Tokyo Pop

Tokyo Pop is a U.S.-based entertainment company that specializes in publishing and licensing Japanese manga, anime, and related pop culture content. Founded in 1990, it played a significant role in popularizing Japanese comics and animation in North America during the 1990s and 2000s. Tokyo Pop translates, packages, and distributes manga and graphic novels to English-speaking audiences, often licensing titles directly from Japanese creators. The company also produced original works and organized events to promote Japanese pop culture. Its efforts helped build a global fandom for manga and anime, making Japanese media more accessible worldwide.