editing, translation, data processing, image use, advertising and corrections. It draws on established principles of accuracy, independence, transparency and respect for human dignity while addressing the practical requirements of a specialist digital publication.
1. Accuracy and verification
Verifiable details—including names, titles, companies, dates, prices, volume numbers, sales figures, contracts, quotations and URLs—should be checked before publication. Primary sources are preferred: official announcements, creator and publisher channels, public bodies, laws, statistics, financial filings and event materials. Important claims based only on secondary reporting should be independently corroborated, explicitly attributed or described as unconfirmed. Fast publication does not justify presenting uncertainty as fact. Time-sensitive stories identify the information available at publication and are updated when material facts change.
2. Sources, links and quotation
Articles using external information normally identify the source and link to the original page. Quotations are visually distinguished from our own writing and limited to what is reasonably necessary for reporting, criticism, explanation or analysis. We consider publication status, necessity, proportionality, clear separation and source identification under applicable copyright law, including Article 32 of Japan’s Copyright Act where relevant. Crediting a source does not authorize wholesale copying. We do not bypass paywalls, authentication, technical restrictions or other access controls to obtain material.
3. Originality and editorial value
We do not aim to replicate another publication or press release. Coverage should add useful editorial value through verification, structure, background, comparison, territorial context, historical information, market implications or clear links to primary records. Even a short announcement should state what we confirmed and provide a route to the original source. Pages should not be composed primarily of copied text or third-party images. Our approach also reflects the intellectual-property and replicated-content requirements of the Google Publisher Policies.
4. News, analysis, opinion and advertising
Factual reporting is distinguished from editorial opinion, prediction and analysis. Analysis identifies its assumptions, data and inferential conclusions. Advertising, sponsorship, supplied content, affiliate relationships and other commercial arrangements are labeled with terms such as “Advertisement,” “Sponsored,” “PR” or “Contains affiliate links,” as appropriate. Advertisers do not control the conclusions, correction decisions or legitimate criticism in independent coverage. Advertising is visually separated from editorial content and should not outnumber or mislead readers about the associated publisher content.
5. Independence and conflicts of interest
Editors and contributors should disclose employment, investments, close personal relationships, gifts, travel support or other interests that could reasonably affect coverage. A conflicted contributor may be reassigned or the relationship may be disclosed. Sources may review specific facts for accuracy, but they are not given a general right to remove criticism or materially rewrite reporting. We do not purchase favorable testimony, impersonate others, threaten sources or obtain information through unlawful access. Reasonable embargo and off-the-record agreements are honored when they are clearly agreed and do not conflict with law or an overriding public interest.
6. Anonymous sources, rumors and leaks
An anonymous source may be used when the information has clear public value, identification could cause serious harm and the editorial team can evaluate the source’s position and reliability. Independent corroboration is sought, and readers are told as much as possible about why anonymity was granted. Social posts, message boards, unofficial product images and alleged leaks do not establish a fact by themselves. Unreleased spoilers, personal data, trade secrets and material suspected of unlawful acquisition require a careful assessment of authenticity, public interest and foreseeable harm.
7. Images, video and rights management
Covers, manga panels, stills, logos, photographs and video are used only when supported by permission, a license, published press-use conditions, an authorized official embed or a defensible legal quotation. Unknown provenance, a “no reuse” instruction or unclear rights status is not resolved through assumption. When rights cannot be confirmed, the source URL and rights metadata may be retained internally while the public article uses an original generic thumbnail or no image. Blurring, cropping, mirroring or recoloring does not by itself eliminate copyright concerns. Video embeds are limited to official or otherwise authorized channels.
8. Automated collection, translation and AI
Feeds, crawlers, classifiers, duplicate detection, translation assistance and generative tools may support our workflow. Collection should respect public access, applicable terms, robots directives, reasonable request rates and source-specific policies. We do not use automation to bypass authentication or impose excessive load. Machine-produced drafts require checks of sources, names, dates, figures, quotations and rights status before publication. AI must not invent a source, quotation, interview or eyewitness account. A significant automation failure may result in correction, suspension or removal of every affected item.
9. Privacy, dignity and safety
We respect human dignity, reputation, privacy and safety. Public availability does not automatically justify republishing a private address, contact details, precise location, medical information or unrelated family information. Special care is applied to minors, victims and people in vulnerable circumstances. Discriminatory abuse, harassment, incitement and assistance for unlawful conduct are not permitted. Legitimate reporting may discuss harmful or controversial material when necessary for public understanding and presented with appropriate context.
10. Corrections, updates and removal
Material factual errors are corrected as promptly as practical after verification. Changes affecting meaning are disclosed through an update label, correction note or history stating the date and substance of the change. Minor spelling or formatting fixes may be made without a note. Correction is preferred to silent deletion because maintaining an accountable record serves readers. However, confirmed infringement, serious privacy or safety risks, a court order, falsified sourcing or similar circumstances may require image replacement, restricted access, de-indexing, unpublishing or removal. Accurate reporting is not removed merely because it is inconvenient.
11. Complaints and review process
Corrections, replies, copyright or trademark notices, privacy complaints, image-rights questions and advertising concerns may be submitted through our Contact page. Include the article URL, disputed material, basis of the complaint, relationship to the relevant right, supporting documents, requested outcome and reliable contact information. We preserve relevant records and review source, publication and rights history. Additional information may be requested for incomplete claims. Good-faith complainants are not penalized, and personal information is limited to what is reasonably needed for verification and response.
12. Review of this policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, industry practice, platform requirements, technology or our editorial operations. Material revisions are accompanied by a new last-updated date. The policy is an operational standard, not a contractual guarantee or legal opinion. Individual legal or rights questions may require advice from a qualified professional.
Last updated: July 29, 2026