Minato-ku, Tokyo (Mar. 2, 2026) ― Orange Inc., is pleased to announce that it has been selected for “SusHi Tech Global” a startup support program operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.Guided by the mission of "Creating a world where everyone enjoys manga." Orange has continuously taken on the challenge of expanding manga globally since its founding. In May 2025, the company launched "emaqi” in North America, a manga-focused app offering one of the world's largest lineup of English-translated titles, helping accelerate the company’s growth.Through this selection, Orange will further advance its efforts toward a future where manga fans around the world can enjoy manga in their native languages. Furthermore, the company aims to build a more sustainable industry where creators receive fair compensation by promoting the distribution of officially translated editions.■About SusHi Tech GlobalIn November 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government updated its startup strategy to "Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP & SCALEUP," positioning "Global" and "Scaleup" as the core pillars of its new initiatives to promote support for companies aiming for dramatic global growth. "SusHi Tech Global" aims to spur global growth, realize a sustainable society, revitalize Tokyo's economy, and enrich people's lives by providing intensive support to promising startups alongside diverse frontline supporters.The program selects startups with the potential to create innovation through outstanding technology and ideas as "SusHi Tech Global Startups." It offers sequential programs tailored to their specific challenges, such as human resources, organizational structure, business, and capital strategies.Following the announcement of the first batch in December 2025, 39 companies were selected for the second batch of "SusHi Tech Global Startups" in February 2026, with Orange chosen as one of them.・Tokyo Metropolitan Government "SusHi Tech Global" Official Website:https://sushitech-global.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/・Press Release by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (February 16, 2026): https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/information/press/2026/02/2026021614■About Orange Inc.Orange is a startup driven by the mission: “Creating a world where everyone enjoys manga.” We aim to deliver unique masterpieces to the world and create a society where manga can be enjoyed as part of daily life by people of all ages.Our in-house specialized manga localization creative team, consisting of experienced translators and graphic designers, conducts translations using proprietary localization tools. We distribute these translated works and other digital manga through our self-operated digital manga store, "emaqi." We believe that accelerating the international distribution of officially translated versions will help reduce piracy and ensure appropriate compensation for creators.Company OverviewCompany Name: Orange Inc.Representative: Shoko Ugaki, President and CEOLocation: Dai 35 Kowa Building, 1-14-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, TokyoEstablished: April 2021URL: https://orange.inc/