Chapter 594: Web Novels and Online Reading Platform

Chapter 594: Web Novels and Online Reading Platform



Sayuri thought for a while before replying to Theo's question, "Although a few companies have their mangas available to be read online, there are very few publishing houses that have done that. The major reason for that is that the market and public still prefer the physical copies." She calmly said, "Plus, because of the scarcity of online products, the companies don't invest much in these platforms, which makes these platforms with a poor structure. Most of the sites and apps are subpar, and the readers constantly complain about the difficulty of reading mangas there. Which is another reason for the low interest from the public for these platforms."

Theo's eyes shone brightly as he heard Sayuri's answer.

Some people might already have guessed, and yes, Theo was thinking about creating his own online platform to put his mangas.

"Is there any online platform that receives lots of investments?" Theo asked.

"Hmm, from the Sakura Abode Country, there is none, but if we count platforms from other countries there are a couple of platforms." Sayuri replied promptly, "You guys must have already heard about the Pangese (Chinese) web novels, right?"

Theo and Sam immediately nodded as they heard that.

If the Sakura Abode Country had its huge manga empire dominating a huge section of the entertainment industry. The Pangu Country had its web novel empire.Cheêck out latest novels at novelhall.com

The origins of Pangese web novels can be traced back to the early 2000s when internet usage in Pangu began to grow rapidly. During this time, online literature platforms emerged, providing a space for writers to share their works directly with readers.

The initial models of online literature in Pangu were influenced by the concept of "wuxia" novels, which are martial arts and chivalry-themed stories. Wuxia novels have a long history in Pangese literature and were traditionally published in print format. However, the internet allowed for a more accessible and interactive platform for writers and readers.

The rise of web novels gained momentum around 2003 with the launch of platforms like Xidian and Qinwin Literature City. These platforms offered a convenient way for authors to upload their works chapter by chapter and for readers to access and read them online for free. This format allowed for real-time author-reader interaction through comments, feedback, and discussions, creating a sense of community around the novels.

The popularity of web novels grew rapidly, and more authors began to publish their works online. The serialized nature of web novels, with frequent updates and cliffhangers, helped to keep readers engaged and coming back for more. The accessibility of the internet and the ability to read novels on computers and later on smartphones further contributed to the popularity of web novels.

Some people might have forgotten, but with the current copyright protection laws, illegal and pirated copies have been extinct from the world.

"Sayuri, what do you think about creating our own online reading platform?" Theo asked with shining eyes.

Just like the majority of the manga industry, Sayuri was raised with the traditional belief that physical copies were the best. That's why she didn't even think about creating an online reading platform.

But when she heard Theo's question, she stayed silent for a few long seconds.

She knew that Theo had an impressive talent for discovering great business ideas, so if he asked such a question it had to have a reason for it.

At first, like everyone else, she despised the idea of focusing on an online platform, the physical manga was the the king!

But as she tried to see from Theo's perspective, she started to see the huge unexplored business opportunity that he was seeing as well.

Sayuri's eyes started to shine as she started to think of the several opportunities, "Boss, I think your idea is brilliant!"

"But this project might be even bigger than the large printing factory, we might have to invest a lot to realize this online reading platform." She continued.

Theo nodded in approval before replying, "I agree. If we want to create an online reading platform as good as the ones from the Pangu Country, we'll have to invest a lot. But if we manage to realize this project, we might bring our mangas to the whole world without having to bother to deal with the publishing companies from other countries."

Theo's eyes shone as he thought of the infinite possibilities that this online reading platform

might bring.