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MANGA UNIVERSITY

MANGA UNIVERSITY Concept ｜ manga.co.jp
MANGA × AI × KNOWLEDGE

MANGA UNIVERSITY manga university

Reconstructing the world's knowledge through manga.
A global edutainment initiative for new learning and creation in the AI ​​era.

See CONCEPT 5 UNIVERSITIES
5 UNIVERSITIES
195 COUNTRIES
AI CO-CREATION
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CHAPTER I : THEORETICAL FOUNDATION

Humanity's fate: ``boredom alarm'' and the crisis of the AI ​​era

- The necessity of a gradient of knowledge as proven by predictive processing theory (free energy principle) and thermodynamics -

alarm! Thermal Death

“Dark room problem” and false paradise

In an age when AI will replace all labor and search and instantly provide the "optimal solution," humans will be confined to a "safe, dark room where they don't have to do anything."

However, as the latest brain science has proven, the human brain is not designed to be stable, but to seek "constant exploration and learning (resolving prediction errors)." Human beings who are placed in an environment without challenges (gradients) are the kind of creatures who can't stand the boredom and give themselves electric shocks (self-destruction, social media addiction, and pointless fights).

[Conclusion of brain science] Rather than fake stimulation (junk videos), it is a system that provides unlimited ``joy of thinking for oneself, taking on challenges, and climbing an intellectual slope'' that will save humanity.
SOLUTION: Release of intellectual dopamine!!
5 UNIVERSITIES × MANGA × AI

The academic strength of five major domestic and international universities × the intellectual infrastructure built by Japan’s “creative freedom”

It combines the world's best academic infrastructure (humanities, social studies, nature, formalism, and applied sciences) boasted by five major domestic and international universities with the intuitive communication medium of Japan's manga, which is not bound by specific ideology or uniform political correctness censorship. Based on the spirit of Yaoyorozu, we depict the truths of all kinds of thought, philosophy, and science while maintaining their diversity based on the artist's individuality and aesthetics.

01. Balancing creative freedom and respect for sovereignty

While eliminating Western-style uniform censorship and ensuring freedom of expression, distribution is 100% compliant with each country's religious and cultural norms.

02. Editing skills that will make you want to stay up all night reading

Japan's unique editing know-how that transforms difficult specialized knowledge into "enthusiastic stories" through the author's character creation and direction.

03. AI complementation with 100% copyright guarantee

Originality and copyright are fully protected through a system in which the human author is the main character and the AI ​​is the assistant, rather than automatic AI generation.

04. 15% higher “optimal gradient” question

Interactively present tasks that are 15% higher than your current ability to maximize your brain's dopamine and learning effects.

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5 UNIVERSITIES / CURRICULUM

knowledge of the world,
Study in five university areas.

By fusing academic research and manga expression, we transform difficult knowledge into learning experiences that are ``understandable,'' ``memorable,'' and ``make you want to know more.''

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SCIENCE

College of Natural Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL SCIENCE

Learn the natural laws that make up the world, such as physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and space science, through manga.

physics chemistry biology earth science space science
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HUMANITY

College of Humanities and Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF HUMANITIES

Decipher the thoughts and culture that humans have accumulated, including philosophy, history, literature, religion, and language.

philosophy history literature religion language traditional culture art
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SOCIETY

College of Social Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Understand the mechanisms of human society, including economics, politics, law, society, and international relations, as stories.

economics political science jurisprudence sociology international relations
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LIFE

College of Life and Health Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF LIFE & HEALTH

We explore ``what is life'' from multiple angles, including medicine, life science, brain science, psychology, and health.

medicine life science brain science psychology health science
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FUTURE

Future Science University

UNIVERSITY OF FUTURE SCIENCE

Explore cutting-edge areas that will shape humanity's future, such as AI, robotics, quantum technology, and space exploration.

AI robotics quantum technology space development future society
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CHAPTER III : CULTURAL GOVERNANCE & LOCALIZATION

195 countries/native language optimization & “smart selection filter by religion/country”

Without sacrificing the artist's free original expression, we have been able to create works in Islamic areas, Christian areas, Asia, Europe, America, Eurasia, etc. Clean public education materials that are 100% compliant with the norms and legal systems of all countries and religions.will be distributed simultaneously as

195 COUNTRIES “I can easily understand it in my native language!”

Full synchronization to native language, knowledge level, and cultural metaphors

Manga speech bubbles (dialogue), drawn characters (onomatopoeia), explanatory texts, and audio dubbing of anime versions are naturally optimized for the learner's native language (English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Chinese, Hindi, Russian, Japanese, etc.).

