Which Platforms Host Translated Bakudeku Comic Chapters?

I mostly do quick hunts for bakudeku comics and I’ve learned the hard way that translated chapters live all over: Pixiv and Twitter/X are the primary hubs, with translators often posting English versions in replies or linked posts. Tumblr is where older compiled translations and rehosts hang out; Reddit threads will sometimes have curated lists or direct links. Discord servers for fanworks can host private translation channels or link to fan TLs, and DeviantArt/Instagram sometimes carry individual translated pages.

If you spot something on a scanlation site like MangaDex, double-check if the artist approved that upload—some doujinshi get shared there but it’s not always legit. My little rule: find the artist’s page first, look for translator credits, and if possible support the creator via Pixiv’s or Patreon links. It’s way easier to keep good translations coming when artists and translators get acknowledged.

Late-night scrolling and frantic tag-hopping taught me more about where Bakudeku comics pop up than any one search engine ever could. If you’re hunting translated chapters, start with the places creators and translators actually use: Pixiv and Twitter/X are the big ones. Many artists post the original art on Pixiv and either include English panels or let volunteer translators post a translated version on Twitter/X. Search the artist’s profile for an ‘English TL’ link or look for translator handles in the image descriptions. For the anime context, if you look up 'My Hero Academia' fan art tags and then narrow to 'Bakudeku' or Japanese tags like バクデク or 爆デク, you’ll find chains of posts where translators show up in replies or linked tweets.

Tumblr may feel nostalgic, but it’s still a treasure trove—especially for older scans and compiled translated albums. People frequently rehost translated chapters there or post imgur/albums linked in Tumblr posts. Reddit communities (for example, subreddits dedicated to 'My Hero Academia' or specific ships) are super useful: collectors often compile lists, link to Scanlation posts, or share translated album links in threads. Discord servers focused on fanworks will sometimes have pinned channels for translations and doujinshi finds; those spaces are more private, but I’ve come across translators offering requests or small batches of translated comics there.

Other spots to check: DeviantArt and Instagram for individual translated pages, and Imgur as a common image-host for compiled chapters. Be careful with scanlation-style sites like MangaDex—some fan works get uploaded, but the legality and artist permission can be murky, so I treat those as last-resort and always try to confirm the artist’s stance. A big pro-tip from my own experience: always follow the artist’s page first. If they’ve allowed translations, they’ll usually link to them or list approved translators, and supporting the artist (buying prints or following their Patreon/Ko-fi) really matters. Happy digging—and if you find a rare, well-translated chapter, please credit the translator and maybe toss the artist a follow; it keeps this chaotic little ecosystem alive.