Which Publishers Include Reading Pun In Their Manga Books?

2025-08-12 00:30:33 255

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Nolan
Nolan
2025-08-14 05:21:48
I've noticed a few publishers that love slipping reading puns into their manga, and it always adds a playful touch. Yen Press is one that stands out—they often include clever wordplay in titles or author notes, especially in light novel adaptations like 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' which has layers of humor. Seven Seas Entertainment also embraces this, with series like 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!' having punny chapter titles. Even Viz Media occasionally sprinkles in puns, like in 'Dr. Stone,' where scientific jokes double as reading delights. It’s a small detail, but it makes flipping through their releases extra fun.
Nora
Nora
2025-08-15 01:14:24
I’ve giggled at how some publishers weave puns into their works. Tokyopop, for instance, used to have a knack for this in early 2000s titles like 'Fruits Basket,' where zodiac themes lent themselves to playful language. Nowadays, J-Novel Club stands out with their light novel translations—series like 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' are practically built around bookish humor.

Vertical Comics also deserves a shoutout for titles like 'Kaguya-sama: Love Is War,' where the romantic tension is peppered with witty, self-aware jokes. Even smaller publishers like One Peace Books occasionally drop puns in series like 'Mushoku Tensei,' blending fantasy with linguistic cheekiness. It’s a trend that turns reading into a treasure hunt for clever wordplay.
Stella
Stella
2025-08-18 10:43:30
Digging into manga publishers who enjoy a good reading pun, I’ve found some delightful examples. Kodansha Comics often infuses humor into their series, like 'The Quintessential Quintuplets,' where character interactions sometimes riff on literary tropes. But the real champion might be Square Enix’s manga division—titles like 'The Heroic Legend of Arslan' include subtle nods to classic literature, blending epic storytelling with witty references.

Then there’s Denpa, a smaller publisher that doesn’t shy away from puns in their niche titles, such as 'Inside Mari,' where dialogue often plays with double meanings. Even Dark Horse Manga gets in on the action occasionally, like in 'Gantz,’ where dark humor meets wordplay. These publishers understand that manga isn’t just about art; it’s about engaging readers with layers of cleverness.
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