💡 “Context localization” that is not just a literal translation:

It is converted in real time into natural proverbs and cultural metaphors from the learner's home country, as well as vocabulary tailored to the individual's current learning level, completely eliminating the "language barrier to learning."

SMART CULTURAL FILTER “Public education in each country is safe to use!”

Cultural adaptation of visual expressions and props

Utilizes AI layer technology under the supervision and agreement of the artist. Elements that are taboo in the precepts and laws and regulations of a specific religious community or nation (Islamic law, traditional values, etc.) are automatically converted into natural expressions that are in line with the norms of that country and then distributed.

🎨 Original original image layer

The costumes, toasting glasses, and background effects drawn with the artist's free aesthetics are preserved as masters.

🕌 Country/Religion Compatibility Layer

Automatically changes to modest costumes and traditional drinks (tea, etc.) according to local norms without sacrificing the style of the painting.

04 CREATORS / AI CO-CREATION

Author-centric, equal opportunity.
Beyond that, "4 AI ENGINES".

AGENT
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knowledge support supplement

Expert knowledge research & structured agent

It instantly translates and summarizes difficult specialized academic papers, lecture notes from professors from affiliated universities in Japan and abroad, and cutting-edge technology data from companies, and presents them to writers as fact-checked materials. We will dramatically lower the barrier to entry so that you can draw accurately even on subjects outside your area of ​​expertise.

AGENT
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wall of story construction

Character setting & composition (name) wall-based agent

We support writers by asking them, ``How can we give readers the right amount of prediction error (mystery and discovery)'' in line with their unique characteristics? The final character design, dialogue, and direction are created by the author himself, so his creativity is maximized.

AGENT
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Exercise branch extension

Personal optimization interactive deployment agent

Based on the author's story, it strongly assists in game-like practice branching such as ``How do I use this law of physics?'' and ``intellectual bad ending (sandbox)'' that allows you to deeply understand the reason when you make a mistake.

AGENT
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World distribution/video production

Animation/Multilingual & Religious Filter Matching Agent

While faithfully following the artist's original drawings and production intentions, we supplemented with in-between video generation, multilingual voices, and sound. We support translation phototypesetting in 195 countries and the creation of filtered difference layers by religion and country, allowing even individual artists to achieve global expansion on par with major studios.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CREATORS

“Metabolism” and “Hall of Fame” system based on regular voting

We will break down the traditional industry structure where only a few famous artists monopolize the slots and become stuck in a rut. We will have a permanent open recruiting slot that professional manga artists, new writers, and university Manken students from around the world can enter at any time, and we will regularly change the slots for the main course based on ``popularity votes, understanding evaluations, and completion rate scores by students.''

Masterpieces that have consistently achieved overwhelming support and high learning effects through regular voting will no longer be replaced and will be permanently archived as "Hall of Fame (Legend Course)"! Without blocking the entry slots for newcomers, it will be permanently exhibited as a treasure of MANGA UNIVERSITY, and it will take off to become a movie, TV animation, game, and official company character.

STEP 1: Artists and university research institutes from all over the world are invited to participate.

With the help of AI agents, anyone can create high-quality educational manga and anime.

STEP 2: Metabolize based on student votes and learning effect scores

Even if you are an unknown newcomer, if you create interesting and easy-to-understand works, you will be selected for the main course in no time!

STEP 3: Hall of Fame (Legend) & World Media Mix

It will be preserved forever as a timeless masterpiece teaching material, and will become a worldwide mega-hit IP through intellectual property expos.

CHAPTER V : HOLLYWOOD-STYLE AI AD & CSR MEDIA MIX

Hollywood-style “AI dynamic advertising” x corporate CSR/official character development

No annoying banner ads or skipped commercials that interfere with learning. We naturally integrate a company's cutting-edge technology, brand, and social contribution philosophy into the story, making it an aspiration for young people around the world.

TECHNOLOGY INVENTION

AI dynamic ad insertion (layer replacement linked to country/language/religion filters)

The artist's style remains the same, but the background and props change!

Of the manga panels and animations created by the artist, only the background signs, props, and company data that appear are structured as "replaceable variable layers." Depending on the country, language, and religion filter of the student you are viewing,AI redraws the sponsor company's items in real time without sacrificing any of the artist's original touch.

🌍 When viewing in Europe, North America, and Eurasia

The cup that the genius professor drinks from in the lecture manga, city signboards, and communication infrastructure naturally appear as local partner company brands in each country's language.

