Despite recent DMCA notices that resulted in the removal of approximately 7,000 manga , MangaDex has officially confirmed that it will not be shutting down . The platform reassured its user base and clarified questions about the dispute and removal process.
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Partnership with NamiComi and continuity
After all, since mid-May 2025, MangaDex has been facing an increasing volume of copyright notices. However, the team emphasizes that it will remain active, with continuous improvements to the system. They even denied any intention of becoming a new "Crunchyroll," recalling that the streaming service originated as a pirate site before becoming legal.
However, the site revealed its connection with NamiComi , an emerging manga and webcomic . Although NamiComi has taken over management of the domain and site, no financial transaction has been made . As explained, this partnership aims to ensure the project's sustainability, given the rapid growth of its reader base.
Impact and new measures adopted by MangaDex
Furthermore, in April of this year, the site recorded more than 68 million monthly visits , a 31% increase compared to February. Therefore, new rules were implemented to curb excessive profiteering from unlicensed content.
Undeniably, the closure of aggregators like Reaper Scans, following Kakao's order, has further highlighted the issue. Meanwhile, MangaDex strives to remain transparent and functional.
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Source: MangaDex Website
