Minato-ku, Tokyo (Sept. 3, 2024) ― Orange Inc., a manga startup dedicated to delivering English-translated digital manga, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as one of the companies selected for the fifth round of “J-Startup,” a startup support program operated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).■Recommendation ExcerptsThrough Japan’s world-class manga, Orange aims to deliver inspiration around the globe and contribute to creating a society where people can live in peace, with enriched hearts.Orange is already operating its digital manga store “emaqi” in North America, and can further expand globally via multilingual translations. The company has potential to grow like Spotify and Netflix.Major domestic publishers recognize Orange’s high-quality translations.■CEO’s MessageI would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who continues to support and trust Orange. Your encouragement has been our guiding force.Since our founding, we at Orange have embraced the mission: “Creating a world where everyone enjoys manga.” Guided by our vision of “Every manga to every language,” we have taken on many challenges to turn this vision into reality.Our passion lies in sharing Japan’s manga—renowned for its wide diversity of genres and themes—with people around the globe, each in their own language. With unwavering commitment, we strive to create a society where billions of people, regardless of age or nationality, can naturally enjoy manga as part of their everyday live.As we continue our journey, we remain devoted to pushing forward with passion and dedication, and we truly appreciate your continued trust and support.■About J-StartupJ-Startup was launched in June 2018 with the mission of fostering startups with the potential to make a global impact. This program identifies promising startups based on recommendations from experienced venture capitalists, corporate innovation leaders, and other external experts. Selected startups receive intensive support from both government agencies and private sector ‘J-Startup Supporters.’ The program is jointly administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).Under this initiative, NEDO provides R&D funding support, JETRO facilitates international expansion, and METI offers preferential consideration in various government screening processes. Additionally, private sector partners contribute valuable collaboration opportunities and mentoring services, creating a comprehensive ecosystem to empower Japanese startups to compete and succeed in the global marketplace.■About Orange Inc.Orange is a startup driven by the mission: “Creating a world where everyone enjoys manga.” By using its own proprietary generative AI, Orange translates large numbers of manga into multiple languages and strives to build a future where people around the globe can easily enjoy manga through its digital manga store platform, “emaqi.” The company believes that speeding up the worldwide release of officially licensed translations will help reduce piracy and ensure creators receive a fair share of the profits.Company OverviewCompany Name: Orange Inc.Representative: CEO, Shoko UgakiHeadquarters: 1-14-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 35th Kowa BuildingEstablished: April 2021Capital: 1.72 billion yen (including capital reserves)URL: https://orange.inc/