🇦🇪 When viewing in the Middle East/Islamic countries

Fully linked with religious filters, only Arabic-language airlines, developers, Halal-certified companies, and Islamic finance brands are safely placed.

🌏 When viewed in Asia, Central and South America, and Africa

Local tech companies, beverage and mobility companies will be featured in each regional language. Sponsor replacement by month or period is fully automatically reflected.

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Turning course characters into “official corporate ambassadors” and media mix

The genius professor and the main character, who were loved by millions of students in the endowed course, will be used as they are by the sponsoring company."Official image character"It can be used for your own TV commercials, web advertisements, product packaging, exhibitions, and even theatrical animation and games.

★ Overwhelming recognition and favorability compared to creating an unknown character from scratch!
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Dramatic brand improvement and talent scouting for B2B/advanced technology companies

Even B2B companies in fields such as heavy industry, resources and energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and finance that have difficulty conveying their appeal to young people can be recognized as ``an aspirational company that supports the future of humanity'' by depicting their technology and founding spirit as a dramatic story, and can directly scout excellent degree-earning students from around the world.

★ The ultimate form of corporate storytelling!
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Top-notch CSR/ESG performance: “Free education support for young people around the world”

Corporate sponsorships serve as a scholarship infrastructure for young people around the world to obtain free university education and diplomas. Sponsoring companies include affiliated universities and MANGA UNIVERSITY.“Global Education Support Partner Official Certification (with impact report)”will be awarded.

★ Genuine educational contribution that can be shown off to the international community and government agencies!
CHAPTER VI : PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT-ACADEMIA COLLABORATION

Pioneer track record in industry-government-academia collaboration and 30 years of international production experience

Manga Network Co., Ltd., which is promoting this concept (manga.co.jp / Representative Director: Kazuhiro Matsuda)
At universities, policy think tanks, and on the international stage since the dawn of the late 1990s. We have a track record of leading the social implementation of manga intellectual property and industry-government-academia collaboration.

PIONEER RECORD SINCE 1997

Industry-government-academia collaboration at Waseda University Achievement of “first certification” and Experience in systematizing Tokyo Foundation joint research and endowed courses

Manga Network Ltd. Once upon a timeIn an industry-government-academia collaboration project solicited by Waseda University A company with a historical track record of receiving “first certification”is.

In addition, Kazuhiro Matsuda, representative director, Participated in the research program of the policy think tank “Tokyo Foundation” Collaborator from July 1997 to 1999Participating as As a result of that “2002-2003 Waseda University International Department Endowed Chair” Report “Manga and Anime: Expressions of Japanese Culture and Society” We have a track record of compiling the following.

*These are the results that our company and our representative, Kazuhiro Matsuda, have accumulated over the years. "Historical achievements in industry-government-academia collaboration and university-endowed course design." Based on this approximately 30 years of knowledge and the network of the University Mann Research Association, Under this initiative, we will establish new academic alliances with five major universities in Japan and overseas. Build a diploma issuance scheme.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL PRODUCE

Mobilized a total of 73,000 people at “JAPAN WEEK” in Europe International production results

Held in a historic academic and cultural city in Europe At the international cultural exchange project “JAPAN WEEK” Comprehensive production of the manga and anime division, We have a solid track record of exciting local intellectuals and citizens.

Date held Host country/academic city Japanese participation scale Local mobilization results
November 2006 ES Salamanca city, Spain (Europe's oldest university city with 800 years of history) 45 organizations / 1,500 people 41,000 people
October 2007 PL Warsaw, Poland (A central academic city in Eastern Europe and the Slavic region) 40 organizations / 1,200 people 32,000 people

To countries with different languages, religions, and cultural backgrounds The know-how to optimize and deliver manga intellectual property is From 5 domestic and international universities to 195 countries around the world This will be a decisive strength in developing MANGA UNIVERSITY.

CHAPTER VII : GLOBAL ROLLOUT ROADMAP

“MANGA UNIVERSITY” Global Expansion Roadmap

We started by partnering with five major universities in Japan and overseas and building an AI infrastructure, and holding the "Rights Management Intellectual Property Expo" twice a year and After the annual archive opening in Geneva, it will expand to include knowledge and creative infrastructure in 195 countries around the world.

PHASE 01 (YEAR 1) Foundation construction/opening period

Partnership with 5 domestic and international universities, operation of AI system, and opening of initial endowed courses

  • ■ Curriculum partnership with 5 domestic and international universities: We have established an official syllabus and official diploma (NFT certificate) issuance platform in partnership with five major domestic and international universities that are responsible for the humanities, social studies, nature, formalism, and applied sciences.
  • ■ Artist complementary AI & selection filter operation: Implemented four major AI agents, smart selection filters by multilingual/religious country, and AI dynamic advertising engine.
  • ■ Global Writer Competition & Initial Course Opening: We are inviting works from artists and university research institutes around the world. An endowed course was opened by an early partner company, the first diploma was awarded, and a student vote was held.
Goal: Deliver initial 100 courses / 1 million active students
PHASE 02 (YEAR 2) Expansion to 50 countries/hall of fame period

Introduced public education in 50 countries, selected for 1st “Hall of Fame” & Intellectual Property Expo

  • ■ Expanded to 50 countries in BRICS, Middle East, Asia, Europe, America, and South America: Fully utilize religious and national filters to penetrate public education and university networks in each country.
  • ■ “Hall of Fame” & Intellectual Property Expo (twice a year): Masterpiece courses that have won regular voting are selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Implemented large-scale media mix for movies, TV animation, and corporate commercial characters.
  • ■ Global HR scouting in full swing: We have started providing career support that connects students who have earned degrees with excellent grades and popular creators to companies around the world.
Goal: Expand to 50 countries around the world / 10 million active students
PHASE 03 (YEAR 3〜) Global infrastructure completion period

Covers 195 countries around the world and fully integrates education and intellectual property ecosystems

  • ■ Completed network of 195 countries around the world: Toward a human knowledge infrastructure where young people from all countries and regions have access to free higher education and degrees in their native languages.
  • ■ Self-propulsion and industrialization of local creators: An autonomous ecosystem in which local artists who have grown up from university manga labs in each country create manga teaching materials and IP for their own countries and the world.
  • ■ Geneva Annual Public Archive: Annual archives are held in Geneva, Switzerland as part of humanity's intellectual heritage.
Goal: Covering 195 countries around the world / The highest academic institution for global knowledge and creation
Q & A SESSION

Frequently asked questions (academic/production/corporate collaboration)

Q1 Why can students earn a degree (diploma) completely free of registration, tuition, and exam fees?
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A. This is because it will be operated through "AI dynamic advertising (endowed course model)" that naturally blends a company's technology and products into the background and props of a story like in a Hollywood movie, "CSR / ESG sponsorship" of a global company aiming to support free education for young people around the world, and a media mix of popular courses. This allows young people from any financial situation to pursue top academic studies and formal diplomas completely free of charge.

Q2 I understand that AI technology will be used, but will the copyright and individuality of manga artists and creators be protected?
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A. 100% completely protected. At MANGA UNIVERSITY, we do not use AI for any unauthorized learning or fully automatic generation, and strictly adhere to the principle that ``the human author is the main creative actor, and the AI ​​agent is a human-in-the-loop assistant who assists in researching specialized materials, drafting compositions, translating into multiple languages, cutting in between videos, etc.'' Therefore, the copyright and moral rights of the completed work are clearly guaranteed, and it can be developed into official company characters, movies, and animations with peace of mind.

Q3 Can it be introduced as part of public education even in countries with strict religious precepts and educational standards?
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A. Yes, it is possible. Using our unique "Smart Selection Filter by Religion/Country (Cultural Governance Function)", expressions and props that conflict with each country's laws and regulations and religious norms (Islamic law, traditional values ​​of the Orthodox Church, etc.) are automatically replaced and distributed with costumes, drinks, etc. that are in line with the local culture under the supervision of the artist. The advertising engine is also linked, and prohibited products will not be distributed.

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ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Management organization/organization overview

Corporation/organization name Manga Network Ltd.
(Official domain: manga.co.jp)
Representative director / president Kazuhiro Matsuda
Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration/International Achievements ・Achievement of industry-government-academia collaboration at Waseda University
・Tokyo Foundation Research Program Joint Research
・Producing international cultural exchange projects such as JAPAN WEEK
location Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
Main business details 1. Planning and operation of the next-generation higher education platform “MANGA UNIVERSITY”
2. Manga production support using AI, multilingualism, and cultural optimization
3. Planning and implementation of corporate CSR, education, and international exchange projects
ACADEMIC, CREATOR & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP

Inquiries regarding university collaboration, corporate CSR, and creator participation

We look forward to hearing from educational institutions, academics, companies, and creators.

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